If you are the parent or guardian of a child attending Chesterfield Elementary, you are already a member of the PTO! There are no dues to pay, no membership forms, and no secret handshakes. Come to a meeting and find out how you can help make your child's school even better than it already is.

 

​We invite you to become an active participant in your student's education by being an active participant at Chesterfield Elementary. The level of involvement is up to you! Whether your involvement is chairing a PTO committee, participating on a committee, volunteering in the classroom, reading with your child at night, or visiting to eat lunch with your children, you play an essential role at Chesterfield Elementary.

 

​Participation through volunteering allows you to be "hands-on" with your child's education. Our children love to see us in this environment where they spend so many hours a day. You get to know your children's teachers and your children's friends

Meet the 2024-2025 PTO Executive Board Volunteers 

 

Our PTO is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions. 

  

Jillian Weems, President

Jillian and her family moved to Wildwood 7 yrs ago from University City. She and her husband, Jason, have 3 kiddos at CES (Sophia 7th grade, Olivia 4th grade, and Wyatt 3nd). Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, Jillian worked as a zookeeper at the St Louis Zoo. When not chauffeuring her kiddos to multiple sporting events, she enjoys traveling with her family, cooking, and yoga. Jillian is also involved in her local church, especially JUMP! Kids Camp.

 

 

 

Becca Solovic, President-Elect

 Becca and her family moved to Wildwood 5 years ago.  She and her husband, Steve, have 3 kiddos; Luke (7th grade), Avery (6th grade), and Jack (Kindergarten).  They also have two very spoiled puppies, Sophie and Charlie.  Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, Becca worked as an elementary school counselor and classroom teacher in the Parkway School District.  Becca loves traveling with her family (especially to the beach), spending time with friends, and taking walks with her dogs!  The last two years Becca served as the VP of Events for CES PTO. She is is very excited about her new role on the board and looks forward to supporting CES and building new relationships with CES families!

 

 

 

Heather Stice-Rath, Treasurer

Heather and her family moved to Wildwood in 2022. She and her husband, David, have a 2nd grader at CES (Everett), a daughter entering kindergarten (Neva), and a new baby girl. They also share their home with 2 cats, Fig and Olive. Heather worked in the St. Louis area as a veterinarian for 13 years, before going into business with her sister and transitioning to a work-from-home position as a real estate transaction coordinator. She now enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and dinners with friends.

 

 

 

Katherine Adelman, Secretary

Katherine moved to Wildwood a little over 3 years ago with her husband, David, and 2 sons, Eli (3rd grade) and Ethan (K). They have a pet dog, a chameleon, and 2 guinea pigs. Katherine is a stay at home mom, but before that she had worked with kids for over 15 years specializing in behavioral therapy with kids with Autism. She loves traveling, cooking, spending time with her family, and ballroom dancing when possible. Katherine is very excited about the upcoming school year and making more connections with CES staff and families.

 

 

Carrie Dingman, VP Events

Carrie and her husband Jason moved to Wildwood in 2015 and have been CES parents since 2019. This year she has a 5th grade daughter, 2nd grade daughter, and Kindergarten son. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, Carrie was a meeting and event planner which makes her a great fit for VP of events! Carrie enjoys coaching volleyball, traveling, and spending summers in Wisconsin where she grew up. She is looking forward to another great school year at CES!

 

 

 

Angela Chmielewski, VP Fundraising

Angela and her husband, Leo, moved to the area in 2008. Angela is originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, while Leo is from St. Louis. They met during law school at the University of Dayton. They have one child, Adrianna, who is in first grade. Angela enjoys traveling with her family and spending time with her horse, Mojave. She is very excited to assist with the school's fundraising efforts!

 

 

Emily Haas, VP School Support

Emily and her family, Jason, Hazel (5th) and Hattie (3rd), moved to Chesterfield in the Summer of 2022. She is a Family Physician and works part time in an Urgent Care.  She volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for a local kid in foster care, is the Girl Scout leader for the 5th graders and serves as an advisor for an international women’s fraternity at Drury.  She enjoys spending time with her family swimming, traveling and reading.

 

 

Holly Dlungensky, VP School Community, and Outreach/New Families

Holly and her husband Ed moved to Wildwood in 2017 with their two children Alvy (5th), and Edmund (3rd). As a former teacher, Holly's passion for creating a supportive school environment led her to join the PTO. She also volunteers part-time with Bible Study Fellowship. For fun, Holly and her family love to play sports, swim, read, travel, and spend quality time with family and friends.

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Connect with us​​ on Facebook

The Chesterfield Elementary PTO is now on Facebook. Click here​ to find CES - PTO and join our group. We will be sharing the latest CES event information. It’s a great way to keep up with everything happening at CES.​

Important Information and Documents

Read the updated (as of 5.12.2021) Chesterfield PTO Bylaws and Standing Rules HERE!

