Our Mission
The Glebe Elementary School PTA seeks to continue:
- Helping to provide an exceptional education experience for all students,
- Building our community through great (free) events,
- Supporting teachers and staff,
- Building family involvement in education,
- Being a voice for Glebe to Arlington Public Schools on issues such as curriculum and capacity planning, and
- Increasing exposure to Arts, Healthy Living, and Technology.
Leadership & Volunteers
We are thankful to have a tremendous core group of Executive Team leaders and volunteers, but we are constantly recruiting new people to share the work of making Glebe a great place to learn. If you are interested in getting involved or have questions, please feel free to contact any of us. We hope to recruit about 30-40 new parents to be more involved this year – please help us!
President: Kristen Johnson (email)
VP for Activities and Programs: Lauren Barber (email)
VP for Ways and Means: Laura Harrington (email)
VP for External Affairs: Henry Shinn (email)
VP for Communications: Missy Heinzer (email)
Treasurer: Diana Paulraj (email)
Recording Secretary: Tara Blankinship (email)
Corresponding Secretary: Lisa Gumbs (email)
CCPTA Representative: Henry Shinn (email)
ACI Representative: Laura LoGerfo (email)
- ACI has several committees, which we encourage parents to join. Let us know if you’re already a member – and if you’d like to join, apply here!
- Gifted Services Advisory Committee – Elaine Maag (co-chair) (email)
Coordinators and Committee Chairs
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BACK TO SCHOOL
1st Day Packets Coordinator: Cindy Scarcella (email)
Kindergarten T-Shirts Coordinator: Sarah Goodell (email), Maureen Mellett (email)
School Supply Kit Coordinator: Ainsley Stapleton (email)
Welcome Back Breakfast for Teachers Coordinator: Kristen Johnson (email)
Welcome Back Coffee Coordinator/First Day of School: Kristen Johnson (email)
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VOLUNTEERS & MEMBERSHIP
Membership Committee Chair: Enjoli Goyal (email)
Room Parent & Class Volunteer Coordinator: Missy Heinzer (email)
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GRANTS
Grants Committee Chairs: Laura Crouch (email) and Sima Fishman (email)
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CREATIVITY, ENRICHMENT & FUN
After-School Enrichment Coordinators: Sarah Smith / classes & general questions (email), Jessica Burke / registration (email), Lynda Ramirez-Blust / scholarships (email), Christina Caretti /classes (email), Beth Feldpush / classes (email), and Joy Zaremba / classes (email)
Arts in Education Committee Chair: To be determined (email)
BINGO Night Coordinator: Kristyn Socknat (email)
Book Fair Coordinator: Jill Yasin (email)
Book Swap Coordinator: Justine Donahue (email)
Literacy Events / Author Visits: Elaine Maag (email)
Multicultural Night Coordinators: Sarah Marston Bogdanovich (email ), Heidi Soule (email), Isabel Dungas Simmerman (email), Kaya Ikuma (email )
Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator: Christina Headrick (email)
Rhyme & Cheese Coordinators: Julie Madison (email), Frances McLaughlin (email)
Science Fair Coordinator: Jen Shoji (email)
Soccer Fiesta Coordinators: To be determined (email)
Theater Program Liaison: Elaine Maag (email), Tara Blankinship (email)
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STAFF APPRECIATION
Holiday Cookies for Staff Coordinator: Yuchong McDonough (email)
Teacher Appreciation Week Coordinator: To be determined (email)
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FUNDRAISING
Auction Chair: Liz Newman (email)
Auction Business Donations Chairs: Thalia Lankin, (email) and Cynthia Punsalan (email)
Auction Classroom Donations Coordinators: Mary Beth Sancho (email) and Michelle O’Connor (email)
Auction Design & Decor Coordinator:
Auction Family Donations Coordinators: Elizabeth Roman Jones (email) and Erika Hartingh (email)
Auction Venue Coordinator: Alison Broadbent (email)
“Free Money” Grocery Card & Retail Coordinator: Ann Seits (email)
Original Works Sales: Alyson Fliakas (email)
School Pictures Coordinator: Grace Ann Bourne (email)
Spiritwear Sales Chairs: Sarah Goodell (email) and Maureen Mellett (email)
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AROUND GLEBE
Gardens and Outdoor Spaces Coordinator: Michelle O’Connor (email)
Family Directory Committee Chair: Paul Bolejack (email)
Lost and Found Coordinator: Alexis Johnson (email)
PTA Meeting Childcare Coordinator: Kristen Johnson (email)
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FITNESS AND WELLNESS
“Be Your Body’s Friend Forever” (BFF) Committee Chair: SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! To be determined.
Field Day Coordinator: Deb Ryan (email)
Glebe 5K and Fun Run Coordinator: Jen Shoji (email)
Spring Showdown Coordinators: SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! To be determined.
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Volunteer!
If you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions, please contact PTA President Kristen Johnson (email).