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PTSO officers:
| President: | Tina Drew |
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My son Ian is a junior this year. We have been at UPA since he started
8th grade in the fall of 2008. I have previously served one semester
each as PTSO treasurer and secretary and I was president last
semester. I guess I just fill in wherever I'm needed! My main interest
is getting UPA families involved. The success of your child's
education is a result of teamwork. We must all do our part to make it
happen the way we want it to whether it's serving on a steering
committee, fundraising for scholarships, donating materials for the
teachers, driving kids to a ball game, or baking a cake for an
event. Every effort is important and necessary!
I also run the used uniform sale and exchange. If you have used
uniforms in very good condition that you would like to donate,
exchange or sell, or if you need to buy any uniform pieces at great
prices (all funds raised support the school) contact me at
408-885-1466 or
tbdrew@yahoo.com
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| Vice President: | Pat McDaid |
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I am the father of Kelsey in 10th grade. This is her third year at
UPA. I have been involved with the UPA PTSO throughout this time,
helping with various events as well as establishing the PTSO as tax
exempt 501(c)3 organization. I served as vice president of the PTSO
last year. In years past I coached youth soccer and robotics at the
elementary school level. Contact me at
pmcdaid@gmail.com
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| Secretary: | Ursula DeWitt
[Secretary's page]
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My daughter, Akeiylah, is an 8th grader and we both LOVE UPA! We
believe that the one thing in life no one can take away from you is
your knowledge, so education is key. I can be reached at
discipline4life@yahoo.com
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| Treasurer: | Carly Denham
[Treasurer's page]
cscdenham@yahoo.com
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| Ways and Means Co-Chairperson: | Andrea Fleiner |
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I have 2 children at UPA, Lukas in 10th grade and Rebecca in 8th grade
and this year we are hosting a foreign exchange student, Suus, who
will be in 12th grade. I am one half of the fundraising team for UPA
and look forward to working with the parents. We will try to raise
funds to support the school mostly in helping organize and through
financial support for certain events. In my life before kids I was an
elementary school teacher in Switzerland and live in San Jose since
1998.
andrea@fleiner.com
(408) 629-0870
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| Ways and Means Co-Chairperson: | Scott Denham |
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| Social Commitee Chairperson: | Creola L. Manson |
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Hi! My name is Creola Manson and my son is an eleventh grader by the
name of Dallas. We have been a part of UPA since its beginning stages,
and we believe hard work, dedication, and fellowship will bring the
UPA family close and make us the type of school you will be proud to
have your children graduate from. Every graduating class has a story,
and every child attending UPA is special. That is why our PTSO is so
important. We are helping to guide teachers and students together to
make their lives a success! We have plenty of events and this year
let's put the S back into PTSO. Encourage them to come to us, and work
with us, to work or them. I am the Social Chair and there is plenty of
work to do.
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| Membership Chairperson: | Judy McDowell |
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My daughter, Sabrina, is a junior this year, and she started at UPA as
a freshman. I was delighted that she was able to enroll in this small,
focused school with such excellent teachers and administrators. My
goal for UPA is to have the majority of households signed up to serve
their hours so that the school gets all the help it needs from
parents. If anyone has questions about membership, give me a call at
408-483- 2730, or email me at
financing@judymcdowell.com
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Committee Volunteers
- Other Committees:
- PTO Manager - Volunteer Services Chair: Bianca Estrada
- eScrip: Gloria Koehl
My son, Jacob, will be a sophomore this year. This will be our second
year here at UPA. I have been so impressed with the school so far,
that I recommended it to my family and will now have 3 nieces at the
school this year! I am the eScrip coordinator for UPA. We had somehttp://www.upasv.org/uimg/image/1245731149173/1256797415277.png
initial success last year with increasing enrollment, and my goal for
this year is to really get the word out and encourage every family to
participate in this lucrative fundraiser. It's fast, easy and free!
Please contact me if you have any questions about how to register:
gloria.koehl@gmail.com
- Driver's Education Fundraiser: Alison von Breitenfeld
My daughter, Phoebe, is a junior this year. This is her second year at
UPA. I am the contact for the Drivers Ed Fundraiser. When your student
enrolls in Behind the Wheel Training at www.GoldenEagleDriversEd.com,
UPA will receive a donation of $20. If you have any questions, please
contact me at 408-866-8779 or
alisonvb@sbcglobal.net
- Uniform Exchange: Tina Drew
- PTSO Web Site: Jay Dresser
- Bulletin Boards: Creola Manson
Thanks to all the volunteers for helping!
If you haven't already, consider volunteering for one of the open positions.
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