 

Learn about what each Board position is responsible for HERE

 

Learn about the PTO Committees and Chairs below

The PTO board consists of the following positions:

 

President

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Oversee/run monthly meetings with Executive Board
• Set school PTO calendar with assistance from PTO Secretary, School Administration, VP Events – takes place in May for the following school year.
• Set Budget for PTO funds – in conjunction with PTO Treasurer and board input.  (This occurs in June – with the final budget set and approved in September)
• Oversee all Board members and provide support when needed
• Present PTO information at Orientation and parent meetings as needed
• Be available to the Principal when needed.
• Creating forms and web pages on MTK as needed
• Make sure the Secretary has information for weekly Monday Messages
• Co-signing checks with Treasurer
• Attending and participating in monthly President’s Forums meetings
• Check the chesterfieldchargerspto@gmail.com account regularly and answer any questions that may arise.
• Be available and respond to any questions or issues from the parent community.
• The President previously served as the President-Elect the year prior.

President-Elect

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Create agenda and help President oversee/run monthly meetings with Executive Board
• Assist the President in setting school PTO calendar with assistance from PTO Secretary, School Administration, VP Events – takes place in May for the following school year.
• Assist the President in setting the budget for PTO funds – in conjunction with PTO Treasurer and board input.  (This occurs in June – with the final budget set and approved in September)
• Assist the President in overseeing all Board members and provide support when needed
• Present PTO information at Orientation and parent meetings as needed
• Be available to the Principal when needed.
• Creating forms and web pages on MTK as needed
• Make sure the Secretary has information for weekly Monday Messages
• Co-signing checks with Treasurer, when the President either cannot or is unavailable.
• Attending and participating in monthly President’s Forums meetings, when possible.
• Be available and respond to any questions or issues from the parent community.
• The President-Elect will serve one year as President-Elect and will then take the President role the following year.

Treasurer

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Collect and receive PTO funds and make deposits
• Pay PTO bills, place orders and reimburse expenses
• Keep accounting records in Membership Toolkit and paper files
• Reconcile monthly bank statements
• Oversee accounting aspects of Membership Toolkit, including Orders and direction of funds received
• Prepare monthly financial reports and discuss at board meetings
• Prepare the annual tax return and file with IRS
• maintain charity registration with the state of Missouri
• Lead the yearly budget meeting which takes place in June of each year
• Attend monthly PTO meetings.
• Attend school events and assist other board members with their duties when needed.
• 2-year term.

VP School Community/Outreach

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Organize community-building events throughout the year
• Oversee/help coordinate the following committees and events:
  • New Family Chair 
  • Fall/Spring Teacher Conference dinners Chair
  • Holiday gift-giving Chair
  • Junior Achievement Chair
  • May Staff Appreciation Chair
  • Community Events Chair
  • School Beautification Chair
• Attend monthly PTO meetings.
• Attend school events and assist other board members with their duties.
• 2-year term.

VP Fundraising

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the CES Annual Fundraising campaign – update the necessary forms, update MTK and track donations
• Provide receipts for fundraising donations as required and track employer matches
• Oversee the chairpersons responsible for:
  • Spirit wear
  • Bookfair
  • School store
  • Restaurant Fundraising nights
  • Parent’s event
• Attend monthly PTO meetings.
• Attend school events and assist other board members with their duties.
• 2-year term.

VP School Support

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the chairpersons responsible for:
  • Room Parents – Hold annual meeting; update and distribute Room Parent Handbook; send out a communication to room parents regarding classroom parties; support teachers as needed
  • 5th-grade promotion – help solicit volunteers to oversee 5th-grade promotion and other volunteers. Check-in throughout the year to ensure adequate progress.  Attend 5th-grade promotion meeting put on by volunteers.
  • Birthday Book Club – Update form on Membership Toolkit; download spreadsheet containing names/birthdate/teacher and give to Mr. Brim (needs to be checked weekly & update Library as needed).  
  • Copy Room – Help instruct chairs as needed – help setting up a schedule that works for teachers and volunteers.  
  • STEM Room – Help instruct chairs as needed; ensure chairs and volunteers understand the ordering process for supplies.
  • Library – Help instruct chairs as needed.
  • CES Parent Volunteers – Conduct sign-up genius as needed for volunteers throughout the year.
• Attend monthly PTO meetings.
• Attend school events and assist other board members with their duties.
• 2-year term.

VP Events

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Plan and oversee events sponsored by the CES PTO.
• Coordinate chairpersons for each event and explain their responsibilities thoroughly.

  • Back to School Social (August/September)

  • Trunk or Treat (October)

  • Chargers Light the Way Light Hunt (December)

  • VIP event (Spring)

  • Cardinal Night (May)

  • Field Day (last day of school)
• Plan and organize additional events as needed.
• Support each chairperson and event as needed.
• Attend monthly PTO meetings.
• Attend school events and assist other board members with their duties.
• 2-year term.

 

Secretary

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Create a PTO calendar to be handed out to all students at the beginning of the year
• Update PTO calendar dates on MTK at the beginning of the year and as dates are added/changed
• Take minutes at all meetings, type out and distribute minutes before the next meeting for board approval
• Write and send Monday Messages once per week
• Check-in on Buzz Book progress at the beginning of the year
• Oversee the process of getting buzz books ordered and delivered
• Attend monthly PTO meetings.
• Attend school events and assist other board members with their duties.
• 2-year term.