Munford’s PTA is powered entirely by volunteers, and your participation truly matters!

Membership is $10 per person, and we aim for at least one adult per child to join. We also count on each member to give about four hours of volunteer time each year—that collective effort is what brings so many great programs to life. Everyone’s welcome—parents, grandparents, and special friends alike!

Register for PTA here!

The PTA is run by volunteers and support is always needed.  

Not sure where to start? Take our quick survey and we’ll connect you with a group that fits your interests: PTA Survey.

Want to make a donation to support our various programs?  This link will take you to a donation page on PTBoard: PTA donation.
Questions? Reach out to mmptamembers@gmail.com

Thank you for your support in making Mary Munford the best school in the galaxy!

Here are some of the events and programs the PTA hosts or sponsors at Mary Munford. Additional details and dates will be provided in Peek at Next Week ahead of each event and program.

Events

🍂 Fall

  • Grade Level Gatherings – Join us under the pavilion for a fun evening with families in your grade. Dinner available for purchase, free dessert provided, and plenty of time to connect.
  • Spooky Saturday Community Event & Fundraiser (October) – A festive fall celebration and fundraiser for the whole community.
  • Family Math Night – Play creative math games with your student(s) and compete for fun prizes.
  • Playground & Grounds Clean‑Up (Fall) – A family‑friendly volunteer morning. Help with mulching, pruning, weeding, and leaf blowing. Tools provided; bring gloves or yard equipment if you’d like.

❄️ Winter

  • Cookies & Cocoa (December) – Gather under the pavilion for cookies, Mr. Muzik’s famous hot chocolate, and warm company.
  • Grounds Clean-Up Leaf Blowing (January) - A family-friendly volunteer morning. Help with blowing leaves - bring your blowers, rakes and tarps!
  • Family Reading Night – Enjoy book creation on Storybird, a poetry slam, book exchanges, and fireside storytime with your student(s).

🌸 Spring

  • Family STEM Night – Hands‑on STEM activities for all ages, with community partners joining the fun.
  • International Night – Explore cultures from around the world. Families can sign up in advance to share a meal from their culture.
  • Spring Auction Party & Fundraiser – Adults‑only themed party at Hardywood with costumes encouraged! Socialize and support the PTA through an exciting auction.
  • BINGO Night (May) – A family evening with food trucks and lively rounds of BINGO.
  • Book Fair (May) – Details available under the Munford Reads tab.
  • Playground & Grounds Clean‑Up (Spring) – Another chance to pitch in and help beautify our school grounds.

Have a new idea or a spin on an old event? Reach out to 2024-2025 Special Events Chair Shelton Way

Before and After School Programs
Mary Munford offers a variety of enrichment opportunities outside of regular school hours. These programs give students the chance to explore new interests, build skills, and connect with classmates in fun and engaging ways.

🌟 After School Enrichment (Fall & Spring)
The ASE program provides children with hands‑on experiences in science, art, athletics, cooking, and more. Each session offers a mix of activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

🤖 Lego Robotics (Fall, Expo in Spring)
Open to 1st–5th graders, this program introduces students to the Lego Spike Robotics Kit and the annual Lego Challenge. Teams work together to design, build, and showcase their creations at the spring Lego Expo.

🧩 Mind Games (Grades 2–5)
For students who love puzzles and problem‑solving, the Mind Games team offers challenges like logic puzzles, hink pinks, sequences, and construction projects. Information sheets and pretests are distributed in late January for interested students.

🎭 Arts for All – After School Play (Grades 3–5)
In partnership with arts to ALL, the PTA hosts an annual after‑school play where students sing, dance, and act under professional direction.
- 2025 Production: Alice in Wonderland
- 2026 Production: 101 Dalmatians
Sign‑ups open each November and fill very quickly — this program is extremely popular!

⚽ Soccer (Fall & Spring)
The PTA partners with the Richmond City Department of Parks and Recreation to run seasonal soccer programs, giving students the chance to learn skills, play games, and enjoy team sports.

🏃 Monarchs Run Club (Fall & Spring)
- Fall: Open to 3rd–5th graders
- Spring: Open to all grades
Students train together to prepare for a local race each session, building endurance, teamwork, and school spirit.

