Welcome!

We warmly welcome you to the Jose Ortega (JOES) PTA! Whether you're a returning family or new to JOES, we're thrilled to serve our school and your children, and we encourage your participation to strengthen connections and cultivate a vibrant, engaged school community.

Our Mission

The JOES PTA mission is to bring community together in support of our children, creating a warm and inclusive environment where every student and family can thrive. JOES PTA raises funds to ensure our school maintains programming and events that sparks their imagination, develops scientific inquiry, and supports their social-emotional health. The PTA also organizes many events throughout the year including the Fall Carnival, Move-A-Thon, Lunar New Year dinner, Fall and Spring Camping Trips, Greening Parties, Read-a-thon, Staff Appreciation Week, and more!

Exec Board

President: Michelle Hamdani

Vice President: Amy Chiu

Treasurer: Steph Wang

Secretary: Jessica Ho

Financial Secretary: Janette Pang

Hospitality Chair: Veronica Gray

Fundraising Chair: Ted Kaehler

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2025 - 2026 General PTA Meeting Dates

PTA General meetings take place the 2nd Thursday of every month. The purpose of these meetings are mainly to determine how to use the funds raised to best serve the JOES community.

In person (IP) meetings are held in JOES Cafeteria at 6PM. Dinner/childcare will be provided.

Zoom meetings will start at 7PM.

  • September 11, 6PM (IP)

  • October 9, 6PM (IP)

  • November 13, 7PM (Zoom)

  • December 11, 7PM (Zoom)

  • January 8, 6PM (IP)

  • February 12, 7PM (Zoom)

  • March 12, 6PM (IP)

  • April 9, 7PM (Zoom)

  • May 14, 6PM (IP)

Contact

Have questions, ideas, or suggestions?  Reach out to us anytime!

Email: pta-team@joseortegaschool.org

JOES PTA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, part of the California PTA (CAPTA), 100% volunteer organization, run by parents and teachers.  The mission of the California State PTA is to positively impact the lives of all children and families by representing our members and empowering and supporting them with skills in advocacy, leadership, and communication.