The Zervas PTO is committed to promoting the core values that guide the school, and to enhancing the education of our children. Our efforts primarily focus on three areas:

Strengthening a sense of community by bringing families together.
Harnessing the energy, expertise, and enthusiasm of parents who want to volunteer in the school.
Raising money to support the school and to provide important programs.

PTO Board and Committee Chairs 2007-2008

PTO Board
President: Lori Lass and Bruce Henderson
Vice President: John Denninger, Pat Graber, Cynthia Lacasse, Gloria Plottel
Treasurer: Fran Henderson
Secretary: Mara Nislick

Services and Programs
Building Environment: Philip Plottel
Class Photos: Open
Creative Arts & Sciences: Kathryn DeNitto, Eileen Polasky, Melissa Bernstein
Crisis Management: Jane Spitz
Family and Friends Network: Tira Khan & Zina Ward
Family Photo Day: Jill Roberts
Family Support Network: Diane Silverman
Fifth Grade Graduation: Open
Grounds: Open
Health and Safety: Lauren Merz
Health & Safety Bike Safety: Ray Rhatigan
Hospitality: Sheryl Brochu
Kindergarten Soccer: Debora Compton & Betsy Blagdon
Legal: Willis Wang
Library: Liz Zygadlo and Janet Etherington
Lunch Parent Coordinator: Stephanie Cogen
Mini-Grants: Mara Nislick and Ginny DiMarco
Newton Schools Foundation: Tracey Miller and Janet Smith
Nominating Committee: Open
Playground Review: Josh Weiss
Publicity: Barbara Pittel
Recycling Toner Cartridges: Adam Galowitz
Respect for Human Differences: Cindy Marshall and Abby Cohen
Room Parent Coordinator: Amy Briney and Kathleen Jordan
School Committee Liaison: Bruce Henderson
School Sign Project: Open
Science Cart: Jenny Nesin-Perna & Alice Wang
Social Action: Susan Lyons & Tracey Miller & Open
Staples Shopper: Adam Galowitz
Supplies Shopper (refreshments & paper goods): Pat Graber
Teacher Appreciation: Elisa D'Andrea
Understanding Our Differences: Joanne Hooker, Kathleen Jordan, Betsy Blagdon
Volunteer Coordinator: Open
Website: Betsy Blagdon
Welcoming: Sheryl Brochu
Zervas Connected: Lynn Thomas & Deb Anker
Zervas Directory: Chip DiMarco & Josh Weiss
Zervas Handbook: Chip DiMarco & Josh Weiss
Zervas Notes Distribution: Elizabeth Suga and Karen Hamilton
Zervas Notes Editors: Bruce Henderson, Eric Miller, Alicia Shems, Mary Brandel
ZMail: Pamela Galowitz

Events
Classroom Cleanup: Suzanne Carleo
Color Day Liaison: Meryl Miller
Family Events: Maya Meirav and Mara Nislick
Halloween Party: Michelle Miller and Elyssa Freedman
Health & Safety 4th Grade Bike Safety: Ray Rhatigan
International Dinner: Elisa D'Andrea
Joint Lecture: Carla Brigham
Literacy Night Parent Liaison: n/a
Math Night Parent Liaison:  Open
NewtonSERVES: Open
Progressive/Mystery Dinner: Open
Science Week: Jenny Nesin-Perna
Variety Show: Open
Volunteer Appreciation: Susan Freed
Zervas Fair: John Denninger and Open
Zervas Unplugged: Amy Briney

Fundraisers
Apparel Sales Manager: The DiNiscos
Boxtops: Tracey Hyams
Election Day Bake Sale: Maya Meirav and Mara Nislick
Gift Wrap: Maryanne Weiss & Erin Wolin
Library Gift Book Sale: Jee Baum
PTO Dues and Membership: Sara Brown
Winter Auction: Heidi Gambino and Helen Haley