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Get to know your PTA Board Members
Board members for 2012 - 2013
President : David Brittin
Vice President : Melodi Pieper
Treasurer : Angela Barr
Secretary: Kerry Erisman
David Brittin , PTA President, moved to Kailua in 2008. David's family consists of Susana Lowe, three daughters, Josephine, Olivia and Bella, and dogs Charlie and Guinness. David is a real estate/land use attorney with Case Lombardi & Pettit.
Melodi Pieper , PTA Vice President, has two children at Kainalu and one attending pre-school at St. Anthony's. This is her first time formally assisting with the PTA board, but has volunteered for many PTA sponsored activities such as the Fun Fair, Jog-a-thon, and Fitness Meet. She works at Hawaiian Airlines and is also an alumni of Kainalu school.
Angela Barr, PTA Treasurer, moved to Hawaii in November 2011. Her husband is a lieutenant commander in the US Navy and has two children who attend Kainalu. Angela was a former high school teacher and now has a successful tutoring business. Her logical mind is well suited for the numbers-crunching responsibilities of Kainalu PTA Treasurer. She in enjoying all the opportunities for outdoor activities that Hawaii offers. Some of her new favorite sports are stand up paddleboarding and surfing. When she is not exercising, working, volunteering, or taking care of her family, Angela's passions include: pottery, singing. gardening, and cooking. Angela is excited to serve Kainalu's faculty, staff, students and families for an exciting school year!
Kerry Erisman, PTA Secretary, moved to Kailua in June 2012. Kerry is married to LTC Terri Erisman, and has two sons at Kainalu. Kerry retired from the U.S. Army after 28 years of service, 6 as an enlisted Military Police and 22 as an attorney. He is currently an Associate Professor with the American Public University System.
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Join the PTA
Please consider joining the PTA. We recognize and appreciate the positive impact you have on our children in the classroom. Please join by filling out a membership application and returning it to the PTA box in the office. Click on the link below to download form.
Kainalu PTA membership form (.pdf file)
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Membership fees (please make check payable to Kainalu PTA) :
- Family Membership: $20.00
- Staff Membership: $10.00
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Benefits of being a PTA member:
Our Kainalu PTA benefits EVERYONE! PTA addresses issues that are important to parents and public school administrators. We fight for full funding, quality teachers, and capabilities for schools to thrive. As a PTA we can:
- Organize hard-working, dedicated parent and community volunteers who can help implement school improvement programs.
- Improve Communication. Through our website, newsletters, information fliers, monthly board meetings, and Facebook we keep you and the school community informed of current events, issues, and accomplishments.
- See Measurable Results. More than 85 research studies conducted over the past 30 years prove that kids do better when parents are involved. Grades are higher. Test scores improve. Attendance increases.
- Discover More Dollars. We are self-funding. EVERY fundraiser supports our students, school programs, building improvements, and educational events.
- Boost Children’s Well-Being. Our Kainalu PTA focuses on what students need to be successful in their learning, including nutrition, health, school safety, physical fitness and general well-being. The PTA works with our teachers and staff to ensure that every student at Kainalu succeeds.
- Enjoy Informed Parents. Involved parents understand the challenges schools face and become part of the solution. By developing a closer relationship with parents, student achievement improves, and Kainalu develops a positive reputation in the community.
We can’t do it alone. IT TAKES A PARENT, just like you. So, please join with us today in making our school GREAT!
The National PTA is able to partner with businesses and negotiate special discounts, fundraising opportunities, and other valuable benefits exclusively for PTA members. When you make purchases from these companies, not only will you receive a discount, but National PTA will also receive a percentage of royalties from the sale. Here are just a few of the organizations that are offering PTA members discounts: MetLife Auto & Home, Sharp Electronics Corporation, Southwest Airlines, and T Mobile.
Please log on to http://www.pta.org/member_benefit_providers.asp for additional information
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Kainalu Alumni
Did you come to Kainalu as a student? We could always use extra help with school activites, events and programs.
If you're interested in helping please feel free to contact us:
Phone Number: (808) 744-6496
E-mail: kainalupta@gmail.com
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Contact
Phone Number: (808) 744-6496
E-mail: kainalupta@gmail.com
Address:
Kainalu Elementary School PTA
165 Kaiholu Street
Kailua, HI 96734
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