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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS
    • ON CAMPUS VOLUNTEERS
    • AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
    • FOOD SERVICES
    • ENROLLMENT
  • RESOURCES
    • DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
    • STUDENT RESOURCES
    • PARENT RESOURCES
    • SPECIAL EDUCATION
    • CALENDAR
    • KESTER E-BACKPACK
    • MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
    • VIRTUAL LIBRARY
    • CLASSROOM SUPPLIES
  • MAGNET PROGRAM
  • KESTER PTA
    • UPCOMING EVENTS
    • GET INVOLVED
    • PTA MEETINGS
    • BOARD MEMBERS
    • ARTS AND CULTURE
    • SPONSORS
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    • KESTER COUGAR KIDS NEWS
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OPEN POSITIONS FOR 2023 - 2024

give your time and talents to kester

  • Get Connected - There's no better way to know what's happening in your school.
  • Discover Great Resources - Learn about the variety of programs available to students and parents.
  • Tap Into a Network - Meet other parents and teachers and share your ideas and concerns.
  • Be a Role Model - Demonstrate to your child(ren) the importance of education and community.
  • Have Fun and Meet New People - Show your passion for Kester while making new friends and sharing timely parenting information.

perks & PRIVILEDGES

  • Work with a great group of motivated and organized people.
  • Help make decisions about raising and spending money to meet the needs of the school.
  • Be among the first to know what's happening at Kester.
  • Learn how to run a non-profit organization.
  • Help build a strong sense of community at Kester.

all positions serve a one year term beginning july 1, 2023.

VICE PRESIDENT

This elected position works closely with the PTA President, committee chairs  and the principal to set the calendar with events and fundraisers, leads PTA meetings , and get things done!  This high priority position to fill is important as the community outreach  chair and authorized financial representative. 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

This elected position works closely with the Treasurer and other financial officers in handling the PTA funds, assists in preparing monthly reports of incoming and outgoing monies and submits records for audits.  

PARLIAMENTARIAN

This appointed position learns the PTA bylaws, assists with official proceedings at meetings and keeps notes on upcoming changes that may affect future bylaw drafts. 

committee chairs

Committee chairs are appointed and work directly with the board members to lead their department as well as manages parent and community volunteers in their purview. 

  • Fundraising Chair 
  • Kester Gear Chair 

INTERESTED?

Click here if interested or please reach out to one of the board members or committee chairs listed below.

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2022 - 2023 PTA Board & COMMITTEEs

Elected Officers OF THE BOARD

Co-Presidents: Yuki Mori & Tara Kroeger


VP: -OPEN-


Secretary: Star Tecosky

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Co-Treasurers: Herman Lee & Sommer Bethel


Parliamentarian: Patrick Bromark


Financial Secretary: Ellen Thordarson


Historian: Jessica Raymondjack


Auditor: Diana Moiseyev


Teacher Rep: Despi Perros-Barrett (MPB)

Appointed COMMITEE CHAIR Positions

Fundraising Chair: Amanda Plummer


Events Chair: Nancy Hanna


Public Relations & Marketing Chair: Rebecca Smith 


Volunteer Coordinators: Tara Kroeger & Ellen Thordarson


Kester Gear:   Alicia Lafaurie 


Hospitality Hero: Hope Mackey Shapiro


Webmasters: Charles Corpuz & Miguel De Anda

Virtual Tour

Be Prepared for the First Day of School

InCOMING KINDER/TK STUDENTS

First Day Schedule, 1st - 5th students

First Day Schedule, 1st - 5th students

  • On Monday, August 14th all Kindergarten students will enter the school Auditorium at 7:45am using the double doors closest to the school marquee. 
  • Parents will meet  teachers and leadership to hear important first day of school information. 
  • If you were able to access the name of your child’s teacher through Parent Portal or email, please find their name in the auditorium and sit with your child in that teacher’s section.
  • TK students will enter the gate attached to the kindergarten playground apparatus located outside of the main office. Announcements and information will be provided to parents in the kindergarten yard. 
  • Please anticipate remaining with your child up until possibly 8:30 am on the first day of school. 

First Day Schedule, 1st - 5th students

First Day Schedule, 1st - 5th students

First Day Schedule, 1st - 5th students

  • School will start at 8:00 am on Monday, August 14th for all grades. 
  • All gates open at 7:30am and close promptly at 8:00am.
  • Each parent (TK-5th) will receive an email on Sunday, August 13th with their child(ren) room assignments in case you are not able to log onto the Parent Portal.

Parent Portal

LAUSD HELP DESK

First Day Schedule, 1st - 5th students

LAUSD HELP DESK

  • LAUSD is available for Family Support and IT Support Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5pm. 
  • Call or chat online with an agent for help.
  • Reach out if you need help setting up or logging in to Schoology, Parent Portal, student's email and more. 

LAUSD HELP DESK

Magnet Videos

Learn more about why Kester's Magnet Program is special

Take a tour of our Magnet program with some of our students.

Magnet musical 2020: 5th Grade - Mrs. Harmon

Our creative parents, staff and students were able to still perform one of their Magnet Musical songs that was planned for the 2020 Magnet Musical, virtually. 5th Graders and Mrs. Harmon sing Fireflies by Owl City.

MAGNET MUSICAL 2020: 5TH GRADE - MRS. HARMON

5th Graders and Mrs. Elton sing I Just Can't Wait To Be King from The Lion King.

Gifted Identification Opportunities

Understanding Depth & Complexity


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