PS 8 prides itself on a dynamic PTA, powered by a strong connection between our parent community and staff members. All parents and guardians of children attending PS 8 are automatically members of the PTA.
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Mission
- Build a vibrant and welcoming community within PS 8 and with the greater neighborhood community
- Facilitate an effective relationship and two-way communication between families, school administration, school staff, and community officials
- Raise funds to provide a wide variety of educational and cultural programs and materials to support school initiatives
Executive Board, 2023-2024
Welcome newly elected executive board!
- Co-Presidents: Carol Capece & Jennifer LaRusso Leung
president@ps8brooklyn.org - Vice President: Carrie Blake
vp@ps8brooklyn.org - Co-Secretaries: Sarah Gilman & Julia Nestor
secretary@ps8brooklyn.org - Treasurer: Barbra Keck; & Assistant Treasurer: Lily Harger
treasurer@ps8brooklyn.org - Fundraising Chairs: Avi Adiv & Fernanda Seelos
fundraising@ps8brooklyn.org - Communications & Technology Chairs: Meredith Kurnov & Amelie Walker-Yung
comm-tech@ps8brooklyn.org - Class Parent Liaisons: Greg Donaker & Alicia Haley
classparentliaisons@ps8brooklyn.org - Committee Liaisons: Anita Baier & Heather Bollinger
committeeliaisons@ps8brooklyn.org - KidsCre8 Afterschool Chairs: Jennifer Rendeiro & Kasey Watkins
kidscre8@ps8brooklyn.org
Executive Board, 2022-2023
Thank you!
Co-Presidents: Tara Williams & Jennifer Rendeiro
Co-Treasurers: David Salpeter & Barbra Keck
Co-Secretaries: Nancy Wasserstein & Kevin Chupka
Co-Fundraising: Red Fabbri & Melisa Melling
Events: Jessica Moro, Carrie Blake, & Jennifer LaRusso-Leung
Communications: Alexis Barad-Cutler & Carol Capice
After School: Andrea Mouzakis
Technology: Daniel Pardes
PTA Bylaws
Our PTA Bylaws were updated on May 18, 2023.
About
The PTA gained recognition as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in 1982. The formal name of the PTA is the Parents and Teachers Association of PS 8. Our tax identification number is 11-2578366.