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BPES PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD

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VOULA AUGUSTIN

President

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CHRISTINA YINGLING

Second Vice President

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CANDICE GERSTNER

Secretary

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JENNIFER SHAFER

Treasurer

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DENISE MEYER

Recording Secretary

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NICOLE OXENHAM

First Vice President

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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

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