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).

 

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Committee Descriptions 2024-2025 School Year

 

Aesthetics

Gayton's aesthetics committee helps to maintain campus planters and flower beds.

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Jacquelyn Anderson (jlereche@gmail.com) and Ashley McGuire (ashleyslatemcguire@gmail.com)

 

After School Enrichment

This typically 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. We need volunteers to assist after school for thirty minutes until enrichment begins at 3:10PM. Volunteers would 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 ASE 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.

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Kristi Price or April Browning (ase.gaytonpta@gmail.com)

 

Book Fair

The Book Fairs take place in the Gayton Library during the Fall (late October) and Spring (early to mid March). 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.

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair:                         

Susan Whitlock (susan.whitlock@gmail.com) and Tatiana Brewer (tatiana.brewer@gmail.com)

 

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 and promises to be a lot of fun.

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Lizz Billings (bapplings@gmail.com) and Courtney Wright (courtney.prior2@gmail.com)

 

Garden Club

Gayton’s garden provides hands-on learning opportunities for our students. In order to keep the beds healthy and growing we need a team of volunteers to ensure the garden is tended to on a weekly basis. Garden volunteers can sign up for weeks that fit their schedules, and children can be included in the garden maintenance! In addition, garden volunteers are needed to help coordinate with each grade level to incorporate garden-themed enrichments and hands-on learning opportunities. 

Questions? Contact Committee Chair: 

Lindsay Rayfield (lindsaycobb@gmail.com) 

 

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.

Questions? Contact Committee Chair: 

Emily Albis (gaytonvolunteers@gmail.com)

 

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 with any PTA related questions. We are happy to welcome you to our Gator family!

Questions? Contact Committee Chair: 

Tiffany Christopher (tiffanymchristopher@gmail.com)

 

Gayton Gobbler

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! 

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Lizz Billings (Bapplings@gmail.com) and Carter Reilly(csreilly@henrico.k12.va.us)

 

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!

Questions? Contact the Committee Chair: 

Fatin Shaban (shabanfk@gmail.com)

 

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.

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Sarah Cox (sarahecox11@gmail.com) and Brittany Harris (blpilgreen09@gmail.com)

 

Marquee Coordinator

This team works together to keep our school marquee up-to-date with current information and reminders for Gayton families. Take a look next time you are driving by Gayton!

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Jen & Jeff Fisher (fisherfam22@gmail.com) and Jenny Pedraza (jennyjpedraza@gmail.com)

 

Movie Night 

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

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Synthia Bialkowski (synthiareader@gmail.com) and Lauren Mazur (laurenweeks8@gmail.com)

 

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 assist with class projects, a winter party, and end of school year 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. Room Parent Interest forms can be filled out at Back to School Night.

Questions? Contact Committee Chair: 

Lilly Chervenak (lillychervenak@gmail.com)

 

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.

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Katie Langley (kglangley@live.com) and Robert Fraker (robertfraker@hotmail.com) 

 

Silent Auction

The silent auction committee will assist with securing items for bid and noting their fair market value. Members will also assist with uploading auction packages to a mobile bidding platform, managing online or mobile bidding and tracking sales at the event, distributing items to the winning bidders, and printing and mailing thank-you letters with tax-deductible information.

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Margaret Francisco (margaret.francisco88@gmail.com) and Amanda Kinsler (amandakinsler87@gmail.com) 

 

Snowball Pre-K-3rd Grade Dance 

The snowball dance is a parent-child dance for Pre-k - 3rd grade Gayton students held in February. We believe every child deserves moments of joy and unforgettable memories. We invite you to be a part of something truly magical and heartwarming. The snowball committee is in charge of planning, decorating and executing this fun event.

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Lindsey Livesay (lcaylor2@gmail.com) and Brittany Dixon (bgdixon2@gmail.com) 

 

Spirit Nights

Description to come!

Questions? Contact Committee Chair: 

Lara Bradshaw (larabradshaw15@gmail.com)

 

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.

Questions? Contact Committee Chair: 

Ashley Mott (ashley.mott2013@gmail.com)

 

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.

Questions? Contact the Committee Chair: 

Melissa Andrews (melissa@leadingagevirginia.org)

 

Teacher Appreciation 

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2025 is May 5-9! More details about this fun-filled week will be sent out in the spring. We can't wait to celebrate our Gatoriffic Gayton teachers and staff all week long! 

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair:

Lauren Andrews (lauren.mascarenhas@gmail.com) and Nicole Pericelli (nrperricelli@gmail.com) 

 

Yearbook

Volunteers can be as involved as they want to be and commitment times occur throughout the year. Some responsibilities could include helping to organize pictures by class, contacting picture parents/room parents/teachers when pictures are needed, copying and distributing fliers, proofreading yearbook copy, helping with yearbook distribution, and meeting to learn the software program.

Questions? Contact a Committee Chair: 

Ashley Marshall (awpeele@gmail.com) and Bridget Prince (bridget.prince22@gmail.com)

 

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.

If you are interested in the Advocacy Chair position, please email gaytonptapresident@gmail.com!

 

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.