Our PTO

 

Our PTO is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Thank you!

 

 

2025 - 2026 Executive Board

 

TJPTO Contact:  thomasjeffersonpto@gmail.com

 

President 
Eileen Lih
 
Vice President
 
Treasurer
Kelly Durante and Open Position
 
Co-Secretaries
 
Co-VPs of Fundraising & Volunteering
 
Co-VPs of Communications
 Alissa Walmsley and Emma Davis
  
Board Rotational Position
Kathleen Michell

 
2025 - 2026 Committee Chairs
 

Book Fair Chairs: Leslie Van Derhoef, Jenn Savage and Anne Shimmon

Color Run Chairs: Lauren Taylor, Kerry Regan and 

Community Co-Chair: Lauren Taylor

Cultural Arts Chair: Open Position

Family Sports Night Coordinator: Nicole Olshefski and Kira Brady

Fifth Grade Farewell Chairs: Open Positions for 5th Grade Parents

Fifth Grade Yearbook Coordinators: Open Position for 5th Grade Parents 

Hospitality Chairs: Donna Grutt and Sherri Erman

Incoming 3rd Graders Event Chairs: Open Positions

International Night Co-Chairs: Open Positions

Landscaping and Beautification Chair: Lauren Silverstein and Alexandra Knight

Parent Night Out Co-Chairs: Carey Brady and Shannon Falkner

Restocking the Teacher's Lounge Coordinator: Open Position

Room Parent Coordinator: Open Position

School Clubs Coordinator: Open Positions

School Store Co-Chairs: Open Positions

Science Day Chairs: Sherri Erman and Alissa Walmsley

Sneaker Drive Coordinator: Lauren Taylor

Spanish Language Translator: Open Position

Spirit Wear Chair: Open Position

Sunshine Coordinator: Open Position

Teacher Appreciation Chairs: Donna Grutt and Sherri Erman

 

 


 

2024 - 2025 Executive Board

 

TJPTO Contact:  thomasjeffersonpto@gmail.com

 

President 
Brenda Lopez
 
Vice President
Eileen Lewis-Lih
 
Treasurer
Kelly Durante and Georgina Moore
 
Co-Secretaries
Meg Lembo and Lauren Silverstein
 
Co-VPs of Fundraising
Melissa Scibetta 
 
Co-VPs of Communications
 Alissa Walmsley and Emma Davis
  
Board Rotational Position
Kathleen Michell
 
2024 - 2025 Committee Chairs
 

Book Fair Chairs: Leslie Van Derhoef, Jenn Savage and Anne Shimmon

Color Run Chairs: Lauren Taylor and Kerry Regan

Community Co-Chair: Lauren Taylor

Family Sports Night Coordinator: Nicole Olshefski and Kira Brady

Fifth Grade Farewell Chairs: Melissa Scibetta and Jen Hayes

Fifth Grade Yearbook Coordinators: Maryam McDonald 

Hospitality Chairs: Donna Grutt and Sherri Erman

Incoming 3rd Graders Event Chairs: Miranda Johnson

International Night Co-Chairs: Bri Sadhwani and Robin Jenkins

Landscaping and Beautification Chair: Stephanie Brumby

Outdoor Classroom Coordinator: Stephanie Brumby

Parent Night Out Co-Chairs: Carey Brady and Shannon Falkner

Restocking the Teacher's Lounge Coordinator: Beth Nigara

Room Parent Coordinator: Nicole Hydock

School Clubs Coordinator: Sara Osean, Bri Sadhwani and Donna Grutt

School Store Co-Chairs: Valerie Parker

Science Day Chairs: Sherri Erman and Alissa Walmsley

Sneaker Drive Coordinator: Lauren Taylor

Spanish Language Translator: Brenda Lopez

Spirit Wear Chair: Jenna Saltmarsh

Sunshine Coordinator: Sloane Stover

Teacher Appreciation Chairs: Donna Grutt and Sherri Erman

 
 

 

 


 

 

Thanks to the collaboration of our Principal, our Teachers, and our Parents, the 2024-2025 school year will be filled with many wonderful programs and events.  Our teaching staff develop and implement these great programs for our students…. and our parents and the TJ community help bring them to life with fundraising and volunteers! The calendar of TJ School Programs & Events is included and updates are provided on TJPTO.org.

 

The TJ PTO operating budget for this school year is $20,000 (~$67 spending per student), consistent with previous years. An overview of program spending and fundraising is included.  Financial updates are provided at PTO Meetings and within weekly enewsletters.  Your participation in fundraising efforts is critical to making these programs happen! 

 

Parent involvement is as critical to our organization as fundraising! Please consider volunteering your time to support these wonderful programs and events.  Volunteer information and sign-ups can be found on TJPTO.org.

 

Looking forward to a great school year!