What is the PTA? YOU ARE!
The Arleta Parent Teacher Association (PTA) welcomes everyone—parents, caregivers, teachers, staff, grandparents, neighbors, and friends—who want to support our school and learn more about it.
The PTA plays a crucial, often behind-the-scenes role in our school community, enhancing campus life in many ways. From publishing the weekly Dolphin Digest (school-wide newsletter), organizing Community Care Days, managing the lost & found, maintaining the in-school hygiene station, and welcoming new families with tours for kindergarten/incoming students, the PTA's influence is felt throughout.
We hope that we can create community connection through recurring events like family movie nights, and the gatherings for BIPOC and neurodivergent families, and annual events like the Fall Festival, Winter Bazaar, Spring Jamboree, ensuring that students and families feel supported and included.
Welcome to the Arleta community!
Join the PTA
We want every Arleta family to have the opportunity to be a PTA member!
We suggest a $15 donation to help cover PTA dues and support programs and activities at Arleta. If you’re able to contribute less—or nothing at all—the PTA will cover the remaining cost of one membership per household.
Vision
Mission
Mission
Our vision is to create a welcoming space for students and their families to proudly and confidently celebrate their identities and feel a strong sense of belonging at Arleta.
Mission
Mission
Mission
In partnership with the school, families, and community, our mission is to cultivate a culture that strengthens social-emotional connection, respect for intersecting identities, and school pride.
PTA Meetings
General Meetings
General PTA Meetings are hosted in the Arleta Library. To help make participation easier, childcare and dinner will be provided. While we encourage in-person attendance, a remote option via Zoom will also be available. PTA General meetings are open to all, though only current PTA members may vote- so make sure to sign up and become a member!
Board Meetings
Elected Board members are asked to join and can vote at Board meetings. Team Leads and other PTA members are also welcome to attend. Wondering if a Board position might be right for you? Sit in on a board meeting to get a better idea of the work of these crucial PTA members!
2026-2027 Meeting Dates
November 2: Board Meeting
November 16: General Meeting
January 11: Board Meeting
February 8: General Meeting
March 8: Board Meeting
April 12: Board Meeting
May 10: General Meeting
June 1: Board Meeting
Please note- dates are subject to change! Check the Dolphin Digest or Konstella for the most up-to-date information on meetings.
2026-27 PTA Board
Team Leads
Inclusion Coordinators: Tiffany Blackmon & Katrina Durek
Fundraising Coordinators: Lizzie Wiesehan & David Bui
Communications Coordinator: Vacant Position
Event Coordinator: Arley Laman, Aida Newman, & Jen Rumfield
Volunteer Coordinator: Katje Chiller & Megan Dilday
Garden Coordinator: Jenna Kallestad & Wisteria Stuart
Family Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator: Lisa Hugelier
Advocacy Coordinator: Andy Chiller
Teacher Appreciation Coordinator: Claire Garrott
Arts Chairs: Katje Chiller & Melissa Hemphill
Safety, Sustainability, and Resiliency Chair: Brian Dombeck
Let Grow Lead: Caitlin Brown-Altvater
Nonprofit Information
Arleta School PTA is a local unit of Oregon PTA and the National PTA serving Arleta Elementary School in Portland, Oregon.
Our organization is federally tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3).
Our IRS legal name is PTA Oregon Congress, EIN 47-1523429.
Arleta School PTA
5109 SE 66th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
arletapta.org