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.

 

              

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 *Volunteer Coordinator & Co-Treasurer  are vacant for the 2024-2025. 

Interested? Contact President, Amber Walsh

 

2024-2025 PAWS BOARD

President:

Amber Walsh

president@woodburnpaws.org
Vice President:

Abigail Jang

vicepresident@woodburnpaws.org
Secretary:

Susan Konstantaras

secretary@woodburnpaws.org
Communications:

Bridgette Smith

communications@woodburnpaws.org
Co-Events:

Jennifer Keen

events@woodburnpaws.org
Co-Events:

Liz Albert

co-events@woodburnpaws.org 

Volunteer Coordinator:

Laura Herrea

 volunteer@woodburnpaws.org
Co-Treasurer:

Sharon Schara

treasurer@woodburnpaws.org
Co-Treasurer:

Gillian Witherspoon

treasurer2@woodburnpaws.org
Co-Fundraising Chair:

Taylor Cox

fundraising@woodburnpaws.org
Co-Fundraising Chair:

Jody Greene

fundraising@woodburnpaws.org

 

2024-2025 EVENT & FUNDRAISING LEADS

Back to School Night (August): [Open Position]
Bingo Night (typically winter): Allison Callahan & Lindsey Maderis
Birthday Table (once a month): Heidi Buhman-McNeley & Brittany Paul
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 [Open Position]
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): Bridgette Smith & Suzanne Whitney
Yearbook (year round): Bridgette Smith

 

 

PAWS ART PROGRAM 2024-2025 CHAIRS & LEADS

Art Curriculum Co-Coordinators: Penny Vital & Megan Summers
Art Volunteer Coordinator: Abigail Jang
Art Communication Coordinator: [Open Position]
Art Fundraising Chair: [Open Position]
   
   
  To volunteer or for more information, contact: artprogram@woodburnpaws.org