What We Do: Programs & Events

The PTO supports our school in every possible way. In addition to fundraisers and PTO-driven activities, the PTO also helps to fund School-driven activities throughout year. These include but are not limited to the following:

 

 

    PTO Fundraising

  • Tailgate
  • Battle of Route 7
  • 8th Grade Graduation Party
  • Spirit Wear
  • Paint Night
  • Restaurant Spirit Nights
  • Business Sponsorships
  • Retail Programs
  • Box Tops

 

    Support

  • MSAAC
  • SEAC
  • PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
  • Project-Based Learning Activities
  • Teacher Special Requests

    Programs & Activities

 

    Student Empowerment

  • Odyssey of the Mind
  • After-School Clubs
  • Theater Production
  • Dance Team 

 

    Teacher & Staff Appreciation

  • Coffee Carts
  • Holiday Cookie Exchange
  • School Luncheons
  • Teacher Appreciation Week Activities

 

    Family & Community Connection

  • Campus Beautification
  • Food and Clothing Drives
  • Holiday Giving

How You Can Help

 

Join


Sign up to become a PTO voting member! If you've already created an account, be sure that your student's information is up-to-date!


Volunteer

 

Sign up for one event! Update your volunteer interests and the chairs of those events will contact you when they have volunteer opportunities.


Donate

 

Monetary donation always welcome! Make a general contribution to the PTO. Learn more about our Rewards & Matching Programs. Have a business? Become an Event Sponsor!


Connect

 

Stay Connected and Help Build Our Community! Bring a friend to the next general meeting, encourage a friend to join as a member and volunteer with you, and share our events and accomplishments! 

HELP NEEDED! 

The PTO is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of the Seneca Ridge family! Below are the following Committee Chair openings (along with a basic description of responsibilities) we are looking to fulfill.

 
 Staff Appreciation - Committee Member
Work with current Staff Appreciation Chair to develop all staff appreciation events, including coffee carts and Teacher Appreciation Week. Solicit funds from community businesses.
 
Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee (MSAAC) Representative 
Represent Seneca Ridge at MSAAC meetings

Advise the local school system of the educational and cultural needs of the minority student.
Cultivate an equitable educational experience for all students that will positively impact achievement gaps. 

 Special Education Advisory Committee SEAC Representative
Represent Seneca Ridge at SEAC meetings
Provide valuable information about LCPS special education programs, services, and activities.
 
Tailgate Co-Chair
Assist with the planning and execution of the Seneca Ridge tailgate event.
 
Battle of Route 7 Chairs
Plan and execute the Battle of Route 7 (soccer match against Sterling Middle), including selling tickets and managing concessions.

PTO BOARD

President: Sara Overman

Vice President:  Hilary Hymel

Secretary: Cat Chang

Treasurer: Zurima Martinez

PTO CHAIRS/COORDINATORS

Fundraising Chair:  VACANT

Staff Appreciation: Julie Garret & Lindsay Pelar 

Community Outreach Coordinator:  VACANT

Website: Hilary Hymel

Communication: Preeti Walker

Sponsorship and Restaurant Nights:  VACANT

Spirit Wear: Saira Sufi and Poonam Arole

Volunteer Coordinator: Saira Sufi

Tailgate Chair:  Liz Entsminger

Battle of Route 7 Chair:  VACANT 

8th Grade Celebration Chair: Natasha Kasuri Hashmi 

 

 

SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES

MSAAC Representative: VACANT

SEAC Representative: VACANT

LEAF Representative: Kelly Sanchez

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE 

VACANT

 

FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

 Hilary Hymel

Mission

Our PTO's mission is to partner for student empowerment, teacher & staff appreciation, and community connection to enrich every student's overall educational experience.  

 

Students

Empower children to seek knowledge & solve problems by igniting their curiosity in learning

  

 Teacher & Staff

Support teachers and staff to make their job easier

  

 Community

Foster a collaborative parent community for cohesiveness among cluster schools

Our PTO

Our PTO is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions. 

Interested in open leadership positions? Contact us!