Parent Teacher Organization
Who is the Mishpachat Gesher Parent Teacher Organization?
We all are!
Mishpachat Gesher is every family in our school community. Whether it’s bringing ruach to the curbside on Friday mornings, arranging treats for holiday celebrations, or supporting teacher appreciation and community-building events, every family plays a role.
Together, we make Gesher Jewish Day School:
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A place of joyful Jewish education for our children
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A fulfilling workplace for teachers and staff
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A welcoming and engaged community for all families
Volunteering
Every adult in our community is asked to volunteer at least 1 hour per year (two-parent households are encouraged to give at least 2 hours).
Sign up for these opportunities to gift your time to the community for the 2025-2026 school year!
- Get Caught Wearing Purple This is a weekly opportunity to volunteer to welcome our children on Fridays. We invite every child wearing purple to donate to the tzedakah box on the curb. Money donated is given to local charities.
- Holidays and Special Events These opportunities are focused around holiday celebrations such as helping prepare for our school-wide Rosh Hashanah apples and honey celebration.
- Room Parent Signup This is an opportunity to help your child’s class directly. We still have a few classes without volunteers.
Your time and involvement directly strengthen our community and enrich our children’s experience at Gesher.
Order Challah
Celebrate Shabbat with fresh challah from Medina’s Bakery. These certified kosher challah will come home with your students on Fridays. For more information, see the challah ordering page here.
Contact Information
📧 Email: PTO@gesher-jds.org
👤 President: Hannah Kraushaar
How Can I Get Involved?
PTO Dues
Each family contributes annual dues to help fund Mishpachat Gesher programs:
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$54 for the first child
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$18 for each additional child
These dues cover ongoing PTO expenses, including:
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School-wide holiday celebrations and treats
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Teacher support and appreciation events
💡 Note: Dues are collected by Gesher as a fee along with tuition and appear on your school billing account.
Additional Giving Opportunities
Throughout the year, families can also support Mishpachat Gesher through special contributions:
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Teacher/Staff Gifts (December & June):
Suggested: $72 for the first child, $36 for each additional child. Contributions may be made with dues or during seasonal gift drives. -
Mishloach Manot (Purim):
Range: $18 (single class) up to $500 (entire school community). -
Teacher Meal Sponsorships:
$500 per meal for teacher training days and parent/teacher conferences. -
Food & Beverage Donations:
For the Thanksgiving Giving Table (November) and Teacher Appreciation Week (spring). -
Classroom Items:
Supplies for holiday parties and siyumim as requested by teachers.
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Community-building activities
Donate Directly Here: