Family Fun
Meet the Teacher Social
Meet the Teacher Social
Chair:
When:
Before the 1st Day of School
After meeting your teacher, join us for a delicious treat at the Meet the Teacher PTA Sponsored Social! This fun event is designed for families to gather and socialize before school starts. It’s a great chance to meet the PTA Board members, preview Mustang Spirit Wear, and learn more about the PTA in a relaxed setting. We’ll have various displays to inform the community about what the PTA does and to highlight upcoming programs and fundraisers.
Cultural Night Family Event
Cultural Night Family Event
Chair:
When:
Winter
Join us for an annual family fun event where everyone is invited to learn about and celebrate the diverse cultures within our school community. Get involved by: 1) visiting a table, 2) hosting a table to showcase your family's heritage, or 3) volunteering to help run the event. Our goal is to make every child feel proud of their heritage and to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of our school!
Bingo & Brownies Event
Bingo & Brownies Event
Chair:
When:
Fall
This fun family event is a cherished annual tradition at Sunny Hills. Students enjoy sweet treats while playing Bingo, with Sunny Hills staff calling the numbers and awarding prizes to those with winning cards. The chair and committee for this program handle all planning and coordination, ensuring a delightful community-building experience for everyone.
Popcorn Friday
Popcorn Friday
Chair:
When:
All Year
On the last Friday of each month, the aroma of delicious popcorn fills the air! Students can enjoy free popcorn during recess by simply heading over to the PTA popcorn room for a tasty treat. The popcorn chairs are in charge of preparing the popcorn for students during the second recess. Their responsibilities include coordinating parent volunteers, ordering the popcorn, preparing and communicating the schedule, and training the committee.
End of Year Celebration
End of Year Celebration
Chair:
When:
June
This is the final PTA-sponsored program of the school year, celebrating a year filled with great learning, friendships, and community spirit! The chairs and committee are responsible for organizing all activities and coordinating volunteers to ensure a successful and memorable event.
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Literacy & Art Enrichment
Art Program
Art Program
Chair:
When:
All year
Sunny Hills PTA is proud to present an art instructional program that is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of art theory, history and creation. This program exposes students to a variety of media types, art elements, design principles and historic contexts. The success of this program depends on parent volunteer support. Announcements for volunteer sign-up will be posted throughout the year.
Eager Reader
Eager Reader
Chair:
When:
January/February
The objective of this voluntary program is to foster a love of reading. Students earn prizes as they read outside class time and record their reading minutes online. A parent volunteer is needed from each classroom to review the logs and award the prizes. The chairperson oversees classroom volunteer tallying, weekly prize distribution and communications. Classroom volunteers sign up at the classroom level.
Gift-a-Book
Gift-a-Book
Chair:
When:
All year
The objective of this committee is to help build pride in our school’s library with new books that foster a love of reading. Parents may purchase books year-round that will be donated to the library in their child’s name. The chairperson is responsible for creating personalized labels that honor student donors. Each label will be placed inside a new book chosen by the school's librarian and presented to the student donor during class time. Every book gifted leaves a legacy for future generations of Sunny Hills students.
Reflections
Reflections
Chair:
When:
Fall
The Washington State PTA, in partnership with the National PTA, sponsors a state wide arts education contest in the fall known as the Reflections Program. Each year there is a different theme for the program, and this information is available on the WA State PTA website, www.wastatepta.org. The student art entries will be judged at the school (Sunny Hills), council (Issaquah School District) and Washington State PTA levels. The State PTA winners are entered into the National PTA contest. The chairperson promotes and organizes the program in conjunction with the State PTA.
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Chair:
When:
January-February
The Scripps National Spelling Bee Contest is the nation's largest and longest-running educational promotion contest that encourages children to: appreciate the art of spelling, broaden vocabulary, and increase knowledge of the English language. With the help of parent volunteers, Sunny Hills students have been able to annually participate in this program. The winner of the Sunny Hills Elementary School competition will have the opportunity to compete in the Regional Bee at Seattle's Town Hall.
