Friends of Short Avenue (FoSA) are dedicated to providing enrichment opportunities that strengthen and support academic growth, inspire creative and aesthetic understanding, and integrate technology and engineering experiences in cultivating the whole child at Short Avenue Elementary School. We harness volunteer potential and manage fundraisers and programs in our effort to maximize student potential.
More than 30 years of research show that children do better when their parents and families are involved both at home and at school. Meaningful parental involvement is an integral part of student achievement in school. Children tend to achieve more regardless of ethnic or racial background, socioeconomic status, or parents’ education level. Grades are higher. Test scores rise. Self-esteem grows. Schools improve.
The FoSA board of directors act as gentle stewards for Short Avenue Elementary School. They strive to enhance your child(ren)’s educational and social experience in addition to your family’s elementary school experience through fundraising and meaningful community events and activities. The Board of Directors continually seeks to improve their organization, Friends of Short Avenue, to leave it better than before their term in office.
FoSA meetings are open to everyone and we value your ideas!
2022-2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Lizbeth Vernon
Vice President – Tavia Trepte
Treasurer – Shanel Malonson
Secretary – Jessica Trockey
Spirit Wear Coordinator – Valerie Batalla
Art Banner Coordinator – Bridget Carney
Voting Member – Julia Paluch
Voting Member – Griselda Molina
Voting Member – Tiffany Fischman
Voting Member – Julie Starkweather
Voting Member – Suzie Glaser
Voting Member – Aime Ocampo
Karen Reynolds – School Liaison (non-voting)
Contact us at FriendsofShortAvenue@gmail.com.
We are a volunteer-operated, fully insured, non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
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