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 Enrichment 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
Treasurer
Jessica Cooper
Philanthropy
Whitney Levin
BOE Rep
Laura Cooper
Grade Coordinator
Lindsay Bennett
Communications
Danielle Hennes
communications@hurlbuttpto.com
GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS
Book Fair - Rosanna Rosenthal
Community Engagement - Shirley Atienza, Yassie Ryan
Community Service - Ana Maria Marinheiro, Ashley Salamon, Stephanie Savino
Enrichment Program - Loren Cahue
Family Fun - Anamaria Gershberg, Courtney Foley
Fundraising - Julia Crawford
Garden - Yassie Ryan
Grade Chairs - Sommer Hayes-Viafore (ELC), Kristen DeVoe (K), Amanda Allen and Dee Kraus (1), Lauren Traum (2)
Lost & Found - Abby Finan
LRC - Kathryn Cohen, Carlye Nussbaum
Memorial Day Fair - Archana Jain, Stacey Cohen
One School One Book - Julie Flom, Lisa Yountchi
School Photos - Dee Kraus
School Supplies - Elisia Klinka
SPED Liaison - Joelle Levit
Spirit Wear - Sam Sammis, Leila Brier
Staff Appreciation - Amanda Allen, Karin Robilotti, Edith Ratinov
Yearbook - Archana Jain, Igor Velikov
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!
Please click here to share your feedback.
