About
PTA Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Why Join PTA?
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PTA is the parent and teacher organization that helps our students have an exceptional school experience in social and seasonal events above and beyond the amazing things happening in our classrooms.
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Your membership dues help pay for school parties, evening celebrations, additional classroom supplies, teacher grants, and much more that support our school community.
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If possible, PTA members are asked to help out at events during the school year (not every event), depending on your skills, interests, and availability. We can have a limited number of volunteers during the school day, and you will need to have a background check completed through the district. You can call the school office for more information.
What does PTA do?
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PTA funds, organizes, and plans events throughout the year including the book fairs, fall and spring carnivals, classroom parties, snowman shop, and more.
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The PTA board, teachers, and administrators plan a calendar of events for the year and a budget.
How is PTA funded?
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The funds are provided through membership dues, party fund payments, donations, and fundraising.
What happens at PTA meetings?
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During PTA meetings, the board discusses the current budget, upcoming and recent expenses, upcoming events, and planning that needs to take place to prepare these events.
What does it mean to be a “room parent?”
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Room parents will be PTA’s primary contact person when planning classroom parties (winter holiday party and Valentine’s party), and treating the teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week, along with any other classroom activities during the year.
When are PTA meetings?
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PTA meetings are currently held on the 2nd Thursday of each month:
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October 14th 6pm
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November 11th 6pm
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January 13th 6pm
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February 10th 6pm
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March 10th 6pm
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April 14th 6pm
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Others may be added if needed for special events or committees
Who do I ask with additional questions?
You can contact us at Ptasherwood@gmail.com with questions, or call the Sherwood office and they will relay a message to our board.
Meet Your PTA Board
President
Kayla Baker
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This will be my third year on the PTA board. Being part of the PTA allows me to help bridge that gap between families and the school. The opportunities that the PTA has to offer is amazing to me and I am thrilled to be part of it. I have three kids at Sherwood (2nd, 3rd and 4th grade). I have one kiddo at Carver in 7th and a Freshman at Parkview. I also work for the Boys and Girls Club full time.
Vice-President
Elizabeth Wiley
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My name is Elizabeth, and I am the PTA Vice President. At this time, I have one child at Sherwood Elementary, who is in 1st grade. I also have a 3-year-old little boy. I work for the Willard School District and am working on my certification for Elementary Education. I graduated from College of the Ozarks with a B.S. in Early Childhood Development. Super excited about this upcoming school year!
Secretary
Elizabeth Seibert
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I'm Elizabeth Siebert and this is my first year on PTA. I will be serving as the Secretary. My husband and I moved to Springfield 9 years ago from Texas. I worked for many years as a social worker but have spent the last 7 years being a stay at home mom to our son Henry. I have recently returned to work as a preschool teacher.
Treasurer
Lara Garrett
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My name is Lara Garrett and I'm the Sherwood librarian and the parent of a Sherwood kindergartener. I feel very fortunate to be at Sherwood every day in the library. I've been a part of the Sherwood staff since the current building opened, and I'm passionate about supporting the families and students that make up our school community.