WHY JOIN OUR PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION?
The PTA supports the students, teachers, faculty and the school facilities.
Some examples of what we support:
Accelerated Reader (AR) program annual subscription
Teacher Appreciation activities
Book Fair to support our Media Center
Support to Special Areas and PE department
Beautification projects for our school’s garden program and playground
Fun family programs and events
The PTA contributes to Coconut Grove Elementary community by:
Raising money to provide classroom materials and support activities and initiatives that enhance students’ growth and learning.
Sponsoring and planning special programs such as Book fairs, the Garden Program, Values Committee Lessons, Cultural Heritage celebrations, Teacher Appreciation, and many other events. Our goal is to offer fun, educational activities that will build community and encourage our students to accelerate excellence!
Get your PTA membership for the school year in our SHOP today!
OUR MISSION & VALUES
Commitment: We are dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which this PTA was founded.
Accountability: All members, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s initiatives and goals. In short, we acknowledge our obligations; we deliver on our promises.
Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our goals. Regardless of any of our differences, we believe everyone should be treated with respect. We expect the same high regard from ourselves as we do from others.
Diversity: We acknowledge and value the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, title, 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.
Collaboration: We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals, and our school’s administration, to align our goals and to maximize benefits for ALL students, families and staff at CGE.
Inclusivity: We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible. We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer.
Integrity: We act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.
ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2024-2025
Cindy Herdé, President
Maggie Fader, VP of Programs
Corey Schwartz, VP Memberships
Julien Lafond, VP of Fundraising
Dominique Gruber, Treasurer
Jose Hawayek, Corresponding Secretary
Jaime Baron, Recording Secretary
Liza Schwager, Historian