East Ridge Elementary PTA

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East Ridge Elementary PTA

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  • Home
  • Membership
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    • ERPTA Events
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    • Chess Wizards
    • Robotics Academy
    • Programs & Activities
    • Annual Events
    • Faculty and Staff Faves
  • Fundraising
    • MOD Pizza
    • Donate
    • Affiliates Shopping
    • Box Tops for Education
    • Fall Fundraiser
  • About
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About Us

Our 2024-2025 PTA Board

The mission of East Ridge Elementary PTA is to enrich, encourage, and enlighten. We do this through providing a wide spectrum of educational programs and a network of support for both our students and our staff. 


The ERPTA provides essential funding, programs, services, and insurance beyond what is provided the by the Northshore School District. These members work tirelessly to ensure that East Ridge is a great place for all students and families!  


 We have roles available! Whatever your availability or expertise, we have something for you. Volunteering with the PTA is a fun, rewarding experience. Reach out to president@erpta.org to inquire! 

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executive committee

President: Sarah Lowell

Vice President: Kelsey Saylor

Vice President: Kelsey Saylor

Responsible for the operations of the PTA in accordance with the WA State PTA Uniform Bylaws and the PTA Standing Rules. Presides at all executive, board of director and general PTA meetings. Meets regularly and works closely with the principal and school. Fills vacancies on the board and in other volunteer positions, with input from exec

Responsible for the operations of the PTA in accordance with the WA State PTA Uniform Bylaws and the PTA Standing Rules. Presides at all executive, board of director and general PTA meetings. Meets regularly and works closely with the principal and school. Fills vacancies on the board and in other volunteer positions, with input from executive committee. Communicates with, supports and empowers PTA volunteers. Ensures that PTA books are audited mid-year and at year-end. 

Vice President: Kelsey Saylor

Vice President: Kelsey Saylor

Vice President: Kelsey Saylor

Assists the president in with all PTA responsibilities. Will stand in if the president is unavailable or in the event the president steps down. 


Treasurer: Nikki Bray

Vice President: Kelsey Saylor

Secretary: Sara Howard

Performs all financial accounting of the PTA including its membership fees and program profits. Signs checks and receives deposits according to the approved yearly budget. Presents a proposed budget for approval at the May General Meeting and closes the books at the end of each year. Files tax returns and other government forms.


Secretary: Sara Howard

VP Communications: Mandy Schroeder

Secretary: Sara Howard

Takes notes for all PTA meetings. Secures PTA room reservations with the school district. Sends email reminders for Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings and catalogs all of the meeting minutes in notebooks. Is familiar with the Standing Rules for the PTA in case of questions and keeps the notebook with all the legal documents readily accessible.

VP Communications: Mandy Schroeder

VP Communications: Mandy Schroeder

VP Communications: Mandy Schroeder

Manages and updates ERPTA social media and website. Sends out items to be included in the East Ridge newsletter. Assigns and manages ERPTA email forwards for the ERPTA Board/Committee.

 


VP Events: Jenn Horenstein

VP Communications: Mandy Schroeder

VP Communications: Mandy Schroeder

Works with other members of the PTA to plan and execute several school wide social events throughout the year such as Fall Festival, Art Walk and others. Planning involves working with the PTA Secretary and office staff to set dates and reserve the facilities, in addition to working with the volunteer coordinator to arrange for help before, during and after events are held. 


VP Fundraising: Kati Ayres & Whitney Blackstone

VP Fundraising: Kati Ayres & Whitney Blackstone

VP Fundraising: Kati Ayres & Whitney Blackstone

Fundraising works to develop and plan fundraising activities, working to build relationships and explore new fundraising ideas.







Special committee chairs

Art Docent: Jessica Sarkie

Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Lindsay Eber

Membership Chair: Liz Storey

Manages the Art Docent volunteers and is in contact with the needs and schedules of the teachers. Keeps an inventory of the art supplies. Plans cleaning and organizing meetings for the art supplies. Oversees the general training and arc of the Art Docent Program at East Ridge. Assists VP of events in planning the Art Walk in May.

