PTA
Washington Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Washington Elementary PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a self-governing unit of parents and teachers that plans its programs and activities to meet the needs of children and youth in the community. Each PTA has its own characteristics, but its underlying propose is to promote the welfare of children and youth unites all PTA's and gives continuity and nationwide significance to their work.
Purpose of the PTA
- To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship.
- To raise the standards of home life.
- To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
- To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
- To develop between educators and general public such unified efforts as well secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.
Reasons to Join the PTA
- Be more involved with your children at school
- Make a difference in the lives of the children and youth at the school
- Promote quality education and a true partnership between home and school.
- To be part of great community of parents and teachers.
- To join millions of others who care about children
Anyone can join. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, neighbors even friends. The larger our membership, the more successful our school. Join Today, Only $10.00 a year!
Programs and Events Supported by the PTA
- Buses for Field Trips
- Book Fair
- Hands on Art
- Hands on Science
- Kindergarten Open House
- Cultural Art Assemblies
- Red and Yellow Ribbon Weeks
- Reflections
- School Shirts
- Yearbook
- Family Nights
- Movie Night
- Jog-a-thon
Values Statement
Washington PTA embraces and promotes values that enrich and improve the lives of all children in our community. These include school and community pride, family involvement, environmental awareness, healthy lifestyles, drug and alcohol avoidance, child safety, tolerance of and kindness towards all, the cultural arts, and academic enrichment. Our various programs will support these core values.
2011-2012 Washington Elementary School PTA Executive Board Members
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President - Ashant'a Stoner
Principal - Jackie O'Sullivan
1st VP Programs - Mary Fallon
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2nd VP Ways and Means - Jennifer Kim
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3rd VP Membership - Anna Arante
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4th VP Hospitably - Sara Webster and Lisa Arellano
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Secretary - Evelyn Lucero
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Auditor - Maryanne Felix
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Treasurer - Joanne Wildenhain
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Financial Secretary - Brad Byars
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Historian -
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Corresponding Secretary - Evelyn Lucero
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Parliamentarian -
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Teacher Rep - Tammy Rubasky
2011-2012 Washington Elementary School PTA Program Chairs
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Hands on Art - Kim Golding
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Book Fair - Diana Francisco
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Box Tops Campbell Labels - Melissa Carter
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Reflections - Charisse Eickoff
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Year Book - Charisse Eickoff
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Galleria School Rewards - Jen Fujikawa
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Cultural Arts Assemblies - Lina Haskel
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Hands on Science - Bob Anderson
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SchoSpirit Wear - Help Needed!
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Community Outreach -Anna Chafe
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Running Club -Anna Chafe
On-Going Fund-Raisers - These fundraiser events are designed to assist our PTA in raising funds throughout the school year and are designed to raise funds for school activities and events. Students and parents are not required to participate in any fund-raising activities.
| Campbells Label's for Education | Box Tops for Education |
| South Bay Galleria School Reward | Target Take Charge for Education |
Yearly Fund-Raisers - We will distribute seasonal fund-raiser information to each student. Fund-raising activities are designed to raise funds for school activities and events. Students and parents are not required to participate in any fund-raising activities.
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Book Fairs
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Coffee Sales
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iPad Opportunity Drawing
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Jog-a-thon
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Restaurant Nights
To become a member of the Washington Elementary School PTA or for more information contact us at 310.798.8641.
