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The GES PTA Executive Board is a 100% volunteer organization composed of GES community members just like you!
Jen Clapp (she/her)
President
I'm a proud Greenbelt Elementary parent with daughters in 3rd and 5th grade—and one recent GES grad now navigating middle school. All of my girls started here in kindergarten (the youngest even started in Pre-K!), so after one full K–5 journey, I figured it was time to give back to the school that's given so much to us.
This is my second year serving on the PTA board, and I’m excited to help build a stronger, more diverse, and more welcoming community. My goals? Get more families involved, make sure our kids feel celebrated, and ensure our incredible teachers feel supported (and maybe occasionally caffeinated).
Outside of school, I’m a registered dietitian working with a local cardiologist here in Greenbelt. When I’m not working or parenting, you’ll find me watching a good movie, solving puzzles (both jigsaw and NYT-style), or enjoying walks on Greenbelt’s beautiful paths and wooded trails.
Tina Kumar
Vice President
Candace Hildreth
Treasurer
Caitlyn McGillen
Caitlyn McGillen
Secretary
Hi! I am the parent of a second grader and a kindergartener at GES. I love keeping busy playing my flute, teaching art classes, and coaching UMD Student Teachers. As a former first and second grade teacher myself, I am looking forward to supporting our hard-working teachers and administration by serving on the PTA Board.
Araba Nazaire
Special Education Chair
Araba Nazaire is excited to be a PTA board member and the first ever Special Education Chair. She is honored to serve such a warm community that surrounds all of our kids in love. Araba loves to sing, dance, read, explore and play. She has an amazing husband and is mother to one wonderful boy!
When are PTA meetings held?
When are PTA meetings held?
For the 26-27 school year, we are holding PTA meetings on Wednesday nights. We have hybrid meetings, so that people can attend in-person in the GES media center or via zoom.
When can I join the PTA?
When can I join the PTA?
You can join the PTA at any time during the year.
How do I join the email list?
How do I join the email list?
If you join the PTA (see above link) you will automatically be added to the email list. If you'd like to receive emails but don't want to join the PTA, please send an email to greenbeltespta@gmail.com and we can manually add your address to our list.
You can also follow us on Facebook to stay informed of meetings, events, and school news.
What events does the PTA run every year?
What events does the PTA run every year?
The regular events are: Labor Day Book Sale, Bike/Walk to School Day, Student Middle School Transition Panel, and several appreciation events for teachers & staff. This year we will be holding some new events, including an MLK Day school grounds clean up and more.
How does the PTA raise money?
How does the PTA raise money?
The PTA has one main fundraisers:
Labor Day Book Sale in September
Other fundraisers are occasionally organized when extra money is needed. Please see the Donate page for more opportunities.
How does the PTA spend the money?
How does the PTA spend the money?
The PTA raises money to support many programs at the school, including the following:
– Books for the school library
– Learning incentives and rewards for the students and teachers
– Reading is Fundamental: free books for the children to take home
– Arts programs, including clay and other programs
– Refreshments at the Science Fair and Honor Roll Assemblies
– Events such as the Spring Fair
– Miscellaneous items requested by the school, e.g. teacher conferences, new PA equipment for the gym, new mats for the front entrance, plants for the school grounds, repair of walkie talkies.
How and when is the Executive Board elected?
How and when is the Executive Board elected?
The new Executive Board is elected at the last meeting of the year. There is a 3-person Nominating Committee, which finds members willing to be nominated for the board positions. These nominations are announced 10 days before the last meeting. Nominations are also accepted from the floor. Only current PTA members are allowed to vote or be nominated.
Are there term limits?
Are there term limits?
The officers have a 2-year term limit.
Who is on the Executive Board?
Who is on the Executive Board?
The Executive Board consists of the officers and Standing Committee chairs:
The officers are:
President
1st Vice-President
2nd Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Special Education Chair
The Standing Committees are:
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Committee
Labor Day Book Sale Committee
The Standing Committee Chairs are selected by the officers and have no term limits.
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