OUR COMMITTEES
The purpose of the Ravinia PTO is to partner with the school, families, and the Highland Park community to enrich the student experience and help ensure a meaningful education.
Committee Members:
Executive Board Members:
Co-Presidents
Matt Alva
David Pessis
Vice President of Administration
Molly Lenzini
Vice President of Hospitality
Blair Piell
Vice Presidents of School Assemblies
Maggie Schmieder
Keren Novack
Vice President of Ways & Means
Lindsay Zitter
Vice Presidents of Family Services
Kristin Hintermeister
Katie Harrison
Treasurers
Ari Scharg
Courtney Perlmutter
Secretary
Lisa Clagg
Assistant Secretary
Sarah Juergens
Social Media Manager
Kelly Zimmerman
Website Manager
Ryan Cook
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Committee
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Description |
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Room Parent Committee
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All room parents are part of this committee. Responsible for maintaining communication with room parents, collecting contributions for class gifts, and assisting teachers with any classroom needs. |
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Membership Committee |
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| Family Welcome Committee |
These members help coordinate the incoming kindergarten sign orders, attend meet-ups on the playground before school starts. Help answer any questions for incoming kindergarten and new families. |
| Philanthropy Committee |
Responsible for organizing and overseeing all service projects, including MLK Day of Service, Ravinia’s Valentine’s Service, Blessings in a Backpack, and Food Pantry drives. |
| Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee |
This committee is responsible for organizing diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations and programming to make our school community and the district an inclusive and welcoming environment. The committee organizes a monthly bulletin board highlighting different communities, heritage and historical events. |
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Teacher Appreciation Committee |
Organizes and plans teacher appreciation week. |
| Hospitality Committee |
Coordinates staff recognition and appreciation days. Responsible for purchasing and delivering gifts. |
| Spiritwear Committee |
Works with the vendor to select Ravinia spirit-wear items. Handles the online ordering of spirit-wear and distribution. Sell spirit wear at school events. |
| Fundraising Committee |
This committee is responsible for staffing and assisting during fundraising events. Acquiring raffle items or donations for school events including book fair, ice cream social, back to school bash, etc. |
| 5th Grade Committee |
Plan and oversee all 5th grade related activities and events. |
| Bookfair Committee |
Responsible for organizing Ravinia’s annual book fair. |
| Yearbook Committee |
Design, create, and distribute the yearbook. |
