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!
Contact the Charlton Heights PTA at charltonheightspta@gmail.com. | Follow CHES PTA on Facebook too!
SEPTA: There is also a Special Education PTA (SEPTA) at BH-BL. To learn more, visit the SEPTA website.
2026-27 PTA Meetings
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. Meetings are at 7 pm.
September 24 | October 15 | December 10 | January 21 | February 25 | March 25 | April 29 | June 3
PTA Committee Chairs
- President: Rachel Arno | rachelarno2008@yahoo.com
- VP Homerooms: Amber Quinn | Amber55quinn@gmail.com
- VP Programs: Jen Durocher | seckoj@yahoo.com
- Secretary: Greg Marcoux | gr13marc@gmail.com
- Treasurer: Ashley Ryder | ashley.n.c.ryder@gmail.com
- Adopt-A-Book: TBD
- After-School Enrichment: TBD
- Art in Education: Abbey North | abnorth@bhbl.org
- Book Fair: Erin Jankowski | erinjankowski@icloud.com
- Career Awareness Jamboree: Abbey North | abnorth@bhbl.org
- Children’s Garden: Ian Feinstein | ianfeinstein@gmail.com
- Drama Club: Rachel Arno | rachelarno2008@yahoo.com
- Family Programs: Kristin McCabe | mccabepianostudio@gmail.com
- 5th Grade Event: Karen Scherer | kj4028@hotmail.com
- First Lego League Explore: Mike Giver | mike.giver@gmail.com
- Founders’ Day: Rachel Arno | rachelarno2008@yahoo.com
- Holiday Shop: Karen Scherer | kj4028@hotmail.com
- Holiday Shop Vendors: Marisa O’Toole-Heydary | heydms12@yahoo.com
- Holiday Shop Wrapping: Erin Santonja | elreynolds87gmail.com
- K Orientation: Jessica Woliner | jessica.woliner@gmail.com
- Label Program: Liz Antonio | lizantonio14@gmail.com
- Library Volunteers: Genna Rowe | peerwon@gmail.com
- Make-A-Difference Day: Angela English | angeng08@gmail.com
- Membership: Rachel Arno | rachelarno2008@yahoo.com
- Monster Mash: Rachel Arno | rachelarno2008@yahoo.com
- PARP: Remy Cohen | remyecohen@gmail.com
- Popcorn Kernel: Jessica Woliner | jessica.woliner@gmail.com
- PTA Fundraiser: Sheri Popkoski | sheri.popkoski@yahoo.com
- Read for RMH: Abbey North | abnorth@bhbl.org
- Reflections: Dana Yager | dana.wojcik@gmail.com
- Scholarships: Abbey North | abnorth@bhbl.org
- School Banking: Melissa Capo | melissacapo75@gmail.com
- School Pictures: Jessica Woliner | jessica.woliner@gmail.com
- School Spirit Shop: Julie Hunt | jdlapham@gmail.com
- Ski/Snowboard Club: TBD
- Staff Recognition Luncheon: Rachel Arno | rachelarno2008@yahoo.com
- Staff Appreciation Week: Jen Durocher | seckoj@yahoo.com
- Star of the Week: Karen Scherer | kj4028@hotmail.com
- STEM Bags: Cayla Gaworecki | cgaworecki@hotmail.com
- Veterans Day: Marisa Sitors | MarisaSitors@gmail.com
- Walkabout Ice Cream Social: Rachel Arno | rachelarno2008@yahoo.com
- Walk for the Arts: Jessica Woliner | jessica.woliner@gmail.com
- Yearbook: Mike Fagerstrom | merph2007@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.
Founders’ Day Awards
The Founders’ 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 Founders’ 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.