August 2014 Head back to class with some great perks for you, your family and your PTA! Check out these special discounts and offers for PTA members. PTA leaders  – download a printable flier to share with your members in English and Spanish.       Perks to use on your next family outing Plan a PTA Family Field Trip To honor their dedication to children, PTA members enjoy big discounts at LEGOLAND.  Plan a  PTA Family Field Trip* at LEGOLAND for groups of 10 or more by calling (760) 438-5346 or visiting www.legoland.com/edu.  Coming soon, LEGOLAND online!  Activate your PTA membership card to get exclusive savings on LEGOLAND California Resort tickets.  Purchase tickets online, no coupon or reservations needed.  *Restrictions apply. See the BigPicture at the California Academy of Sciences PTA members enjoy discounts on pre-purchased tickets ordered at www.calacademy.org/etickets2.  Use sales code "CAPTA."  Visit now to see the BigPicture, the first major photography exhibit in Academy history that takes an immersive look at the places and pictures they work to protect.  Download an event flier, check their calendar for special dates and print coupons to use on your next visit. Free student admission coupons at Aquarium of the Pacific Education is the main focus of Aquarium of the Pacific and they would like to reward PTA members with one free student (up to age 17) admission for members and their families.  Order your tickets, check out their videoconferencing options and view a full list of their education programs. Save on car rentals with Enterprise PTA members are eligible for a discounted rate on all cars.  Wherever you travel, whenever you travel, and no matter when you make your reservations, you'll always receive the same low rate, depending on the vehicle rented.  Reserve your car online with your PTA member discount. Featured Perk Six months free service through Internet Essentials from Comcast Apply before September 20, 2014 for up to six months of free internet service to households that qualify in Comcast service areas.  Also save big on computers and receive free internet training.  To apply, visit apply.InternetEssentials.com/event/bts2014 or aplicar.InternetBasico.com/event/bts2014.  Bring the power of the Internet to more students and families through www.internetessentials.com. Perks that support your PTA Organize parents and volunteers easier and faster with VolunteerSpot Simplify your fall!  Boost participation with simple online signups for back-to-school events, fall fundraisers, classroom helpers, class parties, carnivals, book fairs and more!  California State PTA members get a FREE premium upgrade (up to a $300 value) with promo code "CAPTA1415."  Take a tour and register your account today. Discounts on supplies and more at STAPLES PTA members save 10 percent on supplies and furniture and 25 percent on copy and print purchases.  To receive these benefits, when you activate your PTA membership card online, click on the link to join the Staples PTA Discount/Rewards Program.  Download their flier for more information. Perks to help your students be safe and succeed Big savings on teen driver safety program California State PTA members save big on teenSMART, a computer-based crash reduction program for teen drivers.  Many leading insurance companies also offer discounts on auto insurance for teens who complete the program.  Visit www.teensmartdriving.com for more info and use 'TSCAPTA" as your discount code to get $50 off the regular program price. Sylvan Learning supports student success Sylvan Learning is offering PTA members free and discounted educational resources for students and parents.  Receive 50 percent off a Sylvan Insight Assessment, get exclusive savings on a detailed academic assessment and take advantage of free parent seminars.  Find your local center and when you visit, use coupon code "PTA2015." Perks to keep you healthy Become a "Heart Safe Campus" The Via Foundation is committed to helping our schools become heart safe by providing discounts on AED packages.  To find out more, visit their website at www.theviafoundation.org. Save big on prescriptions and medical services with WellCard WellCardHealth and its free prescription savings card allows PTA members to receive discounts of up to 50 percent or more on some prescriptions, as well as doctor and hospital visits, dental, vision, lab and imaging services and more.  Visit their website for more information.  PTA leaders, please feel free to forward this to all of your members! Visit www.capta.org for more information. This email is being sent to all PTA members and leaders.