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Fort Washington Elementary School PTA

Spring Fair is COMING 6/6 - Volunteers Needed

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    Important Information

    PTA Meeting Schedule

    PTA Meeting Schedule

    PTA Meeting Schedule

    All meetings at 7pm unless otherwise noted.

    Meetings held in the FWES Library and over Zoom (click to join)


    September 19st (7:30 PM Thurs)

    October 8th

    November 12th

    December 10th

    January 14th

    February 11th

    March 11th

    April 8th

    May 13th

    June 3rd


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    PTA Meeting Schedule

    We're looking for volunteers to help with any of our planned activities. Email fortwashington.pta@gmail.com if you're interested!


    There are many ways to get involved with FWES and the FWES PTA. Our success depends on you! Click the link below to learn more.

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    Current Events

    PTA Meeting Schedule

    Current Events

    Collecting DONATIONS for our Autistic Support Classrooms. You can donate toys, legos, puzzles, games, along with household items like a bed, dresser, hangers, clothes. Help them rebuild their life skills area!! 


    Support our school with Elementary Connections - their latest issue is out now! A copy should have come home in your student’s backpack. Simply click on the sponsor ads in this helpful guide to local kids’ activities, classes and service providers!  Their ads help support our PTA! 

    Email us for more details!

    PTA Committees

    Elementary Connections

    Current Events

    At FWES we depend upon our committees to help create the best experiences we can for our kids. Click the button below to find out how you can help us achieve this goal! 

    Committee Information

    Elementary Connections

    Elementary Connections

    Elementary Connections

    Support our school with Elementary Connections! Along with the printed guide, their website is chock full of local kids’ rec sports, activities, events, and classes!  As a reminder, our school shares in the revenue generated by the sponsors.


    Look for their yellow Back to School Guide coming home soon in your child’s backpack!

    Click here to view

    Forms and Links

    Elementary Connections

    Elementary Connections

    Looking for a specific form for something? Need the link to lunch menus or the directory? You can probably find that here:

    Forms, Links, Flyers

    Our Vision

     Our vision is to enrich the lives of families at Fort Washington Elementary and build a stronger sense of community through group activities, support of teachers & staff,  and enhanced communication between parents and school.   

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    Donate to the PTA

    Every dollar helps the PTA further our goal of supporting our children!

    The FWES PTA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax ID 23-2541869 

    Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

    PTA Board Members

    President: Jennifer Fountain

    1st Vice President: Greg Ebbecke

    Jennifer, originally from Pittsburgh and an avid Steelers fan, is a long time resident of the Upper Dublin community for over 20 years. She is a Tech Lead Engineer for a local email marketing  company.  
    She and her husband John have a daughter and son in UDSD across elementary and high school.  She is a leader with the Scouts BSA and an 

    Jennifer, originally from Pittsburgh and an avid Steelers fan, is a long time resident of the Upper Dublin community for over 20 years. She is a Tech Lead Engineer for a local email marketing  company.  
    She and her husband John have a daughter and son in UDSD across elementary and high school.  She is a leader with the Scouts BSA and an active board member with the Fort Washington Swim Club.
    In her spare time, she enjoys pushing her limits with high adventure activities such as hiking and whitewater rafting. 

    1st Vice President: Greg Ebbecke

    1st Vice President: Greg Ebbecke

    Before joining the board, Greg earned his PTA stripes assisting with the annual Science Fair and Trivia Night events. Greg and his wife, Alison, have three daughters and expect to continue to be actively involved at FWES through at least 2030.


    Outside of FWES, Greg heads up the Business Intelligence practice for a local media agency and volunteers time on the Upper Dublin Open Space Committee. 

    2nd Vice President: Sara Heckman

    Sara has been an active member of the Fort Washington community since 2016. She is a former Kindergarten teacher and has a passion for education. Her two children are currently in FWES as first and third graders. 

    3rd Vice President: Jen Breznicky

    Jen originally grew up in Fort Washington and moved back with her husband Charlie in 2018.  Her two children enrolled in Kindergarten starting in September 2022. Jen switched to a part-time role as an IT Project Coordinator so that she can be more active in the school community.  Outside of school, the family enjoys spending time at the beach and being outdoors. 

    4th Vice President: Debbie Rothkopf

    4th Vice President: Debbie Rothkopf

    Treasurer: Leena Lee

    4th Vice President: Debbie Rothkopf

    Leena is our current treasurer and mother of 2 proud FWES students (Zoey and Lucas). She has a background in finance and grew up in the Philadelphia area. After living in cities such as NY, DC and Chicago, she has been happy to return to Philly and call Fort Washington her home since 2015. 

    Secretary: Katie Ruslander

    Secretary: Katie Ruslander

    Secretary: Katie Ruslander

     Katie is our current secretary and mother of FWES 1st grader Leo, pre-k 3 year old Sophia and baby Julia.  She grew up in NJ and after living and working in the DC area for a few years is happy to be back closer to home and enjoys the Fort Washington community.  She is a Systems Engineer for Landsat Satellite missions (supporting USGS/NASA) and enjoys swimming and the beach with family. 

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    Contact Information

    Contact Information

    Contact Information

    FWES PTA Email: fortwashington.pta@gmail.com


    Yearbook Photos: may be submitted to fwesphotos@gmail.com 


    School Phone Number: 215-643-8961


    FWES Nurse: 215-643-8961 (#4) :  lfisher@udsd.org


    Attendance Line: 215-643-8961 (#2)


    Transportation: 215-646-7778 


    Food Services:  215-643-8820 :  astackho@udsd.org 

     

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    Contact Information

    Financial support is available for PTA activities.  Please contact the school counselor Margie Kaczor: mkaczor@udsd.org


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     This website is  maintained and provided by the FWES PTA. FWES PTA is an association committed to supporting the needs of our teachers and students at Fort  Washington Elementary School. The information listed on this website will help families understand various functions and roles of the PTA at  our school as well as provide timely information on events. If you have  any questions please, do not hesitate to contact any of the members of  the PTA Board. 

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    1010 Fort Washington Ave, Fort Washington, PA, 19034

    215-643-8961

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