Parent Teacher Student Association
Thank you for supporting the Monte Vista PTSA. We are 1,200 members strong and growing. The PTSA supports parents, teachers, and students by working to increase communication and parent involvement and by raising funds to provide various school programs.
In addition to promoting and fostering better communication between home and school, the PTSA also raises money to enhance your student’s academic experience at Monte Vista. We raise money exclusively through our membership drive at registration, through the sale of our student directory, and through your direct donations to our classroom enrichment fund, after-school tutoring fund, and Every 15 Minutes 2016 fund. Even if you cannot volunteer, your donation to PTSA benefits every student.
The purpose of our classroom enrichment fund ("CEF") is to enrich our students’ education through the purchase of teaching materials that are not otherwise funded through the school or district. 100% of your CEF donations are distributed through the grant program administered by the PTSA. Last year, your donations to the classroom enrichment fund enabled us to grant teaching material awards to 7 teachers totaling over $3,500.
Your direct donation to the after-school tutorial lab allows Monte Vista High School PTSA to offer FREE tutoring to all MVHS students needing extra help in math, chemistry, physics, biology, and foreign language. The lab is staffed by MV teachers and is open 3 days a week.
Last year, PTSA funded the after-school tutorial lab as well as the PTSA scholarship fund for graduating seniors. We provided supplies to every classroom, hosted several parent education events, supported the Run for Education, and provided hospitality to teachers and staff (including our highly-anticipated holiday bake event).
We are looking for parents like you to help us carry out the mission of the PTSA. Our meetings are held once a month and include updates on PTSA programs, teacher news, and an update by our principal. Meetings are always open; everyone is invited and encouraged to attend!
To become a member of the Monte Vista High School PTSA or to donate directly to any of the funds described above, please visit the Monte Vista Webstore. For more information about how you can become part of this important organization, please contact PTSA president Janet Nunan.
PTSA Exec Board 2018 - 2019
President
Janet Nunan
Executive VP/Ways and Means
Bridgit Pelley
Vice President Membership
Laura Baldwin
Vice President Communications
Dianne McGee
Vice President Special Needs
Gemma Callahan
VP Legislative
Amy Ertekin
Treasurer
Tana Gummere
Financial Secretary
Jang Hauh
Auditor
Ruthie Natali
Secretary
Katie Nittler
Chair, Hospitality
Wendy Billy
Committee Member, Hospitality
Janet Weber
Committee Member, Hospitality
Jamie Damaschino
Co-Chair, Holiday Bake
Bridgit Pelley
Co-Chair, Holiday Bake
Amy Schell
Co-Chair, Holiday Bake
Janet Weber
Chair, Scholarships
Katie Nittler
Chair, Grants - CEF
Michelle Milosevich
Teacher Representative
Heather Giovanola
Parliamentarian
Mary Peart
Directory Advertising
Maha Shawwa
Directory
Lai-King Leong
Marketing
Tina O'Hara
Historian
Bridgit Pelley
Chair, Rubber Duck Derby
Christy Tyler
Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Open
Chair, Every 15 Minutes
On Hold, 2018-19
Student Representative
Libby Nunan
PTSA Purpose Statement
Support we give to Monte Vista High School
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Parent Education Programs - Screenagers Film, Race to Nowhere Film, Beyond Measure Film/Bookclub
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Staff Appreciation Events for over 150 Staff, including Holiday Bake (bakers please sign up!), New school year Staff Luncheon, year-end Staff Breakfast, staff appreciation Gift Baskets
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PTSA School Directory- please remember to Opt-In to be included in the directory during the district Annual update
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Special Needs Advocacy -
Your Donations to PTSA are used for
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School Climate Programs, like Breaking Down the Walls, (one grade per year), It’s Up to You (all grades), Fresh Start for Freshmen twice per year.
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After School Tutoring - in Science, Math and English, three days per week, taught by rotating Staff. Free to MVHS students.
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After School Testing Center for Missed Tests - once per week, all grades.
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Classroom Enrichment Fund - Grant program for teachers requesting non-consumable classroom materials. Funded $3000 in 2017.
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Student Scholarships to graduating Seniors for 2 or 4 year colleges and vocational schools.
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Classroom consumable supplies - given equally to all classrooms.
Become a Member to support all of these goals
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Online in the webstore at anytime
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In person at Stampede Day (Registration)
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Online during school Registration in August (look for the PTSA link after finishing the school paperwork)
Make a donation
Provide direct donations to School Climate Programs, After School Tutoring, Classroom Enrichment, buy advertising in the Student Directory or purchase a directory.
Sign up
to bake a treat for Holiday Bake,
for events sent through your Class Mom and the Newsletter,
join us at our parent education events and attend our meetings
Let us do all the rest of the work, with your financial support!
