MEET THE BOARD!

 

Melissa Zaldo

President & Book Fair Coordinator

Kids: Jackson, 5th grade

Info: This is my third year on the board.

Fun fact: I performed at an NFL halftime show (Buffalo Bills) in college

 

 

 

Jeanette Savo

Vice President

Kids: Henry, 5th grade & Oliver, 2nd grade

Info: This is my third year on the PTO board and I have always taken roles as a room parent or committee chair.

Fun fact: In college, I was a part of the security team for a Mighty Mighty Bosstones concert.

 

 

 

 

Melanie Rausch-Goldner

Secretary

Kids: Gabriel, 7th grade & Emily, 2nd grade

Info: I have previously served on the board as Secretary.

Fun fact: None of my "fun facts" are appropriate for this space.

 

 

 

Matt Carlson

Treasurer

Kids: 

Info: This is my second year on the board.

Fun fact: 

 

 

 

Becki Kula Hildrew

Communications Coordinator

Kids: Rhys, 3rd grade & Lyra, TK at Surreybrook

Info: This is my second year on the board and will be my 3rd year with LEGO Club.

Fun fact: I spent five years giving ghost tours while driving a horse-drawn carriage.

 

 

 

Amber Durkin

Room Parent Coordinator

Kids: Maddison, 9th grade & Seth, 4th grade

Info: This is my 11th year as a parent at BCS & my 5th term serving on the BCS PTO board. 

I’ve been Treasurer & The Fundraiser Chair in the past, as well as a Room Parent for many many years! 

 

Fun fact:  I met my husband by flagging down a police car, for help one night, when I locked my keys in my car,

19 years ago.  He was the officer, and we’ve been together ever since! 

 

 

 

Sarah Culbertson

Teacher Appreciation Coordinator

Kids: Maeve, 9th grade & Scarlett, 6th grade

Info: This is my 8th year as a committee chair & third year on the board.

Fun fact: Nothing gets me more excited for a new school year than a pile of brand new school supplies!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ramya Suriyanarayanarajan

Student Engagement Coordinator

Kids: Elongo & Elakiya, 5th grade

Info: This is my second year on the board.

Fun fact: I grew up in South India (Tirunelveli) and moved here at 2008. I love to cook vegetarian Indian food. 

 

 

The Bethany PTO financially supports our school through various fundraising activities and programs. Because we are a small school, this financial support is important to our community, but our work goes beyond raising money. 

 

 

MISSON

Our Mission is to promote an environment at school where teachers and administrators can do their best work and our students can do their best learning.

WHAT WE DO

 

The Bethany Community School PTO is an all-volunteer organization which relies on active participation from parents and BCS staff to impact our children’s educational and social experience at BCS. The PTO sponsors numerous activities throughout the school year for students and their families:

  • Bethwood Quassy Amusement Park Night

  • Spring Fling

  • Boo Bash

  • Snowflake Shop

  • Restaurant Nights at local restaurants

  • Book Fair

  • Plant Sale

  • QU Hockey Night

  • and many others!

Additionally, the PTO finances cultural and educational programs within our school, as well as providing mini-grants for our teachers and staff!

For every activity the PTO sponsors, there are several volunteers coordinating things, and there's always room for more help. We encourage ANY amount of parent involvement.