Woodburn PAWS
WHO WE ARE
The Parents Association of Woodburn Students (PAWS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). We are an inclusive, volunteer organization with an elected board of directors. All parents and legal guardians of children currently enrolled at Woodburn Elementary School are regular, full voting members of the Parents Association of Woodburn Students and may vote at any General Membership Meeting. There are no membership dues.
(See our Equity and Inclusion Statement and a list of helpful resources here.)
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of PAWS is to improve the educational experience at Woodburn Elementary School by supporting select school programs, while also fostering positive relationships and a spirit of community between school staff and Woodburn families.
We also enrich Woodburn education through legacy purchases. These legacy investments are intended to have a lasting impact on current and future students. Examples include our playground buddy bench, a new PA system for the PE instructor, Lego robotics kits, and outdoor learning & natural play areas.
*Vice President, Co-Treasurer & Co-Events Chairperson are vacant for the 2023-2024.
Interested? Contact President, Amber Walsh
2023-2024 PAWS BOARD
President: |
Amber Walsh |
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Vice President: |
OPEN |
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Secretary: |
Susan Konstantaras |
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Communications: |
Bridgette Smith |
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Co-Events: |
Jennifer Keen |
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Co-Events: |
OPEN |
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Volunteer Coordinator: |
Abigail Jang |
volunteer@woodburnpaws.org |
Co-Treasurer: |
Sharon Schara |
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Co-Treasurer: |
OPEN |
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Fundraising Chair: |
Taylor Cox |
2023-2024 EVENT & FUNDRAISING LEADS
Back to School Night (August): | [Open Position] |
Bingo Night (typically winter): | [Open Position] |
Birthday Table (once a month): | Heidi Buhman-McNeley & Ann Gilson |
Book Fair (fall and spring): | Penny Vital & Erin Webster |
Carnival (May): | [Open Position] |
Carnival Silent Auction: | [Open Position] |
Dine Arounds (multiple times a year): | Fundraising Chair |
Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony (June): | [Open Position] |
Giving Tree (November/December/January): | Kate Reng |
Harvest Festival (November): |
[Open Position] |
Health Room | Amy Kort |
Kindergarten Round-up (May): | [Open Position] |
Lost & Found (at the end of each school quarter): | [Open Position] |
Movie Night (typically fall and winter): | [Open Position] |
Payback Books (August/September): | Fundraising Chair |
Read-a-thon (February/March): | [Open Position] |
School Dance (typically March): | [Open Position] |
Spirit Wear (typically fall, winter, and spring): | [Open Position] |
Staff Appreciation (typically December, February, and May): | [Open Position] |
Woodburn Hike (early fall): | [Open Position] |
Yearbook (year round): | Bridgette Smith |
PAWS ART PROGRAM 2023-2024 CHAIRS & LEADS
Art Curriculum Co-Coordinators: | Penny Vital & Kate Laubernds |
Art Volunteer Coordinator: | Megan Summers |
Art Communication Coordinator: | [Open Position] |
Art Fundraising Chair: | [Open Position] |
Display Art Fundraiser Lead (typically fall): | [Open Position] |
Classroom Art Leads (multiple times a year; one needed per classroom): | To volunteer or for more information, contact: artprogram@woodburnpaws.org |
Upcoming Events
- Saturday, October 7
- Wednesday, October 11
- Tuesday, October 17
- Wednesday, October 18
- Friday, October 20
- Monday, October 23
- Tuesday, October 24
- Wednesday, October 25