PTO Committees
PTO Committees are listed alphabetically. To learn more about or to volunteer for a committee, please click on the individual committee name or email the committee co-chair(s). If you are having difficulty contacting a committee or would like to inquire about an open position, please email the Oak Knoll PTO President.
NEW: Beginning November 1, 2025, volunteers and coaches in MPCSD will need to be registered and complete the state-required fingerprinting process before working with students. To read more about this and to register, see the Volunteering and Coaching in MPCSD page.
PTO Committees and Leads for 2025-2026
After School Programs
Set up and manage programs for children to attend at Oak Knoll after school activities.
Chairs: Isaac Peterson
After School Athletics
Organize Oak Knoll Volleyball and Basketball teams for play in Burgess League.
Chairs: Bjorn Carey, Tracy Slusser, Cameron Lui, Brandon Goldman, Kim Caldbeck
Art Resources
Chairs: Hanah Diab
Book Fair
Organize and execute the Oak Knoll Book Fair.
Chairs: Katie Davis, Victoria Dorward
Community Connection
Plan community coffee events at Oak Knoll.
Chairs: Alison Wise, Chrissy Bertolli, Katie Johnson
Cub Scouts
Assist with the forming of new Cub Scout troops and adding new members to existing troops at Oak Knoll.
Chairs: Matt Clements
Fall Family Picnic
Organize a family picnic/event for all Oak Knoll families and staff in early Fall.
Chairs: Corey Binns, Becky Bullard
Fifth Grade Field Day
Organize Fifth Grade Field Day.
Chairs: TBD (5th grade room parents)
Friends and Family Day
Plan, organize, and execute Friends & Family Day.
Chairs: Gabby Hebert, Sally Loverro
Gardening
Chairs: Samantha Long, Meredith Nonnenberg
Girl Scouts
Assist with the forming of new Girl Scout troops and adding new members to existing troops Oak Knoll.
Chairs: Cindy Tsai
Graphics
Create custom Oak Knoll graphic art.
Chairs: Alison Wong
International Family Liaisons
Chairs: Shani Tennenholtz
Kindergarten and New Family Welcome Event
Welcome Kindergartners and New Families to Oak Knoll, and help familiarize them with their teacher, classroom and school landmarks such as the bathrooms, flagpole, playground, and classroom cubby before the first day of school.
Chairs: Stephanie Garner, Christine Slaton
Library Resources
Coordinate and organize the library database and maintain library inventory with the help of a committee.
Chairs: Laura Low Ah Kee, Stephanie Rowen
Library Volunteers Coordinator
Coordinate volunteers to work in school library during class times, recesses, and lunch.
Chairs: Melissa Nikolic
MPAEF Liaisons
Chairs: Cristina Gibbs, Lindsey Nalevanko
Musical, 3rd Grade
Chairs: TBD
Musical, 4th and 5th Grade
Chairs: TBD
New Family Welcome Committee
Chairs: Meredith Nonnenberg, Sarah Rachlin, Fikret Unsal
Oak Knoll Parents for Safe Routes
Works with the District and District-wide SRTS Committees to make our streets safer for kids to travel to and from school via bicycle, foot, scooter, etc. Also manages bike safety programs and activities.
Chairs: John Leikauf, Matthew Rascoff
Otterwear
Bring spirited Oak Knoll logo wear to our families each year.
Chairs: Alison Wong
Room Parent Program
Room parents support classroom teachers by recruiting parent volunteers who help in the classroom, chaperone field trips, and plan parties. Room parents also facilitate recognition activities during Teacher Appreciation Week, help build community among class families, and act as ambassadors of the school.
Chairs: Alice Mount, Liz Franks, Jackie Kort
Science Fair
Plan, promote and execute the annual Oak Knoll Science Fair for grades 2-5.
Chairs: Cindy Kin, Cindy Tsai, Carrie Tomasi
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Plans luncheons, coffees, and surprises for our faculty and staff throughout the school year.
Chairs: Andrea Draper, Liz Franks, Melissa Goldman, Lauren Sutkin, Smita Schworer
Website
Ensure the school website is up to date with accurate information.
Chairs: Angie Kenny
Yearbook
Gather and prepare all elements for the annual yearbook.
Chairs: Fikret Unsal, Jane Woodall, Tara Moeller, Carolyn Pan