What is PTA?
John Sinnott Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Volunteer parents & teachers run board
25+ PTA programs not provided for by district funds
100+ parent volunteers
Award winning PTA: School of Excellence by National PTA
14 exclusive PTA programs only at Sinnott.
8 PTA programs to support students to compete at state & national level tournaments
PTA is not funded by school / school district/ property taxes. PTA runs on donations. Contributions/ Donations are tax deductible. Tax ID 770318470
Why Should I Join PTA?
Get Connected. There's no better way to know what is happening in your school.
Discover Great Resources. The PTA offers 25+ programs for John Sinnott which are not provided for by district funds.
Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause - your child and all children in the community.
Speak Up. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child's school.
Be a Role Model. You'll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
Be part of an Award Winning PTA.
Why Volunteer With PTA?
How to find out about volunteering opportunities?
Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.
Join the Sinnott PTA Volunteers WhatsApp group using the QR code from PTA flyer.
Look out for ParentSquare announcements.
Talk to PTA volunteers at events.
Contact our PTA Leadership team.
2025 - 2026 PTA Elections
Are you passionate about making a difference in your child’s school? We need YOU!
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to fill key leadership roles for the upcoming 2025 -2026 school year.
Open Positions:
President – Lead our PTA and help shape the future of our school! (MUST FILL)
Treasurer – Keep our budget on track and support school programs. (MUST FILL)
Secretary – Take notes, stay organized, and keep everyone informed. (MUST FILL)
Executive VP – Assist the President and help run the PTA smoothly. (Optional)
Parliamentarian – Ensure meetings follow procedures and run effectively.(Optional)
Financial Reviewer– Keep our financial records accurate and in check. (Optional)
Historian – Document our amazing events and milestones. (Optional)
Fundraising VP – Help us plan fun and creative ways to raise funds! (Optional)
Events VP – Organize exciting events that bring our school community together (Optional)
⚠️ NO BOARD = ALL SINNOTT PTA MONEY TRANSFERRED TO SCHOOL DISTRICT ⚠️
Learn more about each board and program chair role at PTA Elections.
If you are interested in any position, please sign up at: Nomination Form . Send us a message or email SinnottPTA@gmail.com to learn more and apply! Let’s work together to make John Sinnott Elementary the best it can be!
PTA Impact
100+ Sinnott PTA volunteers & teachers spent 1500+ hours running/coaching 25+ PTA programs NOT FUNDED BY THE DISTRICT.
At minimum wage, this is at least $25,000+ value for your $300 annual donation (<$1 per day!).
126 Sinnott students participated across 7 competitions and 64 Sinnott students won accolades at these competitions!
2 PTA Programs (Musical Wildcats & Science is Elementary), served all kids (~400+) from Grades TK-3, which is roughly half of all the Sinnott students.
Full funding of Scholastic Magazines for all classrooms - A dedication of $10,000 to sustain this academic resource for every student.
PTA Library Improvement Initiative resulted in purchase of roughly 300 new books.
PTA supports classroom supplies for every Sinnott student ($15 per child annually) - An annual $10,500 expense to help every student's success.