Greenwood PTA
Become a Member of the Greenwood PTA Today!
We would love to welcome you as an active member of the Greenwood Elementary School PTA. This isn’t your typical PTA, though! Even though we take our role seriously, we realize everyone is a volunteer, so having fun is important to us parents, too! There is no volunteer effort that is too small.
Register for the Greenwood PTA. Note, if you had an account last year, you can use the same login information.
Questions or comments? Please contact membership@greenwoodpta.org.
As a PTA, our mission is to support a vibrant Greenwood Elementary community that provides stimulating, enjoyable and participatory experiences that enrich the lives of every Greenwood student.
Our role within the school is to:
- support the teachers and staff.
- provide funds for many different events, educational support, music and teacher support that ultimately benefits our students.
- support our students and their families.
- work with and support local businesses.
- be environmental stewards.
The PTA funds many important and crucial programs such as tutoring, music and movement, dance, special assemblies, field trips, teacher grants and allowances, library support, PE equipment and support for families in need.
Our major three fundraisers are:
- Move-a-Thon (typically held in fall, but moved to spring for the 2021-22 school year)
- Giving Campaign (ongoing with a dedicated drive every other year)
- Greenwood Elementary School Auction (held every other year)
Get involved today with volunteer work and/or fundraising! Make a donation.
Have an idea that can help Greenwood and its students? The PTA has included community grants in its annual budget. These funds are available for small projects and materials that were not identified when the budget was constructed in the spring. In the past, such funds have supported projects such as the “self-help” crossing flags at nearby intersections and cubby boxes for a classroom. We encourage anyone with a small project or idea to apply for funding by contacting the PTA president at.
All members of the school community (parents, teachers, staff and students) can apply for these grants. Proposals are accepted throughout the year, so long as funds remain in the community-grants “pot.” All proposals are subject to approval by the PTA Board. To make a request, submit it to the PTA president president@greenwoodpta.org or treasurer at least one week before a board meeting. Board meetings are held monthly, and meeting dates are posted on the school’s online calendar. If your request is approved, we expect you to fulfill it in the current year – typically funds are not held over for future school years.
Within the PTA Board, there is an annually formed recruitment committee that starts to look for the following year’s board members and committee leads. This typically occurs in late winter/early spring, with the new slate being voted on in late spring.
- Presidents: Bethany Benson & Ed Tang
president@greenwoodpta.org - Secretaries: Anne Heskel & Theresa Kearney
secretary@greenwoodpta.org - Treasurer: Ryan Bishman & Sarah Fishback
treasurer@greenwoodpta.org - Events Co-Chairs: Lily Ferguson & Ali Anderson
events@greenwoodpta.org - Membership Co-Chair: Anna Harper & Jenna Velozo
membership@greenwoodpta.org - Communications Co-Chairs: Michelle Peters & Rory Douglas
communications@greenwoodpta.org - Fundraising Co-Chairs: Kim Cross & Julie Kennedy
fundraising@greenwoodpta.org - Legislative Affairs Co-Chairs: Heather Kelly & Jessica Cohen
legislativeaffairs@greenwoodpta.org - Volunteer Co-Coordinators: Kerren Holt & Erin Martin
volunteer@greenwoodpta.org - Equity Committee Co-Chairs: Monique Burton & Courtney Ryan
equity@greenwoodpta.org - Kindergarten Task Force: Steve Simpson, Heather Kelly & Ali Anderson
outreach@greenwoodpta.org - At-Large: Michelle Peters
atlarge@greenwoodpta.org - Community Outreach Co-Chairs: OPEN (This could be you! Email
membership@greenwoodpta.org for more information.)
Interested in joining the PTA in a board or committee lead position? Each year, a recruitment committee seeks out new folks for the following year’s board and committee lead openings. No commitment is too small! Stay tuned for openings or contact membership@greenwoodpta.org at any time to see where we can use your help. More hands make light (and fun) volunteer work!
Please contact treasurer@greenwoodpta.org with questions!
| Fundraiser | Fundraising Activity | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Smile | Fundraising | $750 |
| Auction Corporate Matches | Auction/Corporate Match Liaison | 0 |
| Auction Proceeds | Auction Committee | 0 |
| 5th grade fundraising events | N/A | 0 |
| Community Fundraising | Fundraising Nutty Squirrel | $1,300 |
| Corporate Matches (unspecified) | Corporate Match Liaison | 0 |
| Direct Appeal Corporate Matches | Corporate Match Liaison | $4,000 |
| Direct Appeal Individual Donations | Direct Appeal | $40,000 |
| Fred Meyer Community Rewards | Fundraising | $1,200 |
| Gumshoe Event | Outreach | $0 |
| Move A Thon Corporate Matches | Corporate Match Liaison | 2,000 |
| Move A Thon Individual Donations | JAT committee | 35,000 |
| Move A Thon Sponsorships | JAT committee | 6500 |
| Sign Ups | N/A | $0 |
