2024-2025 That's a Wrap

Fundraising at a glance:

Total Raised $266,047

Dolphin Dash - $133,515

Carnival & Raffle - $53,031

Yearbooks - $25,300

Parking Lot Fundraisers - $12,247

Spirit Wear $13,550

Picnic and Parent Party - $9,535

School Supplies - $2,675

Family Portraits - $6,135

Yumraisers & Other Percentage Events - $10,059

Thank you everyone!  This year has been amazing, and we couldn't have done this without our wonderful parents, staff and community!  We know that throughout the year, not only have you donated to these events, but given via in kind donations to the class, to our events, and with your time.  These funds will and have gone directly back to our students, schools, and staff in the following ways: assemblies, lunch clubs, student council, field trip transportation, counselor funds, Science Olympiad, Math clinics, Middle School Science Camps, after school sports, curriculum enhancements, staff appreciation, student recognition, PE/playground equipment, field days, 8th Grade promotion, the school directory, reminder binders, library books, teacher grants, special projects, and MORE!

For 2024-2025, HVPTO budgeted $50,000 for Special Projects and Teacher Grants.  Following are just some of the amazing projects that were funded this year:

Preschool Hallway Sensory Project

TK Stem Space Saver Color Changing Tables

TK Live Well Supplies

3rd Grade Mystery Science Packs

6-8th Grade Science Gizmos Learning

6th Grade Science Weather Station 

6th Grade Spanish El Capibara Con Botas

8th Grade 3rd Grade Book Exchange

Vista Riso Construction Copier

Valley Google Read and Write

Valley EBike Sense Safety Classes 

Catalina Trip Funding

Library Funding

LSM Supplies and Materials

Model United Nations Club

YES Club 

Outdoor Science Camp

PE Equipment

Recess Equipment 

Science Olympiad 

Teacher Workroom - Refresh

Music Department Tubas 

The Incredible Life of p-22 and Violin Face

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Dolphin Award Winners

Each year, it's inevitable that some of our parent volunteers' youngest children will be promoted and they will pass the torch to those following in their footsteps. We like to take this time each year to honor a few volunteers who have gone above and beyond by generously volunteering extensive time and effort over many years. We call this the Dolphin Awards, and this year's winners are Beth Fasola, Rachel Kuppinger, Jane Mancuso, Deni Mileski, Kristen Neer, Heather Baboolal and Becky Scholten! Thank you! You will all be missed!

Thank You Room Parents

Our Room Parents and Grade Level Coordinators are a vital part of how HVPTO functions. They communicate news and event info from HVPTO, teachers and other school organizations straight to our parents, as well as help coordinate class parties, organize their classroom's teacher appreciation activities and gather volunteers for school events.

Special thanks to this year's Room Parents, Assistant Room Parents, and GLCs: Aly Liang, Alyssa Greene, Amy Ricevuto, Andrea Moore, Andrea Rose Learn, Andy Steinhoff, Angie Fulton, Anna Kostecke, Annie Lee, Ashley Cevoli, Ashley Stumm, Carrie Cooper, Cerita Grotts, Chrissy Lovett, Ciani Grad, Daissa Lai, Dana Goobman, Dana Sands, Dani Josephs, Debbie Warnke, Dominique Dodd, Dora Candelaria, Elisabeth Liou, Elizabeth Ashmun, Elizabeth Palmer, Elizabeth Selogie, Emily Lefkowitz, Erica Burck, Faith Casner, Goli Shamsian, Grace Bonet, Hollie Bolton, Janina Rodriguez, Jenn Guade, Jennifer Koppel, Jennifer Kucera, Jennifer Palmieri, Jessica Baldwin, Jessica Chang, Jessica Jacobs, Jessica Tse, Jodie Turner, Jordan Knitzsch, Josh Sall, Joyce Rista, Julia Lau, Kara Anderson, Kara Johnson, Kate Mosier, Katiana Bozzi, Katie Ball, Katie Cuza, Katie Eychis, Kelley Rombro, Kelly Houghton, Kim Beuthner, Kim Ceman, Kristan Kramer, Kristen Luna, Krystle Caponio, Laura Esmailzadeh, Laura Harris, Laura Speakman, Lauren Kornat, Lauren Merriam Sprague, Lauren Romero, Leah Porter, Leinani Murphy, Lillian Stratton, Lindsay Gott, Lorena Pulchino, Mandy Richardson, Mariana Walia, Marianna Hill, Maricela Chavez, Mariya Shayevsky, Meegan Kenney, Meghan Miloradovic, Melissa Shalvitz, Mia Pierantozzi, Michelle Fitzsimons, Neda Elijah, Pam Epand, Quyn Nguyen, Rachel Campbell, Rasa DiSalvo, Regan Skowrowski, Renee Obrand, Ricardo Gutierrez, Rob Chong, Sandra Ciccone, Sandy Yao, Sheri Beh, Stacy Abrishami, Stephanie Conrod, Stephanie Daring, Stephanie H, Stephanie Morgan, Tanya Henderson, Veronica Bourne, Wendi Lee, and Wendy Pierce.

