The Zervas PTO is committed to promoting the core values that guide the school, and to enhancing the education of our children. Our efforts primarily focus on three areas:
- Strengthening a sense of community by bringing families together.
- Harnessing the energy, expertise, and enthusiasm of parents who want to volunteer in the school.
- Raising money to support the school and to provide important programs.
PTO Board and Committee Chairs 2011-2012
PTO Board
Co-Presidents: Jane Spitz, Joanne Hooker
Vice President’s: Elisa D’Andrea, Amy Waksler, Helen Haley, Lisa Strope
Communications: Caroline Wilson
Treasurer: Karen O’Beirne
Secretary: Stephanie Cogen
PTO Committee Chairs
Color Day Liaison: Meryl Miller, Lenny Brown, Matt Goldstein.
Creative Arts and Sciences: Liz Beckett, Elisabeth Graham.
Family Picnics: Anne Marie Rich, Jane Lanzillo.
Fifth Grade Graduation, Class of 2012: Open.
Kindergarten Soccer: Margaret Jacobi, Caterina Betancourt.
Social Action Co-Chair**:
Unicef Halloween Drive: Karen O’Beirne.
Coat Drive: Elaine Sheehy.
Newton Food Pantry: Elaine Sheehy.
Make Change Drive: Tracey Miller.
Teacher Appreciation: Elisa D’Andrea, Stephanie Cogen, Erika Pond, Barbara Talvite.
Class Photo Liaison: Mary Hoppe.
Family Photo Day: Heidi Gambino
Classroom Cleanup: Kathryn Klassman, Pamela and Adam Galowitz.
Destination Dinner: Erica Pond, Svet Levin.
Gift Wrap: Kathleen Kenslea.
Hospitality: Sue Masterson
Library Gift Book Sale: Jee Baum.
Staples and Supplies Shopper: Erin Wolin.
Variety Show: Julie Goetzler.
Zervas Auction: Heidi Gambino, Helen Haley, Erin Jospe.
Joint Lecture: Karen Stotsky.
Library: Stephanie Cogen.
Respect for Human Differences: Julie Robinson, Amy Behrens.
Room Parent Coordinator: Alice Wang.
Understanding Our Differences: Lisa DePalma, Carla Brigham, Jen Smelson.
Volunteer Coordinator: Cindy Theodos.
Welcoming: Amy Waksler, Barbara Talvite.
4th Grade Bike safety: Open
Boxtops: Caroline Wilson.
Health and Safety: Lauren Merz.
Newton SERVES: Linda Thayer, Caroline Wilson.
Science Night: Susan Timberlake.
Walk to School: Joseph Sypek.
Zervas Fair: John Denninger, Helen Haley.
Building Environment: Phillip Plottel.
Family Support Network: Lisa DePalma.
Green: Jane Spitz
Grounds: Linda Thayer, Caroline Wilson.
Legal: David Miller
Newton Schools Foundation: Caroline Wilson
Nominating Committee: Open.
School Committee Liaison: Caroline Wilson.
Zervas Handbook: Caroline Wilson.
Crisis Management: Jane Spitz.
Mini-Grants: Leigh Gilligan.
PTO Dues and Membership: Sara Brown.
Treasurer’s Assistant: Erin Wolin.
Message Center: Helen Manolios.
Zervas Database and Directory: Meryl Miller.
Zervas Notes Distribution: Erin Wolin.
Zervas Notes Editors: Deb Compton, Julie Goetzler, Alicia Collins.
ZMail: Maura Evans, John Marrinan, Pamela Galowitz.
Zervas PTO Website: Maura Evans, John Marrinan.
Calendar: Jane Spitz, Joanne Hooker.
