1 of 12

Fall 2024 BREA (PTO) General Meeting

October 2, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

2 of 12

Our Purpose

Increase school spirit and create community.

Transparently fundraise to support Buffalo Ridge Elementary staff, students and facilities.

Represent Buffalo Ridge Elementary as the PTO under the guidance of the district foundation.

3 of 12

BREA Members – 2024/25

Jen Murdock-Jacoway

Principal

Terra Shaffner

Staff Liaison

Michelle Hynes-Dawson

Co-president

Amy Cripps

Co-president

Kirsty O’Brien

Treasurer

Laura Mankin

Secretary & volunteer coordinator

Sarah Hembree Ramos Communications lead

Heather Watts

Room parent coordinator

Mckenzie Ellis

Garden club & fundraising support

Kathryn Hansen

Fundraising lead

Christy Sparling

Fundraising support

Sarah Lux

Fundraising support

Amber Jackson

Hospitality lead

Felice Vasquez

Hospitality support

Marelie Kok

Student activities lead

Kirby Cullinan

Student activities support

Abby Strakal

Student activities support

Dani Atkins

Student activities support

4 of 12

Community/Family Events - Past

  • New Family & Kinder Playdate (Aug. 5th, 2024)

  • BRE Carnival (Aug. 29, 2024)

  • Mom’s Night Out (Sept. 10th, 2024)

  • Homecoming Parade (Sept. 19, 2024)

5 of 12

Community Events - Upcoming

Trunk or Treat (RCHS) - Oct. 30th

Veteran’s Day Breakfast - Nov. 11th, 2024

Herd Volunteer Night - Feb. 22nd, 2025

(in support of Help & Hope Center)

HERD Spring Clean Up - Apr. 8th and 9th, 2025

BREA Spring 2025 General Meeting – Apr. 8th, 2025

6 of 12

Fundraising Events 2024/25

HERD Stampede Fun Run

Oct. 4th, 2024

BRE Garden Club - Holiday Decoration Sale

Nov. 15th to 26th, 2024

Dream Big Auction

Feb. 28th, 2025

7 of 12

School Events & Other Support

Apple Awards (Oct. 1st to Nov. 11)

Buffy’s Bash - Oct. 31st, 2024

Red Envelope Holiday Giving Project – Dec. 9th to 13th, 2024

Classroom Parties (multiple activities)

BREA Garden Club (multiple activities)

Science Fair – Apr. 23rd, 2025

Teacher and staff appreciation (multiple activities)

5th grade dance - May 7th, 2025

8 of 12

BREA 2024-25 Budget

  • Expenses (as of 10/1/2024): $32,109

  • Fundraising Goals to Date: $60,000

  • Fundraising to Date (gross): $80,452

9 of 12

Get Involved!

  • Volunteer for an upcoming event.
  • Be a Dream Big sponsor.
  • Donate!
  • Be a member of BREA

- Areas of greatest need: Fundraising (HERD), Co-president (2025/26 school year)

Contact us: BuffaloRidgeBREA@gmail.com

10 of 12

Stay Connected

  • Bi-weekly newsletter, “Herd Happenings”

  • Email: BuffaloRidgeBREA@gmail.com

  • Facebook: Buffalo Ridge Elementary BREA 

  • Instagram: @buffaloridgek5

11 of 12

Questions?

12 of 12

Thank you for supporting your BREA.

End of General Meeting.