Student Development Fee
One Ask
At Rockwell, our PTA takes a unique approach to fundraising. Instead of asking families to participate in multiple fundraisers throughout the year, we focus on one main contribution at the start of the school year: the Student Development Fee.
This fee directly funds over 30 programs, events, grants, and supplies that enrich the school experience for our students, teachers, and staff. For the 2026-2027 school year, our PTA has budgeted over $85,000 to make these opportunities possible. To cover the costs of these programs, we suggest the following amount per family*:
- $175 per year for families with one student at Rockwell
- $300 per year for families with two or more students at Rockwell
Your timely payment ensures we can fully fund every planned event and program—without needing to cut back.
In many countries, schools are fully supported by the government, but here in the U.S. many enrichment programs, classroom materials, and special events rely on PTA funding. The Student Development Fee helps us bridge that gap so that every child at Rockwell benefits.
You can pay online or return cash/check in the envelope you received in your Back to School paperwork. Questions? See our FAQ or email president@normanrockwellpta.org.
*we encourage all families to pay what they can, whether that is more or less than the suggested amount. Please note that no family will be excluded from any PTA or school program for inability to pay.
What does this fee cover?
Your Student Development Fee makes a direct impact at Rockwell. We commit that 80% of the donations we receive through the Student Development Fee will go directly back to our classrooms through Classroom Support Grants, providing teachers with resources and materials that support student learning. The remaining funds help cover essential PTA operating and administrative costs and support the many programs and activities that enrich our school community. These include family events and activities, teacher and staff appreciation, volunteer appreciation, Safety Patrol, 5th grade camp support, school assemblies, library support, scholarships, nutrition support, the Art Docent program, emergency preparedness, and more. Your contribution helps us support our teachers, provide meaningful experiences for students, and build a connected and caring Rockwell community.
Corporate Matching
Many local companies like Microsoft Boeing Google and more match employee contributions and volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations like us, Norman Rockwell PTA (Lake Washington Council) 2.8.47 (tax ID 911149753) check with your employer to see how to easily provide extra funds to our schools PTA. The process typically takes just two minutes. After payment of your Student Development Fee, you should receive an email from Givebacks (our secure online payment portal) with your receipt. If you pay with a check or cash, contact treasurer@normanrockwellpta.org for a receipt if needed.