When we say "we couldn't do it without you," we mean exactly that! If you agree, please take a moment to thank your Room Parent for a job well done and maybe, just maybe, consider stepping up as a Room Parent next year! Reach out to volunteers@hvpto.com to learn more.

Thank You Event Chairs

So many parents stepped up to chair one or more of the numerous events that HVPTO orchestrated this year. A big shout out to all of this year's Event Chairs:

1st Day School Supplies: Jen Sells, Katie Ball and Lindsey Jamie

Middle School Registration: Jo Fish and Nicole Ellison

Staff Welcome Back Luncheon: Jo Fish

Back to School Picnic: Melissa Grashow

Family Portraits: Laura Hall

Halloween Carnival: Jennifer Kucera, Katiana Bozzi, Chandler Bondan

Halloween Chairs: Michelle Fitzsimons, Ashley Staszak, Ahmed Afify, Melinda Green, Miki Marran, Brian Clark, Jessica Rendes, Lisa Gardner, Jen Massey, Jo Fish, Wendy Zachary, Marcus Zachary

Pumpkin Carving: Carrie Smith, Faith Casner, Jeff Ackermann, Katiana Bozzi

Candy Letter Drive: Carrie Smith

Scholastic Book Fair: Deni Mileski, Veronica Gathercole, Krystle Caponio

Read Across America: Jessica Jacobs 

Silent Disco: Jennifer Kucera, Jo Fish

Dolphin Dash: Jennifer Kucera, Jo Fish

Staff Appreciation: Jennifer Kucera, Mia Pierantozzi, Sandra Ciccone, Kari Klinkernburg, Jo Fish, Katiana Bozzi

Memorial Day Parking Lot: Jeff Ackerman and Danielle Cruzi

8th Grade 3rd Grade Book Exchange: Mandy Cohen

Field Day: Lindsay Flory and Megan Lunz

Summer Sunset Party: Laura Harris and Nancy Reynolds

Middle School Honor Roll Breakfast: Christine Schultz, Jenny Slusser, Tricia Scaglione 

8th Grade Promotion: Veronica Gathercole

Spirit Wear: Jane Mancuso and Sonya Oliver

View and Vista Yearbooks: Melissa Grashow

Yearbook Sales and Distribution: Lisa Gardner 

Percentage Nights: Laura Miller

Passive Fundraisers: Nicole Ellison

Audit Committee: Belinda Oaks, Megan Hirsch and Stephanie Berger

Honor Roll Breakfast Thank You

Congratulations to the 311 Hermosa Middle School students that achieved Honor Roll for both trimesters this year! A big thank you to the Honor Roll Breakfast Chairs - Tricia Scaglione, Jenny Slusser, & Christine Shultz.

The event wouldn't have been a success without all the following parent volunteers that helped set up, worked the breakfast, brought breakfast treats, or donated gift cards to the raffle:  Heather Baboolal, Jodi Barnett, Erin Bender, Aimee Calfin, Diana Charlton, Carmen Corado, Denise Donahoe, Nicole Ellison, Giuliana Fanucchi, Jennifer Faulk, Shayn Ferriolo, Josephine Fish, Joe Fix, Molly Fulbright, Tina Gorgievski, Melinda Green, Christine Haight, Meghan Hamill, Heather Harris, Christen Hebl, Kelly Herbert, Paul Herrera, Kelly Houghton, Cathy Hwang, Jessica Kalt, Jessica Jacobs, Carine Kavthekar, Meegan Kenney, Jennifer Kucera, Julie Kim, Bettina Lau, Tracy Lombardi, Jane Mancusco, Rosaura Martinez, Jennifer Massey, Erica McCall, Akiko McCoy, Lori McMackin, Gema Miller, Kate Mosier, Deborah Mullins, Shauna Mullins, Kristen Neer, Sonya Oliver, Megan Olsen, Melanie Rosenthal, Phoebe Rossiter, Michael Saracino, Andrea Schwab, Becky Scholten, Katie Sotheran, Traci Steenburgen, Mary Swanhaus, Connie Teng, Nicky Tenpas, Rachel VanLandingham, Crystal Watson, Vanessa Yasment, and Wendy Zachary. 

As always thank you to HBCSD’s front office staff, janitorial staff, and administration.

8th Grade Promotion Thank You

We had so MANY parents come together to volunteer and support all of our 8th Grade Promotion Festivities! Thank you for your time and support! You helped make this a memorable day for the students and their families! A special BIG THANK YOU to Veronica Gathercole, our 8th Grade Promotion Chair, for throwing a great party for the 8th Graders! THANK YOU!

Promotion Envelope Stuffing:

Jess Wusterbarth (CHAIR), Jen Kucera, Kate Mosier, Erin McMurray-Mendenhall, Lisa Greenstone, Sharon Curtis, Danielle Bracamonte, Robyn Jones, Megan MacDonald, Tracy Lombardi, Heather Baboolal, Meegan Kenney, Micki Marseglia, Megan Gerst and Karla Torres.

