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COMMITTEES

PTA OFFICERS:
President*: Denise Nicholson 425-891-5258 email
Interested in getting involved in PTA? Contact our President!


Vice-President for Fundraising*: Chantal Hebert 425-749-7382 email
Contact the VP for Fundraising for any questions about the Walk-A-Thon.


Vice-President for Programs*: Pam Jackson 425-881-2222 email
The VP For Programs is responsible for planning our family evening program nights.


Treasurer*: Angela Van Lierop 425-788-8172 email
Full Details of our PTA Budget can be found online. Go to MoneyMinder and log in with username: board@eastridge.com password: pta2006


Secretary*: Doona Wagner 425-949-8028 email
For the minutes for PTA Board & General Membership Meetings click on "Minutes"



PTA COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
After School Arts Program (ASAP): Cindy Temple, Mary Pat Seeman, Laura Larsen email
ASAP classes are Mondays 3:15-4:45 in the Fall staring date tba, 2010 details here.


Art Docent: Julie Amer 939-0687 email
The Art Docent Program is a Northshore District/PTA-sponsored in-class arts education program staffed by parent volunteers. Curriculum and training are provided. No prior arts experience is needed.


Audit Committee: Wendy McNamara, Wendy Coulombe one place open
This three member committee reviews and issues a report on the PTA financial books twice yearly - once in February and once in July.


Back To School Event- Henmar Vlogman 425-698-8675 email
Our family welcome back event will be held 6.00-8pm on Friday September 17th. Click here for details!


Chess Club: Laura Blaskovich 425-984-4407 email
Chess Club meets tba


Classic Books: Laura Blaskovich 425-984-4407 email
This book club for children in grades 3 through 6 provides opportunities for elementary students to discuss literature in small groups, with parent volunteers, during recess. Volunteers are trained to prepare questions and maintain active discussions. Starts late Winter or early Spring term, 2010 details here.


Directory: Nancy Nygren 425-844-1196 email
The Directory is published and distributed in the fall, after Northshore School District releases contact information.


Directory Advertising: Lisa Hall 425-788-2120 email
Contact the Directory Advertising team if you want to place an ad in the Directory.


Emergency Preparedness*: Margaret Hughes 425-788-5470,

Amy Cummings 425-556-9868 email
Volunteers will work with the Chairs to update the crisis box and emergency preparedness procedures in conjunction with the East Ridge staff.


eScrip/Box Tops: Margaret Hughes 425-788-5470 email
Sign up for eScrip at www.escrip.com and reference our Group ID - 8562022.


Field Day: Deanna Almond 425-354-5482 email
The kids get to participate in outdoor games and activities before school lets out for the summer. This year it is scheduled for June 17, 2010.


Friends of the Library: Henmar Vlogmanl 425-698-8675 email
All Birthday Book Club donations are done through our Amazon.com wishlist - please click HERE to get started! To see a full description of our program, please click here


Historian/Yearbook: Nancy Nygren 425-844-1196, Mary Green 425-844-0145 email
The Chair is responsible for gathering photos from East Ridge families in order to create the annual Yearbook and DVD.


Hospitality*: Laurie Juedes email
Responsible for organizing the refreshments for the first day of school Welcome Back Coffee as well as for the PTA Program Nights throughout the year. Volunteers help by providing food items and assisting in set-up and clean-up after the event.


Ice Cream Social: Heidi Springer email
The yearly Ice Cream Social is usually held in the spring during the East Ridge Learning Celebration. June 8th 2010.


Legislation: OPEN email
Do you want to make a difference by advocating for the students of Washington State? It’s easy - and important - to get involved!


Membership*: Maureen Wilson 788-7299 email
Membership is available to individuals for $12 or couples for $20.The Membership Chair promotes PTA at East Ridge and handles the registration of members with the local and state PTA offices. To join print out the membership form and send in check (made out to “East Ridge PTA”) via “kidmail”.


Newsletter*: Becky Gerhardt 844-1177 email
The PTA Newsletter is published online once a month during the school year. Click HERE to read it!


Playground: Leah Felt 844 9752 email
The Playground Chair organizes volunteers to assist the Recess Advisors during recess.


Popcorn Friday: Inge van Dijck 844-4151 email
Popcorn is $.25 per bag and will be available on select Fridays from October.

This is a fun way to meet the children and staff. And it raises funds for the PTA!


Reflections: OPEN email
For 2009-2010, the theme is "Beauty is…" Categories of art accepted in the program are: Visual Art, Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance/Choreography and Film/Video Production. Fall Program-we need a Chair for this to run this year.


Registration: OPEN email
We are looking for someone to advise on and set up an online system for managing communication and volunteer signups. Contact president@erpta.com if interested.


School Play: Debbie Markezich 788-1795 email
The School Play Chair is responsible for managing the budget, volunteers, and overall production of the School Play.


Spelling Bee: Mary Mulkins 788-7997 email
Three Bees will be held on Wednesdays. 1st & 2nd Grade Bee - January 13th; 3rd & 4th Grade Bee - January 20th; 5th & 6th Grade Bee - January 27th. Click Here for more information. Time 3.15 – 5.00pm.


Spring Dance: OPEN email
Spring Dance chair organizes the East Ridge Spring Dance, which will take place at Timbercrest Junior High in May/June..


Staff Appreciation: Karen Gahrns 788-7526 email
Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week is tentatively scheduled for a week in May 2010.


Student Banking: Sorry but this is no longer offered by Chase (was WAMU).


Volunteer Coordinator: Linda Turkstra 844-1990 email
Come to the Welcome Back Coffee on the first day of school to sign up for volunteer opportunities.


Website: Paul Van Lierop 788-8172 email
Contact the Website Chair for any questions regarding www.erpta.org.



* These positions form the East Ridge PTA Board of Directors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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