About the PTO
Leadership
Jenelle Kraus, Co-President
Brooke Dare, Co-President
Amanda Peterson, Secretary
Erin Lyons, Treasurer
Activities & Volunteer opportunities
Our annual events and activities help advance our fundraising and community-building mission. Each of these events present opportunities for volunteering. To get notified of volunteer opportunities as they arise, fill out our Volunteer Survey! (Don't worry, this isn't a commitment, and no experience is required!) Volunteers sign up via sign-up genius.
Fall Fundraiser
September/October
Pinewood's fall fundraiser has been the Pinewood Fun Run for the last several years. There are several volunteer positions for this fun event.
Turkey Bingo
November
This fun, community-building event usually takes place on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It's an all-school bingo game where students bring family and friends to school to join the fun, and volunteers give out fabulous prizes.
Spirit Wear
November/December
PTO sells Pinewood-branded spirit wear just in time for holiday gift giving. Stay tuned for this year's great styles!
Book Fair
November, February, and April
Book fairs are held each year in November and February coinciding with conferences, and in April coinciding with the Spring Carnival. Volunteer opportunities include cashiering and setup/takedown.
Chairpeople: Janna Netland Lover and Elaine Nazareth
Staff Appreciation Dinners
November and February
Pinewood parents provide dinner for teachers and staff during conferences in November and February. Volunteer opportunities include making/purchasing food, setup and cleanup.
Movie Nights
February
Two movie nights are planned, one for grades K-2 and one for grades 3-5. It's a fun-filled night of movies, treats, pajamas and sleeping bags in the gym. Volunteers staff drop off and pickup, as well as concession stands.
Year-end Carnival
May/June
The Annual PTO Carnival is a highlight, full of games, prizes, face painting and bouncy houses. Volunteer positions are too numerous to list.