- What is PTA 2024-25
- PTA Board Nominations
- Program Contacts
- Welcome
- Join the PTA
- Executive Board
- Mission Statement, Values, and By-Laws
- Meeting Minutes
- Budget
- PTA Links
- Laurel Ridge Spirit Wear
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PTA Events and Programs
Activities Fair Coordinator – Jennifer Whitson
After School Enrichment Coordinator – Kristen Bortner
Amigos Spanish Club - Rachel Kolb and Tina Smith
Enrichment Assemblies – Cinzia Pacheco
Every Lion, One Book - Katie McKeown and Addie Ungaretti
Gardens & Grounds - Sra. Cordero
Grant Writing & Awards - Alicia Simon
Health and Wellness Committee – VACANT
Lightning Lions Jump Rope Team - Richard King and Heather Turi
Marquee Coordinator - Jamie Austin
Membership – Amy Grulke
Military Families Liaison - Melissa Hanley
Online Auction - Kerry Kares
Passport to the World - Sofie Vandenbroek
Reflections – Susana Ordonez
Science Olympiad - Deborah and Teddy Kim
Sixth Grade Committee - Jennifer King
Spanish Language & Culture Committee - Sara Agarwal
Sprout School Supply Kits – Luciana Navarro
STEAM Night – Emily Selia and Andrea Hess
Thanksgiving Pies for Staff – Jennifer King and Aimee Celio
WatchDOGS - Chris Andresen
Welcome to Laurel Ridge Elementary School! Whether you are a new family or returning to our school, we are excited to have you be a part of our Lion Pride!
The Laurel Ridge PTA is an organization made up of parents and teachers working together to support and enrich all our students. We support school staff, help promote students' social and emotional wellness, provide community for our families, and assist in efforts to solve school needs through volunteering and fundraising.
With the support of its members, the LRES PTA provides:
- a Facebook forum for parents and families
- classroom supplies funding for each teacher
- educational enrichment presentations and assemblies for each grade
- field trip transportation for each grade
- family nights like STEAM Night and Passport to the World
- expert speakers on topics important to students and parents
- new student welcome events
- school supplies and spirit wear for LRES students in need
- volunteer recruitment and coordination at school events
- staff appreciation events and recognition
- financial support for playground renovation
- advocacy for our students at the local, district, state, and national level
- and much more. . .
Your participation in the PTA makes a real difference, and is vital to our success! We hope you will join the PTA and our efforts to bring parents, teachers, students, and the community together to make Laurel Ridge Elementary School an exceptional educational experience.
Again, welcome to Laurel Ridge, and we look forwarding to seeing you at our events!
Why join Laurel Ridge PTA?
Laurel Ridge Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a local unit of National PTA, the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. Today’s PTA is comprised of 5 million parents, teachers, grandparents, caregivers, foster parents and other caring adults who share a commitment to improving the education, health, and safety of all children. We speak with one voice for every child.
Your membership in our PTA ensures that you are part of that advocacy and engagement. Members stay informed of local issues, get to know other parents and teachers, ask questions, and contribute to the conversations that go on with school and district leaders. We hope that every student will be represented by at least one PTA member at home.
Member Benefits:
Joining the Laurel Ridge PTA has its benefits! All donations are tax-deductible, as the Laurel Ridge PTA is a 501(c)(3) charity. Membership allows you to vote at meetings. All board members and committee chairs must have a current membership.
Beyond the obvious benefits to our school, opportunity for leadership, new friendships, and fun, PTA members also receive discounts through the National PTA website for companies such as Hertz, LifeLock, AARP, MetLife, Quicken Loans, Good Housekeeping, and more. See the full list here.
Click here to join or renew your membership!
2023-25 PTA Executive Board
President – Kristen Bortner, president@laurelridgepta.org
1st VP (Events) – Andrea Bustamante, events@laurelridgepta.org
2nd VP (Fundraising) – Nina Cox, fundraising@laurelridgepta.org
3rd VP (Communications) – Christine Ortiz, communication@laurelridgepta.org
4th VP (Hospitality & Spirit Wear) – Rachel Kolb, hospitality@laurelridgepta.org
Treasurer – Aimee Celio, treasurer@laurelridgepta.org
Secretary – Michelle Parmentier, secretary@laurelridgepta.org
National PTA Mission Statement
PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
National PTA Values
- Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.
- Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.
- Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.
- Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals.
- Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives.
Laurel Ridge PTA By-Laws
VAPTA Local Unit Bylaws (May 2024)
LRES PTA Organizational Structure Form (Membership Approved, August 2023)
LRES PTA Meeting Minutes
2024-2025 School Year
2023-2024 School Year
February 2024 - meeting cancelled
2022-2023 School Year
October 2022
2021-2022 School Year
January 2022 - meeting canceled
2020-2021 School Year
2019-2020 School Year
January 2020: Meeting canceled due to snow
2018-2019 School Year
2017-2018 School Year
Meeting Minutes - November
LRES PTA Proposed Budget 2024-2025
LRES PTA Proposed Budget 2023-24
LRES PTA Proposed Budget 2022-23
LRES PTA Final Budget through 6/30/2022
LRES PTA Amended Budget 2021-22
LRES Roar Store
Want to show your Lion Pride? Then make sure to check out all of our latest spirit wear items in the ROAR Store! Order now and we will deliver to your child's classroom. Email hospitality@laurelridgepta.org with any questions.