Pennridge Parent-Teacher Groups

Parent-Teacher Groups in the Pennridge School District provide an important source of support for students and teachers through their volunteer efforts in the classroom, at fund-raising events, as special activities coordinators and as a communication network within each school and among all the schools in the district.
Although their goals are similar as they all work to make their school a better place for students and staff the titles of each school's group vary-

What Do Fund-Raisers Pay For?

Fund-raising activities play a major role in helping to finance many non-budgeted educational and enrichment activities such as:

Volunteer Opportunities

The day-to-day activities of the school depend heavily on the willing volunteers who spend time in the cafeteria, the school office, the library, on the playground, and in the classrooms assisting teachers and staff members with the daily work load.

Family Activities

Many groups also sponsor after-school family activities including:

The parent-teacher groups also play a part in keeping in touch with the needs of the community, often providing assistance and relief for families and individuals in need through special donations and contributions. Many schools sponsor Holiday Gift Shops which allow students to purchase family gifts and the proceeds are donated to a worthwhile cause.

To become involved in your school's parent-teacher group, check these pages of the district calendar for a list of officers at each school and look for meeting dates in the calendar grids. Contact your school parent-teacher officers for more information.

Parent Meetings with the Superintendent

All parents are invited to attend the monthly Parent Organizations Meeting with Dr. Robert Kish. These meetings are held at the District Adminisration Office at 9 a.m.. Meeting dates are listed below. This provides the parent groups with access to any district administrator. Meeting agendas are set by the parent groups with time allowed for informal questions and discussions about any topics of interest or concern.

2009–2010 Meeting Schedule (Meetings begin at 9 a.m. in the District Administration Office)

Parent-Teacher Organization Officers

Bedminster Parent-Teacher Group (PTG)
Co-President - Becky Schlotter, 215-766-4980
Co-President - Angie Short, 215-766-8432
Co-Vice President - Kathy Dearborn, 215-795-0810
Co-Vice President - Tracey Hausman, 215-249-3380
Co-Secretary - Lisa Stenger, 215-766-2695
Co-Secretary - Christine Vecere, 215-249-0201
Treasurer - Jackie Firuta, 215-249-8486

Robert B.Deibler Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
Co-President - Laura Berner, 215-453-8716
1st Vice President - Heather Cotton, 215-257-7035
2nd Vice President/Teacher Representative - Karen Reed, 215-257-1146
Secretary - Suzanne Kalams, 215-258-3794
Treasurer - Joan Yeager, 215-453-6994

John M. Grasse Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
President - Julie Forkell, 215-723-1242
Vice President - Kathy Altomare, 215-258-3386
Secretary - TBD
Treasurer - Theresa O'Brien, 215-258-0781

Patricia A. Guth Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
President - Jodi Anton, 215-453-6529
Vice President - Kellie Beno, 215-453-9103
Secretary - Lois Groff, 215-258-6373
Treasurer - Brian Miscisin 215-257-2242

Sellersville Parents & Teachers United (PTU)
Co-President - Tracy Gillespi, 215-257-8957
Co-President - Colleen Keefe, 215-453-7241
Co-Vice President - Jeannie Kassa, 215-258-1012
Co-Vice President - Nina Stephens, 215-257-9389
Co-Secretaries - Heather and Stewart Birnbaum, 215-453-1551
Treasurer - Jane Walker 215-257-3053

M. M. Seylar Home & School Association (HSA)
Co-President - Jeannine Trauger, 215249-1512
Co-President - Bob Hipp, 215-453-7175
Co-Vice President - Kristie Hess, 215-257-4569
Co-Vice President - Tracey Osborne, 215-453-7851
Co-Secretary - Carol Hollahan, 67-261-0225
Co-Secretary - Heidi McBride, 215-249-1623
Treasurer -- Kelly Sattele, 215-249-8168

West Rockhill Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
Co-President - Anne Marie LaRiviere, 215-257-0957
Co-President - Lisa Shema 215-723-5102
Co-Vice President, Fundraising - Teri Hefner, 215-257-8255
Co-Vice President, Events/PR - Stephanie Huprich, 215-257-9210
Co-Vice President, Events/PR - Erin Sacks, 215-257-9395
Secretary - Amy Wayland, 215-258-5591
Treasurer -Kristine Fosbenner, 215-257-4707
Co-Treasurer - Janel Ruth, 215-257-9000
Teacher Representatives - Phyllis Alderfer, Barbara Gebelein and Caryn Matta

Middle Schools

Central Communication Network
Co-President - Sue Psomiadis, 215-453-1510
Co-President - Ann Senyuoit, 215-258-0349
Vice President - Jane Loveless, 215-249-3221
Secretary - Denise Whiteley, 215-272-3053
Treasurer- Chris Cordell, 215-453-8352

North Communications Network
Co-President - Alison Brooks, 215-453-9334
Co-President - Dorothea Cooper, 215-453-2388
Co-Vice President - Leslie Conley, 215-453-5465
Co-Vice President - Sally Vogel, 215-258-2999
Treasurer -- Denise Esposito, 215-257-7590
Secretary -- Francie Babik, 215-453-7019

South Communications Network
Co-President - Vicky McClatchy, 215-453-8904
Co-President - Diane Czaplicki, 215-258-5938
Co-Vice President - Shari Frerichs, 215-257-4277
Co-Vice President - Eric Sacks, 215-257-9395
Secretary - Sharin Harbeck, 215-453-9217
Treasurer - Rita Landis, 215-536-1966