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 2023-2024 PTO Executive Board Volunteers2023-24 PTO Board Members 

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

Mindy Carney, President

Mindy and her husband, Ryan, moved to Chesterfield in 2011 from Chicago but are both originally from Columbia, MO. Their children are Emmie (4th grade), Ashton (2nd), and Scarlett (Kindergarten). Mindy is an ER Physician Assistant and loves the fast pace at work, but also enjoys days relaxing with the family pool/lake/beachside. The Carney family loves sports, spending time outdoors, and exploring new destinations near and far. Go, Cards! Go, Tigers!

 

Jillian Weems, President-Elect

Jillian and her family moved to Wildwood 6 yrs ago from University City. She and her husband, Jason, have 3 kiddos at CES (Sophia 6th grade, Olivia 3rd grade, and Wyatt 2nd). 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Heather Stice-Rath, Treasurer

Heather and her family moved to Wildwood in 2022. She and her husband, David, have a 1st grader at CES (Everett), a daughter in preschool (Neva), and a baby girl due in August 2023. 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.

 

Suzy Almeida, Secretary

Suzy and her husband, Chris, moved to Wildwood from Massachusetts in 2018, but are both originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. They have two children, Courtney (4th grade) and Kylie (2nd grade). Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, Suzy worked as a civil engineer doing subdivision infrastructure design. When not acting as a quintessential dance mom, you can find her reading a book, working a puzzle, relaxing in the backyard with her family, or drumming up the next DIY project for her husband around their house.

 

 

 

Kristin Fakhrzad, VP Fundraising

Kristin Fakhrzad and her husband, Jahon, have lived in the Chesterfield area since 2014, and both attended Rockwood schools themselves. They have been married for 17 years and have three boys, JJ (8th grade), Cole (3rd grade), and Owen (2nd grade). Kristin was a 5th-grade Elementary School Teacher before opening her Dance Studio 16 years ago in 2007. When they aren't on the run to soccer, basketball, and baseball practices, they enjoy family movie nights, going to the lake, and traveling..., especially to Disney World!

 

Carlye Prinz, VP School Support

Carlye Prinz is serving a 2nd year on the PTO as the VP of School Support. Her family moved to Chesterfield Elementary in 2019, and she has since enjoyed connecting with the parents and teachers of our school.


Carlye is married to Greg, and is the mother of Lucas (5th grade), and Madelyn (3rd grade). She is an executive program and engineering leader, and enjoys playing with her kiddos and rooting them on in baseball, soccer, dance, and gymnastics.

 

Becca Solovic, VP Events

Becca and her family moved to Wildwood 3 years ago.  She and her husband, Steve, have 3 kiddos; Luke (6th grade), Avery (5th grade), and Jack (preschool).  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!  She is super excited to help plan fun events for CES and build new relationships with CES staff and families!

 

Holly

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

Holly and her husband Ed moved to Wildwood in 2017 with their two children Alvy (4th), and Edmund (2nd). 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.

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.