PresidentBonnie Gambrella
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Vice-PresidentSarah Chung
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TreasurerBen Murphy
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SecretarySarah Day Owen Wiskirchen
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AdvocacyKatie Herndon
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AuditMegan Van Hook
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ProgramsViviana Valle
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Chair |
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Commitee Group |
The goal of the local PTA advocacy committee is to inform membership about education issues and North Carolina PTA legislative goals. We work with the PTA through a DEI lens to ensure our students, teachers, administration, and families are all given access to the same opportunities, celebrate and respect their diversity, and encourage an inclusive and welcoming environment. |
ADVOCACY |
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Ben Murphy Megan Van Hook Russ Wiskirchen David Fernandez |
Work directly with the Treasurer and Audit Committee Lead to help maintain and check the PTA finances. |
TREASURER |
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Coordinate this major annual program event including volunteers and sales. |
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Maintain inventory, coordinate volunteers, and execute Book Stop program. |
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Coordinate this critical educational experience for students. |
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Family Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator |
April Farley Katie Richards |
Coordinate with parents, teachers and the teacher representative to support classroom activities. |
SERVICES |
Fifth Grade Celebrations |
Viviana Valle |
Work with the fifth grade teachers, parents, and students to organize and manage the end of year celebrations for our graduating fifth graders. |
Programs |
Fun Run |
Coordinate this major annual fundraising event. |
WAYS & MEANS |
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Beautification of Cary Elementary Property through planting and landscaping and exterior maintenance of school grounds like pressure washing, etc. |
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Hispanic Liaison |
Outreach and support for primarily Spanish-speaking community members. |
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Organize and host monthly meals for teachers and staff. |
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Manage the PTA membership drive and work with the Family Engagement Coordinator to best engage and invite families to participate in PTA events and programs. |
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Newsletter & Announcements |
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Organize and publicize systems like Amazon Smile, Harris Teeter Givebacks, Boxtops for Education, and Shutterfly donations. |
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Garden Club is a once a week meeting for students that takes place in the Paw Patch before school starts. The Cary City Garden Club helps facilitate this alongside our Grounds/Paw Patch Committee. |
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Social Media |
Manage the Facebook Page for the PTA. |
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Order and maintain inventory of Cary PTA merchandise including clothing, stuffed animals, and other goods. Operate the Cougar Den school store. |
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Solicit business donations, establish continual relationship with donors, and ensure appropriate publicity of donor businesses corresponding to their level of support. Connect with local restaurants and other appropriate businesses and vendors to arrange and publicize Spirit Nights. |
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Organize, publish and disseminate a list of Cary Elementary families and their contact info. Reach out to parents for directory content and permission to add them to the publication. |
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Organize this community event including student talent submissions, food & beverage, and general coordination. |
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Organize this major event including establishing theme, coordinating supplies, donations, and volunteers, and documenting the experience. |
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Teacher Liaisons |
Teachers who work closely with the PTA bridging the gap between school staff and parents. |
COMMUNICATIONS |
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Organize this community event including working with volunteers for trunks, sponsors for food, donations for candy, and overall event management! |
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Organize this twice a year National celebration and awareness for safely walking to school. |
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Website |
Manage the caryelementarypta.com website. |
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