About Us

Our teachers and staff are committed to providing the best possible education for our students.  The Monte Vista PTA supports these efforts, and over the years, has built a strong partnership with the common goal of providing our children with an outstanding education.

Our PTA supports numerous programs with volunteer hours and financial support: library assistants, primary PE assistant, Howdy Coffee, Back-to-School Picnic, Reflections, Dine Out nights, Meet the Masters art program, primary music, recorders, Caldecott & Newbery reading clubs, Family Bingo Night, Red Ribbon Week, Random Acts of Kindness Week, Carnival, educational assemblies, Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, spirit wear, yearbook, volunteer opportunities, chromebooks, interactive televisions for the classrooms, and much more!  

PTA Membership 

Our school is strengthened by the ongoing support of parents, teachers, and staff dedicated to making the learning environment the best it can be.  An hour, a day, a school year ... any level of commitment you are able to make will strengthen our school.  Our learning community gains so much from every family who volunteers!  The way to start is to join the PTA!  Each membership positively impacts ALL kids at Monte Vista through the many programs our PTA provides. Our goal is 100% participation, or one member for every child. You can join PTA by returning the envelope from your Thursday folder, clicking here: 2023-2024 - PTA Membership Flyer or on-line at https://jointotem.com/ca/la-crescenta/monte-vista-elementary-pta.

2023-2024 Executive Board

President: Jennifer Park

1st VP Programs: Ann Edwards

2nd VP Head Room Representative: Vatsala Oberman

3rd VP Ways and Means: Brenda Sullivan

4th VP Hospitality: Janny Kim

5th VP Membership: Mary Klausner

Secretary: Kristin Siebenaier

Treasurer: Geny Kim

Financial Secretary: Joelle Elhaj

Auditor: Meghan Ulfeldt

Historian:  Sameen Wilson

Parliamentarian: Maristela Cho

2022-2023 Chairpeople

Art Docents (Meet the Masters) – Dana Noh, Julie Davis

Back to School Picnic – Meghan Ulfeldt & Tanya Sellers

Caldecott/Newbery - Lisa Marriott

Carnival - Laura Laing  

Dine Out - Margaux Chan

Founder's Day – Jenny Heller Giagni

Grocery Programs - Emily Geller

Monty’s Holiday Shop - Susan Apy, Shannon Saltzman, & Brenda Sullivan

Movie Night - TBD

Random Acts of Kindness Week –  Shannon Saltzman & Megan Pierce

Read to Succeed – Deborah Pasachoff

Red Ribbon Week – Tamara Kennerly, Lia Johnson

Reflections – Anna Bruck & Maryl Fleisher

Scrip - Jeannie Higa

Silent Auction - Michelle McMichael

Sixth Grade Activities –  Brenda Sullivan

Spirit Wear - Jean Yoo

STEM Day – Julie Chen

Yearbook -  Laura Laing

The Monte Vista PTA is affiliated with the Glendale Council, First District, California State, and National PTAs, which provide essential communication between our school and the government.  PTA consistently represents the need to prioritize education support and funding on the State and local level.

• Glendale Council PTA 
• First District PTA
• CA State PTA
• National PTA