About Us

Our Mission

PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.​

Our Values

We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.

We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.

We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.

We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals.

All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiative

Funding History

Who We Are

Who We Are

The Executive Board

Brenda Williams

President

Julia Larson

Vice President

Jessica Wilson

Secretary

Caitlin Gentine

Treasurer

Our Committees

Did you know planning for the new school year began in JULY?! The PTA will continue to meet each month to plan and organize the events for the school year. If you want a bigger voice in the PTA, NOW is the time to get involved! Email the PTA  nantucketelementarypta@gmail.com or find us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/NantucketPTA.

Communications

Kisha Dorch

Committee Chair

What We Do

The communication committee develops content for our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages. The team works with every member of the executive board and all committee chairs to ensure our PTA members are kept up to date with the projects and events.

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Stay in the Loop

Click above to check out the September edition of our monthly newsletter which goes out to all PTA members. It’s a great way to keep up with PTA and school events and stay in the loop! Want to receive the newsletter each month? Be sure to join the PTA!

Community Events

Our Events

August 15  Popsicles on the Playground

August 15  Chalk the Walk 

August 22  Sneak a Peak 

September 27  Paint Night 

October 25  Trunk or Treat

January 17  Movie Night 

February 7  VIP Dance 

April 11  Paint Night

What We Do

The community events and programs committee plans free family events for our school community. In addition to determining what events the PTA will sponsor, the committee members work with outside vendors and partners as needed; coordinate use of the building and facilities with school staff; publicize and promote the event; coordinate event volunteers and manage the event itself, including set-up and clean-up.

Brittany Kozlowski

Committee Chair

Community Service

Emily Bakely

Committee Chair

What We Do

Our new Community Service Committee will be dedicated to empowering Nantucket students to to action to make our community a better place to live. This committee will be responsible for running projects that focus on the bettering the environment helping our fellow citizens and personal health. 

Our Events

February 10-14  “Baby, I Love You” Diaper Supply Drive

April 22  Earth Day Clean Up

Fundraising

Our Events

September 17  Ledo Pizza Spirit Night

October 14-22  Boosterthon Fundraiser

November 8  Skate Night at Skate Zone

February 18  Ledo Pizza Spirit Night

November 14  Ledo Pizza Spirit Night 

March 14  Skate Night at Skate Zone

May 20  Ledo Pizza Spirit Night

What We Do

The fundraising committee is responsible for selecting and running the programs or sales that fund PTA programs. In addition to the direct appeal that is underway, the PTA sponsors restaurant fundraisers and works with outside vendors and suppliers; create fundraiser order forms and information; collect forms and payments, and coordinate delivery of all items.

Brenda Williams

Committee Chair

Teacher Hospitality

Chris Schiavone

Committee Chair

What We Do

The teacher hospitality focuses on one of our school’s most valuable assets: our teachers!  We organize events to celebrate their hard work and offer  tokens of thanks throughout the school year. A key part of our work is maintaining the teachers’ lounge, where we ensure it’s well-stocked with supplies and a relaxing space for them to connect.

Our Events

August 16 Back to school breakfast 

October Teacher’s Lounge clean up and restock 

October 15 Unity Day Teacher Appreciation Lounge Snacks

November 25  “Grateful for You” Teacher Linner

December 10 Unity Day Teacher Appreciation Lounge Snacks

February 14 Valentine’s Pizza Lunch

May 5-9  Teacher Appreciation Week

New ice machine for teacher’s lounge

Amazon gift cards for each staff member

Community Hospitality

Kate Johnson

Committee Co-Chair

Swapna Sripada

Committee Co-Chair

What We Do

The community hospitality committee has the very enjoyable task of showing appreciation and support for our wonderful faculty and staff. The committee provides meals and small gifts throughout the year. Volunteers are needed to donate and/or shop for food and set-up and clean up from events. ​

Our Events

Oct 2  Custodian Appreciation Day
Nov 4-8  School Psychologist Week
Feb 3-7  School Counselor Appreciation Week
April 7-11  Librarian Appreciation Week
April 7-11  National Assistant Principal Week 
April 22  Bus Driver Appreciation Day

April 23  Administrative Day (Front Office Staff)
May 1  School Principal Day
May 2  School Lunch Hero Day

May 5-9  Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7  School Nurse Day
May 18  Speech Pathologist Day

Membership

You Can Join the PTA Year-Round

What We Do

The membership committee runs our annual membership drive and plans regular membership incentives to encourage families and school staff to become members of the PTA. We are stronger together! Volunteers will assist in planning membership events and data entry.

Jenn Sanchez

Committee Chair

Spirit Wear

Erin Waite

Committee Chair

What We Do

The spirit wear and school kits committee runs both drives. Volunteers will assist with selecting vendors and options available for sale, collect payments, and distribute purchases. 

Our Events

October NES Spiritwear Campaign

Join Us

Looking for a way to contribute to your child’s school? We have several committees and various other ways to volunteer! Send us a note and we’ll find a way to get you involved!