Our PTO
Our PTO is made up of hard-working parents who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know them, and feel free to ask them if you have questions.
Interested in open board positions? Contact us at pto.averyelementary@gmail.com!
Executive board members
President - Carolina Oppy
VP of Communications - Robin Utz
VP of Programs - Hannah Crawford
Secretary - Lesley Walker
Treasurer - Mike Temporiti
Equity Liaison - Lynn Becker
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
| Committee Name |
2026-2027 Candidates |
Description |
Commitment |
| Welcome Committee |
Suzanne McComb |
Kindergarten Meetups, Woohoo/Boohoo Coffee, Kindergarten Signs |
Late Summer, First Day |
| Under Represented Community Outreach |
Andrew Chao |
Invite under represented members of our community to join PTO |
Year Round |
| Progressive Dinner |
Danny Elchert & Heather Burkhart |
Progressive Dinner |
Fall |
| Book Fairs |
Jenn Fisher |
Book Fair - Fall Conferences, Spring BOGO |
Fall and Spring |
| School Supply Boxes |
Carolina Oppy |
Organize School Supply Ordering |
Spring and Late Summer |
| Restaurant Nights |
NEED CANDIDATE(S) |
Schedule Fundraising Nights at local businesses |
Year Round |
| Class Parent Liaison |
NEED CANDIDATE(S) Can also be done by Secretary of Records |
Communicate with Room Parents and Staff Support Volunteers |
Year Round |
| School Sign |
Suzanne McComb |
Update the sign out front of Avery |
Monthly |
| Front Lawn / Pavers |
Daniel Oppy |
Support Lawn initiatives and order dedication bricks |
Year Round |
| All-Star Game Night |
Jenn Fisher |
Avery Auction and Game Night |
Winter |
| Year Book |
Megan Tucker |
Lead the creation of the year book |
Year Round |
| Staff Appreciation |
Maureen Jones |
Support Staff with Meals etc |
Year Round |
| Seasonal Parties |
Annie Truebe |
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| Fall Festival |
Lynn Becker
Emily Tonsfeldt |
Fall Festival, Fundraising and Fun Making |
Summer and Early Fall |
| Blacktop Ball |
Anna Kenney |
Black Top Ball |
Spring and 2nd to Last Day |
| Avery Play |
Laura Chao |
Avery Parent Play |
Spring |
| Buzz Book |
Debra Spann |
BuzzBook |
Year Round - Mostly Early Fall |
| Golf Tournament |
Chris Michael |
Golf Tournaments |
Fall |
| Razzmatazz |
Amanda Rudomiotov |
Talent Show |
Spring |
| Adult Socials |
Megan Yursik |
Adult Socials |
Year Round |
| Family Socials |
NEED CANDIDATE(S) |
Family Socials |
Year Round |
| Avery Parents for Equity |
Libby Dowdall (Chairperson) |
Avery Equity Comittee Chairperson |
Year Round |
