About Us

The mission of Winstead Elementary PTO is to support the education of the children at Winstead Elementary School by providing enrichment opportunities beyond the basic classroom setting; foster relationships between the parents, teachers, and staff in an effort to achieve the best possible education for every student; promote community among our children, parents, and school staff.

 

We live out that mission by providing our school with various educational materials and enrichment activities. Whether it is providing a classroom set of laptop computers or funding a science program, these opportunities would not be possible without our Winstead Parents.  Therefore, the PTO strives to provide the most effective communication possible so that our school community knows about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. We seek to create a partnership between parents, administrators, teachers, and students where everyone feels included and is part of the success of the Winstead family.

 

Our best resource in providing timely and relevant information is our PTO website. This site provides extensive information on what’s happening at Winstead Elementary School with features such as an events calendar, detailed events information, volunteer information, and much, much more! It is our goal for this site to be the first stop for our families to use in order to stay up-to-date on everything going on at Winstead, so please visit often.

 

In addition to our website, we will be using Facebook and Instagram to share pertinent information. We post important news and reminders on school events to these pages on a regular basis, so be sure to “Like” and “Follow” us! 

Your 2026-2027 PTO Board

 Diana Silva

President

 

Heather Petry

Vice President

 

Tiffany Hicks

Parliamentarian

 

Allison Battles

Treasurer

 

Shannon Cohen

Assistant Treasurer

 

Sarah Heath

Recording Secretary

 

Lauren Nevers

Corresponding Secretary

 

Shanna Griffin

Development Director

 

 Olivia Minatrea

Membership Director

 

Whitney Valdez

Communication Coordinator

  

Marianne McCall

Volunteer Coordinator 

COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSONS 

If you are interested in heading up a committee, please contact the Winstead PTO. All Winstead parents are welcome to volunteer to lead a committee! Committees include: 

 

Back to School Social  

BooHoo Yahoo Breakfast 

Grandparent's Day 

Grounds 

 Hospitality Coordinator 

Marquee Sign 

Kindy Signs 

Lost & Found 

Paw Patch 

Room Parent Coordinator 

Smoothie Wednesdays 

Staff Lunch 

Spirit Nights 

Talent Show 

 Staff Appreciation 

Winter Dance 

Donuts With Grownups 

5th Grade Committee

Back to School Supply Kits

Field Day

Art Support

Music Support

Workroom

 

Have a question? Contact us

 

 

President's Letter

Welcome to Winstead! We are so excited to welcome your family into our Wildcat community.

 

My name is Diana Silva, and I am honored to serve as PTO President for the 2026–2027 school year. I have twin girls entering 1st grade and a former Wildcat entering 7th grade at Legacy Middle School. This will be my fourth year serving on the PTO, and I am passionate about supporting the school and families that make Winstead so special.

 

At the heart of everything I value are faith, family, and community and I believe Winstead reflects those same values so well. The PTO exists to strengthen the partnership between our staff, families, and community while supporting our students in meaningful and lasting ways.

 

Through fundraising and volunteer support, the PTO helps provide many of the resources that directly impact our children’s daily school experience. While the county covers numerous operational costs, most parents are not aware that many of Winstead's basic school needs are provided by the PTO.  In recent years, PTO funding has helped provide classroom furniture, PE equipment, student desks, library updates, walkie talkies, gym floor refinishing, and most recently, new soccer goals and recess equipment through our Spring Color Run fundraiser. These improvements are only possible because of the generosity and dedication of our families and volunteers.

 

Whether it’s helping at the Paw Patch school store, volunteering at Field Day, staff lunches, the Talent Show, Color Run, the family dance, or simply giving an hour of your time…every contribution matters. There is a place for everyone to serve and get connected.

 

To learn more, volunteer, or stay informed about upcoming events, visit our PTO website and follow us on social media:

• PTO Website: http://winsteadpto.membershiptoolkit.com
• Facebook: Winstead Elementary PTO
• Instagram: Winstead_Elementary_PTO

 

We welcome you to attend our monthly PTO meetings to learn more about what is happening at Winstead and ways you can get involved.

 

Sincerely,

 

Diana Silva
Winstead PTO President

dianasilva317@yahoo.com

224-805-2113 (cell)                                               

                        

              

 

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