About the PTA

The National Parent Teacher Association® (PTA®) comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.

Every person who joins a local PTA automatically becomes a member of both the state and national PTAs.

Together we are a powerful voice for children. With your help, we can continue to work toward PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child.

5 Great Reasons to be a part of Sunview PTA

1. Be in the know. PTA helps you keep up with whats happening in your school and how you can support your childs education.

2. Access great resources. PTA provides information on topics ranging from homework help to bullying prevention to media safety to child health and more.

3. Build relationships. PTA connects you to other families through meetings, events, and communications, and helps build a sense of community.

4. Hone your skills. PTA offers opportunities for you to use your talents to benefit children and the school. PTA can help you expand your skills too.

5. Speak up. PTA can be a way to more effectively suggest changes at your childs school and in your community, and to be involved in making them happen.


SUNVIEW PTA COMMITTEES

Advocacy, Bylaws/Legislation:  Keep the PTA informed of new legislation pertinent to children’s health, welfare, and education, makes any necessary bylaw and standing rules changes.   (1^st VP)

Bulletin Board: Coordinates and organizes volunteers who decorate bulletin boards on a rotating monthly basis.

Corporate Promotions (Box Tops/ Labels for Education): Coordinate the collection of “Box Tops for Education” and Labels for Education, which are redeemed for funds and items for the school.  Processing labels can be done at home.

Carnival: Annual Spring carnival at Memorial Junior High – games, food & Chinese auction. 

Evening Programming: Organizes group events throughout the year with support from general membership.  (3^rd VPs)

Health Wellness & Safety: Plans activities to promote health, wellness and safety within the school community. 

Holiday Shop: Service project designed to allow students to shop for family and friends.   (3^rd VPs)

Hospitality: Coordinates volunteers who provide snacks/baked goods for PTA meetings and other events, plans the December Meeting/Dinner and the end of the year Volunteer Dinner. 

LEAP(Learning Enrichment After School Program): Volunteers teach a variety of classes to students after school. There are typically 3 sessions with classes limited to 10-15 students at a time. Some past classes include: knitting, crayon art, shrinky dinks, cooking, science, sand art etc.  (3^rd VPs)

Reflections:  SE-L PTA Council Arts Fair. Categories include drawing, photography, music, dance, video, literature.  Chairperson provides information to students regarding the fair, collects student entries, assists with setting up the display the night of the Art Fair, and purchases participation and state level placement awards. 

Room Party Parents: Organize 2 to 4 room parents for each class to help during classroom parties.  Responsible for distributing snacks to other room parents.

                    

                Scholarship: 2^nd VP(s), and 3 volunteers interview Brush seniors for scholarships to be given from Sunview, Southlyn and Ridgebury.  Interviews usually take place in March/April.  Coordinate scholarship luncheon/dinner attendance in May.

Spirit Wear: Organize the annual Spirit Wear Sale at the beginning of the year.

Staff Appreciation: Recording Secretary, and committee members plan special events for teachers & staff; including a Back to School Breakfast, Conference Snacks or Dinner, and a Staff Appreciation Luncheon.  

STAR Garden Club: Organizes volunteers to maintain the Sunview Star garden.

STAR Helpers: Coordinates community service projects for students to participate in throughout the year. 

STAR Readers: Coordinates monthly reading program.  Distributes monthly reading calendars, collects calendars and distributes stars to readers who reached their monthly reading goal.

Third Grade: Coordinates fundraising activities to support special activities for the 3^rd graders. Activities include: walk a thon, OAA party, 3^rd Grade Dinner, t-shirts, class gift and promotion ceremony.

Yearbook: Coordinates yearbook process that includes developing layout with committee, assisting photographer on candid picture day and distributing the school yearbook.

Ways & Means (Fundraising): The PTA typically sponsors a Fall Fundraiser that enables us to provide the many activities we plan for our students/staff during the year.  In addition 1-2 Scholastic Book fairs are held to provide parents to purchase books for students and teachers and provide additional resources for the library and staff.  (2^nd VPs)

Welcome Team:  Conducts school tours and acts as mentors for families new to the district