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 Thursday folder, clicking here: 2023-2024 Campaign & Membership Envelope or on-line at https://jointotem.com/ca/la-crescenta/monte-vista-elementary-pta.
2023-2024 Executive Board
President: Jennifer Park
1st VP Programs: Ann Edwards
2nd VP Head Room Representative: Vatsala Oberman
3rd VP Ways and Means: Brenda Sullivan
4th VP Hospitality: Janny Kim
5th VP Membership: Mary Klausner
Secretary: Kristin Siebenaier
Treasurer: Geny Kim
Financial Secretary: Joelle Elhaj
Auditor: Meghan Ulfeldt
Historian: Sameen Wilson
Parliamentarian: Maristela Cho
2022-2023 Chairpeople
Art Docents (Meet the Masters) – Dana Noh, Julie Davis
Back to School Picnic – Meghan Ulfeldt & Tanya Sellers
Caldecott/Newbery - Lisa Marriott
Carnival - Laura Laing
Dine Out - Margaux Chan
Founder's Day – Jenny Heller Giagni
Grocery Programs - Emily Geller
Monty’s Holiday Shop - Susan Apy, Shannon Saltzman, & Brenda Sullivan
Movie Night - TBD
Random Acts of Kindness Week – Shannon Saltzman & Megan Pierce
Read to Succeed – Deborah Pasachoff
Red Ribbon Week – Tamara Kennerly, Lia Johnson
Reflections – Anna Bruck & Maryl Fleisher
Scrip - Jeannie Higa
Silent Auction - Michelle McMichael
Sixth Grade Activities – Brenda Sullivan
Spirit Wear - Jean Yoo
STEM Day – Julie Chen
Yearbook - Laura Laing
Glendale Council PTA
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.
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