In School Programs - The PTA supports/subsidizes the following in-school activities. Check the Mary Munford ES webpage for additional details

  • Spring Play (Kindergarten)
  • Winter Grade-wide Program (First Grade)
  • Arts for All (Third Grade)
  • Minds in Motion (Fourth Grade)
  • Dancing Classrooms (Fifth Grade)

Broader community support is provided through Munford's Community of Caring!

 2025-2026 PTA Executive Board

Principal                                     

Greg Muzik

Assistant Principal

 Christina Valentine

President
mmptapres@gmail.com

Katherine Jones

Executive Vice President

Katie Noland

Treasurer
mmptatreas@gmail.com

 Charlotte Parrish Harney
Secretary
 		 Alison Powers

VP Membership
mmptamembers@gmail.com 

Katie Lipschultz

VP Programs & Events

 Shelton Way & Devin Poore
VP Recruitment & Governance Robyn Ginsberg

 

2025-2026 PTA Board Members & Committee Chairs

5th Grade Graduation

 Carrie Kadel

After School Enrichment (ASE)
marymunfordase@gmail.com

 Lirys Crawford

Arts for All School Play

 Wendy Rake & Erin Aniol

Auction/Spring Fundraiser
marymunfordauction@gmail.com

 Mike Doerr

Author Visits

 Kris Quinn

Boo Hoo/Woo Hoo Breakfast

 Carter Morrison

Book Fairs

 Rebekah McKay & Tracey Baumwell
Buildings & Grounds Chris Lombardi                        Samantha Baker
Nan Semmelman    

Communications Chair
munfordcomms@gmail.com

 Brooke Moffett
Community of Caring Chairs Kristen Edwards, Lafonya Wallace & Kimberly Peyton

Financial Reviewer

 Rebecca Imhoff

Flying Squirrels Reading Night

 Ian Johnson

Fundraising Chair

 Mike Doerr
Garden Coordinator Ellen Stuart-Haentjens & Erin Aniol

Instagram/Facebook

 Brooke Moffett        
International Night Mansi Shah, Robyn Timmons, Catherine Irby

Kindergarten Orientation/Welcome
NewMMFamilies@gmail.com

 Shelton Way & Devin Poole

PTA Liaison & Legislative 

 Kari Hyman

Lego Robotics

Doug Tempest, Hillary Goldsmith & Vernon Ruffin

Merchandise

Ashley Anderson & Kristen Dutton

Middle School Liaison & Open House

 Katherine Jones & Erin McClure

Mind Games

 Emmy Ready
Munford Run Club
marymunfordrunclub@gmail.com

Julia Siegel Breton 

PTBoard Administrator

Nan Semmelman

Reflections Chair

 Lafonya Wallace

Room Parent Chair

Sara Schiwal

Soccer Chair
marymunfordsoccer@gmail.com

 Jackie Blosser &
Amanda Avila
Spirit Nights Ashley Fenske

Spooky Saturday

Emily Erpelding

Teacher Appreciation

Lauren Sieber & Lindsay Wiggins

Teacher Liaisons

Caroline Moesta & Kendal Lindsay

Virtual Lost & Found (click to visit!)

 Sarah Pena & Lorna Tempest

Volunteer Engagement

Lauren Doak & Meg Pevarski

Wellness Chair (Field Day)

Megan Kayser 

The Mary Munford PTA has adopted the Virginia PTA's Uniform Bylaws.  Additional information on the Uniform Bylaws can be found here.

2025-2026 PTA Board Secretary 

Alison Powers
 

PTA Board Meetings are open to all PTA members! If you want to learn more or get involved, this is another great starting point. In-person Board Meetings are held in the Munford Art Room (space permitting) and Virtual meetings are held via Zoom. If you want to be added to the Virtual meeting invite, email the President at MMPTAPres@gmail.com. We'd love to see you there!

2025-2026 PTA Board Meeting Schedule

Tuesday August 12th 7pm (Board Retreat)

Tuesday September 9th 7pm* Virtual 

Tuesday October 21st at 7pm

November - no meeting due to Math Night

Tuesday December 16th at 7pm (Holiday Social)

Tuesday January 20th at 7pm

Tuesday February 24th at 7pm* Virtual 

Tuesday March 24th at 7pm

Tuesday April 21st at 7pm

Tuesday May 19th at 7pm (TBD- Combined Outgoing/Incoming End of Year Celebration)

*These dates are adjusted from the 3rd Tuesday*