Fall 2024 BREA (PTO) General Meeting
October 2, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.
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.
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
Community/Family Events - Past
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
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
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
BREA 2024-25 Budget
Get Involved!
- Areas of greatest need: Fundraising (HERD), Co-president (2025/26 school year)
Contact us: BuffaloRidgeBREA@gmail.com
Stay Connected
Questions?
Thank you for supporting your BREA.
End of General Meeting.