The PTA provides funding and coordinates volunteers for a number of programs designed to help our children learn outside of their normal curriculum.
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Communication:
The Communication Committee handles everything from PTA newsletters to developing and maintaining resources, such as our website. At present, the committee consists of:
- Weekly Newsletter: Kerri McMahon (email)
- Class Parent Coordinator: Usha Naidu (email)
- SEPAC* Liaison: Tracey Santarcangelo (email)
- Website & Social Media: Elizabeth Stotler (email)
* Special Education Parent and Advisory Council
Fundraising:
The Fundraising Committee focuses on generating resources for the PTA to utilize on behalf of Watchung’s students, staff, and faculty It consists of:
- Book Fair: Jen Mellish (email)
- Bake Sales: Sarah Baxter (email)
- Watchung Bricks: Usha Naidu (email)
- Spirit Wear: Danielle Neff (email)
- Casino Night: Kim Murphy (email)
- Grant Writer: Kerri McMahon (email)
Student Enrichment:
The Student Enrichment Committee creates events and programs to support and supplement our children’s education. It consists of:
- After School Enrichment: Jaclyn Evans (email)
- Assemblies: Traci Wilkes-Smith (email)
- School Supplies: Kaci Wright (email)
- Read-A-Thon: Jennifer Bonnell (email)
Teacher Enrichment:
The Teacher Enrichment Committee aims to support our wonderful faculty through grant applications, supplemental supplies, and professional development. It consists of:
- Request for Mini Grants: Henry Neff (email)
- Science Summit: SATP STEAM
Community Enrichment:
The Community Enrichment Committee focuses on creating and nurturing key relationships between Watchung Elementary and other organizations and events in Montclair. It consists of:
- Board of Ed Liaison: Alicja Delag (email)
- Food/Coat Drives: SATP Watchung Cares
- School Tours: Kerri McMahon (email)
- Garden Club: Sarah Paulsen/Lauren Koueiter (email)
- MLK Day of Service: SATP Equity
- Watchung Fall CleanUp: Garden Club/SATP H&W (email)
Hospitality:
The Hospitality Committee ensures that our teachers, staff, students, and Watchung families feel welcomed and appreciated. Events include faculty luncheons, Teacher Appreciation Day, staff holiday gifts, and various other touches throughout the school year.
- Chairperson: Emily Barocas (email)
Friend Raising:
The Friend Raising Committee is all about building community and creating opportunities for Watchung families to get together and have a little fun. It consists of:
- Kindergarten Playdates: Kerri McMahon (email)
- Outdoor Movie Night: Tracey Santarcangelo (email)
- Halloween Hoopla: Marnie Sadow (email)
- Winter Family Skating: Jaclyn Evans (email)
- Walk & Roll to School: SATP Health & Wellness
SATP:
The School Action Team for Partnerships (SATP) is a local school body devoted to supporting each school's mission by reviewing and informing the school improvement planning process.
- Equity: Mary Sok/Traci Wilkes-Smiith
- Health & Wellness: Gabriela Lijo/Lauren Koueiter
- School Safety: Alicja Delag/Joanna Desmond-Stein
- STEAM: Kerri McMahon/Katie Sanders
- Watchung Cares: Tracey Santarcangelo/Scott Burns