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    Sutter Middle School PTA

     

    SMS

     
    Welcome Sutter Families!
     

    *Association Meeting Reminder: Wednesday, January 11, 3:45pm, in A-108

    Our next Association Meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 3:45 p.m., in room A-108, at which time we will be reviewing the year-to-date, modifying the budget, releasing additional funds, and electing our nominating committee. Students and younger siblings are welcome. The meeting agenda can be viewed here.  
     
     
     
    * See's Candies Fundraiser
     
    Sending See's Candies as holiday gifts? Order through our See's Candy affiliate storefront now through December 2, 2022, and Sutter Middle School PTA will receive at least 20% of all purchases made through our affiliate site. All proceeds will be used to fund programs at Sutter Middle School. 
     
    Shop at
    through December 2, 2022.
     
     
     
    * Cash for Cougars Advisory Contest
     
    Cash for Cougars is our annual donation drive. 100% of donations go directly to helping our students and the school. All donations count towards the advisory contest! We are still taking donations!
     
    First place: Walking field trip to Dutch Bros for the winning Advisory (sponsored by Sutter Middle School PTA)
    Second place: Donut bars for the Advisory
    Third place: Donuts for the Advisory
     
    (Advisories must have 65% participation to qualify.)
     
     
    If we reach our goal of $18,000, this will be our only major fundraiser this year! Learn more about the fundraiser and the projects we hope to fund this school year.  Print out a donation form or make a donation online.
     
    * National PTA Reflections Arts Program
     
    The Reflections Art Program has been bringing art to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. The 2022-2023 theme is "Show Your Voice!"  

    Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

      • Unleash creative talents and be inspired
      • Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
      • Experience the fun and joy of making art
      • Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
      • Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.
     
    Submissions will be due November 27. Visit the Reflections page to learn more.    

     

     
    * Join Sutter Middle School PTA
     
    Get connected, have a vote, and speak up! View and print the membership form or join online. 
     
    Join Sutter Middle School PTA for your Child  

    *Association Meeting Reminder: Wednesday, September 14, 4:00pm, in A-108

    Our next Association Meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., in room A-108, at which time we will be reviewing last year and approving this year's calendar of events, budget, and release of funds. Doors will open by 3:45pm; students and younger siblings are welcome. The meeting agenda can be viewed here.
     
     
     

    * Spirit Wear

    Sutter Middle School PTA’s Spirit Wear Store
    is now OPEN!

    Place orders online at
    https://www.storessimple.com/imprintory/18324.

    The temporary online storefront will close September 16.

    Orders will be delivered to students in Advisory by the end of September.

    Spirit Wear is a service provided to our Sutter families by Sutter Middle School PTA. Items are sold at cost to ensure the lowest prices possible. Please consider donating to Cash for Cougars, our annual fall fundraiser, to support our school.

     

    * Cash for Cougars  
     
    Cash for Cougars is our annual fundraiser. 100% of donations go directly to helping our students and the school.
     
    If we reach our goal of $18,000, this will be our only major fundraiser this year! Learn more about the fundraiser and the projects we hope to fund this school year.  Print out a donation form or make a donation online.
     
     
     
    * Join Sutter Middle School PTA
     
    Get connected, have a vote, and speak up! View and print the membership form or join online. 
     
    Join Sutter Middle School PTA for your Child  
     
    Our next Association Meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., in room A-108, at which time we will be reviewing last year and approving this year's calendar of events, budget, and release of funds.
     
    The meeting agenda will be posted here prior to the meeting. We still have leadership openings for this year (see list on right). Please contact Yesim Kurtuls, president, if you are interested in any of the open positions.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  • 2022-2023 SMS PTA Board Members and Chairpersons
     
    President        
    Yesim Kurtulus
     
    Vice President
    Glenn Maldonado
     
    Secretary
    Tammy Christensen
     
    Treasurer         
    Kelley Robinson-Abello
     
    Financial Secretary
    Stephanie Shirkey
     
    Auditor
    Saradha Rathnavel

    Historian
    Kourtney Muniz
     
    Parliamentarian
    Stefanie Ellis
     
    Fundraising Chair*
    Bhaskar Vempati
     
    Membership Chair*
    Jessica Wallace
     
    Volunteers Chair*
    Jessica Harrison
     
    Student Store Chair*
    Shobana Srinivar
     
    Spirit Wear Chair*
    Shobana Srinivar
     
    PTA Activities Chair*
    Malathy Jaganathan
     
    Book Fair Chair
    Ashutosh Kavathekar
     
    Reflections Chair
    Tina Anderson
     
    Staff Appreciation Chair
    Ranjana Malhotra
     
    Serenade Under the Stars Chair 
    OPEN
     
    8th Grade Celebration Chair 
    OPEN
     
    * Member of the Executive Board (Standing Commitee Chair)