Programs
The Sunset PTA prides itself on the programs and projects that we undertake and support. We are committed to the success of every child in our school and strive to promote a positive working relationship with faculty and staff. Our goal is to offer our families many activities throughout the school year.
The following are the Programs the PTA plans to offer for the 2010 school year. For each program or event we need the help of many volunteers. If you are interested in helping to organize, chair/co-chair, or volunteer for an event, please contact Monica Pettigrew at sunset_pta@yahoo.com for more information.
Reflections: As a National PTA program, Reflections offers students the opportunity to pursue artistic expression by creating works of art for fun and recognition in six areas: visual arts, music, photography, film/video production, dance choreography and literature. Entries, based on a given theme, are judged by a panel of local judges.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation: This is an opportunity to show our teachers and staff our appreciation for all they do for our children and the school. Activities include back-to-school goodies, stipend for purchases at the PTA store, a staff lunch or tea, and homemade gifts/letters/cards of appreciation from students and their families.
Boxtops for Education: Collect boxtops and submit as needed . Occurs all year. Contact sunset_pta@yahoo.com for more information or to volunteer to help.
School Beautiful: The PTA financially supports various schoolyard improvements throughout the year, such as new gardening equipment, new sod, new pots, plants, etc. This year we hope to expand our efforts to make our school more beautiful. More information to come!
Lost & Found: Each day, forgotten clothing and lunch boxes are collected and brought to the Lost & Found located next to the PTA office/store. Valuables left on campus are brought to the office. Unclaimed items are donated to a charity organization at the winter, spring and summer breaks. Please label clothing, backpacks, and lunch boxes with first and last names.
School Directory: Each year the Sunset PTA develops and prints the Sunset Student Directories that are distributed to the students.
Media Center Helpers: Libraries are important to children throughout their formal education and beyond. You can make a real contribution to your child’s introduction to libraries by volunteering in the Media Center. Hours are flexible-come in on a regular basis, or twice a year during inventory and clean-up days.
Administrative Support: We at the PTA work closely with the Sunset Elementary faculty to provide support where needed, at school-sponsored events, and other items such as printing of the Guest labels, additional police staff for morning drop-off, etc.
Book Swap: A swap event where students donate their outgrown, gently used paperback children's books. Kids can then select "new" books to call their own. We are very excited to offer it during this school year.