Lily B. Clayton Elementary School
Lily B. Clayton PTA
The PTA's mission to make every child’s potential a reality has never been more important. PTA engages and empowers families and communities to advocate for children.
The Lily B. Clayton PTA is a member of the FWISD Council of PTAs, Texas PTA, and National PTA.
Our PTA is an amazing support system for Lily B. Clayton Elementary School. Each year, the PTA budget includes a wide variety of expenditures made to support our school. Find out more about our PTA's financial impact here.
PTA Quick Links
PTA Membership - Join the 2025-2026 PTA starting August 1st! Members can join year-round. Anyone can join - it's not limited to parents!
PTA Volunteer Contact List - This link has the full list of PTA volunteers and their positions. Learn more about the different PTA positions here.
Volunteer Opportunities - Want to help? Let us know!
School Store - Order items from the school store.
Community Partnerships - Find out how you can make money for Lily B. just by shopping and doing regular errands!
Documents - We have reimbursement forms, deposit forms and other PTA documents available here.
Translator Tool - This link can be used to translate documents from English to Spanish or from Spanish to English to facilitate communications.
PTA Frequently Asked Questions
What is PTA?
PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association. The Lily B. Clayton PTA is a Local PTA organized under the authority of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers (Texas PTA), a branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (National PTA). The IRS-assigned EIN is 75-2536056. The assigned Texas PTA ID number is 3518.
The PTA is a coalition of parents and school staff working together to support Lily B.
Why should I join the PTA?
PTA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child's potential. Being a member of the PTA means you are part of a powerful association and action plan focused on programs and initiatives that strengthen your child's education. PTA membership and dues support your child by funding essential educational and curriculum needs; advocating on behalf of children and educators at the local, state, and national levels; and building an inclusive school community for all families. Join PTA for your child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to provide important educational resources, speak up on important issues, and create a stronger school community. Learn more about membership benefits here.
Does PTA membership require volunteering and attending meetings?
The only requirement to be a member of the PTA is to pay the annual membership dues. Beyond that, however you choose to, PTA is up to you. PTA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child's potential. From volunteering at school events to participating in local, state, and national advocacy efforts to holding PTA leadership roles—the level of involvement is up to you. There is no wrong way to PTA!
How much time do I have to commit to being a member of the PTA?
Membership in PTA can involve as much or as little time as you have to offer. There is no wrong or right way to be involved—anything you can give, whether it's time or money, will support your child's potential.
What happens at PTA meetings?
During PTA general meetings, the PTA President, Treasurer, and other PTA leaders give a brief update on PTA financials, events, and other news. General members also have the opportunity to vote on the PTA budget and elect PTA officers. Any member of the PTA is allowed to vote at general meetings.
During PTA Executive Board meetings, the Executive Board of the PTA has more detailed discussions of PTA activities and financial considerations and hears from school leaders and PTA members regarding other news. Any member of the PTA is welcome to attend Executive Board meetings, but only the Executive Board votes on items heard at these meetings.
What does the PTA spend money on?
Each year, the PTA budget includes a wide variety of expenditures made to support our school. Here are just some of the ways our PTA spends money:
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Supplemental curriculum materials and training for teachers
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A $700 per teacher annual budget for classroom needs
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Subsidized after-school activities such as Spanish classes
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Free Walkathon and Field Day t-shirts for every student
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Curriculum costs and student rewards for the Accelerated Reader program
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$10,000 annually for books for the library and visiting author fees
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Books for each student to take home during Mrs. Cook's Books
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5th Grade Trip expenses, resulting in a significant decrease to the per-student cost
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Class party expenses
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Garden Club expenses
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Monthly Teacher Appreciation meals and goodies
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Professional presenters for Marvelous Monday
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PTA events, including Family Spirit Night, the Bumblebee Ball, and Bumblebee Ballgames
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Treats for campus events, including the Yahoo Boohoo Coffee, Stay and Plays, Muffins with Moms, Donuts with Dads, Goodies with Grandparents, Spelling Bee Reception, and 5th Grade Promotion
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Off-duty FWPD officers to assist during drop-off and pick-up the first week of school
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Auditorium sound and lighting upgrades
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A much-needed renovation of our teachers' lounge
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Improvements to the campus irrigation system and landscaping
You can learn more about the PTA's financial impact here. PTA financials are open to school families and can be requested from our Treasurer at treasuer@lilybclayton.org.
How does the PTA raise money?
The PTA receives money from the following sources:
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Membership dues
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Valentine Grams (funds raised support the 5th Grade Trip and other 5th Grade Activities)
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Merchant incentives and Hungry Hive events
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Donations
Our PTA budget includes income items for after-school activities, Clayton Corner, the School Store, and yearbooks, but these are pass-through items intended to offset direct costs.
What if I have more questions?
You can contact PTA President, Emily Mundt, at president@lilybclayton.org.