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Communications
PTA eBlasts
PTA eBlasts
Chair:
When:
All year
PTA eBlasts are periodic graphic emails sent to all PTA members with important information about school events. The chair person for this role will coordinate with other chairs to publish key messages and design graphics that effectively convey school communications.
PTA Bulletin Board
PTA Bulletin Board
Chair:
When:
All year
The chairperson refreshes and maintains the PTA bulletin boards located in front of the office. This person will be in charge of putting up and taking down fliers and displays in a timely fashion, and making sure that all committees get equal access to the board. In addition, they will assist the front office with the portions of the board devoted to school and community news.
PTA Facebook Page
PTA Facebook Page
Chair:
When:
All year
This chairperson maintains the Sunny Hills PTA Facebook page. The Facebook page includes information about what the PTA is, how we conduct fundraising, the programs we support, and upcoming calendar events.
PTA Website
PTA Website
Chair:
When:
All year
This chair maintains and updates the PTA website to make sure information is current. The PTA website includes information about what the PTA is, how it fund raises, the programs it supports, contact information, forms, legislative updates, the PTA calendar of events, and links to our newsletters.
Graphics & Design
Graphics & Design
Chair:
When:
All year
The graphics chair creates website dimension and Facebook dimension images for each upcoming event. This chair will be working in tandem with the entire PTA Communications team.
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Active Fundraising
Fifth Grade Signs
Fifth Grade Signs
Chair:
When:
Spring
Proud parents of 5th grade graduates have the opportunity to purchase personalized yard/window signs with their graduate's name. Proceeds from these signs will benefit programs and events that are sponsored by the PTA. Volunteers may be needed to help distribute signs once received from the manufacturer.
Mustang Spirit Wear
Mustang Spirit Wear
Chair:
When:
Sold 2-3 times during the school year
Every Wednesday is Spirit Wear day – you can wear the school colors (blue and yellow) or a cool shirt with our logo! Clothing and accessories can be purchased online by students, parents and staff to raise money for PTA sponsored programs. Mustang Spirit Wear is sold in the Fall and again in January. The chair for Mustang Spirit Wear helps coordinate the products for ordering and works with a local vendor for ordering and screen printing needs. Online ordering and deadlines are provided and advertised when orders are being taken, so keep an eye out for information in the eNews!
Scholastic Book Fairs
Scholastic Book Fairs
Chair:
When:
Fall and Spring
The Scholastic Book Fair takes place in the fall and spring each year. Students and parents can shop and purchase books at the fair, with proceeds benefiting our PTA-sponsored programs. The chairs and volunteers are responsible for coordinating with Scholastic, promoting and staffing the book fair.
PTA Membership
PTA Membership
Chair:
When:
All Year
Joining the PTA benefits your child. Research shows that students do better when their families are involved both at home and at school. Being active on the PTA is also a fantastic way to get to know teachers, staff, and other parents. Our events are funded annually, so your child will directly benefit from your support.
When you join you receive several benefits including access to the online Sunny Hills student directory, emergency shelter supplies for your child and discounts at local, state & national businesses. Part of your membership fee is also directed to the state and national PTA which is the main source of advocacy at the government level for our children. Join PTA today, stay in-the-know about what's happening at school, and be an active part of your child's success!
Yearbook
Yearbook
Chair:
When:
All Year
This committee produces an annual Sunny Hills yearbook, which is available for purchase by students and staff. The chairs and committee work to plan and design the yearbook. The yearbook features every class, specialist, and school group. It also highlights other activities that occur during the school year. Yearbooks are distributed in June.
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PTA Committees
General Volunteers
General Volunteers
Chair:
When:
All Year - as needed
Would you like to help PTA on an as-needed basis? Being a general volunteer is a flexible way for working parents to have the opportunity to help out with family and student events. Notifications for volunteer help will be sent out to parents via PTA communications.
