SFT PTA Standing Committees
SFT PTA Standing Committees and Descriptions
Expand each section below to see all of the initiatives coordinated year-round by the SFT PTA. If you see something that interests you, Contact Us!
The classroom and enrichment program activities are supported by a committee chair, co-chair and the first Vice Chair of the PTA Board unless otherwise noted* and include the following initiatives.
Room Parent Committee
Room parents are essential support to teachers and are responsible for coordinating three class parties per year.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Committee
Teacher and staff appreciation is coordinated multiple times per year through celebration of SFT’s amazing staff.
Cultural Arts Assemblies Committee*
PTA sponsors multiple cultural assemblies each year for all students.
Citizenship & Reflections Contest Committee*
SFT participates in the national PTA citizenship and reflections contests by soliciting entries from SFT students.
Chat-n-Chew Committee
Chat and Chew is a book club run by PTA and teacher volunteers. Students have a chance to chat and chew on a good book over lunch.
Field Day Support Committee
PTA provides support to the PE teacher to run a fun field day and support physical education.
Third Grade Bike Rodeo Committee
Third grade students learn about bike safety each year during the rodeo and hear from local police officers about the rules of the road.
Book Fair Committee*
PTA sponsors two scholastic book fairs each year to encourage reading and support the SFT library.
Yearbook*
PTA assists a teacher sponsor to organize, order and distribute yearbooks to each student and staff member.
*Overseen by SFT PTA Board Secretary
The student programs and family events activities are supported by a committee chair, co-chair and the second Vice Chair of the PTA Board and include the following initiatives:
Bulletin Board
PTA sponsors a creative bulletin board in the school updated with events monthly.
Carnival Committee
PTA plans an end-of-year carnival to celebrate the end of the year. The carnival includes games, inflatables and fun for all.
Family Fun Nights Committee
Family fun nights are planning throughout the year and provide an opportunity for SFT families to get to know each other.
Kindergarten & New Family Welcome Committee
PTA welcomes kindergarten and new families to SFT through small social events just for them.
Sixth Grade Graduation Committee
The graduation committee works to celebrate and send our sixth graders off to middle school in style.
Variety Show Committee
The variety show provides SFT students a time to shine and show off their many talents.
Holiday Lights Tour and Contest Committee
PTA provides an opportunity to tour holiday lights by SFT families and for the school community vote on their favorite.
The ways and means fundraising activities are supported by a committee chair, co-chair and the third Vice President of the PTA Board and include the following initiatives.
Fun Run Committee
The Fun Run is the only student-led fundraiser sponsored by PTA and takes place each fall. Students run through the fun run course.
Spring Auction Committee
PTA’s largest fundraiser is its spring auction. This is an adult-only event, and the theme and activities vary each year.
Givebacks Committee
PTA encourages families to shop through the Givebacks widget to support SFT PTA with their purchases.
Why Cook Wednesday Committee
Why cook Wednesday is an evening of eating out each month at different local restaurants who donate a portion of proceeds to SFT.
SFT PTA finances are overseen by its Treasurer of the PTA Board as well as other standing initiatives.
Budget
The Treasurer manages and presents the budget to general membership for approval annually.
Audit Committee
The audit committee meets annually to review and approve the annual audit of the SFT PTA.
Membership
The Treasurer is responsible for managing the SFT PTA general membership roster.
Skating Parties
PTA sponsors multiple skating parties at the local Skate City of which a portion of the proceeds supports SFT PTA.
SFT PTA communication is facilitated by the President of the PTA board through the following chairs.
Newsletter
SFT PTA provides a monthly newsletter for all families and includes opportunities to volunteer and highlights special events.
Website
The SFT PTA website is a landing page for information, events and contact information.
Social Media Chair
The social media chair shares events and special announcements on the SFT Trailblazer Connection Facebook and Instagram pages.
SFT PTA works to connect with and support the communities feeding into SFT.
Community Cares
The community cares committee collaborates with a regional effort to support Shawnee Mission students and families in need.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SFT PTA has joined a regional effort to bring more DEI initiatives to our school.
Northbound
SFT PTA Northbound initiatives aim to connect and excite students with the middle and high school they will feed into.
Volunteer and Staff Awards
SFT PTA provides opportunities to nominate staff and volunteers for their exceptional contributions to SFT students.
SM Area PTA Council Liaison
The SFT PTA President serves as the liaison to the SMAC PTA and is responsible for sharing local initiatives.
Legislative
The SFT PTA provides legislative updates effecting the school community and how to get involved.