The PTO Board
The Mars Elementary PTO is a School-Affiliated Organization (SAO) with separate bylaws, insurance, and annual budget. We have strict financial controls in place. Our 16-member board, along with our committee chairs, plans and funds programs for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6.
BE A PTO HERO!
Your child’s school needs your help! There are so many ways to be involved and make the most of your child’s educational experience. From volunteering for school activities to making food for Staff Appreciation Luncheons, all help is wanted and appreciated. To find out how you can help the PTO, contact your building chair or a member of the Executive Board.
2023-2024 PTO Meetings
PTO Meetings are held at 9:30 am in the PTO room #212 at the Centennial School.
- September 5
- October 3
- November 7
- December 5
- January 9
- February 6
- March 5
- April 2
- May 7
THANK YOU!
Thanks to the generosity and help from our Mars Elementary Families and March for Mars Sponsors the Mars Elementary PTO has been able to make all of these wonderful events and activities happen. Thank you for helping us make memories for our students.
- Staff Appreciation Room Service
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
- Recognizing Principals, Administrative
- Recess Equipment
- Holiday Parties
- MAE and Centennial Science Fair
- Yearbooks – Fall Picture Day
- Field Days
- 6th Grade Graduation Party
- 6th Grade Graduation Picture
- March for Mars
- Class Directories
- Assembly Fund
- Holiday Shop
- MAE and Centennial Book Fair
- T-shirts for ALL students, teachers, and staff
- 6th Grade T-Shirt Contest
- Field Trips for All Students
- Coordinating volunteers for Read Across America week at the Primary
Center - Teacher Reimbursement Fund
- Spirit Wear
- Centennial Talent Show
- Sarris Candy
- Retirement Gifts

Front row, from left: Kim Detore, Doreen Paese, Bree Braunstein, Misty Cope, Lexie Northrop (secretary), Lindsay Kelley (vice president), Jennifer Logan (president), Rebecca Arnold (vice president), Chrisi Harrison (Treasurer), Jenny Bainbridge, Brit Hoder / Back row: Carrie Ward, Jen Lyker, Megan Lenz, Lisa Fonzi, Krissy DiGioia, Emily Wiley, Crystal Ranson, Becca Baker, Julie Vuckovich, Jan Vermilya, Lauren Baierl, Theresa Vincler, Keri Mudalgikar, Monique Mayes, Bre Walther, (not pictured) Carly Bartle, Sarah Hosack, Nicki McGettigan, Laci Yocum, Lacey Beyer, Janelle Emanuele, Jen Abel and Melissa Gulnac.
MEMBERS OF THE 2023-2024 PTO BOARD
Executive Board
Jennifer Logan – President
Rebecca Arnold – Vice President
Lindsay Kelley – Vice President
Lexie Northrop – Secretary
Chrisi Harrison – Treasurer
Primary Center Building Chairs
- Bree Braunstein
- Lauren Baierl
- Monique Mayes
- Kim Detore
Elementary Building Chairs
- Becca Baker
- Krissy DiGioia
- Emily Wiley
Centennial Building Chairs
- Doreen Paese
- Theresa Vincler
- Bre Walther
- Julie Vuckovich
Special Committees
FIELD TRIPS
- Misty Cope – Primary Center
- Keri Mudalgikar – MAE
- Crystal Ranson – Centennial
MARCH FOR MARS
- Megan Lenz – Coordinator
- Misty Cope – Coordinator
- Sarah Hosack – Coordinator
- Lisa Fonzi – Primary Center
- Melissa Gulnac – Centennial
- Jen Abel – Centennial
- Jan Vermilya
SPIRIT WEAR
- Laci Yocum
- Lacey Beyer
YEARBOOK
- Jennifer Bainbridge – Primary Center
- Nicky McGettigan – MAE
- Carly Bartle – Centennial
SCIENCE FAIR
- Nicki McGettigan – MAE
- Janelle Emanuele – Centennial
WEBSITE & COMMUNICATIONS
- Jennifer Lyker