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:
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ACADEMIC & ARTS PROGRAMS

Science & environmental education
Math & technology
STEAM Night / 4th & 5th Grade science fair
Literacy support
Visual art
Music instruction
Dance instruction
Storytelling
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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
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CLASSROOM SUPPORT

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: [email protected]
Email​: [email protected]
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Join the PTA
 

PTA Executive Board

President
​​Jennifer Rose leads the PTA board and its committees, oversees ParentSquare and the weekly update, and is the first point of contact for families and anyone with questions for the principal.
Email: [email protected]
Vice President
Joanna Spica oversees volunteer coordination and steps in for the president when needed.
Email: ​​vicepresident@sunnysidesf.org
Secretary
Yolanda Carrion assembles the agendas for PTA board and general meetings, takes notes and distributes them afterwards to the community via ParentSquare.
Treasurer
Cora Lee manages the PTA’s accounts; oversees the PTA’s budget; makes deposits of PTA funds; and assists with payments, taxes and auditing.
Email: [email protected]
Auditor
The auditor checks the PTA budgets and filings for accuracy.​
Parliamentarian
Jennifer Kelly makes sure our PTA is compliant with California, National and local PTA rules and regulations.
Email: ​parliamentarian@sunnysidesf.org

PTA Committee Chairs

​Academic Support
Jamaica Maxwell and Liana Koehler support learning at the school through events, software, consultants and programs such as the Winter Read-A-Thon and STEAM Night.
Email: [email protected]
​Art
Beth Wathen leads this committee which develops art cart activities for in-school visual arts enrichment related to our diverse cultural backgrounds.
Email: art@sunnysidesf.org
Communications
Nicole Hill Arik updates the PTA's website and manages the school’s social media accounts.
Email: [email protected]
​Community Celebrations
Kristin Junk leads this committee which hosts school events that connect families to one another and to the broader community. 
​Email: [email protected]
Community Service
Josh Carrion helps Sunnyside families and staffers in need, and organizes charitable giving and ways for kids to volunteer.
Email: [email protected]
Diversity & Inclusion
This committee ensures that the school community supports families from every socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and LGBTQ background, and those with special needs.
Email: [email protected]

African American Parents Affinity Group (AAPAG)
Kianna Gonzalez and Lariece Williams

LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
Janeen Smith

Special Needs Parents Affinity Group
Fundraising
Amalia Gonzalez chairs the fundraising committee which hosts events and auctions to raise money for the PTA and the school site needs for the upcoming school year.
Email: [email protected]
Gardening
Jamie Patton leads this committee which helps keep the natural environment in and around the school learning garden alive and beautiful.
Grants Support
Bill Codding seeks extra funds for Sunnyside activities from outside organizations which don’t have to be repaid.
Email: [email protected]
Head Room Parent
Andrea O'Brien
Health & Wellness
Erin Dumont leads this committee which works to keep families healthy and safe through organizing the Drop Zone, Bike and Walk to School days, self-care, recycling and other programs.
Email: [email protected]
Membership
This committee encourages families to join the PTA and support the benefits of doing so.
Email: [email protected]
SNAC Representative
This representative serves Sunnyside's special needs community and the district by sharing ideas, concerns and resources.
Technology
Eric Cholankeril assesses classroom and school tech needs, buys
and distributes hardware and software, and helps troubleshoot
issues related to the technology we use.
Email: [email protected]
Welcome Committee
Tracy Damiano leads this committee which helps new families to Sunnyside be a part of our school community with family buddies and incoming families playdates at a park.
Email: [email protected]