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OIP, MHS, & BMS PTA

Welcome!

The logo for Orange Elementary & Middle School PTA, featuring the school name in orange and the PTA acronym in white with a paw print.

 

Our PTA is a vital link between parents, teachers and community members. Our purpose is to enrich the emotional, academic, and environmental experience of the children who attend Orange Inclusive Preschool (OIP), Moreland Hills School (MHS) & Brady Middle School (BMS) through fundraising and programming. 

How fundraising dollars support Orange Inclusive Preschool, Brady Middle School, and Moreland Hills Elementary School:

  • ✨ Empowering Teachers:
    Allocating more than $25,000 in Teacher Grants across OIP, MHS & BMS to enhance classroom learning and spark creativity.

    🎒 Enriching Student Experiences:
    Providing $9,500 in Grade-Level Programming funds for field trips, enrichment opportunities, and special assemblies- including favorites like Basketball Jones and the Chalk Guy.

    🎉 Building Community:
    Planning and funding memorable Special Events-from preschool, 5th, and 8th grade graduation celebrations to the Ice Cream Social at MHS’s Back-to-School Kickoff, Kindergarten Welcome Breakfasts, the BMS Block Party, and International Night to name a few!

    📚 Promoting Literacy:

    Supporting reading initiatives like One Book, One School (providing a book for every family!), Highlights Magazine subscriptions for 3rd grade, and the 4th Grade Reading Challenge Celebration. All designed to foster a lifelong love of reading! 🧡

    🧡 Prioritizing Health, Safety, Wellness & Advocacy:
    Investing in programs such as Calm Corners, the 4th & 5th Grade Running Clubfood allergy education and awarenessmental health advocacy, and also supporting broader advocacy efforts. 

 

What We Do

Who We Are

  • President
    • Kerry Kertesz
  • President-Elect
    • Hallie Goldstein
  • MHS Rep
    • Claire VanAntwerp
  • BMS Rep
    • Stacey Assenza
  • OIP Rep
    • Sam Licker
  • Communications 
    • Samantha Marx
    • Stephanie Schechter
  • Treasurer
    • Carolina Schneider
  • Membership
    • Kate Rabinovitch
    • Molly Ducatman
  • OPEN (Orange Parent Education Network)
    • Christy Maglionico
    • Monica Kiss
  • Health, Safety & Wellness
    • Sara Irom
    • Ashli Gauthier
    • Rebecca Kusner
    • Kelly Bhatnagar
  • Fundraising
    • Rachel Weinberg
    • Jenna Konstantinovsky
    • Heather Sinn
    • Lindsay Heksch
  • Grade Representatives
    • K – Jen Guyeron
    • 1 – Amanda Goldberg
    • 2 – Kelly Goshe
    • 3 – Lisa Taylor
    • 4 – Jess Baron
    • 5 – Laila Daher
    • 6 – Sam Licker & Alyssa Myers
    • 7 – Mandy Walden & Kirsten Simonton
    • 8 – Courtney Lepene & Selina Mathur