December 2024
Dear Sheehan Families,
Hoping all of our families had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Today is the start of National School Inclusive Week. The theme for this year is Every Voice Matters. Lateefah Franck, Director of Equity, Integration, and Community Partnerships shared with us, "This year's theme reminds us that every student’s unique perspective is invaluable, and we must continue working toward an environment where every individual feels heard, respected, and empowered."
On December 11th at 5:00 PM, we will be hosting a special Diversity Dinner at Sheehan School Cafeteria, inviting all Elementary parents and guardians to celebrate the diversity within our Westwood community. This event is an opportunity for families, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to come together, share stories, and discuss ways to support one another. See invite below:
Dear Westwood School Community,
We are excited to invite you all to a Community Dinner that celebrates the diversity within our Westwood Community on December 11th at 5 PM at the Sheehan School Cafeteria, just before our School Engagement Committee, Inclusive Schools Panel. This event is designed to bring our community together and foster connections among families, specifically supporting our families of color in Westwood.
As we gather for dinner, we encourage everyone to engage in meaningful conversations at their tables about their experiences as a person of color in the Westwood School Community. This dinner is a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another, share stories, and discuss how we can collectively support each other. Together, we can create a welcoming environment for all families in our community.
We look forward to seeing you all there and hope this event lays the groundwork for a more connected and supportive Westwood community. Please RSVP here. This evening is for adults only.
Warm regards,
Lateefah Franck, Director of Equity, Integration & Community Partnerships
Kristen Evans, Sheehan Principal
We hope many can join us. Have a wonderful start to your week.
Kristen Evans
Mission
The mission of the Sheehan Elementary School PTA is to create an inclusive and connected community of students, families, and educators through enriching educational experiences, teacher appreciation, and community-building events. We hope to create greater bonds between parents of Sheehan students, as well as fundraise for the PTA to ensure that they can continually provide resources to enhance and improve curriculum. The PTA is fundamental in supporting cultural enrichment programs, field trips, computer equipment, recess supplies, art programs, classroom supplies, and so much more.
There are always opportunities for parent involvement. Just take a look at our PTA Committee Responsibilities below for information on all our committees. If you are interested in getting involved, we would like to hear from you!
PTA Committee Responsibilities
PTA Bylaws
PTA Reimbursement Form
PTA Off-Cycle Budget Proposal Form
We appreciate all of your support and thank you for helping to make our children’s Sheehan School experience exceptional!
2024-2025 Sheehan School PTA Executive Board:
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Co-Presidents
Kate Martucci
Suzanne Insler
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Secretary
TBD
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Treasurer
Beth O'Malley
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SEPAC Liaison
Asanka Moehring
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Upcoming PTA Meeting Dates
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
PTA Meeting Minutes 2023 - 2024
September 2023
November 2023
March 2024
May 2024
Ways to Support Your PTA
Enrich
Please take advantage of our online portal at AtoZ Connect now on Membership Toolkit (also available in the Google and Apple App Stores)
Register and pay the annual PTA dues
Access the Sheehan School PTA Community Directory
Register for PTA sponsored events
Support the student enrichment, school transition activities, community building, and teacher appreciation activities of the PTA by making a donation
Connect
Check out our weekly emails
If you want to be added to the weekly emails, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/j28R2w6J9muihDNg9
Make sure to add admin@sheehanschoolpta.org to your allowed email addresses. Sometimes our emails go to SPAM
Follow @SheehanPTA on Instagram
Join the private Sheehan School PTA Facebook Group
Volunteer
Work with other parent/caregiver volunteers to coordinate a one-time event or join a planning committee (email admin@sheehanschoolpta.org if interested)
Sign up to volunteer for a short shift at an event as your schedule allows (page will be updated as volunteer opportunities arise) Sign Up Genius
Participate in Sheehan School PTA Community Events and Activities Sheehan School PTA Calendar of Events
Got an idea? A question? Or looking to volunteer? Contact your Sheehan School PTA at admin@sheehanschoolpta.org. We will return your email within two weekdays.
The Sheehan School PTA is a tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Our ID number is 04-3101928.
