Volunteers maintain school gardens, bulletin boards and help make other improvements to contribute to the overall beautification of our school.

Each year, PTSA coordinates with the teachers at Smith to publish the list of school supplies required for each grade the following year. The items may then be purchased in convenient kits put together by EduKit. Parents may purchase these kits rather than having to buy items separately themselves.

Annual yearbook of portraits and candid pictures covering major school and PTSA events happening at Smith. Looking for a Co-chair who is willing learn the ropes by shadowing the current chair and the long-term Graduating Chair.

Both are Low time and work commitment opportunity (3-4 school days for the year)

Organizes volunteer support and snacks for the annual eye/hearing screenings held by the school in November of each school year. Parents are scheduled for hour-long slots over one school day during school hours.

Picture Day is twice a year- Organize volunteer support for those two days (in October and April/May) to help supervise kids as they go for pictures.

15 Monthly math challenges for all students to participate in. Everything is run online. Participating students are celebrated end of year. Has been run middle-high school volunteers (adult assigned for supervision). Adult position open.

Run together with MOEMS by Staff (Mrs Barber). Math Club Chair Needed

Scripts Annual Spelling Bee Competition.

Organizes a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fair for students of every grade level to participate in. The committee can decide the guidelines for entry, themed topics, judging criteria and prizes.

Volunteers on Watch are family members who volunteer to help out during recess. Currently happening once in a week with 30-minute slots to sign up for.

Join a group of people who want to help new and existing families feel more connected to our school community through programming, education and events.

RP Coordinator is a resource to guide all the room parents of different classrooms. Room parents (2 per classroom max) work with your classroom teacher to communicate with class parents about upcoming events/activities. They send out and keep the teachers favorite things list current, collect classroom funds, and help with classroom parties and the teacher. Details available under Volunteer-Volunteer Resources on the website main page.

The coordinator is a good role for parents in Grade 2 and onwards. low commitment and online mostly. Currently looking for volunteer who is willing learn the ropes by shadowing current chair.

Explore Art is a volunteer–based art program provided by the Samantha Smith PTSA to support our continued effort in encouraging students to develop their own creativity and divergent thinking. The main focus of Explore Art is to introduce a variety of art concepts, mediums, and artists while providing an opportunity to learn through exploration. Each class has 1-2 class leads who lead monthly art projects based on a schedule, concepts and material provided by the Art Program Chairs. During the later part of the year, they also put together the ArtWalk.

Sign up at Meet and Greet to learn more about the program when Chairs run an orientation session.

Looking for a third co-chair with passion for art (especially glass) and managing people and resources used by art.

Samantha Smith PTSA is committed to building a culture that makes all families feel welcome, part of and engaged in our school community.

Sustainability works with the school to find out ways to be more environmentally & sustainably minded at the school.

Coordinates the Reflections Art Show competition for the school and tracks progress of students through to the national level. Typically, we ask for judges as well, so sign up if you are a professional in the arts (or design). Hosts the Reflections reception.

Looking for Chair. Past Chair-Funda Ozkeskin, f_ozkeskin@hotmail.com is available to train and answer questions.

Dolphin Bash is an annual event held either the day after or the week after the Dolphin Dash run to celebrate all the kids' hard work with fundraising.

Back to Business is an event held before school starts. It's a time to register for PTSA, sign up for volunteer opportunities, and do other school related business before the official school year starts.

PTSA hosts parent welcome coffees on the first day of school for grades 1-5 and one on Kinder Experience Day for kindergarteners. Lead by President of PTSA

Students bring a special grownup to have donuts with them before school!

Students bring their grandparents (or other special family member) to school for a special valentine and treat.

Event featuring sample artwork from each classroom. Led by Explore Art Program Chairs

An annual event that celebrates winter holidays around the world! Typically, it hosts local vendors, light refreshment (food trucks), crafts, entertainment, holiday drive, etc. last Year we kept it simple and cozy with Movie night and hot coco in the big Gym.

Looking for co-chairs and any fresh ideas. Email events@smithptsa.org

Looking for Co-Chairs. Email events@smithptsa.org for information.

This team 3-4 people leads-
5th grade Legacy project
5th grade Graduation ceremony
5th Grade Graduation Party

Many other volunteers including 4th grade parents are called in to help as the event comes closer.

Samantha Smith Elementary earns money when you do your online shopping at the above link. It is so simple and FREE to join. All you have to do is shop through the eScrip link and use our school group ID. Participating retailers include Amazon, Apple, Nordstroms, Barnes and Nobles and many many more!!

Group Name: Samantha Smith Elementary
Group ID: 8566392

Annual PTSA donation fundraiser centered around student fun-run event.

Samantha Smith Elementary PTSA is collecting Box Tops to fund our school's programs. Box Tops is an easy way for you to help our school buy what it needs. Box Tops are worth 10 cents each and they quickly add up to real cash for our teachers to use in the classroom – directly impacting your student!

The PTSA is an organization of Parents, Teachers and Students working together with teachers and staff for the benefit our our students at Samantha Smith Elementary. The PTSA organizes volunteers, fundraises, advocates for children legislatively, funds many of the educational enrichment programs at school and more. Programs we provide include Nature Vision, Explore Art, Math Challenge, Health Screenings and Yearbook. We also host numerous social and educational activities throughout the year, including STEM Night, Winter Wonderland and International Night. Funds raised by the PTSA are used to conduct these programs and purchase supplies and equipment for the school.

School logo clothing sold at the start of the beginning of the school year.