The PTA welcomes you to Sunnyside. This is YOUR PTA. Your involvement is essential to the success of the PTA. Please send an email if you have questions or just want to say hello.
Below is a summary of useful information and links for the upcoming school year. Check our website over the summer for updated information and announcements.
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Email List | Join PTA | Fundraising | Volunteering | PeachJar | Calendar

Become a PTA Member
By joining you help support our school and also the Oregon and National PTA to empower all students to reach their potential. The PTA organization advocates for students and teachers in Salem and Washington DC. Your support not only supports our own local PTA unit, but allows Oregon PTA and National PTA to continue their important work. More reasons to join the PTA.

Sign up for the PTA email list
You will receive regular emails with information and updates about the school and PTA.
Social Media Pages
Connect on Social Media. Follow on Instagram and Facebook.
Difference between the Facebook Page and Group. On the Page, school and event announcements are posted. The Facebook Group is interactive, and allows you to post pictures, questions and announcements to the Sunnyside Community. It is a closed group, so posts can only be seen by members. Make sure you answer the questions to join the group. Join the PTA Facebook Group.

Peach Jar
Peach Jar is the district’s electronic flyer system. We post flyers on this. After you sign up, you will receive emails with electronic flyers. You can adjust the frequency of the emails and also view all of the school and district flyers on their website.

Fundraising
If you would like to help raise funds, there are some easy things you can do. You can join Amazon Smile, and connect your account. A Fred Meyer Rewards account is is another option. Download the Box Tops app and start scanning receipts. If you drink Coke products, enter in the codes to earn money for the school. More information about these programs https://sunnysidepta.org/fundraising/ If you have ideas for other fundraisers, email sunny@sunnysidepta

Volunteering
To volunteer for the school, you need to complete the district’s volunteer application process which includes a background check. You will then complete a volunteer training and some liability forms. After that, you are cleared to volunteer for 2 years. You then need to apply again. For more information check out the district volunteer page.
The PTA is looking to fill some vacant positions. If you are interested, please email sunny@sunnysidepta.org
Academic Calendar
You can view the 2023-24 Academic Calendar on the district page.