Sunnyside's PTA

Our PTA runs and funds a broad variety of programs and events designed to build community and enhance student learning.

Its efforts include:
Academic and arts programs
Science & environmental education
Math & technology
STEAM Night / 4th & 5th Grade science fair
Literacy support
Visual art
Music instruction
Dance instruction
Storytelling
Fundraising
​Annual Fund
Bid Bash
FallFest
Count-Me-Ins
Book fairs
Loyalty fundraisers
​Grantwriting
​Sunnyside merchandise
community events
Happy Hours at nearby venues
​Garden work days
Family art and crafts nights
Costume and Halloween Carnival
Welcome events for new families
Walk / Bike to School Day
Classroom help
Student iPads & computers
​Software licenses
Tech support
​4th grade classroom aid
Lunch monitors
Playground equipment
Room parents
Field trip stipends

Why join the PTA?

You help support the efforts of both the California and national PTA organizations, both of which do vital work advocating for our children at the state and national levels, respectively. Your membership entitles you to vote on how the PTA spends its money, and to perks such as Legoland discount coupons. The bulk of your dues and all additional donations go to support Sunnyside. 
​Contact the PTA
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Email: pta@sunnysidesf.org
Email​:  membership@sunnysidesf.org
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Join the PTA
Become a member via TOTEM:
https://jointotem.com/ca/san-francisco/sunnyside-elementary-pta 
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Donate via PayPal below (add "Membership" in notes).

PTA Board & Committee Chairs

President
​Lori Gray leads the PTA board and its committees and is the
first point of contact for families and anyone with questions for
​the principal.
Email: president@sunnysidesf.org
Secretary
Nick Larocque assembles the agendas for PTA board and general meetings, takes notes and distributes them afterwards to the community via ParentSquare.
Parliamentarian
Catherine Hazelton makes sure our PTA is compliant with rules and regulations.
Email: ​parliamentarian@sunnysidesf.org
Communications
Lori Gray also oversees ParentSquare, the weekly email update and other interactions among parents and staff, as well as
updates the website and social media accounts.
Email: communications@sunnysidesf.org
Welcome Committee
Lee Work welcomes new families to Sunnyside.
Email: welcome@sunnysidesf.org
Diversity & Inclusion
Yvette Edwards ensures that the school community supports families from every socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and LGBTQ background and those with special needs.
Email: diversity@sunnysidesf.org
SNAC Representative
Havah Kelley serves as a liaison between Sunnyside's special needs community and the district by sharing ideas, concerns
and resources.
Health & Wellness
Janeen Smith works to keep families safe through Drop Zone,
Bike and Walk to School days, recycling and other programs.
Email: healthandwellness@sunnysidesf.org
​Community Events
Amie Latterman hosts school events that connect families to
one another. 
​Email: communityevents@sunnysidesf.org
Gardening
Amalia Gonzalez keeps the natural environment in and around the school alive and beautiful.
Vice President
Rupal Shah oversees the volunteer coordination and steps in for the president when needed.
Email: ​​vicepresident@sunnysidesf.org
Treasurer
Mary Brett manages the PTA’s accounts; oversees the PTA’s budget; and assists with payments, taxes and auditing.
Email: treasurer@sunnysidesf.org
Financial Secretary
Makes deposits of PTA funds.​
​Academics
Steven Flanagan supports learning at the school through
events, software, consultants and programs such as the
Winter Read-A-Thon and STEAM Night.
Email: academics@sunnysidesf.org
​Art
Allison Weiner hosts craft events and encourages art creation and performance in school.
Email: art@sunnysidesf.org
Technology
Johnson Chan assesses classroom and school tech needs, buys
and distributes hardware and software, and helps troubleshoot
tech issues.
Email: tech@sunnysidesf.org
Fundraising
Debbie Bensinger hosts events and drives to raise money for the school, with help from Denise Yenkin.
Email: fundraising@sunnysidesf.org
Grants
Matt Darby and Tracy Damiano seek extra funds for Sunnyside from outside organizations which don’t have to be repaid.
Email: grants@sunnysidesf.org
Community Service
Neha Sharma helps Sunnyside families and staffers in need, and organize charitable giving and ways for kids to volunteer.
Email: communityservice@sunnysidesf.org
Membership
Colin Turner encourages families to join the PTA, and supports the benefits of doing so.
Email: membership@sunnysidesf.org