The PTA provides funding and coordinates volunteers for a number of programs designed to help our children learn outside of their normal curriculum.
Join a Committee!
Join the best group of parents in Montclair! Watchung Elementary is the best because so many parents CARE. Join a committee to help as little or as much as you are able. From Halloween Hoopla and Bake Sales to Hospitality, or Book Fair or Health and Wellness and STEAM - there is something for everyone!
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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: Elizabeth Stotler (email)
- Class Parent Coordinator: Katie Sanders (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: Kerri McMahon (email)
- Bake Sales: Sarah Baxter (email)
- Watchung Bricks: Usha Naidu (email)
- Spirit Wear: Lindsey Welch & Jackie Evans (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: Elizabeth Stotler & Tracey Santarcangelo (email)
- School Supplies: Kaci Wright (email)
- Read-A-Thon: Kerri McMahon (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: Kelly Donnamiller (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: Tracey Santarcangelo (email)
- Food/Coat Drives: SATP Watchung Cares
- School Tours: Elizabeth Stotler (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: Kaci Wright (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: Elizabeth Stotler (email)
- Outdoor Movie Night: Tracey Santarcangelo (email)
- Halloween Hoopla: Kaci Wright & Elizabeth Stotler (email)
- Sweetheart Dance: Anca Lasc (email)
- Winter Family Skating: Jaclyn Evans (email)
- Walk & Roll to School: SATP Health & Wellness
- Library Committee: Lizzie Valle (email)
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: COMMITTEE CHAIR NEEDED
- Health & Wellness: Lizzie Valle / Lauren Koueiter
- School Safety: CHAIR NEEDED
- STEAM: Kerri McMahon/Katie Sanders
- Watchung Cares: Tracey Santarcangelo