Committees & Chairs
With the help of our wonderful volunteers, the PTA is able to provide many programs throughout the school year. These programs are led by committee chairs along with a supporting group of additional volunteers.
Interested in taking on an open committee? We've got you--you will have the support of a designated board member for every step along the way. Email sheridanterracepta@gmail.com or fill out the form on the volunteer page to get started.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out our current committees and volunteer opportunities today!
2025-26 Committees & Chairpersons
Art Night
Art Night is an evening activity (during winter) filled with cookies and crafts. It's fun for the entire family.
CHAIRPERSON: Rachel Grissom
EMAIL: grissom.rachel@norwinsd.org
Bake Sale
The bake sale committee coordinates donations and helps to run and clean up the bake sale during fall open house (September) and winter carnival (February).
CHAIRPERSON: Sarah Geissler
EMAIL: sanoroski@gmail.com
Book Fair
Students shop the Scholastic Book Fair during fall open house and again during the spring sale. The committee sets up, tears down, coordinates volunteers and helps during the sale.
CHAIRPERSON: Stephanie Steed
EMAIL: steed.stephanie@gmail.com
Bus Driver Appreciation
Our thanks is given to the drivers who help deliver our students to and from school each day by token of a special treat.
CHAIRPERSON:
EMAIL:
Communications
Creates newsletters and e-blasts to keep families and caregivers informed of the latest happenings. Updates website and calendars.
CHAIRPERSON: Erin Bachman
EMAIL:
Fall Hayride
Sheridan Terrace students and families gather for a hayride, pumpkin picking, fun games and more. The chairperson works with Lash Family Farm to set up event, create flyers, and check in attendees (October).
OPEN
Fourth Grade Celebration
An end of year celebration for our fourth graders before they move on to Hillcrest.
CHAIRPERSON: Alicia Kapusta, Steph Steed, Autumn Krisfalusi
Fourth Grade Junk Wars
Our fourth grade students have the opportunity to work together to turn junk into a creative holiday house.
The chairperson coordinates donations, creates flyer to 4th grade parents,
helps on day of the event
CHAIRPERSON: Lauren Eckel
Fundraisers
An ongoing committee that coordinates with companies such as Sarris, Moe's, etc as
well as school admin to select fundraiser dates. Also creates flyers and pick up reminders as well as facilitates pick ups
CHAIRPERSON: PTA Board
Holiday Workshop
Helping our little elves prepare for the holidays the holiday workshop secures vendors and needs multiple volunteers to help with the shopping and wrapping of gifts.
CHAIRPERSON: Sarah Geissler
EMAIL: sanoroski@gmail.com
Homeroom Representative
Ensuring each classroom has parent volunteers for activities throughout the school year.
CHAIRPERSON: Stephanie Schmitt
House Day Representative
Works with staff to supply items needed from the
PTA for house days, helps with house celebrations
CHAIRPERSON: Erin Murray
Kindergarten Recognition
Our little Knights have a final program showcasing all they have learned throughout the year.
CHAIRPERSON: Mary Beth Porterfield
Knights of Kindness
Formerly known as Operation Turkey. The students compete by grade level for who will bring in the most change - all for a worthy cause, providing meals for those in need.
CHAIRPERSON: Mary Beth Porterfield
EMAIL: porterfield.marybeth@gmail.com
Language Program
Partnering with the high school language teachers and students, a language program is shared with our elementary students.
CHAIRPERSON: Jen Shields & Sarah Davis
Membership
As member join year over year we account for those and have a fun game to see which homeroom has the most sign ups.
CHAIRPERSON: Sarah Bouldin
Programs
The coordination of programs allows the PTA to provide special assemblies throughout the year.
CHAIRPERSON: Jessica Forman
Reflections
Each year, students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are invited to create and submit original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts.
CHAIRPERSON: Molly Blasko
Science Fair
Special Person's Day
A Sheridan Tradition of lunch with your "special person" for grade 1-4.
CHAIRPERSONS: Nikki Long
Spirit Wear
Staff Appreciation Week
For an entire week we get to shower our staff with love and appreciation for all they do for their students day in and day out. Committee plans theme days for the week long staff appreciation event., books businesses such as Sign Gypsies, coffee truck, etc.
CHAIRPERSONS: Chelsea Legge & Rachel Wellock
EMAIL: chelsea.legge@me.com
rachelmtokarski@gmail.com
Talent Show
A chance for students to display their many talents on the big stage!
CHAIRPERSON: Erin Murray & Sarah Bouldin
Veteran's Day
As a thank you for all who serve or have served, Sheridan shows our appreciation.
CHAIRPERSON: Nikki Edmiston
EMAIL:
Winter Carnival
Beat the winter blues by playing games, winning prizes, face painting. Many hands are needed to ensure this evening is a success.
OPEN COMMITTEES
Yearbook
Capture the memories from the entire school year. Support the Yearbook by submitting your own pictures for the layout.
CHAIRPERSONS: Erin Bachman