Parent Teacher Organization

List of 5 items.

• PTO Positions 2021-2022

  PTO Executive Committee – 2021–2022
  

  President	Meredith Chandra
  Vice President	Angela Whitten
  V.P. Communications	Andrea Olson
  V.P Marketing	Jen Pettis
  V.P. Events	Molly Ring
  V.P. Community Service	Sindy Murray
  V.P. of Volunteers	Tina Devir
  V.P. Ways & Means	Mohini Soni
  V.P. of Governance	Van Nguyen
  Middle School Liaison	Amy Ransford
  New Family Liaison	Joyce Lee
  Room Parent Coordinator	Lanna Lam
  Treasurer	Cari Thiel
  Secretary	Terry Lee
  Teacher Representative	Remy Carl
  Head of School	Jason Lopez

  
  
  

  PTO Slate – 2021-22
  Back to School Faculty Breakfast Coordinators	Saghi Maleki-Valencia, Clarissa Poticar
  Back to School Faculty Luncheon Coordinators	Mel Bui, Carla Boubes
  Emergency & Safety Coordinator	Emily Hay
  Fall Parent Parties Coordinators	Tina Gancar, Christine Cheng
  First Day Social Coordinators	Ambreen Qamar, Shveta Goel
  Generations Day Coordinators	Aidan Morris, Keri Hammer
  Merchandise/Thunder Spirit Store Coordinator	Olivia Hayashi
  Lost & Found Coordinators	Erin Horowitz, Amanda Dixon
  PEGtalks Coordinators	Sharlene Grover, Leila Cesario
  FALL SERVE	Edi Thimons, Melissa Rohani
  SPRING SERVE	Jennifer Johnson
  End of Year Celebration Coordinators	Jackie Schenquerman, Jackie Tavera-Ardabili
  Teacher & Staff Birthdays	Colleen Kelly, Jinny Yun
  Wish List Facilitators	Kate Boundy, JJ McGawn, Mary Wright, Julie Walraven
  PEG LOVE	Laila Jahangiri, Anne Irvani

  
  

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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

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

  As the 2021/2022 school year approaches, we are hopeful that we will partake in the events listed below. 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.
  
  

  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 17, 2021.
  
  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 29, 2021, and March 30, 2022, 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 15, 2022, for a fun concluding event. School’s almost out - let’s celebrate!
  
  PEG Service. Outside of 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 23, 2021, we will gather in the CMPR (or virtually) 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 TEDTalk-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. A significant portion 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 administration, the PTO fulfills the requests.

  
  

  The Little Extras…
  
  Teacher and Staff Birthdays. The PTO honors each and every faculty/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.
  

• PTO Event Dates 2021-22

  As the 2021-2022 school year approaches, we are hopeful that we will partake in the events listed below. 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.
  
  

  Back to School Faculty Breakfast	August 30, 2021
  Back to School Faculty Lunch	September 1, 2021
  First Day Social	September 8, 2021
  Fall Parent Parties	Various dates in Sept./Oct.
  PTO General Meeting	September 23, 2021
  PEG LOVE – Staff Appreciation	Monthly
  FALL SERVE/Halloween Event	October 29, 2021
  PEGtalks	TBD
  Generations Day	December 17, 2021
  SPRING SERVE	March 30, 2022
  End of Year Celebration	June 15, 2022

  
  
  

• 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!