About Monte Vista PTA
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About Us
Our teachers and staff are committed to providing the best possible education for our students. The Monte Vista PTA supports these efforts, and over the years, has built a strong partnership with the common goal of providing our children with an outstanding education.
Our PTA supports numerous programs with volunteer hours and financial support: library assistants, primary PE assistant, Howdy Coffee, Back-to-School Picnic, Reflections, Dine Out nights, Meet the Masters art program, primary music, recorders, Caldecott & Newbery reading clubs, Family Bingo Night, Red Ribbon Week, Random Acts of Kindness Week, Carnival, educational assemblies, Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, spirit wear, yearbook, volunteer opportunities, chromebooks, interactive televisions for the classrooms, and much more!PTA Membership
Our school is strengthened by the ongoing support of parents, teachers, and staff dedicated to making the learning environment the best it can be. An hour, a day, a school year ... any level of commitment you are able to make will strengthen our school. Our learning community gains so much from every family who volunteers! The way to start is to join the PTA! Each membership positively impacts ALL kids at Monte Vista through the many programs our PTA provides. Our goal is 100% participation, or one member for every child. You can join PTA by returning the envelope from your first day folder, clicking here: 2021-2022 Campaign & Membership Envelope and printing the envelope, or on-line at https://jointotem.com/ca/la-crescenta/monte-vista-elementary-pta.
2021-2022 Executive Board
President: Maristela Cho
1st VP Programs: Janny Kim
2nd VP Head Room Representative: Laura Laing
3rd VP Ways and Means: Sameen Wilson
4th VP Hospitality: Ann Edwards
5th VP Membership: Joelle Elhaj
Secretary: Lia Johnson
Treasurer: Meghan Ulfeldt
Financial Secretary: Mary Klausner
Auditor: Tanya Sellers
Historian: Geny Kim
Parliamentarian: Jennifer Park
Principal: Hury Babayan
Assistant Principal: Jill Firstman
Primary Teacher Liaison: Judi Doom
Upper Teacher Liaison: Marral Araradian
Chairpeople
Art Docents (Meet the Masters) – Dana Noh, Julie Davis, & Nicole Marsh
Back to School Picnic – Meghan Ulfeldt & Tanya Sellers
Caldecott/Newbery - Lisa Marriott
Carnival - Alex Doudian & Kat Cross
Classroom Supplies – Tamara Kennerly & Deborah Pasachoff
Dine Out - Margaux Chan
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee - Deborah Pasachoff
Founder's Day - Jennifer Barraclough
Grocery Programs - Emily Geller
Monty’s Holiday Shop - Julie Ashe, Susan Apy, Shannon Saltzman, & Brenda Sullivan
Movie Night - Deb Honadel & Ross Waldorf
Random Acts of Kindness Week – Vicky Hayton & Megan Pierce
Read to Succeed – Deborah Pasachoff
Red Ribbon Week – Antonella Nistorescu
Reflections – Anna Bruck
Scrip - Jeannie Higa
Silent Auction - Michelle McMichael
Sixth Grade Activities – Jennifer Park & Ann Edwards
Sixth Grade Promotion (5th grade) - Traditionally 5th Grade Room Reps
Spirit Wear - Jean Yoo
STEM Day – Julie Chen
Yearbook - Tanya Sellers
The Monte Vista PTA is affiliated with the Glendale Council, First District, California State and National PTAs, which provide essential communication between our school and the government. PTA consistently represents the need to prioritize education support and funding on the State and local level.