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Welcome to Christa McAuliffe Elementary PTSA! Our purpose is to be a strong voice for children and a resource for our families, school and community. We do this by providing volunteer and financial support for programs and activities that enhance our children’s education. As a PTSA, we do our utmost to engage and empower our children, families, educators, and community through communication, advocacy and collaboration.
PTSA BOARD 2025-2026President – Holly Weaver
Executive VP – Debbie Lervick and Janelle Davis Secretary – Shana Tischaefer Treasurer – Nadine Talbot VP Art - Pingyi Liu and Sara Ataei VP Communications - Sindhu Ankisettipalle VP Enrichment - Latha Ram VP Fundraising - Nicole Yurchak VP Grants and Giving – Jenny Jensen VP School Events - Sara Snow and Stephanie Giandalia VP School Services – Sarah Forgue Julie Martin, McAuliffe Librarian and Lisa Daniel, McAuliffe Counselor are doing a book study for parents on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. The 3 sessions will be held on January 22nd, February 19th and March 12th from 5:30 – 7:00pm in the McAuliffe Elementary library. Registration is required for participation and capacity is set at 50 participants.
Anxious Generation Book Club – Fill out form Each person will need to purchase their own copy of the book, and we’ve partnered with Brick-and-Mortar Books for a 20% discount on each purchase. If you order the book either in person or online, mention or note in the comments, that you are part of the McAuliffe Elementary Book Discussion Group to receive your discount. We’re looking forward to learning and growing with you! Order online here Did you know that the PTSA is able to host various performers and guest speakers thanks to the generous Fun Run donations each year?
Our students had their first PTSA-sponsored assembly of the school year on Thursday. Massive Monkees, world-renowned hip hop crew performed an electrifying dance event which got us all pumped up with their positive vibes and messages. Students learned a brief history of hip hop and how it is continuously influenced by individual cultures and experiences. The breaking crew demonstrated the importance of education, hard work, dedication, grit and resilience throughout the show. They inspired us all to “keep on going” as we all work toward making our individual dreams come true. We even got an extra treat when some of our own students and staff performed their own freestyle dances for the audience! Massive Monkees, founded in 1999 at Seattle’s Jefferson Community Center, has grown into one of the most influential breaking crews in the world — earning two world championships and numerous national and international titles. Their work includes global tours, music videos, and appearances on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, Jimmy Fallon, Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel, NBA halftimes, and world tours with Macklemore. They also hold the most-viewed breaking battle in YouTube history, approaching 100 million views. Thursday’s show was made possible thanks to the partnership between the PTSA, McAuliffe, and the Breaking Boundaries Foundation — an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation through breaking. Through after-school programs, school residencies, live performances, and the MBC Breaking League, BBF creates pathways for young people to grow, connect, and thrive. A huge thank you goes to the McAuliffe teacher Assemblies Committee and the McAuliffe staff that helped the PTSA behind the scenes. Thank you to our McAuliffe families for making exciting shows like this possible by contributing to the Fun Run fundraiser each year and by being a part of the McAuliffe PTSA community. Feel free to reach out to Megan Urbaitis, PTSA Assemblies Chairperson, at [email protected] with any questions about this performance or other upcoming PTSA-sponsored assemblies. What’s better than hearing the cheers of kids who didn’t just break a record—but blasted it into orbit? Listen to that cheer when they found out we raised an unbelievable $121,984 for this year’s Fun Run!
We’re overflowing with gratitude for our amazing McAuliffe community and your generous support. Because of YOU, the PTSA can fund teacher stipends for clubs, keep events free for all families, support classroom supplies, and provide fantastic learning resources like Mystery Science and IM Math books. Thank you for making McAuliffe such a special place for our kids to learn, grow, and soar! Go Challengers!! |
The primary means of communication for the McAuliffe PTSA is its weekly email newsletter, the Challenger Weekly E-Blast. When you join our mailing list, the E-Blast is delivered to your inbox on a weekly basis.
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Upcoming eventsTalent Show (School Commons): December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm
MVP Day #3: December 5, 2025 Vision and Hearing Screening: December 11, 2025 Winter Cultural Assembly: December 19, 2025 at 9:40am Spirit Day #2: December 19, 2025 Winter Break: December 22 - January 2, 2025 |
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