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 2008-2009

PTO Board
President: Bruce Henderson, Josh Weiss.
Vice President: John Denninger, Pamela Galowitz, Pat Graber, Jane Spitz.
Treasurer: Fran Henderson.
Secretary: Sue Masterson.

Services and Programs
Building Environment: Philip Plottel.
Classroom Cleanup: Suzanne Carleo, Meg Welborn.
Class Photos: Lori Lass, Mary Hoppe.
Creative Arts & Sciences: Liz Beckett, Edie Knight.
Crisis Management: Jane Spitz.
Family and Friends Network: Tira Khan, Zina Ward.
Family Photo Day: Open.
Family Support Network: Diane Silverman.
Fifth Grade Graduation: Open.
Grounds: Linda Thayer, Caroline Wilson.
Health and Safety: Lauren Merz.
4th Grade Bike Safety: Ray Rhatigan.
Hospitality: Svet Levin.
Kindergarten Soccer:
      Program Coordinator: Betsy Blagdon.
      Photo Coordinator: Heidi Gambino.
      Trophy Buyer: Svet Levin.
      Shirt Buyer: Helen Hailey.
      Equipment Buyer: Margaret Jacobi.
      Publicity: Carla Brigham.
      Coach Meeting Planner: Open.
      Computer Coordinator: Open.
      Volunteer Coordinator: Open.
Legal: Willis Wang.
Library: Liz Zygadlo.
Lunch Parent Coordinator: Stephanie Cogen.
Mini-Grants: Mara Nislick and Kathy Goodfriend.
Newton Schools Foundation: David Stolow.
Nominating Committee: Open.
Playground Review: Josh Weiss.
Publicity: Barbara Pittel, Lori Lass, Pamela Galowitz.
Playground Review; Josh Weiss.
Respect for Human Differences: Cindy Marshall, Abby Cohen, Michelle Gillen.
Room Parent Coordinator: Amy Briney and Kathleen Jordan.
School Committee Liaison: Open.
Science Cart: Jenny Nesin, Alice Wang.
Social Action:
     Unicef: Karen O'Beirne.
     Candy Collection: Jill Schulman.
     Make Change: Tracey Miller.
     Sister School: Laura Aguilar.
     Shelter Collection: Susan Lyons.
Shopping:  Erin Wolin, Ariela Sade.
Teacher Appreciation: Elisa D'Andrea, Elaine Whalen.
Understanding Our Differences: Melissa Teichner(3), Joanne Hooker an d Yola Cobert (4), Betsy Blagdon ( Correspondent).
Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Brandel.
Website: Maura Evans, John Marrinan.
Welcoming: Sheryl Brochu.
Zervas Connections: Lynn Thomas.
Zervas Directory: Bruce Henderson.
Zervas Handbook:  Josh Weiss.
Zervas Notes Distribution: Elizabeth Suga, Erin Wolin.
Zervas Notes Editors: Bruce Henderson, Eric Miller, Alicia Shems, Mary Brandel, Karen Nacht.
ZMail: Maura Evans, John Marrinan.

Events
Classroom Cleanup: Suzanne Carleo.
Color Day Liaison: Meryl Miller, Karen O'Beirne.
Destination Dinner: Amy Briney, Jill Roberts.
Family Events: Maya Meirav and Mara Nislick .
Halloween Party: Michelle Miller and Elyssa Freedman.
Health & Safety 4th Grade Bike Safety: Ray Rhatigan.
International Dinner: Open.
Joint Lecture: Open.
Literacy Night Parent Liaison: Open.
Math Night Parent Liaison:  Open.
Newton SERVES: Open.
Science Week: Jenny Nesin, Alice Wang.
Variety Show: Open.
Volunteer Appreciation: Susan Freed.
Zervas Fair: John Denninger
Zervas Unplugged: Meg Welborn.

Fundraisers
Apparel Sales Manager: Tricia and Steve DiNisco.
Boxtops: Tracey Hyams.
Election Day Bake Sale: Maya Meirav and Mara Nislick
Gift Wrap: Kathleen Kenslea.
Library Gift Book Sale: Jee Baum.
PTO Dues and Membership: Sara Brown.
Winter Auction: Heidi Gambino and Helen Hailey.