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Upcoming Events:

FALL HALLOWEEN DANCE

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October 30 afterschool

Students are invited to stay afterschool and dance in the gym, enjoy treats from food vendors and get scared by wandering down the haunted hallway.

This dance is free to attend for all 6th graders; however the food vendors are not free. 

Volunteers are needed: We need help in planning, decorating and chaperoning. If you can help, send an email to vanantwerpmspto@gmail.com

 

Our Mission

The mission of the Van Antwerp PTO is to promote the welfare and education of our children in the home, school and community, and to foster communication among parents, guardians, caregivers, teachers, and staff.

We are an all-volunteer group who work with the VA staff to support annual events over the course of the year. We help to plan, raise funds, and ensure the events are well-run so our students can have a great time. 

Volunteers

Our volunteers include:

  • Debra Gorgos - Co-President
  • Lindsey Pepe - Co-President
  • Ashley Steele - Treasurer
  • Kimberly Russ - Secretary
  • Sarah Tischler - Niskayuna Board of Education Representative to VA PTO

Interested in an open board position? Email VanAntwerpMSpto@gmail.com

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The Van Antwerp PTO works closely with the Niskayuna Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). For more information about Nisky SEPTA, visit their website or email niskysepta@gmail.com.

 

 

 

VA PTO Bylaws & Policy Statements

MEETING DATES 2025-2026 

All meetings will run from 7- 7:45ish on Mondays (unless otherwise noted)

  • September 14 
  • October 6  
  • November 10 
  • December 7
  • January 5 
  • February 2
  • March 2
  • April 6
  • May 4th
  • June 8

 

All dates are also on the Niskayuna district calendar.

Meeting Minutes

Academic Year 2025-2026

Van Antwerp PTO meeting minutes: 

 

Academic Year 2024-2025

Academic Year 2023-2024

Academic Year 2022-2023

Academic Year 2021-2022

Academic Year 2020-2021

Academic Year 2019-2020