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 parade
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
Vice President
Rupal Shah oversees the volunteer coordination and steps in for the president when needed.
Email: ​​vicepresident@sunnysidesf.org
Secretary
Geri de Anda assembles the agendas for PTA board and general meetings, takes notes and distributes them afterwards to the community via ParentSquare.
Treasurer
Mary Brett manages the PTA’s accounts; oversees the PTA’s budget; makes deposits of PTA funds; and assists with payments, taxes and auditing.
Email: treasurer@sunnysidesf.org
Auditor
Aaron Feibus checks the PTA budgets and filings for accuracy.​
Parliamentarian
Liz Savage makes sure our PTA is compliant with California, National and local PTA 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
The Welcome Chair helps new families to Sunnyside be a part of our school community with family buddies and incoming families playdates at a park.
Email: president@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
This liaison serves Sunnyside's special needs community and the district by sharing ideas, concerns and resources.
​Community Events
Amie Latterman hosts school events that connect families to
one another and to the broader community. 
​Email: communityevents@sunnysidesf.org
Gardening
Amalia Gonzalez helps keep the natural environment in and around the school learning garden alive and beautiful.
Health & Wellness
Janeen Smith works to keep families safe through Drop Zone,
Bike and Walk to School days, self-care, recycling and other programs.
Email: healthandwellness@sunnysidesf.org
​Academic Support
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 develops art cart activities for in-school visual arts enrichment related to our diverse cultural backgrounds.
Email: art@sunnysidesf.org
Fundraising
Debbie Bensinger hosts events and auctions to raise money for the PTA and the school site, 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
Amy Howard helps Sunnyside families and staffers in need, and organizes 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
Technology
Johnson Chan assesses classroom and school tech needs, buys
and distributes hardware and software, and helps troubleshoot
issues related to the technology we use.
Email: tech@sunnysidesf.org