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
community events
Happy Hours at nearby venues
​Garden work days
Family art and crafts nights
Costume 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
​​Email: pta@sunnysidesf.org
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​Join the PTA
​Email​:  membership@sunnysidesf.org

PTA Board & Committee Chairs

President
​The PTA President leads the PTA board and committees and is the first point of contact for new 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 oversees ParentSquare, the Wednesday email 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
This committee works to keep families safe through Drop Zone, Bike and Walk to School days, recycling and other programs.
Email: healthandwellness@sunnysidesf.org
​Community Events
Host events that connect families to one another. 
​Email: communityevents@sunnysidesf.org
Gardening
Keeps the natural environment in and around the school alive and beautiful.
Vice President
Rupal Shah oversees the school events calendar and volunteer coordination and steps in for the president when needed.
Email: ​calendar@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
The Academic Support Chair 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 encourage art creation and performance in school.
Email: art@sunnysidesf.org
Technology
Johnson Chan and Joy Forsythe assess classroom and school tech needs, buy and distribute hardware and software, and help troubleshoot tech issues.
Email: tech@sunnysidesf.org
Community Service
Amie Latterman helps Sunnyside families and staffers in need, and organize charitable giving and ways for kids to volunteer.
Email: communityservice@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
Seeks extra funds for Sunnyside from outside organizations, which don’t have to be repaid.
Email: grants@sunnysidesf.org
Membership
Colin Turner encourages families to join the PTA, and supports the benefits of doing so.
Email: membership@sunnysidesf.org