About Monte Vista Elementary PTA
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: 2026-2027 Monte Vista PTA Membership
2025-2026 Executive Board
President: Matthew Janszen
1st VP Programs: Gail Kim
2nd VP Head Room Representative: Joelle Elhaj
3rd VP Ways and Means: Mary Klausner
4th VP Hospitality: Angeline Kim
5th VP Membership: Danielle Bell
Secretary: Anashe Abramian
Treasurer: Tonia Tse
Financial Secretary: Joanna Chang
Financial Reviewer: Jeannie Higa
Historian: Jenny Giagni
Parliamentarian: Sameen Wilson
2025-2026 Chairpeople
Back to School Picnic – Laura Eckerlin
Caldecott/Newbery - Lisa Marriott
Carnival - If interested in chairing please contact the PTA
Dine Out - Danielle Bell & Meghan Ulfeldt
Founder's Day – If interested in chairing please contact the PTA
Grocery Programs - Kristin Siebenaler
Monty’s Holiday Shop - Suzy Settle
Movie Night - Grace Lee
Parent & Staff Social Night - Erin Thompson-Janszen
Random Acts of Kindness Week – Megan Fontanilla
Red Ribbon Week – Jinny Shim & Angeleine Kim
Reflections – Jean Kim & Dana Noh
Scrip – Meg Gharibian
Sixth Grade Activities – Angeline Kim & Sameen Wilson
Spirit Wear - Kristin Siebenaler
STEM Day – Jules Lee & Rory Kim
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.
To request a copy of our PTA meeting minutes, please email MonteVista@glendalepta.org