Parents, teachers, faculty and a handful of students gathered at the Palisades Elementary School library for the 90th Founders Day Celebration of the PTA on Thursday, Feb. 19, recognizing past honorees and introducing 10 new honorees for 2015.
“It’s with pride that we welcome parents into our school in so many ways,” said principal Joan Ingle after being introduced by hostess and Pali mom Ann Dinner.
“Your involvement gives a big message to your children that you care and you’re involved,” Ingle said.
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The event was well-attended with all seats filled and many people standing where they could find a spot. Past honorees were asked to stand and were recognized with a round of applause before the year’s new honorees were introduced.
The 2015 honorees and some of their accomplishments:
Grant Alkin for his redesign of the school website, his four-year service on the Pali Tech Committee, and his unforgettable contribution of a bike-powered blender to Pali’s Earth Day celebration.
Michelle Alkin for her service as a PEP co-chair, a Pali Gala committee member, room parent, class library volunteer and efforts at Yee Haw Day.
April Loncar for her efforts as a room parent for the better part of 11 years in addition to acting as the PEP Treasurer, organizing class-wide events, and participating in many events on campus.
Terri Lyman for her efforts as classroom volunteer for her triplets, her efforts behind the school directory, and her work on the bylaws committee.
Lawrence Ramos who joined Pali in 2012 as a special education teacher.
Lisa Taylor for her presence at the school garden, cafeteria, classrooms, STAR program, her initiation of the Salad Bar, and devotion to the Discovery Garden.
Tracy Judah for her efforts as a garden parent, co-chair of the Discovery Garden and her work to tie in the garden with LAUSD curriculum, as well as her production of Yee Haw Show.
Deji Wang for serving as a crossing guard for more than 10 years.
Julie Wasserman for her work at the school as a teacher, her service on the Curriculum Committee Chair and Social Committee, her time as PEP Liaison, her help with Student Council and the Science Fair and for providing overall school support.
Principal Ingle was also among the honorees for her service to the Pali Elementary community as principal since 2008.
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