Our PTA
The Henry Ford PTA is a non-profit parent volunteer organization bringing together parents, teachers, students, and the Redwood City community to enrich the learning experience of our students. Active parents at Henry Ford make a huge impact fundraising, helping in the classrooms, and engaging the community.
What makes Henry Ford special?
Henry Ford is an inclusive neighborhood school made up of dedicated families, experienced staff and an abundance of Mustang Pride.
The Henry Ford PTA proudly offers students many parent-led programs such as Project Cornerstone, Art in Action, and STEAM programs including a dedicated Makerspace and after-school coding clubs.
Our PTA funds also support PE, Mystery Science, Scholastic News, Field Trips, Assemblies, Reading Specialists, Classroom Supplies and more.
Every year we host two festive community fundraising events, each providing creative and collaborative volunteer opportunities. Plus we organize many smaller events to engage families, making volunteering easy and accessible. We hold fast to the motto “Many hands make light work” (plus, it’s more fun anyway).
We know that students thrive when supported by a diverse group of caring adults. Whether you choose to volunteer from your home in your pjs or on campus with students, we hope you will join our community of families and staff who are dedicated to working together to improve students’ academic and emotional enrichment.
- PE – Coaches teach our kids the physical well-being & social emotional skills to lead active, healthy lives.
- Music for Minors – Numerous studies show that music education enhances reasoning & language skills. Plus it’s fun!
- Art in Action – Develops creativity, critical thinking, self-expression, & cultural awareness through discussion on art history and techniques with hands-on activities.
- Project Cornerstone – Discussions and activities utilizing fun picture books to promote healthy emotional well-being and positive interaction with fellow students, teachers and the community.
- Scholastic News – Engages students with current events and builds nonfiction-reading skills.
- Field Trips - Great memories are made with off-campus educational activities and experiences, enhancing classroom curriculum.
- Classroom Supplies - An important resource to ensure teachers have the tools they need for a successful classroom.
- Reading Specialists - Experienced educators work with children identified needing additional reading support so they don't fall further behind.
- Assemblies - Special programs presented to the school featuring water conservation, anti-bullying and many more topics.
- Makerspace - STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) lab encouraging hands-on projects promoting critical thinking and collaboration and the introduction to coding with CS First and Scratch.
- And MORE!
PTA Meetings
We encourage anyone interested in learning more about what's going on at the school, to attend our monthly meetings. All are on Tuesday evenings at 7pm and will be held over Zoom.
Zoom LInk: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99386655690?pwd=VlBCN0tmellnZTJwUyt3Tnp4eUE5Zz09
Meeting ID: 993 8665 5690 Passcode: 213141
Meeting Schedule (second Tuesday each month, at 7pm):
September 12 January 9
October 10 February 13
November 14 March 12
December 12 April 9
May 21
As a PTA member you have voting rights to approve budgets and decide board leadership. Membership dues also help pay for our insurance and other filing fees to remain a non-profit organization. Annual membership is only $10 ($15 for a family). Please consider signing-up for or renewing your PTA Membership. Being a PTA member is not required to volunteer but it does help when every dollar counts.
Contact Us
Henry Ford PTA
2498 Massachusetts Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2404
Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor.
It takes a village! The Henry Ford PTA is made up of MANY dedicated parents, and the following parent volunteers have taken on key roles to benefit our children and school community:
Highlighted positions are OPEN, but feel free to volunteer in ANY capacity which interests you!
- President (board member) - Kelsey Christensen
- Vice President (board member) - Sheena Wilton
- Treasurer (board member) - Mimi Turner
- Secretary (board member) - Susan Bouchard
- Faculty Liaison – Amy Barstad
- Website – Carmie Chan
- Weekly Newsletter – Anna Mrsny
- Social Media - Kelsey Christensen
- Graphic Design - Lisa LaRock
- Direct Donations – Brittany Miller
- Dine Out – Kristin Gettinger
- Staff Appreciation – Meg Saito, Carmie Chan
- Spirit Wear – Brittany Miller
- Yearbook – Lisa LaRock
- Art in Action – Audrey Moore
- Project Cornerstone – Rebecca Bernert
- Garden – Megan Schechter
- Makerspace - Becky Foutch
- PTA Membership – Open Position
- Emergency Supplies – Rebecca Bernert, Jamie Brown
- Fall Fiesta – Open Position
- Fall Fundraiser – Jamie Brown
- Hometown Holiday Parade - Dad's Club!
- Book Fair – Susan Bouchard
- Pasta Dinner Auction - Carmie Chan, Sheena Wilton
- Pasta Dinner Carnival – Open Position
- Pasta Dinner Food – Open Position
- Pasta Dinner Classroom Baskets – Open Position
