About the PTA

PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Administrative factors also set PTA apart from other parent groups. PTA offers a national and state infrastructure, with staff and trained volunteer leaders available to assist PTAs in securing nonprofit status, filing government paperwork, creating bylaws, purchasing low-cost insurance and training leaders. These support services are included in PTA membership at no additional cost.

School PTAs have access to experts, resources, trainings and dozens of programs and initiatives to encourage arts education, healthy lifestyles and family reading. 

When a school has a PTA, parents are better informed and more engaged, and the learning environment is more supportive for students—plus, the school has a better reputation in its community.

Join our school PTA today!

Every person who joins a local PTA automatically becomes a member of both the state and national PTA. 

References:

PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association

Stenwood PTA Executive Board

2024-2025 Stenwood Elementary PTA Executive Board

2025-2026 Stenwood Elementary PTA Board

Executive Officers:
President: Michele Cave
Vice President: Raya Shibilski
Secretary: VACANT
Treasurer: Catherine Adamchak
School Principal: Erica Riley
Faculty Representative: Bryan Case

Board Members:
Enrichment Chair: Allan Fong
Student & Faculty Support Chair: VACANT
Social Affairs Chair: Grace Westreich

Stenwood PTA Committees



Help support our vibrant Stenwood community! Get involved by signing up on our Volunteer Interest Form.

Throughout the school year volunteers work together to plan fun events, keep communication flowing, fundraise for the PTA, and organize enrichment activities. To get involved or to find out more information about a committee you may be interested in, contact the Committee Chair listed below or the PTA President (president@stenwoodpta.org).

Outreach Committee – Michele Cave (Chair)

  • Class Parent Liaison
  • Marshall Pyramid Liaisons (Kilmer, Marshall, Thoreau)
  • Advocacy & Community Affairs Liaison 
  • Stenwood Family Connections committee

Development Committee – Michele Cave (Chair) 

  • Help the Hive Fundraising committee 
  • 5K & Fun Run committee
  • Rebates programs Coordinator
  • Dine Outs Coordinator 
  • Spirit Sales Coordinator 
  • Grade-level T-shirts Coordinator
  • Square 1 Art Coordinator

Communications Committee – Stephanie Jasenek (Chair)

  • Website Content Manager
  • Social Media Manager
  • Newsletter Editor
  • Membership Administrator
  • Graphic Designer

Enrichment Committee – Pamela Ahn (Chair) 

  • Afterschool Enrichment Program Coordinator
  • Creative BEE Arts Program Coordinators 
  • Science Lab Program Coordinator
  • School Supplies Coordinator 
  • Variety Show committee 
  • Wellness/Community Service committee 
  • Assemblies Coordinator
  • Field Day Liaison

Social Affairs Committee – Lily Ngo (Chair) 

  • Kindergarten Play Date Coordinator
  • Ice Cream Social Coordinator 
  • Fall/Winter Social Coordinator 
  • Family Fun Night Coordinator
  • End-of-School-Year Celebration Coordinator
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Coordinator 
  • 6th Grade Promotion Celebration Committee

Special Committees (Contact President to learn about these committees)

  • Auditing Committee
  • Bylaws Committee
  • Nominating Committee
  • Volunteer Recognition/Awards Committee

Class Parents

Thank you for being (or considering being) a Class Parent!

Your role is an important one that supports communication between your teacher and parents. You get to plan the fun in the classroom and have a hand in teacher appreciation activities.

The PTA offers various resources to help make the job easier and less time consuming. Check out files and resources on our Google drive.
 
Here are some of the Class Parent’s responsibilities to be aware of:

  1. Support the teacher - Most important part of the job! Chat in person, over email or schedule a call with your teacher to find out how he/she wants to be supported. That will give you an overview for the year.
  2. Send a welcome/Introduction letter to the parents in the class - Once you meet with the teacher, you will have an idea of what this letter will say. We have sample welcome letters for you.
  3. Plan class parties - For every grade, Valentines Day and Year End parties are scheduled by the school (see calendar). Other events are at the teacher’s discretion. Coordinate/brainstorm with the other Class Parents in your grade. You can all do the exact same party! Kids and teachers will both be thrilled!
  4. Organize teacher gifts - Completely optional! If you don’t organize a class gift, many families will do their own gift, so the teacher will be covered. If you decide to organize a collection, you can ask for donations all at once, or send an email closer to each event. Either way, giving parents notice is good. Mid-year and year-end gifts are typical. You could also do a birthday gift.
  5. Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - This is a PTA-sponsored event in May, and daily activities are planned by the PTA. All you need to do is remind your class parents to support the PTA activities by making donations (snacks, gift cards) and participate (have your child write letters to teachers/staff).

Questions, thoughts or suggestions?
Contact our Class Parent liaison Beth Pope

Stenwood PTA Monthly Meetings

ALL are welcome to attend our PTA meetings – even if you have not paid for membership or have never attended one before. Voting is reserved only to members, so make sure your membership dues are paid ($15 individual, $25 family) so that you can vote on important matters.

All monthly meetings are held Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. 

Dates:

  • September 15, 2023
  • October 17, 2023
  • November 14, 2023
  • January 23, 2024
  • March 19, 2024
  • April 23, 2024
  • May 21, 2024

Stenwood PTA Budget & Finance

All Budget and Finance documents are currently posted in the Doc & Photo Folder. Anyone who has joined the website can access these documents.

Stenwood PTA Bylaws & Rules