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: Suzanne Risse

Assistant Principal: Hury Babayan

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.

• Glendale Council PTA 
• First District PTA
• CA State PTA
• National PTA