executive committee
President: Sara Howard
Vice President: Heather Burke
Vice President: Heather Burke
Is 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 e
Is 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: Heather Burke
Vice President: Heather Burke
Vice President: Heather Burke
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: Kara Davidson
Vice President: Heather Burke
Treasurer: Kara Davidson
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: Sarah Lowell
VP Comm./Publications: Nikki Bray
Treasurer: Kara Davidson
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 Comm./Publications: Nikki Bray
VP Comm./Publications: Nikki Bray
VP Comm./Publications: Nikki Bray
Manages and updates both the ERPTA FB group and website regularly. Sends out items to be included in the East Ridge Newsletter (sent to the front office) weekly. Assigns and manage ERPTA email forwards for the ERPTA Board/Committee.
Nikki also manages the BoxTops for Education program.
VP Events: Lisa Havens
VP Comm./Publications: Nikki Bray
VP Comm./Publications: Nikki Bray
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 befor
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: Michelle Navarro
VP Fundraising: Michelle Navarro
VP Fundraising: Michelle Navarro
Fundraising works to develop and plan fundraising activities, working to build relationships and explore new fundraising ideas.
Michelle also manages Spirit Wear at East Ridge.
Special committee chairs
Art Docent: Jessica Sarkie
Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Melissa Nava
Membership Chair: Julie Even
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: Julie Even
Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Melissa Nava
Membership Chair: Julie Even
Works with the committee to set a yearly membership goal. Plans membership campaigns and prepares campaign materials. Arranges and advertises any membership benefits. (via school newsletters & social media channels).
Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Melissa Nava
Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Melissa Nava
Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Melissa Nava
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.
Melissa also manages the Kindergarten Playdate program.
Auction Chair: Jenn Strutzel
Book Fair: Alyssa Robbins, Hanako Olmer, & Kristy Gardner
Special Education & Inclusivity Chair: Melissa Nava
Forms a committee of volunteers and work with the board to plan and execute the primary fundraiser for the school, the Auction. Guide the team through securing a venue, planning, procurement, ticket sales and promotion.
Book Fair: Alyssa Robbins, Hanako Olmer, & Kristy Gardner
Book Fair: Alyssa Robbins, Hanako Olmer, & Kristy Gardner
Book Fair: Alyssa Robbins, Hanako Olmer, & Kristy Gardner
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: Mitchell Zimberg
Book Fair: Alyssa Robbins, Hanako Olmer, & Kristy Gardner
Book Fair: Alyssa Robbins, Hanako Olmer, & Kristy Gardner
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.
Mitchell also manages the ER Times Newspaper Program.
Earth Club: Cynthia Loland
Email Campaign Coordinator: Dan Meyer
NSF Ambassador: Donna Gregoratto
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: Donna Gregoratto
Email Campaign Coordinator: Dan Meyer
NSF Ambassador: Donna Gregoratto
Northshore School Foundation Ambassadors help maintain a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship between NSD schools and their PTA’s.
Donna also manages the East Ridge Math Challenge Program.
Email Campaign Coordinator: Dan Meyer
Email Campaign Coordinator: Dan Meyer
Email Campaign Coordinator: Dan Meyer
Manages and maintains the ERPTA email lists. Upon committee request use email to inform ERPTA communities. Work with different committees to create campaigns.
Builds email designs and templates based on announcements and flyers. Schedule and send email campaigns using an email marketing platform (MailChimp).
Yearbook: Elizabeth Pengelly
School Play/Musical Coordinator: Danielle Beresford
Email Campaign Coordinator: Dan Meyer
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.
Staff Appreciation: Danielle Rank & Trudy Ford
School Play/Musical Coordinator: Danielle Beresford
School Play/Musical Coordinator: Danielle Beresford
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.
School Play/Musical Coordinator: Danielle Beresford
School Play/Musical Coordinator: Danielle Beresford
School Play/Musical Coordinator: Danielle Beresford
Coordinates the planning and performance of the annual spring Musical/School Play.
Volunteer Coordinator: Sarah Lowell
Spelling Bee: Julie Even & Elizabeth Pengelly
Volunteer Coordinator: Sarah Lowell
Communicate volunteer needs and assists in finding volunteers. Sets up and maintains a schedule of volunteers.
Work closely with principal, office manager and PTA president. Provides a flyer/solicitation for teachers to share at curriculum night
Communicate with teachers to see if their needs are met.
Using the room parent network, see if there are ways volunteers can help teachers in class or zoom.
Booked 4 Lunch: Carlie Fitzpatrick
Spelling Bee: Julie Even & Elizabeth Pengelly
Volunteer Coordinator: Sarah Lowell
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.
Spelling Bee: Julie Even & Elizabeth Pengelly
Spelling Bee: Julie Even & Elizabeth Pengelly
Spelling Bee: Julie Even & Elizabeth Pengelly
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.
Legislative & Advocacy Rep: OPEN
Spelling Bee: Julie Even & Elizabeth Pengelly
Spelling Bee: Julie Even & Elizabeth Pengelly
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.