About the JSIS PTSA
The JSIS Parent Teacher Student Association is an important part of JSIS and your child's elementary school experience. JSIS PTSA is a non-profit association that amplifies the voices of our community by participating in advocacy through local, regional and national legislative sessions. It builds our community by organizing events and providing familIes with financial supports. It raises funds to enrich our curriculum and support a learning environment that sparks creativity, curiosity, and imagination. It also maintains open communication lines to keep parents well informed.
The Board
The PTSA Board members meet monthly to discuss ideas, vote on expenditures, update on programming and initiatives, and work with the principal and teachers on issues that affect children and families at our school as well as the district and state level. The Board also hosts three annual General Meetings that explore various topics of interest to the community, and 3 Family Socials including the ice-skating winter social at the Kraken Community Iceplex. Board Members usually hold their position for 1 or 2 years. Time commitment varies by position.
President
Ashley Cappel
Ashley enjoys getting outside with her family, including skiing, boating, camping, paddling, hiking, biking, or whatever the season brings! She also loves to root for the Huskies and the Spartans! She was our VP last year.
Vice President
Jose Estrada
Jose is from Nicaragua, grew up in Canada, and has already started collaborating with advocacy for our school. He has a 1st grader at JSIS this year. He was an assistant treasurer last year.
Secretary
Alicia Drucker
Alicia was born and raised Seattle, and lives in Fremont with her husband and 2 children. She joined JSIS last year after living in Spain, has volunteered at lots of our events, and has 1 kid in the Spanish program.
Treasurer
Matthew Mitchell
Matt grew up in Minnesota and did a wk-long road trip to Crater Lake and Redwoods this summer. He worked with our former treasurer Shizu towards the end of last year to prepare for this role. He has 2 kids in JSIS.
Assistant Treasurer
Richard Heller
Richard grew up in Canada, and loves adventure travel. He has a 1st grader at JSIS this year.
Communications Team
The comms team updates signage, sends out emails, coordinates with Room Reps, and manages the website.
communications@jsisptsa.org
Luen Tanner
Lead
Diane Clemens
Signage
Edrea Lita
Graphic Design
Derek Soike
Website
Andy Leong
eNews
Ana LaNasa-Selvidge
Room Rep Coordinator
Advocacy Team
advocacy@jsisptsa.org
Megan Larkin
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Nicole Salisbury
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Anne Arias
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Mariko Fujita
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Fundraising Team
fundraising@jsisptsa.org
Haleigh Gautreau
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Kevin Nakao
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Community Team
community@jsisptsa.org
Emily Holm
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Emma Taliercio
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Jennifer Randall
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Kiichiro Ishikawa
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How We Use PTSA Funds
At JSIS we have one fundraiser each year: the "Students First" campaign. The operating budget for the JSIS PTSA is considered in the campaign, and is about 7% of the funds. The chart below shows how we use those funds.
64% supports school programs via language immersion materials, curriculum, classroom supplies, PE equipment, teacher expenses, and year-round staff appreciation.
19% works to amplify our voice advocating at the state and national levels, and support Race & Equity work.
11% funds events like Japan Night, La Fiesta, Monster Mash, and family socials that enrich our students' cultural education, and strengthen our sense of community.
6% pays for administrative expenses like insurance to keep our community events safe, and all channels of communication to keep us informed and connected.
More Info
Have an Idea?
Do you have ideas, feedback, or a passion for curriculum enhancement, community building, fundraising, communications, or sustainability efforts?
Contact the JSIS PTSA at theboard@jsisptsa.org!
