The ACT Fund (Crab Crew) is 100% funded by donations. Your valuable contribution ensures:
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Funding of salaries of the teacher aider (K-5th)
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Accelerated Reader Program
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Teacher supplies and special needs
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School beautification
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Organize and execute events and activities throughout the year
We kindly suggest a $330 contribution per child, per school year.
Meet The Board
Thank you for giving me the wonderful opportunity to be on the PTO board. My daughters feel safe here and most importantly are having FUN because West Lab feels like home!
I look forward to working with this passionate and diverse PTO Board alongside all our WL parents, staff, and teachers. Let’s have a great year and always remember to BE KIND to one another!
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Jessica Darrican
co-President
I am beyond honored to be part of the West Lab community & serve on the board of this very committed PTO. Supporting our bright children, our amazing teachers, and our supportive staff brings me immense joy. My fondest memories from my school years always involved an activity my mom was helping with, so now it's my turn to do that for my daughter who has is entering 6th grade this year. We're all going to have an amazing year and I'm so excited to be part of it! Hope to see you all at one of our events!
Tatiana Fonseca
co-Vice President
I am so excited & humbled to be part of the PTO board this year. It’s our 4th year being in the school, my son is will be in 4rd grade and my daughter in 2nd grade.
I am looking forward to working with the PTO team, school staff, teachers, and parents in order to continue to make the school a better place for our children! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
Melania Kelsen
co-Vice President
I’m so excited to serve as one of your Co–Vice Presidents this year. I’m a proud West Lab parent of two, with one child in middle school and another in 1st grade. I love bringing people together, building community partnerships with businesses and creating fun fundraising opportunities for our school.
When I’m not volunteering, you’ll usually find me working on design projects and getting crafty with my kids. I believe the best school experiences happen when families, teachers, staff, and community partners work together, and I look forward to making fun experiences alongside all of you!
As a pianist and music educator, I’ve been active in teaching for over twenty years and am currently Professor of Music at Broward College.
I am thrilled to share my experience and join a wonderful group of parents as PTO Co-Secretary.
I’ve been active as a room parent for multiple grades and most enjoy the involvement and participation with parents, teachers, students, and administration while working to continue the core mission and betterment of the West Lab community.
I'm grateful to be part of a school that means so much to our family.
As the PTO Movie Night Chair and a member of the Uniform Team, I enjoy creating fun opportunities for families to connect while also helping behind the scenes to make the school year run smoothly. Whether I'm organizing events, assisting with uniforms, or volunteering wherever I'm needed, I'm always happy to lend a hand.
It's an honor to serve on the PTO Board, and I look forward to continuing to support our students, teachers, staff, and families throughout the year.
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Our family is thrilled to be part of the amazing West Lab community. I am excited and humbled to be able to give back, volunteering to make our school grow. I look forward to working with the PTO Team and the rest of the West Lab families to keep our school in the top ranks of Miami and Florida.
Christian Sao
co-Treasurer
As a proud West Lab dad of two, I'm excited to continue giving back to the school community. I have a daughter in 6th grade and a son in 2nd grade, giving me the opportunity to experience West Lab from different perspectives.
You'll often see me volunteering at school events, helping wherever I'm needed, whether it's setting up, serving pizza at Movie Night, or cleaning up at the end of the day. I love being part of such a supportive community and look forward to working alongside our amazing parents, teachers, and staff to make this another great year for our students.
Mike Harris
Middle School Liaison
As a West Lab parent, I'm proud to support a school that means so much to my family. Next year, I'll have a son in 8th grade and two daughters in elementary, giving me the opportunity to connect with families across both elementary and middle school.
As the PTO Middle School Liaison and Fun Run Chair, you'll often find me helping at school events and working behind the scenes to support our students and community. I'm honored to serve on the PTO Board and look forward to another great year at West Lab.
We are happy to welcome your ideas and helping hands in the organization and execution of events and fundraisers!
Write to us and let's get to it!