| Mariner’s Raffle | N/A | $0 |
| Sporting Events Ticket Sales | N/A | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Income | N/A | $90,750 |
| Fundraising Expenses | N/A | N/A |
| Auction Expenses | Auction Committee | $4,000 |
| Community Fundraising Expenses (new) | N/A | N/A |
| Direct Appeal Expenses | Auction Committee | $1,000 |
| Move A Thon ASB Contribution | JAT/Treasurer | $1,500 |
| Move A Thon Expenses | JAT | 2500 |
| Sign Up Expenses | N/A | $0 |
| Gambling License Annual Renewal/tax | Auction Committee | $135 |
| Sporting Events Ticket Costs | Monte Alves, Matt Johnson | 0 |
| TOTAL Fundraising Expenses | N/A | $9,135 |
| NET Fundraising Income | N/A | N/A |
| Interest Income | Treasurer | $200 |
| Neutral (Pass-Through) Income | N/A | N/A |
| Apparel | Apparel | $2,300 |
| Drama Club and Musical Theater Fundraising | Drama/Musical Theater – | $2,500 |
| Enrichment Program Income | Enrichment Coordinator – Caroli | $25,000 |
| PTA State Membership Dues | Membership | $2,400 |
| Yearbook Income | Yearbook – Lisa/Jen | 3975 |
| Apparel Cost | Apparel | $2,300 |
| Enrichment Program Coordinator | President/Treasurer | $6,500 |
| Enrichment Program Expenses | Enrichment Coordinator | $13,000 |
| Drama Musical Theater Director | Musical Theater | 4,000 |
| Family Support Club Scholarships | Family Support Coordinator | $4,000 |
| PTA Membership Dues to WSPTA | Membership/Treasurer | $2,400 |
| Yearbook Cost | N/A | 3975 |
| TOTAL Neutral Expenses | N/A | $36,175 |
| Net Neutral Income | N/A | N/A |
| PTA Operating Expenses | N/A | N/A |
| Accounting Manager* | Treasurer | $1,440 |
| Bank Fees / Paypal Fees | Treasurer | $1,100 |
| Licenses and Permits | Treasurer | $180 |
| Photocopies and Printing | Communications | $500 |
| Postage and Delivery | Treasurer | $55 |
| PTA Liability Insurance | Treasurer | $260 |
| PTA Membership Maintenance | Membership | $450 |
| PTA Tax Filing Costs | Treasurer | $850 |
| PTA Technology Support | Treasurer | $855 |
| Supplies | Treasurer | $375 |
| Total PTA Operating Expenses | N/A | $6,065 |
| Programmatic Expenses | N/A | N/A |
| Fifth Grade Camp (Islandwood) | Amy Pederson | $1,100 |
| Fifth Grade Graduation | Lisa Vanderford Michelle | 2,000 |
| Fifth Grade Family Health Night | Amy Pederson | 325 |
| Fifth Grade Activities | N/A | $3,425 |
| Arts, Music, and Movement: Vocal Music* | Lisa Vanderford | $10,000 |
| Arts, Music, and Movement: Dance Program (Chris)* | Lisa Vanderford | $5,000 |
| Arts, Music, and Movement: Instrumental Music | Lisa Vanderford | $1,000 |
| Arts, Music, and Movement: Reflections Art Contest | Lisa Vanderford | $500 |
| Art Supplies (Jones) | Lisa Vanderford | $1,000 |
| Arts Music and Movement | N/A | $17,500 |
| Capital Improvement | N/A | $0 |
| Academic Subscriptions (for school) | Front Office | $10,000 |
| Teacher Allowance | Treasurer | $11,750 |
| Field Trips (Bus Expense) | Front Office | $0 |
| PE equipment | Ms. Bastasch | $500 |
| Kindergarten Snacks | Ms. Tougher | $200 |
| First Aid and CPR Certification | Ms. Bastasch/Nurse | $360 |
| Classroom Support | N/A | $22,810 |
| Student Care Program Coordinator | Family Support Coordinator – Cynthia | 5500 |
| Student Care Program | PTA Board | $4,550 |
| Equity Committee Programs | Equity – Courtney | $1,950 |
| Equity/Family Support | N/A | $12,000 |
| Community Grants | PTA Board – Grants available for the school community | $2,000 |
| Grants | N/A | $2,000 |
| Assemblies | Zac | $2,000 |
| Global Reading Challenge Books | Ms. Rankin | 0 |
| Guest Author Literacy Program | Ms. Rankin | 0 |
| Library Fund & Supplies | Ms. Rankin | $2,300 |
| Spelling Bee | Spelling Bee – Michelle | $200 |
| Literacy | N/A | $4,500 |
| Bike to School Month | Outreach – Mark M | $75 |
| Planet Greenwood | Rosanna Perry | $0 |
| Movie Night | Venica Johnson | $340 |
| Field Day Expenses | Ms. Bastasch/Field Day | $0 |
| PNA Chamber Dues | Outreach – Mark M | $100 |
| PTA Gift & Volunteer Appreciation Fund | Presidents | $300 |
| PTA Legislative Affairs | Legislative Affairs – Jessica Cohen | N/A |
| PTA Social Activities – Catch all for meetings at end of year, food, etc | Events – | $400 |
| School Spirit Shirts (new) | Lisa Vanderford | $2,000 |
| Staff Appreciation | Events – Kimberly Metzler | $1,000 |
| Outreach | N/A | $4,215 |
| Supplies for School | Front Office | $13,000 |
| School Supplies | N/A | $13,000 |
| Teacher Grant (0.5 FTE)* | Principal/Front Office | 10000 |
| Instrumental Music Teacher (0.1 FTE)* | Principal/Front Office | $0 |
| Librarian (0.1 FTE)* | Principal/Front Office | $0 |
| SPS staff Grant Overages (Ideally 3-5%)* | Principal/Front Office | $0 |
| Playground Supervision* | Principal/Front Office | $19,000 |
| SPS Staff Salary Grants | N/A | $29,000 |
| STEM (Science and Math) | STEM Committee – Kim Kotovic | $3,000 |
| STEM Enrichment and Robotics (new) Garden Maintenance | STEM Committee – Kim Kotovic Garden Committee – Julie Kennedy | $750 |
| STEM | N/A | $3,750 |
| TOTAL Programmatic Expenses | N/A | $112,200 |
Student/Family Support Coordinator
Cynthia Kemp
cbkemp@seattleschools.org
Accountant
Courtney Day
Artist-in-Residence
To receive the most recent PTA board or general meeting minutes, please email secretary@greenwoodpta.org.