Who are we?
The MCS Pride PTA was established in 2019 to serve the elementary schools of Margaret Chase Smith and Pride Elementary in Sanford, Maine. Prior to this, the two schools were managed by separate PTAs/PTGs; the groups combined for mutual benefit of shared resources and community outreach. Last year, we successfully fundraised over $10k in support of our children and schools.
Meet the Board (2024-2025)
Niki Langlois
Pride Vice President
Pride Mom
Chambree Kumka
MCS Vice President
MCS Mom
Mallory Karolides
Treasurer
MCS Mom
Kate Points
Secretary
MCS Mom
Meet the Board (2023-2024)
Niki Langlois
Pride Vice President
Pride Mom
Chambree Kumka
MCS Vice President
MCS Mom
Peggy Booker-Turgeon
President, Webmaster
MCS Mom
Mallory Karolides
Treasurer
MCS Mom
Kate Points
Secretary
MCS Mom
Kaity Getchell
Pride Assistant VP 1
Pride Mom
Sara Gildart
Pride Assistant VP 2
Pride Mom
In addition to the board, there are over a dozen active members of the MCS Pride PTA from both schools. We are always looking for volunteers, whether for leadership positions, valuable members of our team, patrons of our passive fundraisers, or simply participants in one of our many events! Become a member here.
SWOT ANALYSIS & GOALS (2023-2024)
MCS SWOT Analysis
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for the 23/24 School Year
SPE SWOT Analysis
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for the 23/24 School Year
JOINT SWOT Analysis
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for the 23/24 School Year
Our main goals for 23/24
MCS Goal: To balance the inclusion of New Mainers (asylum seeking students and families) with the standard of service, events, etc. for existing students and families.Â
SPE Goal: To increase parental participation and build leadership to gain independence/autonomy from MCS members.
Joint Goal: To create school-based autonomy by increasing PTA membership and building PTA leadership, while strengthening community relationships between MCS, Pride, and Carl J. Lamb.
FUNDRAISING GOAL: 10k raised by end of June 2024