Programs|Events

pta programs | events

The PTA organizes many programs and events to provide the following to our school community:

FUNDRAISING FOR OUR PROGRAMS
ENRICHMENT FOR OUR STUDENTS
SUPPORT FOR OUR TEACHERS
FOSTER COMMUNITY AND CONNECTIONS
HAVE FUN!

Here is a list of our many programs and events, both on-going and future.

Please reach out to the Chairs with any questions specific to that program or event.

2025-2026 Executive Board | Committee Chairs

Last Updated July 2025

Appreciation

Organizes monthly themed appreciation programs for teachers and staff.

Chairs: Lindsay Chase, Allie Fultz, Jenn Morthole, Sarah South, Heather Williams, appreciation@waynewoodpta.org

Back to School Committee

Chairs: Amy Kathman, Kaitlyn Rothstein, Lora Sanford, welcome@waynewoodpta.org

Bingo Night

Fun evening in February for the entire family – bingo and prizes.

Chair: Holly Williams, holly.williams09@gmail.com

Book Fair

Occurs two times a year - Fall, Winter/Spring. Students are able to purchase books in the library during the fairs. Proceeds from the book fairs support the library, the teachers and the students.

Chairs: Kristi Gross, Valerie Krause, Katie Phillip bookfair@waynewoodpta.org

Communications

Chair: Christine Merk, news@waynewoodpta.org

Enrichment, Before & After School Programs

Chair: Vacant, enrichment@waynewoodpta.org

Fall Fun Night

Fun evening in October full of costumes, food & prizes.

Chairs: Jenny Burek and Katie Denis, ffn@waynewoodpta.org

Gobbler Gallop

Family 1 mile fun run held in Nov. Competitive running groups are K-2, 3-4 and 5-6 grades. The top 2 times in each age grouping wins a turkey-donated from local stores.

Chairs: McCaughan Andrukonis, Whitney Klinke, Aaricka Oliver, Kristi Wuellner

gobblergallop@waynewoodpta.org

Jog-A-Thon

Chairs: Stephanie Angle and Melissa Kadish, waynewoodjogathon@gmail.com

Lost & Found

Regularly checks lost & found area in the school to sort through left items – return to families or donate.

Chair: Kristin Charipar, kmcharipar@gmail.com

Membership

Solicits and manages PTA membership/dues drive.

Chair: Sara Samford - Secretary, secretary@waynewoodpta.org

Philanthropy Team

Works with student Community Service Team to develop and support projects that assist Waynewood families in need and other members of the community. Routinely holds a Backpack Food Collection to supply children from our school who are food insecure with two lunches and two breakfasts for the weekend.

Chair: Jamie Jones and Morgan Jones, philanthropy@waynewoodpta.org

Room Parent Coordinator

Coordinates activities across all classroom room parents. Works closely with Teacher Appreciation Chair.

Chair: Lauren Sadlon, roomparent@waynewoodpta.org

Running is Elementary

Chairs: Andy Bohaty and Rob Persons, track@waynewoodpta.org

School Supplies

Organizes delivery/distribution of pre-ordered school supplies boxes typically delivered during Open House.

Chair: Jennifer Bradley and Jennifer Mellon, jlmellon@gmail.com

Season of Giving

Program is purely charitable, working with area guidance counselors to identify families in need. We coordinate with area schools to find those families in the greatest of needs. The focus is to provide needs not wants in the form of clothing and then with cash donations.

Chairs: Anu Grover, sog@waynewoodpta.org

SEEDs - Supporting Education Through Environmental Discovery Squad

Major focus is the design and implementation of an outdoor classroom and other learning spaces in the newly created courtyard. Consists of three mini squads focused on Fundraising/Grant Writing, Design/Implementation and Outreach.

Chairs: Rochelle Bohaty and Erin Schwartzman, seeds@waynewoodpta.org

Sixth Grade Activities Committee

This committee raises funds throughout the school year to benefit the current sixth grade class. In collaboration with many parent volunteers, the committee plans and hosts a celebratory graduation picnic and organizes a class legacy gift. All money raised goes towards these special end-of-year activities for the graduates.

Chairs: Lindsay Ammons and Claire Andreas, sixthgrade@waynewoodpta.org