
BPES PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD

VOULA AUGUSTIN
President

CHRISTINA YINGLING
Second Vice President

CANDICE GERSTNER
Secretary

JENNIFER SHAFER
Treasurer

DENISE MEYER
Recording Secretary

NICOLE OXENHAM
First Vice President

GRACE SOKOLOWSKI
Secretary
COMMITTEES 2024 - 2025
ADULT BINGO
An offsite, adults-only Bingo fundraiser with great prizes and lots of fun!
COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Christina Yingling
BULLETIN BOARDS
Design & create monthly bulletin boards highlighting
cultural themes.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
ALY SCHWARTZBAUER AND
LINDSAY CALLAWAY
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Coordinate monthly service projects that engage students & families in giving back to the community.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CHAIR NEEDED
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Lead initiatives that promote a sense of belonging, fairness, and appreciation of everyone's unique differences within our school community.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CHAIR NEEDED
FAMILY BINGO
Organize a fun-filled evening of bingo for families, with exciting prizes for winners.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
JEN IVESTER AND
TARA BENEDITTI
GROUND BEAUTIFICATION
This committee helps create and preserve the lovely landscaping and clean facilities.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
ALY SCHWARTZBAUER
MEMBERSHIP
Coordinate efforts to increase and maintain PTA membership throughout the year.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
ALY SCHWARTZBAUER
RESTAURANT SPIRIT NIGHTS
Organize restaurant nights where a portion of the proceeds is donated to PTA funds for future events.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CHAIR NEEDED
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
A fundraiser that
encourages reading,
held twice a year.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
BEATRIZ RODRIGUEZ AND
EMMILINE AUTH
SPIRIT WEAR
This program offers
opportunities
to purchase school
spirit clothing.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
LINDSAY CALLAWAY
TALENT SHOW
This committee will
organize our school's
talent show, featuring students showcasing their unique skills and talents!
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
JASMINE HO
1 ADDITIONAL CO-CHAIR NEEDED​
YEARBOOK
Create the school yearbook
by capturing memories with
photographs at events
and designing a keepsake to celebrate the school year.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CATHY TRAN-ZWANETZ
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Help research and coordinate engaging in extracurricular activities before and after school.
COMMITTEE CHAIR:
CHAIR NEEDED
BUSHY BEAR DASH
Organize our biggest fundraiser promoting healthy habits through running, featuring fun activities and food trucks for a lively event!
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CO-CHAIRS NEEDED
COUNCIL DELEGATES
Serve as our school's representatives at the county-level PTA meetings, held on the first Monday of each month from 7:00 - 9:15pm at Homewood School.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CO-CHAIRS NEEDED
END OF YEAR PARTY
Plan and organize our annual family celebration, featuring food trucks, inflatables,
and fun for all ages.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CO-CHAIRS NEEDED
FUNDRAISING
Coordinate sponsorships and donations from local businesses or community members for the PTA events.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CO-CHAIRS NEEDED
HOSPITALITY
Volunteers help with setting up events to show parents' love and support for the school staff.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
NICOLE OXENHAM AND
NATALIE KINGSBURY
MOVIE NIGHT
Organize a movie night under the stars, complete with popcorn and candy for a fun, family-friendly experience.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CHAIR NEEDED
RETAIL REWARDS
This program raises money for the PTA through partnerships with major chains like Harris Teeter.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
ALISON JONES
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
This program offers pre-made school supply kits for parents to purchase at the start of the year.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
SHERRI ROBERTS
STEM AND CAREER NIGHT
Parent volunteers facilitate communication between teachers and parents, relay PTA info, help with class activities, and organize teacher gifts.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
MELISSA WESTERLUND
1 ADDITIONAL CO-CHAIR NEEDED
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
This position manages and coordinates volunteers for committees and events.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CATHY TRAN-ZWANETZ
BELONGING TOGETHER
Plan a free, fun-filled family event celebrating the diverse cultures of Bushy Park!
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CO-CHAIRS NEEDED
BUSHY BLOOMS
Lead this spring fundraiser where families can purchase beautiful plants or flowers for themselves or gift them to BPES staff through Blooms Bucks.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
ERIN KERBER
1 ADDITIONAL CO-CHAIR NEEDED
CULTURAL ARTS
Coordinate programs that introduce students to diverse cultural arts, including music, art, drama & more.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CHAIR NEEDED
FALL FEST
Family-friendly fall event with games, activities, and a Trunk-or-treat. Kids can enjoy costumes and festive fun!
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CHRISTINA YINGLING AND
VOULA AUGUSTIN
GIRLS ON THE RUN
Lead a program that inspires girls to embrace their inner strength and build meaningful connections through running.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
MAUREEN SIMPSON AND
MICHELLE NIEDERMAIER
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
This hands-on program educates students about entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy, helping them believe in themselves.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
MIKE HURLEY
REFLECTIONS
Coordinate a program that boosts students' confidence by encouraging them to express themselves through art.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
ERIN KERBER
ROOM AND TEAM PARENTS
Parent volunteers facilitate communication between teachers and parents, relay PTA info, help with class activities, and organize teacher gifts.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
NATALIE KINGSBURY AND
CORINNE KLEINMANN
SCIENCE FAIR
An event where students compete for prizes by presenting their
experiments and results.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
ALISON PRUZINER AND
NEESHA MANICKAM
SWEETHEART DANCE
A fun evening for students to celebrate
their special bond with a guest
and dance the night away.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
MELISSA WESTERLUND
WALKING WEDNESDAY
This program promotes exercise during recess by encouraging students to walk.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
CHAIR NEEDED