1. Where do I fit in? The Wildcat Way for Parents Durham Middle PTSA Durham Middle Foundation

2. What is the difference? PTSA Supports programs at Durham from inside Works directly with students, teachers, and administration at the school FOUNDATION Supports programs at Durham from the outside Works as a liaison between the school and community

3. What about fundraising? PTSA National, State, and District driven PTSA Membership One time donations by family FOUNDATION Corporate and local businesses Special Events Community School

4. How are budgets created? PTSA Budget established prior year Funded through memberships and school programs FOUNDATION Budget flexible Funded through corporate donations, private donations, and monetary gifts

5. What programs are funded? PTSA School Focused programs Dances, School Store, Fun Friday National, State, and District directed programs Red Ribbon Week, Reflections FOUNDATION School Focused programs Big ticket items (physical improvements, technology updates) Teacher grants Additional staff

6. Where are volunteers needed? PTSA Red Ribbon Week 6th grade dance Fun Friday School Store Box Tops FOUNDATION Corporate Level Donations Local Business Community Support Special fundraisers Special Events Silent Auction Donations