Join a PTA Committee! 

PTA Committee volunteers work on PTA-specific activities under the direction of each PTA Committee Chair and assist in meeting our PTA budget and goals for the year (which ultimately impact the school).

 

Click here for info and sign-ups for 2025-2026 PTA Committees!

 

Download the reimbursement form (PDF) for volunteer expenses.

 

 

Committee Descriptions

   

After School Enrichment

ASE is held in the fall and spring on select days right after school. This year fall classes will be held on Wednesdays and the spring will be on Thursdays.  Volunteers are needed to assist after school for thirty minutes until enrichment begins at 3:10PM to help take attendance, assist kids with homework, and deliver groups of students to their classroom once enrichment begins. Volunteers are also needed to help with dismissal starting at 4:10PM. Volunteers would pick up students from their ASE classrooms and deliver them to their dismissal locations as well as help monitor car riders in the hallway while they wait to be dismissed.

 

Book Fair

The Book Fairs take place in the Gayton Library during the Fall (November 10-14, 2025) and Spring (March 23-27, 2026). Volunteers assist in working scheduled times during the fairs by tidying up books, managing the door and working the registers, if needed. Volunteers are also needed to setup and take down the fairs. 

 

Carnival

 

Fifth Grade Celebration

This committee plans and executes the most exciting day of the year for the fifth grade class. If you have a fifth grader and want to be involved in something that directly impacts them this is a great opportunity. Being apart of the committee will also allow you to participate in the running of the party after the ceremony. We would love your help with fundraising, planning logistics and communication. 

  

Gator Aides

The Volunteer Coordinator helps to organize volunteer opportunities that support the students, school staff, and administration! Some of these opportunities include PTA sponsored events like Movie Night, Book Fairs, and the Carnival. The position also involves organizing volunteers for assistance in the cafeteria, making copies for teachers, or celebrating students' birthdays through creating the monthly bulletin board.

 

Gator Welcome

The Gator Welcome committee chair is the point of contact for new families registered at Gayton. Are you new to Gayton? Reach out to welcome.gaytonpta@gmail.com with any PTA related questions. We are happy to welcome you to our Gator family!

 

Gayton Garden & Aesthetics 

Gayton’s garden provides hands-on learning opportunities for our students. Garden volunteers are needed to help coordinate with teachers to incorporate garden-themed enrichments and hands-on learning opportunities. 

 

Gayton Gobbler - Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The best way to spend the last day of school before Thanksgiving is at the Gayton Gobbler! At the Gobbler, we engage every Gator in active fun. Classes will move through stations including a short fun run and exercise activities. The Gobbler needs volunteers who will help with event prep and set up/take down, as well as ensuring each station runs smoothly. This event also needs lots of cheerleaders along the race route to keep our kids safe! 

 

Glow Party for Grades 3 - 5 - Friday, January 15, 2026
Students in grades 3–5 are invited to an evening of glowing fun! The Glow Party will feature music, dancing, games, and plenty of neon excitement under black lights. Glow sticks will be provided, and students are encouraged to wear white or neon clothing so they can shine bright on the dance floor. Don’t miss this fun and memorable night with friends!

 

 Grade-Level Performance Nights – Food Trucks

The food truck committee will be bringing food trucks for the grade level performances and other exciting events. A percentage of the proceeds will be given back to the Gayton. We look forward to serving our Gayton Community!

 

Hospitality 

With the help of volunteers, this committee provides refreshments and morale boosters for teacher/staff and parent functions throughout the year. Some of the events include teacher breakfasts and luncheons, monthly mobile coffee cart, and goody bags for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Volunteers are needed to send in food items and/or assist at these events. Additionally, this committee creates a welcoming environment for the teacher's lounge; volunteers are needed to send in items and help with décor in the lounge periodically.

 

 Movie Night - Friday, October 10, 2025

This committee plans an exciting event in the fall for all Gators to gather outside for movie night. This year we will be watching “Moana” and need volunteers to assist with planning ahead and executing the day of!

 

Parents Night Out

 

Room Parents

We would like for each classroom to have three room parents to work with the teacher throughout the year. Room parents act as a liaison between the teacher and classroom parents. Room Parents are the main contact for the teacher and will help organize a team of other classroom parents to support teachers, assist with class projects and a winter party. We strongly encourage room parents to join the PTA. PTA membership enhances school-related communication through access to a membership directory and opportunities to engage with Gayton families. Click here for more info and to sign up to be a room parent.

 

Running Club

Running Club is hosted before school, twice a week, in the spring and encourages students to be active while creating a culture of wellness in the Gayton community. Students start their days by moving their bodies and preparing their minds for learning all while having fun and building relationships.

 

Snowball Dance (Pre-k through 2nd Grade)

The Snowball Dance will be held the evening of Thursday, February 12th in the Gayton Elementary Gym for Pre K - 2nd grade students along with a parent or special adult. It's a fun night filled with music, dancing, and memory-making. In addition to the dance floor there will be photo opportunities and arts and crafts. The Snowball Committee is responsible for planning, decorating, and executing this wonderful event.

 

Spirit Events

  

Spirit Rock

The GES Rock is a Gayton Community Builder, a tool to promote school and PTA events, and a PTA fundraiser. The Spirit Rock Committee chairs help to oversee family sign-ups and communication. We are looking for some creative individuals to make up our Spirit Rock Committee! Committee members would help with painting the spirit rock to promote special school and PTA messages and events.  We will send an email out to everyone who signs up— listing the dates/messages we need help with.  Painters can sign up for a date that works best for them!  Paint & supplies will be provided for volunteers! Sign up here.

 

Spirit Wear

Our new Gayton Gator spirit wear line is coming soon! Be on the lookout for more information about our online sale! If you’re interested in a low-commitment volunteer role, the spirit wear committee is always looking for assistance with order fulfillment, in addition to sales at various events throughout the year.

 

Sponsorships

This committee works before the school year starts to develop a community sponsor program and solicit financial or in-kind donations to support PTA initiatives for the upcoming school year. The majority of the committee's work happens before the first week in August. Volunteers are needed to help develop the outreach list and reach out to potential sponsors via email. There are some activities related to sponsor stewardship during the school year. Learn more about the sponsorship program.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

 

Yearbook

 Volunteers can be as involved as they want to be and commitment times occur throughout the year. Picture Parents can work to gather pictures from teachers, room reps, and take grade level photos for school-wide events. Volunteers also help organize and distribute yearbooks during the last weeks of school.

 

Advocacy (County Council/Lay Advisory)

This committee chair serves as a Gayton PTA representative attending meetings with other PTA leaders at the county level (Henrico County Councils of PTAs -HCCPTA) and helps to keep Gayton families informed about changes in the school system, school board policies, and state actions. Gayton's representative acts as a liaison on behalf of parents, teachers, and community members to the School Board of Supervisors. Our Advocacy Chair also helps to support the Gayton PTA and community through resources and information, such as programs, grants, and leadership training provided by local PTAs, Virginia PTA and National PTA.

 

Reflections Chair

“Reflections” is a National PTA Arts Contest; students in Pre-K through12th grade are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. The 2024-2025 School Year Reflections Theme is  “Accepting Imperfection.”  We are looking for a Gayton PTA Reflections Chair to organize and celebrate students who are interested in participating in the Reflections Contest. (Completed artwork and an artist statement needs to be submitted in Oct/Nov). The chair will be responsible for submitting Gayton’s first place winners (for each age division and art category) to the county level by December 15, 2024. More details can be found here.