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About Us

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting our PR PTA website! Our PTA goal is to enrich the environment for our children and families.  It takes many volunteers to make that happen and parent volunteers are always necessary and welcome! We will do our best to keep you updated and look forward to working with you this year! 


Make a difference

PTA coordinates and helps pay for: 


  • Enriching Educational Experiences: Provide 12+ classroom field trips, including bussing, enhancing our children's learning beyond the classroom. ($8,000 cost)
  • Essential Classroom Resources: Provide supplemental classroom supplies, educational materials and school-wide activities to ensure every           student has the tools they need to succeed. (~$5,000)
  • Fun Family Events: Enjoy memorable family events such as the School Carnival, Me and My Guy Dance, Mother/Son Bowling, Bike Rodeo, Roller Skating Nights, and Bingo Nights.
  • Teacher Support and Appreciation: Show our gratitude to teachers with special recognition gifts, conference breakfasts, appreciation snacks, and dinners (~$3,000).
  • Major School Enhancements: Contribute to significant school improvements, like new playground equipment and outdoor classroom.


To donate or join the PTA click here:

https://pleasantridgepta.org/



Stay in the Know:

We will do our best to keep you updated and look forward to working with you this year. Here are a few basic ways you can stay informed about upcoming events, budget updates and ways you can help. 

  • Attend Quarterly Meetings (8/29, 11/12, 1/16, 4/10) 6:30pm at Pleasant Ridge Library
  • Visit PTA Website often for latest information
  • PTA Facebook Page
  • Subscribe to our Newsletter 
  • JOIN PTA & Pay Fees

2024-2025 PTA Board

President

Nicole Daley

Secretary

Jessica Dart


Treasurer

VP Programs

Megan Dischinger


VP Programs

VP Programs

Lexi Trinkle 

VP Ways & Means

Lauren McMaster

VP Events

Sarah Ahmed

Committee Chairs

PRESIDENT:  Nicole Daley

Oversees committees listed below, sets and oversees PTA master calendar, leads General PTA and Exec. Board meetings, supports treasurer, manages general PTA needs. 


  • Hospitality- Facilitates staff appreciation, teacher luncheons, and recognition of staff throughout the year. Coordinates activities for new families to PR.

              Chair: Sara Bedwell

              Committee member:  Amy Kamps


  • Yearbook- Designs and coordinates the production of the school yearbook  

              Chair: Leslie Gast 

              Committee member: Meredith Stockwell 


  • Assemblies – Plans and coordinates 1-2 school-wide, fun, educational assemblies per year.   

              Chair: School Leadership Team / Mrs. Dondzila


  • Audit Committee - Completes annual audit of PTA financial records every July.

              Chair: Heather Braman

              Committee Member: Sara Maggard

              Committee Member: Katie Barthuly 




SECRETARY:  Jessica Dart

Oversees committees listed below, takes notes at General and Exec. Board meetings, posts meeting minutes to website, manages/oversees copying of flyers, manages Facebook page and other media.


  • Directory/Membership – Advertises and encourages new PTA membership, collects Patriot Pledge donations, coordinates membership dues with Treasurer, produces and distributes student/family directory in the fall.   

               Chair: Sarah Oberly

               Co- Chair: Amy Pearson


  • Social and Classroom Coordinator/Teacher Favorites – Recruits and coordinates with grade level Room Moms to organize classroom activities, coordinates with staff in the fall to update Teacher Favorites list.

               Chair: Holly Bernard


  • Newsletter/Website – Manages PTA Facebook page, sign-up genius help/support, quarterly Newsletter, calendar and PTA website. 

              Chair: Jessica Dart


  • Graphic Designer - Creates visually engaging materials such as flyers, posters, and social media graphics to promote events and initiatives. 

              Chair: Carli Meitner



VP WAYS & MEANS: Lauren McMaster

Oversees committees listed below, submits fundraising paperwork to district, attends general and Exec Board meetings, supports general PTA needs. 



  • Restaurant Nights – Plans and coordinates various restaurant nights throughout the year   

              Chair: Kayla Works 


  • Fun Run - Plans, promotes and coordinates the annual Lap-a-thon

              Chair: Tina Brown

         

  • Trivia Night -  Plans, promotes and coordinates Trivia Night fundraiser

              Co-chair: Lauren McMaster

              Co-chair: Lexi Trinkle

              Co-chair Silent Auction: Megan Dischinger

              Committee Member (donations): Leslie Gast, Esther Loves, Sydney Ballard                                                                                                

              Committee Member (Teacher donations): Laurinda Watts

              Committee Member (food):   

              Committee Member (decor): 

              Committee Member (silent auction): 

              Committee Member (Sponsors): 

              


VP SCHOOL ENRICHMENT (PROGRAMS) :  Lexi Trinkle 

Oversees committees listed below, attends general and Exec Board meetings, supports general PTA needs. 


  • Carnival – Plans, promotes, and coordinates the annual school Carnival.   

              Co-chairs:  Jennifer Zamzow 

              Committee Member (Games/Prizes): Esther Lovessee

              Committee Member (Volunteer coordinator): Amy Pearson 

              Committee Member (Ticket Sales):                                                                                                                         

              Committee Member (food): 


  • Me & My Guy Dance – Plans and coordinates the school’s Father/Daughter dance   

              Co-chair: Jessica Dart

              Co-chair: Laurinda Watts

            

  • Donuts with Grownups– Plans  and coordinates pastries with parents events

              Co-chairs: Mindy Finuf 

              Co-chair: Laurinda Watts


  • Mother/Son Event – Plans and coordinates the school’s mother/son activity   

             Co-chair: Laura Salitros

            

  • Skating Parties – Plans and coordinates the school’s skating parties with Skate City   

             Co-chair: Raeven Atty



VP PROGRAMS:  Lexi Trinkle     

Oversees committees listed below, attends general and Exec Board meetings, supports general PTA needs.


  • Bike Rodeo - Plans and organizes the 3rd grade Bike Rodeo  

             Co-chair: Meredith Stockwell 

          

  • Recognition - Organizes STAR nominations and staff recognitions during events and appreciation weeks  

             Chair: Megan Anderson

             Star Awards: Evelyn Reyes


  • Junior Master Gardeners - Coordinates with school to support Jr. Master Gardeners program   

              Chair: Mrs. Douglass


  • Bingo - Plans and carries out the school’s BINGO nights twice a year.   
    Chair: Laura Salitros



TREASURER:    Megan Dischinger

Works with Quicken program to set and update PTA budget, pays bills, makes withdrawals/deposits, and manages financial and tax paperwork.  





 

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