Promotion Rehearsal Breakfast:

Becky Scholten (CHAIR), Noriko Zaw, Megan Olsen, Tracy Barr, Kate Kurz, Kristen Neer, Christen Hebl, Diana Charlton, Lindsey Flory, Jen Kucera and Jo Fish.  Donations: Kate Mosier, Karla Torres, Laura Vandeweghe, Kashi Walmer, Roula Kostas, Brittney Robles, Vezna Andrews, Carmen Corado, Robyn Jones, Susie Arjani, Lilia Akhmedzyanova, Danielle Bracamonte, Elizabeth Palmer, Micki Marseglia, Kelly Herbert, Katy Adams, Shea Self, Marrah Elorza, Tracy Barr, Meegan Kenney, Randy Buzzelli, Tracie Stearns, Karla Torres, Estelle Shaw, Tara Stabile and Marrah Elorza.

Promotion Ceremony Set-Up & Volunteers & Post Ceremony Reception:

Vanessa Lindner, Laura Vandeweghe, Lisa Greenstone, Katie Hill, Marcus Zachary, Stephanie Fanous, Marcy Chavez, Jess Wusterbarth, Amy Eells, Wendy Zachary, Travis Green, Vanessa Fix, LVG, Dustin Rose, Ryan Rose and Jen Faulk.  

Donations: Belinda Oakes, Deseriee Whitwer, Laura Harris, Jen Rementer, Abby Knollenberg, Carrie Dodd, Lori McMackin, Fotini Flynn, Gema C Miller, Stephanie Fanous, Jessica Kalt, Jennifer Massey, Monique Jones, Abby Bazley, Shruthi Fielder, Tracy Barr, Suzanne Hoyer, Mary Swanhaus, Molly Fulbright, Christine Haight, Abby Knollenberg, Sonya Oliver, Christine Shultz, Tricia Scaglione, Virginia Dunbabin, Shaheda Sadhal, Jennifer Kucera, Bettina Lau, Lisa Greenstone, Julie Kim, Micki Marseglia, Sara Pirzynski, Veronica Gathercole, Jen Kucera and Jo Fish.

Promotion Dance & Game Night:

Chris Walmer, Denise Donahoe, Kennett Venable, Francois-Xavier Ngo, Christie Kawada, Karey Verding, Jessica Craig, Vivian Tamayo, Karen Tatman, Marrah Elorza, Stephanie Fanous, Micki Marseglia, Laura Caputo, Veronica Gathercole, Jen Kucera and Jo Fish.

Memory Project:

Michelle Bradin (CHAIR), Rachel Kuppinger, Deseriee Whitwer, Wendy Zachary, Tracy Barr, Dianne Pruitt, Jen Kucera, & Veronica Gathercole.

8th Grade Photo Slideshow:

Veronica Gathercole and Kate Mosier.

For incoming 8th Grade Parents, we are looking for leads for 8th Grade Promotion! Please email us at volunteers@hvpto.com so we can start planning your students' special day!

Thank You HBCSD

And, of course, thank you to our amazing HBCSD administrators, faculty and staff for your support throughout the year!

Special shout out to Jay and the dedicated M&O crew. We couldn't do it without your unwavering commitment to our students and schools!

If a teacher or staff member has made a positive difference in your child's life this year, take a moment to send them a note of gratitude. Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference.

25/26 HVPTO Executive Board

A huge round of applause goes out to outgoing HVPTO Executive Board members Rachel Kuppinger (Assistant Treasurer), Katiana Bozzi (Co-VP of Volunteers), and Gloria Harris (Co-VP of Volunteers) who have all served on the HVPTO Executive Board this past year (and more)! Thank you for all the time you have dedicated to HVPTO and making our schools great for our students!

We have several new members joining the Executive Board for the 25/26 year and some role changes. HVPTO is pleased to share our 25/26 Executive Board:

Jennifer Kucera (President)

Jo Fish (Co-President)

Wendy Zachary (Secretary)

Virginia Schmitt (Treasurer)

Jeff Ackermann (Assistant Treasurer)

Carrie Smith (Co Deposit Treasurer)

Sarah Wofford (Co Deposit Treasurer)

Amy Papanikolas (Co-VP of Communications, Social Media & Website)

Sandra Ciccone (Co-VP of Communications, Surf Report)

Dora Candelaria (Co-VP of Communications, Room Parent)

Sandra Endo (Co-VP of Community Service)

Michelle Fitzsimons (Co-VP of Community Service)

Lisa Vargas Gardner (VP of Operations)

Krystle Caponio (Co-VP of Operations)

Chandler Bondan (VP of Volunteers & Events)

Naomi Brugnatelli (VP of Volunteers & Events)

We look forward to another amazing year working in support of our mission:

The purpose of HVPTO is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of Hermosa View, Hermosa Vista & Hermosa Valley students by encouraging parent and teacher participation and developing a closer connection with the community.

Have a great summer everyone!