Sumac L-STEM Elementary PFA
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THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO VOLUNTEER. HERE ARE SOME OF THEM:
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Participate at PFA Meetings or on the PFA Board

All Sumac parents are invited to the PFA's monthly meetings, on the first Wednesday evening of each month, with recap meetings always held the following Friday morning.  There may also be open positions at any time.  Click to see the list of filled and open PFA Board positions, and contact Vanessa Barrios or Jaime Teshinsky to get involved on the Board.

Be a Room Parent

For more info, please contact Stacy Radke or Danielle Schultz.

Help in the Classroom

Volunteer through this volunteer form, or coordinate directly with your student's teacher(s).  

Give us some STEAM
(Art-Science) Help!

Volunteer through this volunteer form.
STEAM / Art-Science Volunteer Info
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Help in the Library/Media Center

Volunteer through this volunteer form.
Library Volunteer Info
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Fill a Short Event or Activity Shift

Sign up to help at events throughout the year.  Sign up via this volunteer form.
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Join a Committee
Help Plan an Event or Activity

Show your kids what it means to be a part of our school community.  Fun and family are always the core focus, while fundraising is also an important aspect to some events.  But it cannot be done without your ideas and/or energy.  Please see the volunteer form to determine where your talent and interests fit best.

​Some specific areas where help is needed:
Sign up here.


  • Room Parent: Help Sumac teachers with classroom needs, celebrations, events, etc.  Contact Liz Duarte, our room parent coordinator.
  • Library/Media Center Volunteer: Assist Sumac’s Librarian/Media Specialist with organization, projects, and class visits.  Click Join Group to join the Library's volunteer group.  You may also contact media center specialist Julia Stratton.
  • Sumac Spirit Wear: Help with orders, receipts, and gear distribution throughout the year.  Please contact Stacy Radke.
  • Website Team: Help keep the website up-to-date with the latest info, stories, calendars, graphic design, and more.  Please contact Matthew Smith or Liz Duarte.
  • STEAM (Art-Science) classes: Assist Sumac’s STEAM specialist with organization, projects, and class visits.  Click Join Group to join the STEAM volunteer group.  You may also contact STEAM specialist Carol Mallett.
  • Sponsorships and Grant Writing: We need people to help raise money from outside sources.  Click Join Group to join the committee group.  You may also contact PFA board members Monica Mitchell and Janet Turman or Sumac principal Liberty Logan.
  • Yearbook Staff: Help put together photos and pages for this great annual book. Fill out our Volunteer Form to add your name to the list, or contact Liliana Sánchez Casas. 
  • After School Enrichment: Interested in coordinating a program? Contact PFA presidents  Vanessa Barrios or Jaime Teshinsky.  Help select subjects, schedule vendors, promote the program, coordinate registrations, and otherwise organize.
  • Movie Nights - Help plan and organize; visit our PFA Committees page to add your name to the list, or contact Amelia Tavares or Kessee Rana
  • Campout – New this year! Help plan and execute this overnight campout.
  • Dia de los Muertos – Oct: Coordinate this fun, cultural learning experience.  Click Join Group to join the committee group.
  • Gift Wrap/Catalog fundraiser – Oct-Dec: Help communicate, organize, and distribute goods from this fantastic fundraiser.  Contact Janet Turman or Monica Mitchell. 
  • School Book Fair – December: Chairperson and volunteers needed to organize and run this event at school. Contact Amanda Martin.
  • Talent Show – April: Help the kids shine by organizing, helping with auditions, rehearsals, and the big show.  Contact Bridget Van Gelder.
  • Art Cards – Spring: Support STEAM teacher, Ms. Mallett, turn the kids’ artwork into keepsakes.  Contact Stacy Radke.
  • Silent Auction – Spring: Assist in gathering community donations and facilitating this event.  Contact Monica Mitchell or Janet Turman.
  • Staff Appreciation Week - May.  Celebrate Sumac's faculty and other staff.
  • Restaurant Nights: Organize and promote monthly fun nights of food, friends and fundraising at local restaurants.  Contact Monica Mitchell or Janet Turman.

​For general volunteering questions, or to help out with any coming events, please contact Stacy Radke or Danielle Schultz, or sign-up using the school's volunteer sign-up form. 
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Sumac Elementary School
​6050 N Calmfield Avenue
​Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Phone: (818) 991-4940 
Fax: (818) 889-6729
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​Official Sumac Website
  • 2022-2023
  • Classroom Supply Lists
  • Donations
  • Spirit Store
  • Shout Out
  • Yearbook
  • After-School
    • Child Care Options
  • About PFA
    • PFA Board Members
    • PFA Budget
    • PFA By-Laws (Constitution)
    • School Site Council
    • Contact
  • Calendar
  • School Website