Grizzlies PTA
The Parent Teacher Association’s (PTA) main goal is to support our school and our students. We do so by raising money for class field trips, educational assemblies, scholarships, classroom supplies and family nights that benefit our children and our school.
Everyone is welcome to join, including parents, relatives, teachers and staff. We need volunteers to help with book fairs, food drives, school/community events, and appreciation days for teachers and staff.
Sign Up for the PTA
We'd love your participation. Join today!
PTA Meetings
PTA Meets Second Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pm in the Gallatin Grizzly.
PTA Websites
Downey Council PTA | https://downeycouncilpta.org/
CA State PTA | capta.org
National PTA | pta.org
The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school!
We Need Help With:
- Book Fairs
- Food Drive
- Winter Workshop
- Yearbook
We Raise Money for:
- Class Field Trips
- Special Assemblies
- Classroom Supplies
- H.E.L.P.S. room: pantry service community program
- T.L.C. (True Lasting Connections): school-based medical clinic staffed by volunteer medical specialists
Board Members
President: Bianca Farina
Executive Vice President: Joanna Martinez
Treasurer: Jennifer Santangelo
Financial Secretary: Natalie Martinez
Secretary: Silvia Najera
Auditor: Kat Lockhart
Director of Membership: Trisha Ibarra
Director of Family Engagement: Cindy Mislang
Director of School Spirit: Valerie Von Luquin
Director of Special Programs: Jennifer Subasavage
Parliamentarian:
Teacher Representative: Joy Reppert
Historian: Myra Sanchez
Upcoming Meetings
Reflections Program
“The Reflections Program provides students with the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. Reflections can also serve as an outlet for students to creatively explore what they are learning in the classroom. When children express themselves through words, pictures, music, dance, film, and other art media, they grow intellectually; they learn to analyze their thoughts and feelings. The Reflections Program helps parents encourage the creativity, self-discovery, and lifelong learning of their children. Supporting the PTA Reflections Program is one way you can increase student achievement, foster student talents, and promote the arts.”
– National PTA
This Year’s Theme: I am Hopeful Because…
Enter your creations each year!
Visit PTA Reflections to register and for consent forms for all projects in which a person’s voice or image will be used in the artwork.
Visit PTA Reflections – Program Gallery to view previous entries and winning pieces.
More About PTA Membership
Is PTA membership only for moms?
The PTA is for everyone! Parents, guardians, students, teachers, grandparents, administrators, school board members, aunts, uncles, community members, etc…
Do I need to have a child at the school to join the PTA?
PTA membership is open, without discrimination, to anyone who believes in and supports the mission, purposes and principles of PTA.
Myth: I do not need to join PTA this year, my child is remote or hybrid learning.
You do still need to join because just like schools, PTAs are moving to a virtual space and continuing to connect families, teachers and administrators and supporting critical school needs.
If I join the PTA do I need to volunteer?
If you want to volunteer, that’s great, but your support as a member is enough.
Is it true you can only join PTA in-person at an event or at the school?
No. Many PTAs now offer an online option to make it quick and easy for people to join.
Can I only join at the beginning of the school year?
You can join a PTA anytime!
Can I join more than one PTA?
There is no limit to the number of PTAs or PTSAs you can support.
Does PTA membership expire?
You need to join every year. Even though membership generally runs annually July – June, you can join anytime during the year.
Myth: The PTA is only a social club.
PTA is a membership-based advocacy association. Local PTAs build community between schools and families. Join to have your voice heard!
Do all PTA activities have to happen at school or on campus?
PTAs can host their meetings, events, programs, etc. anywhere! For example: libraries, community centers, recreation centers, outside, virtually, etc.
Words of Wisdom
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.“
– Walt Disney