Our Board What We Do Our Committees & Events
John H West 2021-2022 Board
Tara Schneider Co-President
Heather Winters Co-President
Samantha Kanowitz 1st Vice President
Holly Finnegan 2nd Vice President
Ariel Ronneburger-Howard Treasurer
Jennifer Verambeck Recording Secretary
Sharon Ventura Corresponding Secretary
What We Do
We Celebrate
Marking
Milestones
We believe in the power of positive messages; celebrating milestones & accomplishments of our children, no matter how big or small.
We Advocate
Concerns & Cooperation
Together we work for a common purpose: to secure adequate laws, regulations and policies for the care and protection of children and youth. To achieve this objective PTA advocates bring critical issues that affect the education, health and welfare of children and youth before the public, policy makers and elected officials.
We Volunteer
Enriching
Experiences
We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your heart, your time, and your skills.
We Fundraise
Sponsoring &
Supporting
We fund many school events and assemblies, both during the school day for students and after school with their families. We thank you for your financial support.
Our Committees & Events
Our Vision
Making every child’s potential a reality by establishing the New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. (NYS PTA) as the premier association for parent involvement and advocacy for all children.
Our Mission
PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
Adventureland Night
Arts in Education
Audit
Birthday & Holiday Grams
Blood Drive
Book Fairs
Bowling Night
Box Tops & Coca Cola Cares
By-Laws
Chuck E. Cheese Night
District Coat Drive
Plainedge PTA Council Delegates
Fall Book Fair
Fall Fundraiser
Family Wingo Night
Field Day
Flocking Fundraiser
Food Drive
Free Money Programs
Halloween Candy Drive
Halloween Party
Health & Wellness
Holiday Boutique
Holiday Mini Golf Night
LI Ducks Game
Logowear Sale
Membership
Movie Nights
Nominating
Parents’ Day Boutique & Plant Sale
PARP
Picture Day
Picture Retake Day
PTA Reflections
Red Ribbon Week
Sail into Kindergarten
School Supply Kits
SEPTA Liasion
Scholarship
Shoe Drive
Spirit Sticks Sales
Spring Book Fair
Sweetheart Dance
Welcome Back Get Together
West Dance
Yearbook
5th Grade BBQ
5th Grade Game Show
5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
5th Grade Party
5th Grade Spring Tea
Our Beliefs
Every child deserves to have his/her basic needs met.
Every child deserves an education designed to meet the child’s needs.
Public education is the appropriate forum to prepare children for participation in a democratic society.
Every child deserves our continued commitment to advocacy.
PTA will take the lead in parent involvement by training parents to be partners in education.
PTA will take the lead in promoting the value of parent involvement with the community and educational partners.
We are responsible for identifying, understanding, and meeting the needs of our diverse membership.
Educators are integral part of our association.
Education and leadership training and self-evaluation are essential at all levels.
Programs and materials should be provided to enhance parenting skills.
Challenging oneself leads to growth.
