Parent Teacher Organization

List of 5 items.

• PTO Positions 2020-2021

  PTO Executive Committee – 2020–2021
  

  President	Kristen Perlmutter
  Vice President	Meredith Chandra
  V.P. Communications	Angela Whitten
  V.P Marketing	Jen Pettis
  V.P. Events	Amy Ransford
  V.P. Community Service	TBD
  V.P. of Volunteers	Jackie Schenquerman
  V.P. Ways & Means	Mohini Soni
  V.P. of Governance	Andrea Olson
  Middle School Liaison	Anjali Desai
  New Family Ambassador/PTO EC Liaison	Sindy Murray
  Room Parent Coordinator	Joyce Lee
  Treasurer	Cari Head/Cari Thiel
  Secretary	Molly Ring
  Teacher Representative	Remy Carl
  Head of School	Jason Lopez

  
  
  

  PTO Slate – 2020-21
  Back to School Faculty Breakfast Coordinator	Simina Gentry
  Back to School Faculty Luncheon Coordinators	Roxana Rivera, Heather Griffin, Christine Cheng
  Emergency & Safety Coordinators	Lisa Jeppe, Megan Honary
  End of Year Celebration Coordinators	Julie Shah, Daniela Wright, Cari Thiel
  Fall Parent Parties Coordinators	Tina Devir, Tina Gancar
  First Day Social Coordinators	Ambreen Qamar, Shveta Goel
  Grandparents/Special Friends Day Coordinators	Kim Stephens, Denise Nathie
  Merchandise/Thunder Spirit Store Coordinator	Olivia Hayashi
  Lost & Found Coordinators	Nancie Pham/ Deborah Lin
  PEGtalks Coordinators	Sharlene Grover/ Leila Cesario/ Chris Mahon
  FALL SERVE	Marmar Sikkah
  SPRING SERVE	Jennifer Johnson
  Teacher & Staff Birthdays	Colleen Kelly/ Jinny Yun
  Wish List Facilitators	Kate Boundy/ JJ McGawn/ Mary Wright
  PEG LOVE	Svetha Veeravalli

  
  

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• The Pegasus PTO: Who We Are

  The cultural, political, and professional diversity of the Pegasus parent population is truly unique. It adds a rich dimension to the school itself and, by extension, to its PTO. Connecting us, so powerfully, is our prioritizing of education, a shared belief in the power of teacher-student relationships, and an intense desire to support an educational community.
  
  The Pegasus School PTO is a parent-based organization designed to enhance that connection. Specifically, our mission is: to impact programs that enrich your child’s school experience, foster community and support our faculty and staff. We execute this mission through organized activities that promote school spirit, boost staff enthusiasm and bring Pegasus families and staff together…and, through assemblies, classroom gifts, and special projects that add value directly to the teacher-child experience.
  
  As a Pegasus parent, you are automatically a part of the PTO, but we encourage you to participate, to attend PTO meetings or events whenever possible, and to volunteer. Below is a list of PTO-sponsored activities to look forward to in the coming year, as well as PTO programs that unequivocally realize our mission.
  
  

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• PTO Events and Opportunities

  Community Building Events
  

  
  

  All PTO programs and activities are funded by The Pegasus School Annual Fund, Give to Great.
  
  

  As the 2020/2021 school year approaches, we are hopeful that we will partake in the events listed below, however, the format may be revamped due to our new normal. As we plan for these events, we will comply with the most updated CDC, state, local and Pegasus guidelines.

   

  Thank you in advance for your flexibility and support as we all navigate this unprecedented time together.
  
  Back-to-School Faculty/Staff Luncheon and Breakfast. Every August, teachers return to campus to prepare their classrooms. The PTO recognizes this late summer transition with two welcome back treats to kick off a new school year.
  
  First Day Social. The first day of school is special. Parents are invited to join the PTO on campus to meet up with new and old friends, enjoy a cup of coffee and snacks, and shop at the Pegasus Pop-up store.
  
  Fall Parent Parties. Throughout the months of September and October, Pegasus families host grade-level parent parties in their homes throughout Orange County. This is an excellent way to reconnect with your kids’ friends’ parents and meet parents who are new to the community.
  
  Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Grandparents or special guests are treated to an informal breakfast, special shared activities in the classrooms, and a performance of the Winter Concert. This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 18, 2020.
  
  FALL SERVE and SPRING SERVE. The PTO is excited to continue to sponsor opportunities for students to give back to the community at large. FALL SERVE. is on October 30, 2020 and SPRING SERVE is on April 7, 2020.
  
  PEG LOVE Staff Appreciation. With the overwhelming success of our monthly appreciation days, we will continue showering our faculty and staff with love and appreciation one day a month for the entire year. We would love your help to make each celebration special for our beloved staff. Look for sign-ups in the Pegasus post to contribute your time, donate an item, write your teacher a PEG LOVE note, and have your child wear a Pegasus t-shirt. Get ready to PEG LOVE the people that inspire our children...all year long!  
  
  End of Year Celebration. As much as we love Pegasus, everybody needs a break. PTO recognizes the need for students to whoop it up as school winds down. Mark down June 9, 2021. School’s out!
  
  PTO Meetings, Spring Luncheon. On September 24, 2020,  we gather in the CMPR to reconnect, to stay informed face-to-face, and to learn something new. At the end of the year, on May 20, 2021, we gather at a local hotspot to do the same. Everyone is invited.
  
  Other Community Building Events. As opportunities arise, the PTO organizes spontaneous gatherings throughout the year for parents to get to know each other while we shop/snack/exercise and just hang out with other parents.

  
  

  Continuing Education and Student Assemblies

  
  PEGtalks. The PTO is proud to present a TED-inspired parent forum for live and taped presentations delivered by prominent individuals from a variety of fields, many culled from our community. Please look for announcements about upcoming speakers and join us or link-in.
  
  PEGpresents. PEGpresents programming provides teachers with even more possibilities to educate, enlighten and fascinate our children by sponsoring extra presentations to support classroom curriculum.

  
  

  Teacher “Wish List” Gifts
  
  

  Classroom Gifts. The bulk of PTO funds are dedicated to fulfilling an annual “Teacher Wish List.” Traditionally, teachers add items to the list that typically fall outside classroom budgets but, on even the smallest level, enhance the learning experience. Once these items are approved by the administration, the PTO fulfills the requests.

  
  

  The Little Extras…
  
  Teacher and Staff Birthdays. The PTO honors each and every staff member with a little birthday love.
  
  Room Parent Coordinators, Middle School Liaisons. These volunteers are your greatest source of information for just about everything. They are the information link between teacher and parent, and PTO and parent.
  
  Emergency and Safety. The PTO ensures that all classrooms are supplied with up-to-date and fully equipped emergency backpacks.
  
  Lost and Found. The PTO facilitates the sorting, sourcing and return of lost/labeled clothing that has been placed in the designated lost and found vessels in the CMPR.
  
  Thunder Spirit Store. New this year, the PTO's unique retail venture that brings fun ever-changing spirit wear and accessories to the Pegasus community has moved ONLINE! Shop anytime at www.pegasusapparel.itemorder.com/sale.
  
  
  

• PTO Event Dates 2020-21

  As the 2020/2021 school year approaches, we are hopeful that we will partake in the events listed below, however, the format may be revamped due to our new normal. As we plan for these events, we will comply with the most updated CDC, state, local and Pegasus guidelines.
  
  Thank you in advance for your flexibility and support as we all navigate this unprecedented time together.
  
  

  Back to School Breakfast for Teachers	August 24, 2020
  Back to School Lunch for Teachers	August 26, 2020
  First Day Social	August 31, 2020
  Fall Parent Parties	TBD
  PTO General Meeting	September 24, 2020
  PEG LOVE – Staff Appreciation	Monthly and May 4, 2021
  FALL SERVE	October 30, 2020
  PEGtalks	TBD
  Grandparents and Special Friends Day	December 18, 2020
  SPRING SERVE	April 7, 2021
  PTO End of Year Meeting	May 20, 2021
  End of Year Celebration	June 9, 2021

  
  
  

• Thunder Spirit Store

  
  
  We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Thunder Spirit Store, available from your Resources board page. Feel the thunder roar across the web with our new destination for all Pegasus merchandise. This new shopping experience provides access year round so let your school spirit soar.

   

  Get connected        Get geared up      Get the thunder spirit.