Greetings from the PTA Co-Presidents
Dear Sandwich Elementary PTA Members,
We are thrilled to welcome everyone back to school as we embark on another exciting year at both Forestdale and Oak Ridge! We’re Melody Way and Mary Beth Burwood, and we are honored to serve as your Co-Presidents for the 2025–2026 school year.
The Sandwich Elementary PTA is a vibrant and dedicated community of parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and supporters who work together to enrich the educational experience for all our children. From organizing engaging events and extracurricular activities to providing essential resources for our classrooms, our mission is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and teachers.
This past year was filled with incredible achievements, all thanks to the collective efforts of our amazing members. Together, we hosted the Fun Run and Basket Raffle; our key fundraisers that support both Forestdale and Oak Ridge Elementary Schools. We celebrated our teachers and staff with a hugely successful Teacher Appreciation Week, and provided funding for field trips, cultural enrichment events, and grants, among many other initiatives.These accomplishments are a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together as a community.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to build on this momentum and continue creating a supportive, engaging environment for our children. We have some wonderful events planned this year, including our Back-to-School Bash, Book Fairs, another exciting Fun Run, and much more. These events not only bring joy and enrichment to our students but also help strengthen the connections within our school community.
We invite every one of you to get involved, whether by attending a monthly meeting, volunteering at events, joining a committee, advocating for your child, or simply sharing your ideas and feedback. Your participation and enthusiasm are the heart of our PTA, and with your support, we can make this year truly exceptional.
Thank you for your commitment and for being an integral part of our Sandwich Elementary PTA family. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead...full of learning, growth, and unforgettable moments!
Warmly,
Melody Way & Mary Beth Burwood
Co-Presidents, Sandwich Elementary PTA
2025 - 2026 PTA Meetings
Tues - Sept 9, 2025 - 6pm - Forestdale
Tues - Oct 14, 2025 - 6pm - Oak Ridge
Wed - Nov 12, 2025 - 6pm - Zoom
Tues - Dec 9, 2025 - 6pm - Zoom
Tues - Jan 13, 2026 - 6pm - Forestdale
Tues - Feb 10, 2026 - 6pm - Oak Ridge
Tues Mar 10, 2026 - 6pm - Forestdale
Tues - April 14, 2026 - 6pm - Zoom
Tues - May 12, 2026 - 6pm - Forestdale
Tues - June 9, 2026 - 6pm - Oak Ridge
All meetings are also offered virtually through Zoom!
Click here for Zoom link
Meeting ID: 986 6729 6714
2025 - 2026 PTA Meetings
All meetings are offered virtually through Zoom!
Click here for Zoom link
Meeting I.D: 986 6729 6714
Tuesday, September 9th - 6pm - Forestdale
Tuesday, October 14th - 6pm - Oak Ridge
Wednesday, November 12th - 6pm - Zoom
Tuesday, December 9th - 6pm - Zoom
Tuesday, January 13th - 6pm - Forestdale
Tuesday, February 10th - 6pm - Oak Ridge
Tuesday, March 10th - 6pm - Forestdale
Tuesday, April 14th - 6pm - Zoom
Tuesday, May 12th - 6pm - Forestdale
Tuesday, June 9th - 6pm - Oak Ridge
Sandwich Elementary PTA Calendar
Meet Your 2025-2026
Board Members
Mary Beth Burwood
Co-President
Melody Way
Co-President
Katie Bifano
Events
Michelle Ducie
Communications
Jaclyn Flynn
Communications
Cynthia Rotondi
Cultural
Alexis Bronner
Cultural
Meaghan Mallon
Events
Antonia Solitro
Fundraising
Jacqueline O’Connor
Fundraising
Kendall O'Brien
Grants
Caitlin Guilderson
Membership
Lauren Comley
Secretary
Cara Foley
Treasurer
Casey Read
Events
Alison Farias
Volunteers




