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Parent Teacher Association PTA

The Emerson Parent Teacher Association (PTA) works to promote children’s well-being, to encourage cooperation between the home and school, and to provide opportunities for communication among parents, school and students. Our PTA organizes volunteers for activities in and outside the classroom, sponsors community-building events and raises funds to support the activities that enrich our children’s education.

All parents, guardians, and family members can become an active member of the PTA and its committees. Membership is $5 per person, though no one is turned away for lack of funds.

The Emerson Oakland PTA was formed in May 2018, after having been a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for many years. The formal PTA designation comes with support from a national organization that is over 100 years old. 

Whether you’re new to Emerson or have been here awhile, the PTA is here to listen and support you. Have a question or need some info? We want to help. Have a great idea? Tell us! Concerns? Please let us know. Want to get involved? We need you!  

General questions, comments, ideas, concerns:

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Join the Emerson PTA

All parents, guardians, and family members can become active members of the PTA and its committees. Membership is $5* per person, though no one is turned away for lack of funds.

All Emerson Families are encouraged to participate and voice their thoughts + opinions regardless of membership status. All are welcome!

  • Join the Emerson PTA for $5. Click the button below to join online.
  • Must be a current member to vote on PTA business, funding and elections.
  • Dues must be renewed each school year. Please click the link below to renew now!

*The Emerson parent + teacher community has set the cost of membership as low as the National PTA will allow ($5 + $1 online processing). 


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Renew your PTA Membership

Membership Dues must be renewed each school year. Please renew today!

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PTA Meetings

PTA Association Meetings

Meetings are held in September, November, January, March and May each school year, typically on the 2nd Thursday, in the evenings.

All Emerson community members, families, educators, staff and neighbors are welcome to join us! All are encouraged to attend regardless of membership status! These informational and organizational meetings are when we discuss upcoming events, hear updates on school and PTA happenings and vote on PTA business.

Join us on zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8077756225
Meeting ID: 807 775 6225 

Executive Board Meetings

Meetings are held once per month for committee chairs to strategize PTA business and finalize committee plans. The Executive Board meets on the fourth Thursday of every month during the school year.

To bring an agenda item to either meeting, contact the Emerson PTA Secretary for details:

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Interpretation

To request language interpretation, please contact the PTA Secretary at least 2-weeks in advance of the PTA meeting you desire to receive interpretation support.

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PTA Leadership Contact

Elected Executive Board

PTA President

Julia Landau

email

PTA V.P.

Edward Frank

email

PTA Treasurer

Marie Joiner

email

PTA Secretary

Sarah Ma

email

Appointed Executive Board

Principal

Shawn Stibbins

email

Teacher Representative

Mari Reyes

SpEd Chair

Scott Louie

email

Communications 

Laura Boutelle

email

Arts & Enrichment

Shawna Reeves

email

Fundraising & Events

Online Auction

Mari Reyes & Sarah Lockenmeyer

Month of Giving

Sarah Ma

Moveathon

Elia Shelton & Becca Danton

Spring Fling

Edward Frank & Shannon Mallon

Ride 4 a Reason

Edward Frank & Kate Raven

Staff Appreciation Breakfasts

Lise Thogersen & Sebastian Castrechini

Additional Roles

School Website

Clare Sandy & Karen Gallagher Iverson

Newsletter Editor

Sarah Ma

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Garden Steward

Vacant

School Marquee

Vacant

PTA Monthly Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on what is happening at Emerson Elementary and in the Emerson Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in Oakland, CA. You will receive regular communication from the PTA Cheetah Squad about family events, fundraisers, community building opportunities, and hear about the exciting things our students are up to!

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