The Andersen Elementary PTA works alongside our principal, teachers, and families to fund the programs, arts, and experiences that make our school special.
Sponsor Jogabunga! — Nov 13 Join the PTAYour membership and donations fund six areas of school life:
Library books, assemblies, field trips, classroom software, Jogabunga, and after-school enrichment.
Librarian salary, technology and makerspace materials, continuing education, and stipends.
Art Masters, Pacific Symphony Class Act, Rock Band, the school play, and the talent show.
Book fairs, giving drives, family dances, 6th grade graduation, and year-end parties.
Parent speaker series, the family directory, and the Dolphin Dispatch newsletter.
Spirit wear, alumni scholarships, and our yearbook team.
All parents and guardians are welcome. We meet Tuesdays at 9:00 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room. Check the Dolphin Dispatch for this month's date and agenda.
Read the Latest Dolphin Dispatch
This year's National PTA Reflections theme is "What My Culture Means to Me." Students can enter as many categories as they like: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, and the Special Artist Division.
Read the Reflections family & teacher info packet (PDF), or see the Fourth District PTA rules. Questions? Reach our Reflections chair, Emi Rigby, through AndersenElementaryPTA@gmail.com.
After-school classes for grades TK–6 — band, Rock Band, art, cheer, soccer, skateboarding, musical theater, Math Circle, and more. The Fall session runs Monday, August 31 through Friday, November 20.
ELO Fall 2026 Schedule (PDF)The 2026–27 committee directory — the parents and volunteers who make it all happen.
| President | Jillian Norton |
|---|---|
| Executive Vice President | Vanessa Smith |
| Executive Secretary | Lauren Guynn |
| Executive Treasurer | Courtney Johnson |
| Financial Secretary | Maura Rufenbarger |
| Parliamentarian | Maija Wilson |
| Historian | Kristin Leffel |
| Auditor | Kim Grimm |
| Art Masters | Jen Krupoff |
|---|---|
| Symphony Music Program | Open — volunteer! |
| Reflections Art Contest | Emi Rigby |
| School Play | Lauren Guynn, Leah Smith |
| Talent Show | Jamie Jubitz |
| After School Enrichment | Jenna Orzano |
| STEAM Night | Sheena Burke, Jinny Gimenez |
| 6th Grade Graduation | Open — volunteer! |
| Volunteer Awards (Honorary Service / Andersen Angels) | Open — volunteer! |
|---|---|
| New Families (Liaison, Crayons, etc.) | Jillian Norton, Barden Bowery |
| Teacher Appreciation | Open — volunteer! |
| Parent Speaker Series & Guest Authors | Kara Greer |
| Spiritwear | Lynnea Trevino |
|---|---|
| Book Fair & Family Night | Debbie Hastings, Christina Roethe |
| School Socials & Student Appreciation | Christina Roethe |
| Membership Liaison | Maija Wilson, Courtney Johnson |
| Jogabunga | Annie Beck, Lauren Watkins |
| Big Friday | Allie Bailey |
|---|---|
| Dolphin Dispatch / Membership Toolkit | Jill Lawton |
| Room Parent Liaison | Jill Lawton |
| Social Media | Kristin Leffel |
| Andersen Alumni / CDM Scholarship | Courtney Johnson, Kim Grimm |
| Historian | Kristin Leffel |
| Yearbook Coordinator | Vita Prattes |
| Walk-to-School Day (October) | Bradie Fink |
|---|---|
| Holiday Gift Drive / Thanksgiving Service Learning | Debbie Hastings |
| Passport to Andersen | Jennifer Patel, Mandy Huntsman |
| Veterans Day | Debbie Hastings |
| Holiday Boutique | Open — volunteer! |
| Family Sweetheart Dance | Open — volunteer! |
| Year-End Carnival / Ice Cream Social | Jillian Norton |
Want to fill an open role? Email AndersenElementaryPTA@gmail.com or come to any monthly meeting.
Membership starts at just a few dollars a year, and every hour you volunteer goes straight back to our kids.
Join in two minutes on Totem and get the family directory.
Fill an open committee role, or sign up at any monthly meeting.
Give online — 100% tax deductible. Prefer paper? Download the donation form (PDF).
Your donations pay for our librarian's salary, Art Masters, Pacific Symphony Class Act, field trips, assemblies, classroom technology, teacher stipends, and every family event on the calendar — none of which come from the district budget.
Two ways: give online by card, or download the donation form (PDF) and return it to the front office with a check (payable to Roy O. Andersen PTA), or email it to AndersenElementaryPTA@gmail.com. Many employers match charitable gifts — the form has a section for that.
Yes. The Andersen PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN #23-7306278. Your Stripe receipt works for tax purposes; email us if you need a formal letter or your employer matches gifts.
No. Membership is just membership — it supports the programs and gets you the family directory. Volunteering is separate, always optional, and always appreciated.
Email AndersenElementaryPTA@gmail.com and we'll connect you. Committee chairs are listed in the directory above.
Tuesdays at 9:00 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room, roughly monthly — see "Coming up" for the next date. All parents and guardians are welcome, no membership required.
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