We have a variety of PTA committees at Sandmeier. Some are focused on fundraising and others design and implement events. Your input and ideas are essential and we hope all parents can consider joining a 
committee, proposing a new committee, and reaching out to a committee chair with thoughts or questions.
Fundraising Committees
These events and endeavors enable us to bring enriching experiences to our children and our school community. If you have ideas to contribute to these activities or have fundraising ideas to share, please contact a committee chair.
| Committee | Chair person/s | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Membership | Alina Ioshpa |
For $8/individual $14/couple you become a member of the State, National, and Sandmeier PTA! |
| Birthday Book Club | Thu Hoang & Kim Florio | For $20 donation your child becomes a member of the Birthday Book Club, selecting a new book to be added to our school library, labeled with his/her name and birthday. |
| Sweat Wear | Meredith Tiger | At certain times of the year, we can go online and select the items we wish to buy that show our school spirit. |
| Box Tops | Dana Scott | We ask children to bring in BoxTops October 2-19 and April 16-20. |
| Half Day Snacks | Alina Ioshpa, Noelle Winer, & Jen Hart |
November 20 & 21, December 21, February 12: We take orders prior to the half day and deliver the snacks on the days of - volunteers can help during and after school hours! |
| SchoolKitz | Deana Conlon | We begin organizing in the spring and follow up at the end of the summer, bringing necessary school supplies to our families in an efficient, cost effective way that also raises funds for our PTA |
| Gala | Sharyn Alban | Grown-up Party with dance, drink, and delightful silent auction items! date and details TBD |
PTA Events
Going beyond fundraisers, these 2017-2018 Events and Activities enhance student learning and strengthen our community!
| Back to School Night
Represent the PTA, selling snacks and providing information Tuesday September 25 7PM Chair: Tara & Brian Solish |
Sandmeier Sunday
Playdate in the park for families and students to meet and mingle. Sunday September 9 10am-11am @ Chisolm Park Chairs: Marci Clarke & Deepa Menon |
Welcome Back Teacher and End-of-School Teacher Luncheons
PTA orders, sets up, clears up catered lunch to show our appreciation of the faculty and staff Friday September 7 and TBD June date Contact or Volunteer Chair: Karen Blass |
| Assemblies
From Mad Science to Thomas Edison, our children receive an array of interesting visitors at our assemblies. ongoing Contact or Volunteer Chair: Diana Perez |
Book Fair
Books will be on sale September 20-25 and we need volunteers to set up, implement, clean-up, and organize orders. September 18 - 27 Chairs: Sheila Sayeh and Suzie Liberti |
After School Enrichment
STEM, Arts, Cooking and more. Help identify and establish partnerships. ongoing Contact or Volunteer Chair: Lubna Perez & SEEKING CHAIR |
| Fun Run
Fresh air, running, tattooes, and water bottles, aptly named FUN run. October 31 at Sandmeier School Chair: Gina Cocuzza |
Halloween Dance
Dancing in costume with fellow Springfield 3rd-5th graders from Caldwell School at the Middle School gym. Friday October 26 7-8:30pm Contact or Volunteer Chairs: Fran Bianchi & Gina Manzella |
Trunk or Treat
A town-wide event for children with games, music, food, and decorated cars for 'trunk or treat'. Help is needed in the weeks prior to organize the sign-ups and purchase necessary materials, and help is needed on the day to organize activities. All volunteering is after-school hours. Sunday October 28 2-3:30pm Chairs: Executive Board |
| Yearbook
Help take/collect/organize photos, and set pages and text, then finally collect orders and distribute! ongoing Chairs: Barbara DeAngelo & Michelle Milentijevic |
Holiday Boutique
Children will attend the boutique December 7-8 to select and purchase items, volunteers needed both during and after school hours, before and after the event. December 7-8 Contact or Volunteer Chair: Barbara DeAngelo |
Movie Night
Film showing fun at Caldwell School for Caldwell and Sandmeier Students Friday December 7 Chairs: Gina Manzella & Fran Bianchi |
| Gala
Grown-up Party with dance, drink, and delightful silent auction items! date TBD Contact and Volunteer Chair: Sharyn Alban |
Sandmeier's Got Talent
All students are welcome to perform and 5th graders take part in a special, choreographed Finale in the High School auditorium. Friday January 18 7pm-10pm Chairs: Leslie Glass and Depa Menon Finale: Renee Celeste of Front & Center |
Spring Fling Parent-Child Dance
Spring themed dance Contact and Volunteer Chairs: Deana Conlon and Meri Delapa |
| Spring Festival
STEM student-centered festival, date and details TBD Contact and Volunteer Chairs: Tanvi Gandhi and Latoya Nannan |
Field Day
Activities, bbq, and outdoor fun. Parents are needed to help run the many events on the day. June 7, Thursday, at Sandmeier, raindate June 8 Contact and Volunteer Chairs: Marci Koltenuk-Clarke and Marlene Da Silvia |
5th Grade Celebration
Party event with Caldwell and Sandmeier 5th graders date TBD Contact and Volunteer Chairs: Marci Clarke, Gina Cocuzza, Deana Conlon, & Marlene Da Silva |