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, 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 or by clicking here: 2024-2025 PTA Membership.
2024-2025 Executive Board
President: Brenda Sullivan
1st VP Programs: Tonia Tse
2nd VP Head Room Representative: Mary Klausner
3rd VP Ways and Means: Janny Kim
4th VP Hospitality: Joelle Elhaj
5th VP Membership: Meghan Ulfeldt
Secretary: Vatsala Oberman
Treasurer: Alodie Garcia
Financial Secretary: Christie Jeon
Financial Reviewer: Geny Kim
Historian: Kristin Siebenaler
Parliamentarian: Sameen Wilson
2024-2025 Chairpeople
Back to School Picnic – Meghan Ulfeldt & Laura Eckerlin
Caldecott/Newbery - Lisa Marriott
Carnival - Virginia Mortimer
DEI- Deborah Pasachoff
Dine Out - Margaux Chan & Danielle Bell
Founder's Day – Jenny Heller Giagni
Grocery Programs - Emily Geller
Monty’s Holiday Shop - Janny Kim
Movie Night - Alena Betcheri
Parent & Staff Social- Erin Janszen
Random Acts of Kindness Week – Megan Fontanilla
Red Ribbon Week – Jinny Shim & Tamara Kennerly
Reflections – Vatsala Oberman, Jo Oberman, & Jean Kim
Scrip - Jeannie Higa
Sixth Grade Activities – Emily Geller & Dana Noh
Spirit Wear - Jean Kim
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.