About
Friends of Hawthorne PTA is a group of parents, caregivers, teachers, and community members who work together to support and bring resources to the Hawthorne Elementary Community in Seattle. We focus on increasing volunteerism, fostering participation in community-building events, and raising funds for the school.
Our values
Supporting our children, our school, and working for a great education for all students through teamwork, strong leadership and action
Building an inclusive community
Celebrating our diversity
We welcome ALL FAMILIES to attend our meetings (whether or not you are officially a member)! See our meeting schedule.
General meetings give our families a chance to connect, ask questions and share ideas about how we can all help Hawthorne be the best it can be. Board meetings focus more on the nitty-gritty details of the business we are required to take care of as a PTA.
FREE childcare is provided by Launch for our evening meetings, when in person. We make every effort to provide interpretation in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Somali.
We invite you to join the PTA to stay up-to-date on current issues facing our students and faculty, provide your insights and ideas, and take advantage of the many volunteer opportunities available. We appreciate all of the efforts our members make throughout the year and welcome you to participate in any way that is meaningful to you and your family.
Friends of Hawthorne PTA is an active chapter of the Washington State PTA, and is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Click here to view the IRS 501(c)(3) ruling and Tax ID for Friends of Hawthorne. Your employer might list us as “The Friends of Hawthorne”