Membership Chair: Liz Storey

Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Lindsay Eber

Membership Chair: Liz Storey

Works with the committee to set a yearly membership goal. Plans membership campaigns and prepares campaign materials. Arranges and advertises any membership benefits.

Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Lindsay Eber

Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Lindsay Eber

Works with staff to find out inclusivity needs. Plans events (such as cultural night, where families share food and presentations about their background) that help bring awareness and visibility to the diverse backgrounds of ALL our students and families.

Hospitality Chair: Sara Woods

Works with staff to find out inclusivity needs. Plans events (such as cultural night, where families share food and presentations about their background) that help bring awareness and visibility to the diverse backgrounds of ALL our students and families.

Book Fair: Alyssa Robbins & Hanako Olmer

Book Fair: Alyssa Robbins & Hanako Olmer

Uses the Scholastic Book Fair model/theme of the year to facilitate the purchase of books for students. Works closely with the librarian to see how to use the library, school, and online outreach to best engage buyers.

Emergency Prep: Laura Das

Book Fair: Alyssa Robbins & Hanako Olmer

Keeps an inventory of our E-Prep shed and order anything that needs replenishing. Make sure staff and volunteers are aware of emergency awareness plans.

Earth Club: Cynthia Loland & Sarah Dominic

Earth Club: Cynthia Loland & Sarah Dominic

Earth Club: Cynthia Loland & Sarah Dominic

Plan activities that help kids learn and appreciate the art of horticulture. Staffs and plans monthly or bi-monthly Wednesday Weeder events. Plans and purchases (using PTA funds) plants and foliage to enrich the beauty of East Ridge. 


Cynthia also manages the Reflections program at East Ridge.

NSF Ambassador: Lisa Morgan

Earth Club: Cynthia Loland & Sarah Dominic

Earth Club: Cynthia Loland & Sarah Dominic

Northshore School Foundation Ambassadors help maintain a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship between NSD schools and their PTA’s.  

Yearbook: Katie Ullrich & Jade Blank

Earth Club: Cynthia Loland & Sarah Dominic

School Play/Musical Coordinator: Kate Cohen

Finds a volunteer crew to take pictures of students throughout the year, particularly big events and assemblies. Compile pictures and helps facilitate the ordering and distribution of yearbooks.

School Play/Musical Coordinator: Kate Cohen

School Play/Musical Coordinator: Kate Cohen

Coordinates the planning and performance of the annual spring Musical/School Play.  

Staff Appreciation: Sarah Lowell & Sara Woods

Staff Appreciation: Sarah Lowell & Sara Woods

The Staff Appreciation role is responsible for giving back to the staff in various ways to show our appreciation for all that they do. Activities have included, but are not limited to the Back to School Luncheon, Staff Appreciation Week, and monthly tokens such as gifts, treats, or a potluck. 

Volunteer Coordinator: OPEN

Staff Appreciation: Sarah Lowell & Sara Woods

Spelling Bee: Julie Even & Julienne Martin-Vegue

Finds 2 volunteers to help facilitate as judges and pronouncers at each Spelling Bee. Uses the state-provided Spelling Bee format to run 3 spelling bee events that match the region deadlines. Helps the children move to regionals if that applies.

Booked 4 Lunch: Sandy Kope

Coordinates the materials and finds volunteers to help run grade level book club meetings during lunch recess. Each grade level group meets bi-weekly for 5 sessions.

Legislative & Advocacy Rep: Lisa Morgan

Legislative & Advocacy Rep: Lisa Morgan

Responsible for demonstrating leadership on children's issues at the local level by

educating PTA members, community members, and elected officials about PTA's issues of concern and legislative priorities. Can attend PTA Legislative Assembly and vote as a PTA delegate.

STEAM Fair: Mandy Schroeder

Spirit Wear: Michelle Navarro

Spirit Wear: Michelle Navarro

Organizes student guidelines for STEAM projects and presentations. Manages registrations and set-up needs. Works with a committee to select interactive elements, participation awards, and outside guests.

Spirit Wear: Michelle Navarro

Spirit Wear: Michelle Navarro

Spirit Wear: Michelle Navarro

Math Challenge: OPEN

Spirit Wear: Michelle Navarro

Math Challenge: OPEN

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