PTO Committees and Chair Contacts

Eden Hall Upper Elementary PTO

Description of Committees and Chair Contact Information

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After School Programs

A variety of programs are offered to students after school. There will be three sessions: Fall, Winter and Spring. Programs will last 4-6 weeks a session. After school opportunities will be posted on the membership toolkit website and sent via Friday Flash as they occur.* This committee chair is responsible for securing space in the school, sending out reminders via emails and Friday Flash, providing a list of students participating to the teachers and office.

Assemblies

Chair: Laura Kridler

Opportunities for students to supplement/enhance their learning experiences through diverse offerings throughout the year. The PTO sponsors school wide and grade level assemblies.

Birthday Bulletin Board

Chair: Lindsay Schanbacher

We will celebrate each child throughout the school year by displaying their name and birthday on a bulletin board by the cafeteria.

Book Fair

Chairs: Ashley Fortier and Nicole Cable

Book fairs are offered twice a year for students and families to browse and purchase books at school. Volunteers are needed for set-up, shopping, and tear down.

Directory

Chair: Kim Gregorio

Our directory is accessible through the Eden Hall Upper Elementary PTO Membership Toolkit website and the Membership Toolkit app. Families at Eden Hall Upper Elementary must sign up for an account to be included in the directory and access the directory. This committee will reach out to families not signed up for Membership Toolkit to help them get access.

Field Day

Chair: Jenelle Witt

The PTO supports these fun days planned by the P.E. teacher by organizing volunteers.

Flower Sale

Chair : Kristen Walch

There are two flower sales offered during the school year (Fall and Spring). This committee is responsible for placing flyers in teacher mailboxes, collecting turned in orders, announcing dates via emails and the Friday Flash, being available to unload the truck and distribute flowers. This chair will work closely with the Richland chair. Delivery date is October 3rd 2025.

Gift of Time Fundraiser

Chair: Kiley Woodburn and Nikki Manilla

This is one of Eden Hall's biggest fundraisers and takes place in the fall. Teachers and staff donate their time to offer different experiences such as extra gym time, a kickball game, principal for a day, reading the end of day announcements for a week, etc. Students may buy tickets and winners will be announced.

Holiday Luncheon

Chair: Lauren Oeler

Plan and execute a holiday luncheon in December for all the staff.

Holiday Shop

Chair: Ashley Fortier, Gabriela Martinez and Linda Courson

A fun in-school experience for students to go shopping for their loved ones in December. This committee purchases all items and then organizes the Holiday Shop Week.

Homeroom Parent Coordinator

4th Grade Chair-Kristen Walch

5th Grade Chair-Vilmarie Estrella

6th Grade Chair-Stephanie Willis

Homeroom Coordinator is responsible for grade level party signs ups, Homeroom parent sign ups, making sure all party spots are filled and reaching out to classrooms who still need volunteers and being available to check in parents for each party. They will also send forms out to Homeroom parents instructing them on classroom collections for holiday and end of year teacher gifts.

Kids of Steel

Chair:Kelly Kennedy

This is a fun and interactive way to get kids and families prepared for the Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids' Marathon. Participants will meet one a week for 5 weeks at the end of March and April. *This will be an after school program. Look for sign ups in the Friday Flash mid February 2026.

Restaurant Night Coordinator:

Chair : Rachael Reif

Family nights at a local restaurant that participate in a cash-back fundraiser program. Some places that have participated in the past, The Gyro Shop, Bruster’s, Di Bella's Subs. Read the Friday Flash for upcoming events and refer to the membership toolkit website.

Spirit Wear

Chair: Ashley Fortier and Deanna Churilla

Check out brand new gear that will be for sale at Find Your Classroom day, Open House and Meet the Teacher nights. Spirit wear will be offered for sale online throughout the year. We offer a limited inventory year-round via our website that can be picked up or sent home with student. This committee orders items from a board approved vendor and comes up with new items each school year. *You must be available for our pop up events mentioned above.

Staff Lounge

Chairs: Deanna Churilla

This committee keeps the staff lounge stocked on a regular basis with coffee, creamer, snacks, and utensils. Wish lists are available to view on the main PTO page. This committee will also provide staff monthly treats in September, October, January, March and April.

Staff Appreciation Week

Chairs: Deanna Churilla and Denise Martin

Staff Appreciation Week is typically held the first week in May. All staff are treated to a meal and several other treats throughout the week. Donations are collected in the month of April on Membership Toolkit and are communicated through the Friday Flash.

Sixth Grade Celebration

Chair: Amy McKay and Tanecia Redlinger

This will be a PTO sponsored celebration for all 6th graders held at the end of the year during school hours. A committee meets throughout the year to plan activities and execute the event.

This event will require lots of volunteers!! *This will be available April 2026

Sixth Grade Dance

Chair: Amy McKay

This PTO sponsored event will be held after school hours for sixth graders only at the end of January.

Science Olympiad

Chairs: Teacher Ran

All fourth graders participate in the Science Olympiad. They start off with a kick off assembly in March. In April, the students compete in problem-solving and critical thinking skill challenges with the help of parent volunteers.

Staff Lunch - November

Chairs: Alison Wright

This Thankful, Grateful, Blessed Luncheon is held in November. Chairs will organize families to make and drop off soups for staff to enjoy.

Staff Welcome Back Lunch - August

Chairs: PTO Board

All staff are provided lunch during in-service before school starts as a kick of to the new school year.

Summer Reading Program

Chair: Ashley Fortier

The PTO will provide a fun during school activity for those who turn in their reading passports. More info to come!

Third Grade Move Up Night

Chairs: Nicole Beynon and Jennifer Kuna

All third graders and their families from the three elementary schools are welcomed to Eden Hall. *This committee chair is responsible for securing food trucks and a DJ for the night. They also need to be able to attend Move up Night and hand out welcome packets to those attending. Move up night is May 19th 2026.

Valentine's Day Cookies for Teachers

Chair: Lauren Oeler, Alli Wright, and Jayme Gornick

The committee chairs organize the collection of cookies that will be given to teachers for Valentine's Day.

World Culture Day

Chair :Shweta Chakradeo, Anne Plate, and Esme Stasa

This day is for the whole school to hear presentations on the different countries and learn about their cultures. There is a culture-themed assembly along with the presentation. This committee works with the world culture teacher to get flags hung and organize the day. They also help with ordering breakfast for volunteers the day of, using funds collected from families.

Yearbook

Chair: Seana Schanken

Pictures are collected throughout the year and compiled into a yearbook that is available for purchase.

Z-Roni Fundraiser

Chair: Kristen Walch

This fundraiser takes place in October. You can purchase the frozen peperoni bread and have it sent home with your student or pick it up at the school.

End of Year Picnic

Chair : Nicole Ross

This is a PTO sponsored event that occurs in May. This committee arranges for a DJ to come, orders sorbet from the cafeteria and organizes volunteers on MTK. *You must be available during all lunches on May 8th, 2026

Garden and Beautification

Chair: Seana Schanken

This committee chair will work closely with Mrs. Berezo and assist with germinating plants using a sunlight in the school. They will also help with planting flowers on outside of the building to make our school more welcoming.