Community:

PARENT ASSOCIATION (GPA)

The GTMS Parent Association (GPA) builds the bridges between the school, the children and a strong, supportive community of parents, alive with the richness of diversity and central to the school’s mission to develop each child’s full human potential—emotionally, academically, and socially—fostering a love of learning for life.

At the heart of the association’s effort is bringing together parents, school faculty, and administration in communication and support. Bringing connection and community to school life beyond the classroom, sponsoring and creating projects, events and volunteer opportunities.

All parents of currently enrolled students are part of the GTMS Parent Association. Parent volunteers are crucial to the success of many GTMS programs and a great way to build community. We invite you to volunteer for those opportunities that best match your interests and talents.

2025-2026 GPA Co-Chairs:
Jenna Braunstein & Parissa Ferra | contact: gpa@gtms.org

GPA Committees

This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with our school and community, and it is a great way to make new friends. Below is a list of our committees with brief descriptions. To sign up for committees, log in to MyGTMS and go to the GPA section of the dashboard.

Social

Co-Chairs: Jenna Braunstein & Parissa Ferra

Help plan, organize, and execute social events 

  • Fall Social at Walk at the Rail Park 
  • Winter Social at Franklin Park 
  • Spring Social at Smith Memorial Playground
  • Parent Happy Hours
  • Parent Meet Ups

 

Parent Education

Co-Chairs: Kerry Stouffer & Andy Luedders

Plan and Execute Parent Education Seminars 

  • Info sessions for school community/ public

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB)

Interim Chair: Parissa Ferra

Help with the GTMS Diversity Library and
GTMS Family Cookbook

Community Service

Chair: Andrea Croston

Plan and organize community service engagements across the school community

  • Holiday Toy/Book Drives
  • MLK Birthday Boxes
  • Cradles to Crayons Partnership
  • Spring Food Drives – SHARE program

Auction

Co-Chairs: Ashanti Cierna, Heather Major, and Jess Rice

Help plan and organize Greene Towne’s largest engagement event.  An exciting gala with live and silent auction!

Date: May 15, 2026

Location: Fitler Club

Teacher Appreciation

Co-Chairs: Sammy Dhaliwal & Elizabeth Bucilla

Our Mission

To celebrate and support GTMS faculty and staff by building community through gratitude, creativity, and the power of parent engagement.

Highlights from Last Year

  • Five Days of Appreciation: themed activities/touches each day, with a catered luncheon on the day-of.
  • Parent-Led Memory Book: a heartfelt keepsake capturing student and parent reflections.
  • Handmade Gratitude: student art thank-you cards.
  • Token of Thanks: each teacher received a crystal sun-catcher, for all the light they bring to our kiddos

This Year’s Opportunities

We’re excited to make this year even more meaningful, and we need your help! Parent contributions can include:
  • Gourmand(s) —sourcing, sponsoring, and/or baking for luncheon, breakfast, and snack celebrations
  • Classroom Crafts & Activities – guiding children in meaningful classroom crafts.
  • Fresh Ideas & Inspiration – contributing inspired ideas & new ways to celebrate our educators and show appreciation.
GTMS 60th Anniversary

Help us plan celebrations to commemorate Greene Towne’s 60th for 2026-2027 school year.

Additional info to come