It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and I’d like to take a moment to share how incredibly grateful I am for the PTSA volunteers who help make Cabin John such a strong and caring school community.
It is an honor to work alongside our Executive Committee — Vice Presidents Rachel Azoff and Heather Braswell-Ho, Secretary Claire Andrews, and Treasurer Denise Schainker. Each of them brings thoughtfulness, dedication, and heart to the PTSA, and I’m so thankful for your collaboration. I’m also deeply appreciative of the rest of our Board of Directors, including Delegates Jessica McClellan and Priyanka Kamat, Communications Chair Julie Ehlrich, Membership Chair Banoo Pightling, and of course Principal Somer Snider. Their support and steady commitment drive so much of what we accomplish.
To our committee chairs and parent and staff volunteers, thank you for the many ways you support and strengthen our efforts. Your willingness to step in and bring programs to life makes a real difference for our students and staff! In particular, thank you to Divya Tonse (Cougar Clips), Frank Ross (Reflections), Dawn Bowman, Alex Downey and Amanda Klueger (Book Fair), Parastoo Ghodsi (Principal’s Teas), Joanne D’Souza, Amy Yang, Georgia Karamalikis, and Radha Rohatgi (Multicultural Night), and Petra Mudrock (who helps in more ways than we can count!). We would also like to shout out Assistant Principals Ms. Wingate, Ms. Hershkowitz, and Mr. Lee for their help and collaboration.
I also want to recognize the many additional volunteers and our broader PTSA membership whose names may not appear here but whose support is so meaningful. Whether you’ve attended a meeting, made a donation, supported an event, or simply stayed connected and engaged, you are an essential part of this community.
If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, there’s no better time! Whether you can offer a little time or take on a larger role, your participation truly makes a difference, and we would love to have you join us. Please look in this newsletter for volunteer roles for book fair and teacher appreciation week, as well as a call for nominees to serve on next year’s board. If you might be interested, please reach out to president@cabinjohnptsa.org.
Because of our volunteers and generous community, our students have more opportunities, our teachers feel more supported, and our community feels connected. It’s an honor to work with you, and I’m truly thankful for the difference you make.
With gratitude,
Debbie Fleischer
PTSA President