Welcome to the Charlton Heights PTA!
The CHES PTA is a volunteer, non-profit organization made up of Charlton Heights Elementary School’s parents (that’s right – moms and dads), caregivers, faculty, and community members who want to make a difference in our children’s school experience.
All parents are welcomed and appreciated — and we want you to know that you have a voice. And you know what, we can never have enough volunteers. You are wanted, needed and the time you give is priceless!
Follow CHES PTA on Facebook too!
PTA Committee Chairs
- President: Melia Gordon | pta@meliagordon.com
- Vice President of Homerooms: Arlene McNamara | mcnamara.arlene@gmail.com
- Vice President of Programs: Patti Hensel | patti.hensel@gmail.com
- Secretary: Rachel Arno | rachelarno2008@yahoo.com
- Treasurer: Megan DeMeo | megdemeo531@yahoo.com
- Founders Day: Regan DeMartino | nicum2075@gmail.com
- 1001 Books : Jill Finton | fintonjill@gmail.com
- Adopt-a-Book Program: Erin Jankowski | erinjankowski@icloud.com
- After-School Enrichment: Jen Cole | jen_fonda@yahoo.com
- Arts in Education: Regan DeMartino | nicum2075@gmail.com
- Book Fairs: Melia Gordon | pta@meliagordon.com & Melissa Duell | mduell79@gmail.com
- Career Awareness Jamboree: Tim Sinnenberg | tsinnenberg@bhbl.org
- Children’s Garden: Sarah Lynam | sarah.lynam77@gmail.com
- Coupon Books: Megan DeMeo | megdemeo531@yahoo.com
- Drama Club: TBD
- Family Programs: Melissa Duell | mduell79@gmail.com
- 5tyh Grade Event: Ashley DiPaola | ashley@ellmsfarm.com
- FLL Explore: Melia Gordon | pta@meliagordon.com
- Holiday Shop: Heather Mazurowski | heathermazurowski@gmail.com
- Holiday Shop Vendors: Sarah Kowalski | skowals1@nycap.rr.com
- Holiday Shop Wrapping: Ashley DiPaola | ashley@ellmsfarm.com
- K Orientation: Nichole Schermerhorn | dr.nschermerhorn@gmail.com
- Label Program: Megan DeMeo | megdemeo531@yahoo.com
- Library Volunteers: Jill Finton | fintonjill@gmail.com
- Make-A-Difference Day: Katina Saxton | katinasaxton@gmail.com
- Membership: Rachel Arno | rachaelarno2008@yahoo.com
- Monster Mash: Arlene McNamara | mcnamara.arlene@gmail.com
- PARP: Beth Eichfield | elpier@aol.com
- Popcorn Kernel: Melissa Duell | mduell79@gmail.com
- Read for Ronald McDonald House: Kate Mastrella | rattlebee@hotmail.com
- Reflections: Angela English | angeng08@gmail.com
- Scholarships: Tim Sinnenberg | tsinnenberg@bhbl.org
- School Banking: TBD
- School Directory: TBD
- School Pictures: Melanie Roden | 3rodens@gmail.com
- School Spirit Shop: Linda Hyde | lmhyde85@gmail.com
- School Supplies: Claire Walton | clarita11@gmail.com
- Ski/Snowboard Club: Chip Derrick | rderrick@gmail.com
- Staff Recognition Luncheon: Ashley DiPaola | ashley@ellmsfarm.com
- Staff Appreciation Week: Arlene McNamara | mcnamara.arlene@gmail.com
- Star of the Week: Jen Cole | jen_fonda@yahoo.com
- Walkabout Ice Cream Social: Regan DeMartino | nicum2075@gmail.com
- Walk for the Arts: Claire Walton | clarita11@gmail.com
- Yearbook: Katie Corey | katiechespta@gmail.com
What are some of our PTA Goals?
- To increase parent and family involvement: Parents get to meet other parents, meet their children’s friends, and make a positive contribution to their community when they volunteer. Children and parents take part in over 30 different PTA sponsored programs and activities throughout the school year.
- To provide academic and social enrichment opportunities to children: Our “Arts In Education” programs bring artists, authors, storytellers, musicians, and dance groups directly into our school throughout the year to every grade level.
- To build community through effective communication: We communicate PTA, School and District activities/events and information in a timely manner via Facebook to help build community with our parents, students, CHES faculty, and neighbors.
How is the PTA Funded?
- While a small portion of money comes from membership dues, the majority of the funding for our programs and activities comes from our fundraisers. Without these critical fundraisers, like Walk For The Arts, the CHES PTA wouldn’t be able to sponsor the many programs that enrich our children’s lives.
- Dollars raised through PTA fundraisers go to support programs offered to students, with 75% of our PTA budget going to help fund the “Arts In Education” programs, like Motoko, SPAC residency, author visits, and many others.
PTA Meeting
We want you to know that you have a voice. Come join us for our monthly meeting, where we recap completed programs and share updates for upcoming programs. As always, our PTA officers are there along with our Principal and teacher representatives.
Founder’s Day Awards
The Founder’s Day Dinner is a reception sponsored by the BH-BL School District PTA. This special event celebrates the hard work of volunteers in the district.
All five schools in the district are represented and each school honors some special staff members and/or community volunteers for their contribution to children and the school. Are you wondering who won it in the past? Check out past Founder’s Day winners at Charlton Heights and from the district.
Past PTA Presidents
The Charlton Heights PTA has been an active organization in the school for years. Without the leadership and dedication of our PTA presidents, the organization could not be as successful. Thank you to all of our presidents.