Thank you to our dedicated board members and committee chairs moving off the PTA board (in some cases; shifting positions in others):
- Rick Bacon, PTA President
If you want to see an exceptionally dedicated PTA president, look no further. Rick is at school constantly, talking with building staff, chatting with teachers, bantering with students, generally finding out what people need and doing his best to meet those needs. Those tents covering our students during outdoor lunch to help mitigate the spread of COVID? Rick. That new gaga ball pit? Rick. The video streaming provided at the spring concert this year? Rick. He's an incredible champion to this school, and his service to the PTA and SCES have been remarkable. What an act to follow!
- Laura Frugé, Treasurer (Laura handed the position over to incoming Treasure Amanda Hill a few weeks ago)
Thank you Laura, for the many hours spent figuring out the books and budget, helping with the book fair, the book share, Back-to-School night, and so many other behind-the-scenes efforts.
- Jennifer Meyer, VP of Events & Fundraising, Room Parent Chair
Pretty much anything the PTA accomplished this year, Jennifer was involved with making it happen. She gives countless hours making the Back-to-School Social, the Salamander Stride, the Room Parent program, the Book Fair, and pretty much every event this year go off without a hitch and somehow makes it seem easy. AND she's also been subbing at school this year to cover for our teachers when they need to be out!!! AMAZING. We're so grateful to you, Jennifer, and are delighted you're staying on the board as co-VP of Academics.
- Mary-Margaret Stacy, Salamander Stride Chair
Mary-Margaret Stacy has been chair of the Salamander Stride for as long as I can remember! She brings great organization and total calm and grace under pressure to her role as chair, and will be sorely missed. Until our paths cross at SSIMS, Mary-Margaret! Thank you for your exceptional service to SCES.
- Brenna Thibault, VP of Communications/Community Outreach
It's been a pleasure serving in this position for the past three years. I've learned from our community and grown through correspondence with you. I look forward to continuing on the board as your PTA president for 2022-2023.
- Nina Vucenik, Co-VP of Academics, Science Fair Co-Chair
Nina pulled off our first annual STEAM Science Fair with Farah like it was a walk in the park. It was a HUGE success and we're all grateful for the time and thought you gave to your role as co-VP of Academics this year. It's a big job and with kids spread across three different schools, you were beyond generous to take it on.
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There's a great joy and also some sacrifice involved with serving the SCES community. That extra time comes from somewhere; it comes from time with family after a long workday, at times; it comes from hours you might otherwise be reading a book, taking a walk or taking a nap (!). It takes up mental space you might give to other things, and resources you might donate elsewhere.
With all of that in mind, a heartfelt thanks to everyone who volunteered time, thoughts, and resources to care for our staff and students in such an exceptional way this school year. Your desire to contribute toward making our school a wonderful place is truly seen and appreciated.
