About us!
GBE PTA is a volunteer, non-profit organization focused on helping our school aged children. Money is raised through membership and fundraising activities (Annual Walk-A-Thon, Kroger Community Rewards, and family spirit nights), to support cultural events, school and classroom improvements, supplies and materials, habitat gardens, and free PTA events for the whole family.
You can help your child succeed by working with the school and other community groups that have an impact on your child. You really make a difference! When you are involved, your child achieves more! Check out events tab to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and family events.
What helps to make Grafton Bethel such a GREAT community? Our parent volunteers! Grafton Bethel PTA takes great pride in its tremendous parent volunteer support. You can really make a difference!
Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month:
September 6th
October 4th
November 1st
no December meeting
January 3rd
February 7th
March 6th
April 10th - moved for spring break
May 1st
PTA Leadership Team
2023-2024 Executive Board
President - Kelly Satava
Vice President - Kristen Brassell
Treasurer - Krista Yarbrough
Secretary - Kerri Blaesser
Committee Chairs
Walkathon co-chairs - Kerri Blaesser & Hayleigh Jones
Membership - Kristin Waters
Helping Hands - Leigh Lincoln
Library co chairs - Karen Smith & open position
Spirit nights - Joann Monahan
Bulletin Board - Shaina McKeel
Spirit wear - open position
Volunteer coordinator - Shauna Jones
Grizzly Getaway - Kelly Satava
Hospitality - Kristin Waters
Reflections - Krista Yarbrough
Event Chairs
Trunk or treat - Kristin Waters
Turkey Shoot-Out Basketball Competition - Laura Santaspirt
Movie night(s) - open position
BINGO night - open position
STEAM night - Whitney Ulsas
Earth Day fun run & fair co-chairs - Kelly Satava & open position
Family fun night - open position
Book Fair - Staci Rosen & Kelly Satava
PTA Mission
To make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
PTA Values
Collaboration:
We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.
Commitment:
We are dedicated to children's educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.
Diversity:
We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.
Respect:
We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association's goals.
Accountability:
All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association's strategic initiatives.