PTA

The goal of the Washington PTA is twofold: to promote and build family engagement to foster positive outcomes for every child, and to raise money to support Washington’s enrichment programming.

We promote family engagement through meetings and events structured to welcome and empower parents to be active in their child’s school community. We also provide funding for dinner and childcare during meetings of affinity groups such as ELAC, AAUG, XSpecial Families and LGBTQ Families to enable more families to attend these events and be involved in the school.

Money we raise supports many enrichment programs at Washington, including PE with Coach Don, Restorative Justice with Jamal Williams and Movement with Miss Julie. Washington’s PTA also gives more money directly to teachers than any other school in the district. This comes in the form of thrice-yearly mini-grants which teachers use to cover supplies, field trips and events.

Each Friday morning during the school year, the PTA hosts a coffee hour across from the office where parents stop by to catch up with each other.

Monthly PTA meetings provide a forum for parents, teachers, and the principal to share information and collaborate.

Washington Elementary School is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible (non-profit Federal Tax ID No. 94-6174706).

2023-2024 Budget

 Join the PTA Volunteer Corps Team

We are looking for more volunteers for our PTA Volunteer Corps Team!  From big to bite-size roles, here is a list of possible PTA volunteer opportunities for you to consider.

So if you've thought about being involved in PTA but don't have the time - don't worry - we can still use your help!  Click this link for a short survey with small tasks and opportunities to contribute at Washington.  It only takes a few minutes, but could make a big difference for our school community - and could be an opportunity for fun and further sense of connection at Washington.

2023-2024 PTA Officers

President - Jennifer Sharma

Executive VP- Jenafir House

AAUG Team of Representatives- Jillian Love, Kristen Patrice and Lonni Winters

V.P. Fundraising - David Moren

Treasurer - James Pine

Financial Secretary - Karl Garske 

Secretary - Louise Newlands

Historian - Shannon Behrman

Parliamentarian - Neal Jagtap

Room Parent Coordinator - Alice Wong

Member At Large - Chen Cen and Taekyu Lee

To email the entire PTA board: washingtonptaofficers@googlegroups.com

We welcome contributions!

We only are as strong as the individuals in our community and welcome all contributions, of time, money, and effort – large and small!

  • Donate online to help our PTA support learning and enrichment at Washington.

  • Support Washington by donating supplies, or joining the PTA.

  • Attend our monthly PTA meetings or talk to one of our PTA officers.

Have an idea, question, or concern?

Contact the PTA board.