UPark has a very active PTA. Being part of the PTA is a great way to become an integral part of the UPark Community and have a say in your child’s education. You can also learn more about some of our committees below.
Please read Colorado PTA’s statement on adequate school funding and the teaching profession.
2018-19 Meeting Dates
See the school bulletin and/or calendar to find exact location.
- Tuesday, Sept. 11th, 6pm
- Tuesday Oct. 9th, 6pm
- Tuesday, Nov. 13th, 9:15am
- Tuesday, Dec. 11th, 9:15am
- Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 6pm at an offsite location TBD
- Tuesday, Feb. 12th, 6 pm
- Tuesday March 9th, 9:15am
- Tuesday, April 9th, 9:15am
- Tuesday, May 14th, 6pm
Learn More About PTA Events and Committees
UPark PTA Officers 2018-19
- Candace Kristensson, President (uparkpta@gmail.com)
- Angela Rathbun, Vice President (vp@uparkelementary.org)
- Svenja Henze, Treasurer (treasure@uparkelementary.org)
- Rachelle Montanaro, Secretary (sec@uparkelementary.org)
Additional Contacts
All of these committees welcome new volunteers, and several are currently seeking committee chairs:
- Apple Campaign: Traci Samaras & Julia Gold (apple@uparkelementary.org)
- Auction: Tamara Reese & Rachelle Montanaro (auction@uparkelementary.org)
- Backpack Program: Ellen Landy, landysteward@comcast.net & Jen Robinson, jennifer.dee@gmail.com
- Corporate Sponsorship: Carin Wagner & Scott Rathbun (sponsor@uparkelementary.org)
- Fun Run and Carnival: Joanna Shear (FunRun@uparkelementary.org)
- Garden Committee: Geoff Babbitt (garden@uparkelementary.org)
- Grant Writing: Susan Westhof (uparkgrants@uparkelementary.org)
- Green Team: Jeanne Zokovitch, jeannezp@gmail.com & Ashleigh Ruehrdanz, ashleigh.ruehrdanz@gmail.com
- Grocery Cards: Angela Rathbun (vp@uparkelementary.org)
- Grounds – open
- Legislative/Advocacy: Merrell Aspin (mwaspin@gmail.com)
- Restaurant Night/Dine Outs: Sheri Muilenburg (uparkpta@gmail.com)
- Room Parent Coordinator: Julia Layton (laytonjulia@yahoo.com)
- Teacher Liaison: Open
- Transit/Safety/Mobility: Open
- Wellness: Kath Quinn (wellness@uparkelementary.org)
- Volunteer Chair: OPEN
- Yearbook: Bree Vialpando, photo@uparkelementary.org
For information on volunteer opportunities and general questions, email uparkpta@gmail.com.
