Parent Teacher Organization

List of 5 items.

• PTO Positions 2022–2023

  PTO Executive Committee — 2022–2023
  

  President	Angela Whitten
  Vice President	Andrea Olson
  V.P. Communications	Amy Ransford
  V.P Marketing	Jen Pettis
  V.P. Events	Lanna Lam
  V.P. Community Service	Jenni Johnson
  V.P. of Volunteers	Mimi Gonzales
  V.P. Ways and Means	Van Nguyen
  V.P. of Governance	Linda Bae
  Middle School Liaison	Tina Devir
  New Family Liaison	Jackie Tavera-Ardabili
  Room Parent Coordinator	Leigh Plotke
  Treasurer	Cari Thiel
  Secretary	Terry Lee
  Teacher Representative	Jen Wheeler
  Head of School	Jason Lopez

  
  
  

  PTO Slate — 2022–2023
  Back to School Faculty Breakfast Coordinators	Shireen Agha, Lila Rezaei
  Back to School Faculty Luncheon Coordinators	Lisa Swedlow, Angie Foster
  Emergency and Safety Coordinator	Emily Hay, Julie Shah
  Fall Parent Parties Coordinators	Nour Kasm, Carla Boubes
  First Day Social Coordinators	Terra Chez
  Generations Day Coordinators	Kim Stephens, Cheryl Hannan
  Thunder Spirit Store/Merchandise Coordinator	Olivia Hayashi
  PEG-O-WEEN Event Coordinators	Laila Jahangiri, Saghi Maleki-Valencia
  Lost and Found Coordinators	Kate Sun, Wenri Bi
  PEGtalks Coordinators	Sharlene Grover, Leila Cesario
  FALL SERVE	Deborah Hastings, Keri Hammer
  SPRING SERVE	Kati Mowat-Nicholson, Tammy Lloyd
  End of Year Celebration Coordinators	Jennifer Seo, Sarah Owen
  Teacher and Staff Birthdays	Jinny Yun, Yoko Nagler
  Wish List Facilitators	Kate Boundy, Cathlyn Reem, Micol Christopher, Chin Lam
  PEG LOVE	Clarissa Poticar, Amanda Moy
  Teacher Luncheon	Natalie Tacorian, Liz Mirza
  Flower Day	Mel Bui, Katie Lee

  
  

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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. Parents are encouraged to participate, to attend PTO meetings or events whenever possible, and to volunteer.

  
  
  

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• PTO Events and Opportunities

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

  
  As the 2022–2023 school year approaches, we hope to partake in the events listed below; however, the format may be adjusted 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 through this unprecedented time together.

  
  
  

  Community Building Events

  
  

  Back-to-School Faculty/Staff Breakfast and Luncheon. Every August, teachers return to campus to prepare their classrooms. The PTO recognizes this late summer transition with a welcome back breakfast, as well as a luncheon to kick off a new school year.

  
  

  First Day Social. The First Day Social is a chance for the PTO to welcome parents back to school. Parents are invited to join the PTO after drop-off in the morning to meet up with old friends, meet some new ones, and have a cup of coffee on the first day of school.

  
  

  Fall Parent Parties. Throughout the months of September and October, grade-level parent parties will be offered at a location in Orange County. This is an excellent way to reconnect with parents in your student(s) grade and meet parents who are new to the community.

  
  

  Generations Day. Grandparents and special guests are invited to participate in this yearly tradition from near or far. This year’s event will take place virtually for all guests on Friday, December 23.

  
  

  FALL SERVE and SPRING SERVE. The PTO is excited to continue to sponsor opportunities for students to give back to the community at large. This year’s events will take place on October 31 and March 29, where students will help support a worthy cause.

  
  

  PEG LOVE — Staff Appreciation. Once a month, the PTO sponsors and coordinates a little something to “share the love” that we all have for our cherished teachers and staff. Then to wrap up the year, we will shower them some more with a special luncheon and surprise treats in May. Get ready to PEG LOVE the people that inspire our children…all year long!

  
  

  End-of-Year Celebration. Let’s celebrate the successes of the year! The PTO recognizes the need for students to whoop it up as the school year winds down. Mark June 7 for a fun concluding event. School’s almost out—let’s celebrate!

  
  

  PEG Service. In addition to the PTO’s two big SERVE events, families are invited to participate in our various community-service drives and other service opportunities throughout the year, e.g. winter coat drives and used book drives.

  
  

  PTO Meetings. On September 16, we will gather in the CMPR for our general PTO meeting. This is a chance to reconnect, stay informed, and learn what’s new. All Pegasus parents are invited to attend.

  
  

  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. The PTO's online Thunder Spirit Store is where you can buy Pegasus spirit gear and accessories anytime of the year at www.pegasusapparel.itemorder.com/sale. 

• PTO Event Dates 2022–2023

  As we plan for the 2022–2023 school year, know that we will comply with the most updated CDC, state, local, and Pegasus guidelines. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and support.

  
  
  

  Back-to-School Faculty Breakfast	August 22
  Back-to-School Faculty Lunch	August 23
  First Day Social	August 29
  Fall Parent Parties	Various dates in Sept./Oct.
  PTO General Meeting	September 16
  PEG LOVE — Staff Appreciation	Monthly
  FALL SERVE/Halloween Event	October 31
  PEGtalks	TBD
  Generations Day	December 23
  SPRING SERVE	March 29
  End-of-Year Celebration	June 7

  
  
  

• Thunder Spirit Store

  
  The Pegasus PTO's Thunder Spirit Store is an online resource where you can purchase Pegasus spirit gear and accessories anytime of the year! Just click on the link here or from the Resources home page and shop away. This is a great resource for fun gifts with all the convenience of an online shopping experience, so let your school spirit soar!