About Us
The Hurlbutt Elementary School PTO, Inc. is an all-volunteer, parent-run, non-profit organization.
The principal purpose of the Hurlbutt Elementary School PTO, Inc. is to foster collaboration among parents, teachers, and the school community to support student’s academic and social development at our school.
To this end, we have the following stated goals:
- Enhance Communication: Facilitate clear and consistent communication between parents, teachers, and school administrators.
- Support Academic Programs: Provide resources and funding for educational programs.
- Build Community: Organize events that bring families, students, and staff together to strengthen the school community.
- Fundraising: Plan and implement fundraising efforts to support school programs, facilities, and special projects that may not be covered in the school budget.
- Promote Parental Involvement: Encourage parents to take an active role in their child’s education through volunteering, attending meetings, and participating in school activities.
- Recognize and Support Teachers and Staff: Show appreciation for teachers and staff through teacher appreciation weeks or professional development opportunities.
- Foster a Community Mindset: Support initiatives that promote connection, belonging, kindness, and giving back to our community.
Our Board
The HES PTO Board is made up of a group of dedicated, hard-working, and positive Hurlbutt parents devoted to making a difference…together for our kids, our school, our district, and our community! Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions.
Interested in joining a committee? Contact us!
ExEcutive board members
President
Vice President
Joelle Levit
Administrative Officer
Shirley Atienza
administrativeofficer@hurlbuttpto.com
Treasurer
Jessica Cooper
Philanthropy
Lindsay Bennett
BOE Rep
Josie Staudmyer
Grade Coordinator
Amy Klimek
gradecoordinator@hurlbuttpto.com
Communications
Tainara Alcantara Cruvinel
communications@hurlbuttpto.com
GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS
Book Fair - Whitney Levin, Rosanna Rosenthal
Community Service - Ana Maria Marinheiro, Ashley Salamon, Jennifer DiDonato
Family Fun - Yassie Ryan, Shirley Atienza, Ritika Polotan
Fundraising - Sam Sammis, Leila Brier
Garden - Sarah Boksa, Yassie Ryan
Grade Chairs - Sommer Hayes-Viafore (ELC), Lindsay Bennett (ELC), Amanda Allen (K), Dee Kraus (K), Lindsay Bennett (1), Sommer Hayes-Viafore (1), Kate Reynolds (2), Catey Eubanks (2)
Lost & Found - Abby Finan
LRC - Julie Flom, Lisa Yountchi, Laura Berkowitz-Victor
Membership - Laura Cooper Goldstein
Memorial Day Fair - Danielle Hennes, Lauren DeLeo Lacy, Stacey Cohen, Kerrie Canavan
School Photos - Amy Klimek, Dee Kraus
School Supplies - Karin Mazurs Robilotti
SPED Liaison - Edith Ratinov
Staff Appreciation - Kacie Shiel, Danielle Hennes
Yearbook - Jill Streisand, Ashley Scavatto, Sommer Hayes-Viafore, Julia Crawford
SUGGESTIONS?
The HES PTO is open to feedback and suggestions on how we can better serve our membership. Have an idea for a new event, program, or fundraiser? Please share! Have a concern, comment, or question? Please share!
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