GETTING INVOLVED...
PORTLEDGE SCHOOL
thrives because its parent body is dedicated to enriching our children's educational experience and creating a positive school community. There are many ways to get involved in the daily life of our school that will allow you to become more connected to school life. Immersing yourself into the community will give you deeper insight into the lives of your children and will introduce you to fellow parents.
THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Every parent is a member! The Parents Association (PA) plays an integral role at Portledge, facilitating communication between the school and parents, promoting volunteerism, and encouraging parental involvement in the Portledge community.
Join us at each of our Parents Association meetings to hear from speakers about a variety of topics and connect with other parents Division-led curriculum evenings, Back to School Nights, and a parent education series offer important information about your child's education New parent receptions and Division Director Parent Coffees are held for parents to better understand Portledge's curriculum, philosophy, and major initiatives and offer opportunities to meet other members of the Portledge community
SPECIAL EVENTS
(VISIT WWW.PORTLEDGE.ORG/CALENDAR FOR EVENTS AND CALENDAR UPDATES)
NEW PARENT COCKTAIL PARTY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
PARENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
FOUNDERS DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 12-3 P.M.
CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITY®*
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
THE PORTLEDGE GALA
THURSDAY, MAY 8
*DATES AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE CHECK ONLINE FOR EXACT TIMES & LOCATIONS
VOLUNTEERING
Serving as a parent volunteer is vital to enriching your child's education. You can serve your school in many ways: chaperoning on field trips, helping with school plays, festivals and other cultural events, working with the Parents Association, and assisting with special events, such as Founders Day and Faculty / Staff Appreciation Day.
Together we can make a difference for the good of our children.
VOLUNTEERS
President
Kim Leonard
Executive Vice President
Tiffany Palagonia
International Liaison
Kim Guo
Lower School VP
Angelica Van Pelt ‘06
Middle School VP
Melissa Reale
Upper School VP
Michéle Bahnik-Mercier ‘93
Class Parents
Pre-Nursery
Andrea Coope
Pre - K
Kelly Rosa
Kindergarten
Tracey Ulcena
First Grade
Lili Ricciardi
Second Grade
Angela Pistilli
Third Grade
Angela Pistilli
Dana Plunkett
Fourth Grade
Michelle Walsh
Fifth Grade
Lexey Hall
Melissa Long ‘98
Sixth Grade
Jessica Chitty
Maria Gray
ASSOCIATION
Seventh Grade
Dina Argyris
Jill Drucker
Eighth Grade
Zoe Schwam
Ninth Grade
Rebecca Goodkin-Carlin
Meri Pasztor
Tenth Grade
Tiffany Terranova
Eleventh Grade
Marie Bahnik
Vera Jain
Twelfth Grade
Emily Wachtel
2024-2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Portledge School is governed by its own Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees focuses on three areas critical to the success of Portledge: it selects, evaluates, and supports the Head of School, to whom it delegates authority to manage the school; it develops broad institutional policies that guide the Head in running the school, and it is accountable for the well being of the school
President Don Wilson
Vice Presidents
Shawnée Warfield
David Schamis
Treasurer
Joel Friedman
Secretary
Donna Burke
Board Members
Claude Bahnik ‘90
Lindsey Barnett
Peter Guo
Sam Jain
Yong Lee
Amy Littman
Teddy Lynn
Dr. Luis Marcos
Dr. Kevin Mercier
Katie Rotolo
Ari Sass
Harry Taylor ‘92
THE PORTLEDGE FUND
We believe that students who can effectively communicate, collaborate, think critically and creatively, and engage with mindfulness and compassion are better prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. Gifts to The Portledge Fund allow us to continue our mission to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges.
The value of your gift is the value of a Portledge School education, because each contribution to The Portledge Fund is a direct investment in a child’s experience. Your gift supports the daily life of the school on every level, from faculty salaries; to classroom materials and technology; to the consistent addition of the resources, programs, and opportunities that enhance each student’s journey. Additionally, The Portledge Fund serves a critical role in supporting the school’s ability to respond to emerging challenges- ensuring consistent opportunities for learning, discovery, and innovation.
LEVELS OF GIVING
WHY DONATE?
WHAT DOES THE PORTLEDGE FUND MAKE POSSIBLE?
Portledge is a community that draws strength from support and inclusion- and The Portledge Fund is no exception. Day after day, we celebrate and support one another through our culture and curriculum Year after year, we celebrate and support one another through annual giving
The Portledge Fund anchors the financial support for the people and programs that will continue to propel us forward. By participating in The Portledge Fund, we join together to invest in every student, every teacher, and every program that contributes to the incredible momentum for our school
Strong participation in The Portledge Fund represents our community’s collective confidence in the Portledge experience. Your gift plays a vital role in ensuring the quality of our educational program, retaining and procuring talented faculty, attracting exceptional students from diverse backgrounds, and providing critical resources that allow us the flexibility to adapt to change
The value of your generosity today is just the beginning of a Portledge student’s tomorrow.