Enrichment Grants
Enrichment Grants
Chair:
When:
Fall
Each year, the Sunny Hills PTA accepts grant applications that benefit our school. The Enrichment Grant Committee then determine which grant applications to fund. This committee is chaired by the Vice President. A committee of 5-7 PTA members, balanced by grade levels (K-5), is formed to review and weigh all the grant applications based on the grant criteria. The committee chair presents a recommendation report to the Board, at which time the Board votes whether to approve the grant recommendations. This committee's work is in the fall. Enrichment grants allow teachers to buy classroom supplies, teaching tools, and invite speakers/presenters to teach specialized lessons to the kids.
Budget Committee
Budget Committee
Chair:
When:
April/May
The Budget Planning Committee will meet in April/May to provide a proposed budget for the upcoming school year to be voted on at a General Membership Meeting late spring. This budget will go into effect on July 1 and will allow the PTA to conduct business over the summer. Members of this committee may include outgoing and incoming Treasurers and incoming elected officers.
Financial Review/Audit
Financial Review/Audit
Chair:
When:
January/February
At least one financial review and audit will be performed at the end of the school year to encompass the fiscal year of July 1 to June 30. The Executive Committee may also decide that an audit is necessary mid-year or in the case of a change of Treasurer. The same audit team can perform both audits.
Recognition Awards
Recognition Awards
Chair:
When:
Spring
Golden Acorn, Outstanding Advocate and Outstanding Educator Awards are presented to extraordinary volunteers annually. The Awards committee is charged with soliciting from the school community the names of individuals who have contributed to improving our school and community at large. The committee will score all nominees on a rubric per Washington State PTA Policies, then present the winners with a gift of appreciation and share their contributions with the membership during a Spring general membership meeting.
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Advocacy
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Chair:
(none)
When:
All year
The SHPTA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee was created in 2023 to gather information about the demographics and needs of the school community. Through survey and community engagement data, the goal of the SHPTA DEI Committee is to foster a more inclusive environment for parents and students.
Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
Chair:
(none)
When:
All year
Issaquah School District (ISD) runs a Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team that helps families navigate the school system. At Sunny Hills, the PTA FACE chairperson serves as the liaison between the district and Sunny Hill's community by communicating announcements about events and services hosted by ISD.
ISF Liaison
ISF Liaison
Chair:
When:
All year
The Issaquah Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that drives resources to help all students reach the promise of their academic potential. We do this by bridging the gap between funds the state provides for basic education and the dollars our schools need to prepare students for success in school and life. The ISF Liaison helps to communicate information from ISF back to the Sunny Hills PTA Board and community.
Volunteers for Issaquah Schools
Volunteers for Issaquah Schools
Chair:
When:
All year
This committee chair is responsible for communicating the benefits of the bond/levy package to the Sunny Hills community and recruiting volunteers to help with the campaign.
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Math & Science Enrichment
STEM Fair
STEM Fair
Chair:
When:
April
Students are able to share their innovative ideas and talents around Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math (STEM)! Be sure to join us for this fun family event!
STEM Fair Event
STEM Fair Event
Chair:
When:
April
Sunny Hills students will be able to showcase their innovative ideas and talents around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)! Get involved by either: 1) visiting a table, 2) setting up a table that displays your child's work, or 3) volunteering to help the chairperson run the event. Our goal is to foster excitement and interest in STEM learning!
Ellipsis Math Competition
Ellipsis Math Competition
Chair:
When:
Winter
Every year, Ellipsis Academy produces and holds a national math tournament called Math Challenge Tournament (MCT). This tournament is open to Grade 2 – 6 students in all 50 states. Sunny Hills students are encouraged to participate and develop their interest in math.
