Marion Jordan PTA
100 N. Harrison Street, Palatine, Illinois 60067 * 847-963-5500
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Back to SchoolEmailCoordinates pre-packed school supplies in spring, the "back to school" packet. They also deliver these supplies to student's desks before school begins. Click the Link to the left to order.
Julie BicklerEmail

B.E.A.R.Email(Be Excited About Reading) formerly known as WISH. Coordinates reading volunteers for first and second graders. This gives children additional one-on-one reading practice.
Laurie BulsonEmail

Bilingual LiaisonEmailBilingual Liaison
Anne GruettnerEmail

Book FairEmailCoordinates one or two book fairs a year that are open to students and parents, in order to provide children with books. The profits are donated to the resource center.
Alison SilverEmail
Nancy KayeEmail
Bernadette KonopkaEmail
Kelly ReynoldsEmail

Birthday Book ClubEmailCoordinates donations of gift books to the resource center by parents to commemorate their childÂ’s birthday. Children receive a birthday card, and their names are listed in the book that was donated in their honor.
Liz RobertsEmail

Cultural ArtsEmailProvides and plans cultural arts assemblies, workshops, and special programs to the students at Marion Jordan and coordinate Art Parent visits to the classrooms. Click the link to the left to see the 2008-09 school assembly schedule.
Ann HarrisonEmail
Crista GoluchEmail

Dad's CommitteeEmailOrganize and host the Marion Jordan Pancake Breakfast as well as one Gym-Jamz Night for students in each grade and a parent.
Dave HotchnerEmail
Jeff PerkinsEmail

DirectoryEmailCompiles and publishes the school directory of names, addresses, and phone numbers, which is published in the fall and distributed to PTA member families.
Sharon SnyderEmail

Environmental AwarenessEmailInforms and educates students and parents on environmental issues through various programs. They also head up our school beautification projects.
Susan EricksonEmail
Karla NoraEmail

Family EventsEmailPromotes family and faculty involvement by sponsoring non-fundraising family gatherings such as the Scarecrow Festival, Orbit Roller Skating and Family Picnic.
Marlo MessnerEmail
Lyndy Morton-ClementEmail

Fun FairEmailResponsible for coordinating and planning the school fun fair.
Laura RanieriEmail
Molly PlizgaEmail
Nancy KayeEmail
Barb LeonardEmail
Rose JusiEmail

Health and SafetyEmailAssists with school vision and hearing screening, District 15 blood drive, coat closets and increasing health and safety awareness in our students.
Susan RogersEmail

Holiday StoreEmailThis program makes it possible for our children to experience the excitement of chosing their own special holiday gifts for family and friends.
Mary Kay AronsonEmail

HospitalityEmailResponsible for hosting and serving refreshments at a variety of special occasions and PTA events.
Carolynn BurkEmail
Marti HeagneyEmail
Gina StavrouEmail

Kids Helping KidsEmailPlan and host a charitable event with the MJ students, to raise money for and awareness of a chosen cause.
Cindy PayneEmail

KindergartenKapersEmail
Julie PopeEmail

MannaEmailOur Manna program raises funds for our MJPTA through the sale of gift cards.
Alison SilverEmail
Rose JusiEmail

Marion Jordan CaresEmailCoordinates help efforts for school and community members in need.
Jeana ButlerEmail

Market DayEmailCoordinates co-op food sale fundraiser and manages "Pennies for Pies" and Food Pantry Drive for designated charities.
Liz PuschEmail
Stephanie StankeEmail
Rose JusiEmail

MembershipEmailPromotes PTA membership among parents and school staff throughout the school year, but especially in the fall; keeps a tally of our membership.
Mary KatingEmail
Doreen Dionne Email

Mini CoursesEmailCoordinators offer students creative and educational "workshops" (led by volunteer parents) as an alternative to outside recess during the winter months.
Debbie CoxEmail
Kathy MenisEmail

NewsletterEmailProduces a newsletter with school calendar and articles from PTA and staff.
Beth AndersonEmail

Parent EducationEmailPromotes parental awareness and education; presents speakers and writes articles on topics of concern to parents. Provides resources that are useful to parents.
Cindy PayneEmail
Wendy SeidmanEmail

Reflections EmailCoordinates MJ student participation in the national PTA-themed contest to encourage students in musical composition, literature, photography, and visual arts.
Molly PlizgaEmail

Resource CenterEmailCoordinates volunteers for the MJ resource center.
Reta EvensonEmail

Sixth Grade CommitteeEmailWork with the sixth grade students to fundraise for and plan a graduation celebration, other fun activities and a school gift. This committee is open to all sixth grade parents.
Pam MacGilivrayEmail

S.P.A.R.K.EmailSpecial Education Parents Accessing Resources and Knowledge provides a means of educating parents, providing resources and networking opportunities for families whose children learn differently or have special needs.
Ani EricksonEmail

SpiritwearEmail
Elizabeth RobertsEmail

Volunteer ParentsEmailRecruits volunteers for room mothers and needs for various committees throughout the school year.
Deb RudmanEmail
Kelly ReynoldsEmail
Jeff PerkinsEmail

WebmasterEmailCreates and maintains a website for MJ PTA.
Mark EvensonEmail
Elizabeth ParkEmail

WelcomeEmailHelps to ease transition of new students and their families into Marion Jordan`s school environment by hosting Newcomer`s Coffee and / or placing calls to new families.
Julie O'HaraEmail

YearbookEmailAssists photographer on picture day. Works with MJ student yearbook club and principal to coordinate photos, layout, proofread, and distribute the final printed yearbook.
Ginny HeinleinEmail
Cyndi JeonEmail

Young AuthorsEmailPromotes opportunities for students to write, illustrate and publish their own stories for display in the Resource Center.
Divya SundaramEmail

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