PTA

What is the PTA?
The Parent–Teacher Association is a formal organization composed of parents, teachers and staff to serve all children through increased parental participation, school and community awareness, advocacy and education and to foster and promote communication between the units, the administrators and the Board of Education.

What does Searingtown PTA do?
The PTA works with parents and faculty to organize and facilitate events both during and after school hours that serve to enrich our children's educational experiences and build a stronger community. Some of the program’s PTA helps support include: The Brain Show, National Circus Project, The Power of One, Health & Safety Week Apples, Spirit Week Pep Rally Give Away, Author Visit, Day 1 Care Package (T-Shirts, folder & Pencils), Back to School Night & Picnics, Flag Day BBQ Luncheon and many more throughout the year!

Why should I get involved in Searingtown PTA?

1. Your child feels a sense of pride to know that his/her parent are members.
2. You get to meet and work with wonderful people!
3. You stay updated and informed on what is going on at our school.
4. You can more effectively suggest change at our school.
5. Everyone has different strengths and talents. Everyone has something unique to offer our school and our children!

Can I be a member and work full time?
Yes! Many of our members hold a full or part time job.

How can I become a member?
It’s very simple to be a part of the Searingtown PTA family. Just type https://searingtown.memberhub.store/ and become a member today!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Naomi Rodolico and Natalie Schneider at sptapresident@gmail.com.

 

Do not forget to   @searingtownpta

 

Dear Searingtown Families,

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time.  As the newly elected PTA Co-Presidents, and on behalf of the Searingtown PTA, we would like to welcome all of you to the 2023-2024 school year.  We hope you all had a wonderful summer and we are looking forward to another exciting and successful school year.

An effective and successful PTA requires support and involvement of our educators and parents and families of our students.  Your first opportunity to show support is to become a member of the Searingtown PTA and return the enclosed membership application. 

Additional ways to show your support is by being a Class Parent and/or participating in the many events and programs we have planned throughout the school year.  Please review the attached Class Parent Request Form and Committee Sign-Up Sheet and consider bringing your ideas and talents to our Searingtown PTA. 

It is because of our volunteers and the dedication of our teachers and staff that we are able to offer so many academic and cultural activities throughout the school year to enhance the school curriculum.  Whatever level of participation you select, your time and involvement will be greatly appreciated.

We welcome your feedback and encourage your attendance to our General PTA Meetings throughout the year.  Please feel free to contact us.  

We look forward to meeting each of you and making 2023-2024 a great year!

Respectfully,

Naomi Rodolico/Natalie Schneider
Searingtown PTA Co-Presidents

Searingtown School PTA (Unit 10-354) is a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code organized under National and NYS PTA bylaws to serve the children in our school. The overall mission of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

2023-2024 Searingtown School PTA Executive Board

 

Co- President	Naomi Rodolico Natalie Schneider	naomi.rodolico@gmail.com schneidernrs13@gmail.com	917-363-0079 561-635-0377
VP Membership	Athena Katsanos	amkatsanos@gmail.com	917-698-6969
VP Fundraising	Maria Mishurova	mishurova.m@gmail.com	646-508-7339
VP Special Events	Sonika Chhabra-Kashyap	sogchhabra@gmail.com	631-807-8244
VP Programming	Kavita Sood	kavi57@aol.com	516-526-7352
Treasurer	Evi Gounelas	egounelas@gmail.com	516-996-6931
Recording Secretary	Angel Wong	asw109@gmail.com	917-617-2175
Corresponding Secretary	Sarah Porras	spriven2@gmail.com	516-220-1047
Council Delegates	Sandra Ferriera Nili Major Coleen Radocaj Joycee Jacob Arvind Purohit Anisha Vora	sandrasiaba@gmail.com nili76@gmail.com crad528@gmail.com Joycee.Jacob@gmail.com apsabany@gmail.com anisha.vora@gmail.com	646-515-5458 917-501-3377 718-614-1988 646-937-3499 516-851-0094 516-994-6768
Honorary VP	Diana DeGiorgio Dan Salerno	ddegiorgio@herricks.org dsalerno@herricks.org	516-305-8500 516-305-8502

We look forward to seeing you at our General PTA meetings.  All General PTA meetings are attended by the principal, lead teacher and our committee chairpersons where they report on happenings in our Elementary School and around the district. PTA meetings are a great way to stay connected with your child and his/her school. It also boosts the child's self esteem to see his/her parent involved in the school.  We will try to post the agenda before each meeting.

Please free to contact your Co-Presidents with any questions.

2023-2024 Searingtown School PTA Meeting Schedule

 

Tuesday, September 12, 2023	9:00 am 9:30 am	PTA Executive Board Meeting PTA GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 10, 2023	7:00 pm	PTA Executive Board Meeting
	7:30 pm	PTA GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, November 14, 2023	9:00 am	PTA Executive Board Meeting
	9:30 am	PTA GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, December 12, 2023	9:00 am	PTA Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 9, 2024	7:00 pm	PTA Executive Board Meeting
	7:30 pm	PTA GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, February 6, 2024	9:00 am	PTA Executive Board Meeting
	9:30 am	PTA GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, March 12, 2024	7:00 pm	PTA Executive Board Meeting
	7:30 pm	PTA GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, April 18, 2024	6:45pm	PTA Executive Board Meeting
	7:30 pm	KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
Tuesday, May 7, 2024	9:00 am	PTA Executive Board Meeting
	9:30 am	PTA GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 11, 2024	7:00 pm	PTA AWARDS & INSTALLATION