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Community Outreach
Holiday Gift Program
Holiday Gift Program
Chair:
When:
Fall
The goal of the Sunny Hills Holiday Gift Program is to help Issaquah families in need while demonstrating to Sunny Hills students the importance of charitable giving. The program helps fill the Issaquah Food Bank's holiday shopping center for participating Issaquah School District children ages birth - 18. The program begins before Thanksgiving and runs for about two weeks.
Food Drive
Food Drive
Chair:
When:
All year
This committee is responsible for promoting and collecting food donations for distribution to local needy families. Each classroom has a basket/box to collect donations. Money donations will be used by the Food Bank to purchase perishable items and turkeys. (Please make checks payable to Issaquah Food Bank.)
D@SH
D@SH
Chair:
When:
All year
D@SH (Dads at Sunny Hills) is an opportunity for fathers to become involved in the school community. D@SH will participate at school recesses and other family events to engage with Sunny Hills students in fun and positive ways.
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Parent Support
Mustang Meet ups (KinderConnect)
Mustang Meet ups (KinderConnect)
Chair:
When:
Summer
These fun summer play groups are for incoming Kindergarteners, allowing children and parents to connect prior to attending school. Play groups will be planned at Sunny Hills' playground as well as other local area parks. We hope seeing some familiar faces on the first day of school will ease any anxiety for kindergarteners and parents too!
Lost & Found
Lost & Found
Chair:
When:
All year
This chair position oversees our school's Lost and Found, which has limited space. Items are collected and kept in the MPR. Newsletter announcements will be made reminding parents to check Lost & Found. Periodically, items will be donated to the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank or another designated charity. Before this is done, parents will get another newsletter notification announcing the date of donation.
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Staff & Curriculum Support
Online School Supplies
Online School Supplies
Chair:
When:
End of school year
This committee chair is responsible for coordinating with the school supplies vendor in getting them the school supplies list, preparing and distributing the flyers for parents to buy school supplies online.
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation
Chair:
When:
Monthly and during Staff Appreciation week in May
This committee plans luncheons and other events through the school year to thank our staff for the hard work they do. They also plan and encourage student and parent participation during teacher/staff appreciation week in May and provide treats to staff during conferences.
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Health & Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
Chair:
When:
Fall
The Emergency Preparedness Chair is responsible for organizing and maintaining the shelter supplies provided by the PTA under this program (water, emergency blankets, emergency glow sticks and first aid kits). Committee members assist in purchasing supplies and restocking kits as needed. They also assist any teacher in need of extra personal emergency kits that they may be missing in the classroom (the PTA cannot garantee that the snacks supplied will be nut free).
Vision & Hearing Screenings
Vision & Hearing Screenings
Chair:
When:
Fall
The Issaquah School District nurses perform vision and hearing testing, as well as head lice checks for all Sunny Hills students on a yearly basis. This chairperson is responsible for acting as liaison to Sunny Hills' nurse, soliciting and scheduling volunteers and securing refreshments. A total of 40 volunteers (20 during the AM time slot and 20 during the PM time slot) are needed for this large undertaking and they will be trained to work immediately prior to their shift. Because this process is very focused and busy, volunteers are asked to not bring preschoolers along.
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Silent Fundraising
Dining for Dollars
Dining for Dollars
Chair:
When:
All year
Dine with Sunny Hills is a program that supports our school and builds community by creating partnerships with local restaurants. Quarterly, Sunny Hills will partner with local restaurants and earn up to 20% of food and beverage sales sold on the event night. PTA communications about dining opportunities will be distributed throughout the school year.
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Chair:
When:
All year
Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Sunny Hills. Every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are passively helping Sunny Hills earn a donation!
Matching Funds
Matching Funds
Chair:
When:
All year
Does your employer participate in a matching gift program? If so, please help the PTA benefit! Simply ask your human resource department for information and fill out the proper forms. This chairperson processes matching funds forms, reconciles funds received, and maintains database of parents that work at companies that provide matching funds. The chairperson also encourages matching funds for large fundraisers such as the Fall Fun Run.
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