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OCE PTA Committees

2026-2027

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Welcome! We’d love to have you!

At OCE, our PTA works together with parents, school staff, & the community to enrich all students’ educational experience! We rely on parent volunteers to make all our support and events happen! Please consider joining us!

Do you see something you’re interested in but there are already helpers? We’d LOVE to have more! Many hands make light work! Please reach out!

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Committees:

Interested in a committee but not ready to lead? Totally fine! Join the email list for it to stay in the know & you can jump in when you’re ready!

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Board Positions

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Currently filled.

Ed Hornbeck

Currently filled. Will need a new VP for 27-28 school year!

Kelly O’Hare

Currently filled.

Divya Mirchandani

Currently filled.

Laurie Jendrasiak

Would you like to be on the board? Ask us about it! We’d love to chat!

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Fundraising Committee

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Help us raise funds to use for: building enhancements, educational materials, teacher appreciation & grants, fun school community events, & more!

See next slide for more details!

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What this committee does…

Fun Run!

  • Our largest fundraiser!
  • Fall (at home)

Go Play Save!

  • Coupon Books!
  • Fall (at home/in person)

Spirit Nights!

  • Local Givebacks!
  • Year Round (at home)

Current Volunteers:

  • Francie Fread
  • Alice Seely

Current Volunteers:

  • PTA Board

Current Volunteers:

  • Maureceia Brewington
  • Laura Esseesse

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What this committee does…

Loyalty Programs!

  • Link Cards!
  • Ongoing (at home)

Spirit Rock!

  • Personalize the Rock!
  • Year Round (at home)

Book Fair!

  • Twice per year!
  • Fall/Spring (in person)

Current Volunteers:

  • Laurie Jendrasiak

Current Volunteers:

  • Unfilled

Current Volunteers:

  • Loretto Ewen
  • Megan Burkes
  • Robyn Mayer

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Wellness Committee

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Each year our school participates in a few events that get us moving! Family Marathon, Jump Rope for Heart, & Field Day are great opportunities to help celebrate movement! We also participate in Walk to School Wednesdays & would love to build our program back up!

See next slide for more details!

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What this committee does…

Family Marathon!

  • Family Walk/Run!
  • Fall (Nov) (in person)

Jump Rope for Heart!

  • AHA Fundraiser & Challenge!
  • Winter/Spring (in person)

Field Day!

  • Fun Games for Students!
  • Spring (April) (in person)

Current Volunteers:

  • Megan Burkes
  • Kerri Dalton

Current Volunteers:

  • Casie Pittman
  • Kellee Anderson

Current Volunteers:

  • Melanie McGraw
  • Kari Doumas
  • Kaitlyn Trahan
  • Bethany Schneider

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Teacher Appreciation Committee

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Help us celebrate, appreciate, & take care of our amazing teachers! The PTA provides treats, lunches, & other fun for the OCE staff!

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What this committee does…

Teacher Appreciation!

  • Typically once per month
  • Year Round (in person)

Teacher Grants

  • Help teachers with writing
  • Year Round (at home)

Current Volunteers:

Current Volunteers:

  • Jessica Ferguson

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Social Committee

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Help bring our OCE community together through fun events like Fall & Spring Fests, a Valentine’s Dance, & Special Person’s Breakfast!

See next slide for more details!

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What this committee does…

Fall/Spring Fest

  • Oct & May
  • Two Specific Dates

Special Person’s Breakfast

  • Breakfast with Grandparents or a Special Guest
  • February (two dates)

Valentine’s Dance

  • Two Music-Filled Evenings!
  • February

Current Volunteers:

  • Robyn Mayer
  • Cassy Hendrickson

Current Volunteers:

Current Volunteers:

  • Melinda Dyk

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School Partnership Committee

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Spirit Wear, 5th Grade Liaison, Cultural Arts, SHARE Program, Club Grants, Cary Outreach/Family Engagement, International Night

See next slide for more details!

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Advocacy Committee

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-Attend School Board Meetings

-Safe Classrooms Coalition

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Nominating Committee

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-Only needed if multiple people are interested in a board position. Would meet in the Spring to nominate.

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Beautification Commitee

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-Help identify needs around campus

-Organize school “workdays” to mulch, plant, weed, etc

-Partner with the Advocacy Committee to improve cottages!

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Outreach Committee

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Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Beacon, Social Media, Website, Graphic Design

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Audit Committee

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Needed monthly to review & audit our PTA budget. Can be done from home!