AB PTA Programs
Our PTA supported programs aim to support our mission and values of promoting family collaboration and engagement, enhancing student learning, and supporting the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of our students.
We need you! These amazing programs that support our kids only function with the generosity and help of our ABES community. If you would like more information about any of our programs, or just how we can get you plugged in, please contact Marisela Drake at abesprograms@gmail.com.
* Interested in helping with one of our vacant programs? Contact us today!
| Program | Description | Project Coordinator(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Awareness | This school-wide event highlights the unique and inspiring stories of community members who experience disability/disorders. | Kyle Luciani and Co-Facilitators Nancy Cline, Julie Lowrie, and Lauren LeMaster |
| Adopt-a-family (Giving Tree) | A district-wide program that supports families who need a little extra help during the holiday season. | Ms. Sundee and Jen Vilimonovic |
| Art Night (formerly Painting and Vino) | A community building and fundraising event where families create an art piece with an artist. | VACANT |
| Art Show | An end of the year event in the MPR showcasing student art created through our Arts Attack program. | Sarah Pemble & Thuy Phun |
| Arts Attack | Art education is brought into the classroom once a month through parent-led art projects. | Stacie Barrera |
| Author’s Faire | A school-wide event promoting literacy where a published children’s author gives upper and lower grade-level presentations. | Anna Nguyen |
| Back to School Night | Informs our families about the organizations that support our students, staff, and school during Back to School night. | Angel Casabar |
| Book Fair | A partnership with a publishing company to give our families the opportunity to add new books to their home libraries. The school library benefits with new books. | Marisela Drake |
| Box Tops | A simple fundraising program that coincides with our families’ everyday shopping. | Jenny Lee |
| Coffee Talk | Monthly coffee talk with the principal and guest speakers to stay informed with the latest school happenings. | Angel Casabar |
| First LEGO League | LEGO League is an after school club focused on getting kids excited about STEAM through the power of LEGO. | Ke Zhang |
| Gardening Club | Collaboration between staff and community members to give students hands-on learning opportunities. | Yutaka de Silva & Melissa Lopez |
| LEGO Club | LEGO League is an after school club focused on getting kids excited about STEAM through the power of LEGO. | Angel Casabar, Sheila Foster, & Lisa Mah |
| Mileage Club | A program that promotes health and fitness. Held twice a week during lunch recess where students are encouraged to walk or run laps and earn tokens based on their number of laps. | Marisela Drake & Kristin Gorial |
| Newsletter | A bi-weekly communication with families about information about our school happenings, programs, and events. | Lisa Mah |
| Odyssey of the Mind | Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition for K-college students where the kids come up with ALL of the ideas and do ALL of the work. | VACANT |
| Ravens Reading Club | A school-wide program that encourages students to track their reading over school breaks. Students are awarded for their participation. | Lissa Lopez |
| Red Ribbon Week | A Nationwide campaign held in October to promote healthy choices. | Lisa Drelich & Lisa Mah |
| Reflections | Reflections is a nationwide program that promotes creativity and places an importance on the arts. | Dennis Evey & Angel Casabar |
| Restaurant Fundraisers | A community building event while supporting our PTA programs and events. | Bernard Bloem |
| Safety Patrol | Partnership with the SDPD to provide a safe environment for our school during drop-off and pick-up. | Mr. Figone |
| Social Media | Keeps those who use social media up-to-date with current and upcoming events. | Angel Casabar |
| Spirit Wear | A fundraiser that promotes school community and spirit through apparel and accessories with school- related designs. | Angel Casabar, Marisela Drake |
| Staff Appreciation | A week long event in Spring to celebrate the wonderful staff of ABES. | Rebecca Gardner, Arlene Chousmith. Ali Rief |
| Traffic Circle | Our traffic circle team of parent volunteers helps to make the Adobe Bluffs Elementary School parking lot more efficient and safe. | Dennis Evey |
| Talent Show | A program held in Spring that gives students the opportunity to share their talents with our ABES community. | Olivia & Eric Jensen |
| Website | A tool to keep our families current and informed. | Alex Chousmith |
| Welcome Back Picnic | An event held on a Friday evening at the beginning of the school year allowing families to come together and kick off the school year. Food (food trucks, desert) is available, as well as different activities for the kids (Legos, etc.). | Angel Casabar & Arlene Chousmith |
| Welcome Back Teacher Breakfast | A welcome breakfast to show the AB teachers and staff our appreciation for their continuing dedication to educating our students. | Angel Casabar |