Why join?
The main role of the Carpenter PTA is to build strong working relationships among our parents, teachers, and school staff in order to provide services and programs in support of students. Dues are required to be considered a member. Here at Carpenter, dues are $15, part of which goes to the national organization to help with legislation and advocacy and part of which we get to keep for our school-related programs.
We provide exciting and engaging school assemblies, Parent Ed meetings, beloved extra-curricular events like the Halloween Carnival and the Spelling Bee, hands-on community service opportunities and so much more.
Funding comes from membership dues, the Halloween Carnival, and the Spirit Store. Our strength and energy come from YOU. Please contact us at carpenterpta@gmail.com to get involved. We encourage everyone to participate.
PTA Association Meeting Agendas (with minutes from the previous meetings) can be viewed here.
Your Carpenter PTA executive Board 2023-2024
| President: | Elisabeth Stassen (elisabethstassen@gmail.com) |
| Executive Vice President: | Liza Williams (lizabryn@gmail.com) |
| Vice President / Membership: | Alison Lapinski |
| Treasurer: | Dina Dunn-Polot (dinathreeds@yahoo.com) |
| Secretary: | Genevieve Jenkins |
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| Financial Secretary: | Andy Holmer |
| Parliamentarian: | |
| Historian: | Laurissa Gold |
The PTA is solely operated by volunteers. Please refer to the list below to see where you can get involved. Please remember any of our committees are always in NEED of help. Please reach out to the appropriate Committee Chair(s) for more information.
PTA COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2023-2024
| Assemblies: |
Lydia You |
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Carpenter Cares: |
Jenna Cherney |
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Diversity Committee: |
Jennifer Sohn Lim & Lauren Shin |
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Beautification: |
Bethany Catlett |
| Green Team: | Looking for new Chair |
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Halloween Carnival: |
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Haunted Shed: |
Looking for new Chair
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Inclusion:
Movie Night: |
Anna Dopheide
Elisabeth Stassen |
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Hospitality: |
Lucy Fuss |
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Kinder/TK liaison: |
Jianna Zakian |
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Carpenter Toy Drive: |
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Lost and found: |
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Membership: |
Alison Lapinski |
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Parent Ed: |
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Spirit Store: |
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Safety & Emergency Committee: |
Oliver Latsch |
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Spelling Bee: |
Liza Williams
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Book Week:
Unity Fair: |
Olivia Gray & Stacey Zinman
Jennifer Sohn Lim, Lauren Shin & Anna Dopheide |
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Teacher Appreciation: |
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Bylaws: |
Stacey Zinman & Celina Chao |
| Audit Committee: |
Dina Dunn-Polot |
THE VALUE OF PTA MEMBERSHIP
PTA connects families and schools. By joining PTA you show your children that school matters, and that you are invested in their success. Three decades of research proves that students achieve higher grades, have better attendance and more consistently complete homework when parents are involved – and just the act of joining PTA is a great way to get involved.
PTA helps ensure that parents have a seat at the table when important decisions that affect schools are made. PTA works together to improve the education, health and safety of all children.
Become a member of the nation's largest and most powerful children's advocacy association in the country.
WHY PTA?
There are other types of parent groups out there, but there is only one PTA! Connecting families and schools for more than 115 years, PTA is the largest children's advocacy organization in the country. Here are just a few reasons to join PTA:
- Get Connected. There's no better way to know what's happening in your school, or to develop a relationship with your child's teacher and principal.
- Discover Great Resources. The PTA offers a variety of programs and materials for students, parents, families, schools and communities.
- Speak Up. PTA gives you a "seat at the table" when important decisions are made about your child's school.
- Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you'll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
- Enjoy Substantial Benefits. PTA members enjoy exclusive member perks including discounts on school supplies, rental cars, wireless services and more.
- Make a Difference! By working together, PTA members have helped advance local, state and national laws and policies to improve the education, health and safety of all children.
