PTA Leadership

Our PTA Leadership Team serves as the backbone of the PTA, driving initiatives that enrich the educational journey of all students. We are grateful for their vision, experience, and dedication!

 
 

It sounds crazy, but spending time at Rashkis feels like home. My PTA work has allowed me to serve students and get to know the school staff more deeply. The Rashkis PTA is truly an extension of the school community!
— Stephanie Minter, Rashkis parent
 
 

 

PTA Committees & Committee Leads

Parent-led committees play a pivotal role in the PTA, fostering a strong sense of community and empowering parents to actively engage in their children's education and school activities.

Want to be a part of an impactful team dedicated to enhancing your child's school experience? Email us now to learn more at rashkispta.president@gmail.com

  • This committee is responsible for our new initiative around after-school clubs. Work on determining which clubs we are offering and help organize them.

    Jamie Gilley

  • Review the monthly reports prepared by the Treasurer and conduct the annual audit by 8/31 each year.

    Laura Horrigan, Liz Allori, Kate Upton, Kristin Lawrence, Erin James

  • A much-loved event run by a great committee! Each fall, work with the school librarian to help run the book fair.

    Jamie Gilley, Melinda Davidson

  • Another student favorite! This committee works to orchestrate the used book fair each spring.

    Daisy Turner, Lisa Pollard

  • A Rashkis tradition! Help organize this fun evening of school spirit and community

    Kristin Bradbury, Julie Werry

  • This committee works with the 5th grade parents and teachers to honor our Rashkis graduates!

    Laura Horrigan, Julie Werry

  • Corporate matches and corporate sponsorships are crucial to fundraising at Rashkis. This committee gets it done!

    Chiara Canzi

  • This committee holds two campus beautification days each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Termed ‘Digging for Donuts’, we garden and we enjoy a yummy breakfast together!

    Jess McCann, Vince Stephens

  • This committee works throughout the year to show our teachers and staff love and appreciation for all they do. They do this with meals, coffee carts, gifts, and a big week of celebration during Staff Appreciation Week in May.

    Kate Upton, Liz Allori

  • Responsible for filling the PTA Board slate of candidates for the ensuing academic year.

  • Help coordinate the Fall Photoshoot, working with the photographer to set up sessions and encourage Rashkis families to participate.

    Laura Horrigan

  • This committee works to identify grants that Rashkis is eligible for via the Public School Foundation and applies for applicable opportunities!

    Liz Irwin, Whitney Martin

  • Responsible for the Meadowmont marquee and other Rashkis outbound messaging!

    Travis Lunsford and Erika Haydon

  • This committee organizes our spring fun run, Rusty’s Rainbow Run!

    Jess Calise

  • The committee orchestrates this week-long event in which students count their reading minutes each day. Daily minutes are tabulated by PTA volunteers for each classroom.

    Daisy Turner, Travis Lunsford

  • Jamie Gilley, Julie Werry

  • The Rashkis School Improvement Team (SIT) is a state-mandated organization made up of elected Rashkis staff and parents. Our purpose is to develop a school improvement plan to strengthen student performance.

    Roderick Frizzelle, Racheal Ray, Will Anderson, & Travis Lunsford

  • SNAC is a group of parents, district staff, and community professionals working together for the continuous improvement of the CHCCS Exceptional Children's program. Our purpose is to influence district policy on EC issues and promote inclusion in our schools.

    Marcella Twamley & Travis Lunsford

  • This committee identifies and coordinates Rashkis spirit nights with local restaurants. These events are fun get-togethers for Rashkis families and an opportunity to raise some funds for our school.

    Leslie Fernandez

  • This committee coordinates the design, marketing, and selling of Rashkis t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and other accessories.

    Emily Hannon, Carly Eckert

  • This committee organizes our fund-raising efforts to provide all Rashkis staff with a cash gift for the holidays

    Io Wolk

  • Parents partner with the PTA to give the teachers an evening of food and fun before the December winter break.

    Julie Werry

  • Manage the existing website and update as needed as events are planned/changed, as start-of-year updates are needed, add meeting minutes and agendas, forms, and buttons for donations to the site

    Carly Eckert