WHO WE ARE

Welcome, parents and guardians of Pond Cove students! We look forward to meeting you and we encourage you to share any new ideas and suggestions you may have.

The PCPA is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization composed of parents and guardians of all students enrolled in Pond Cove School, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Our mission is to enrich, support and enhance the social and learning environment of Pond Cove students. Looking for volunteering opportunities?

2025-2026 Board Members

President: Katie Swayze
Vice President: Olivia Joyce
Co-Vice President: Scott Bender
Secretary: Jenn Grymek
Treasurer: Jeremy Bowman
Co-Treasurer: Claire Joyce
Webmaster: Katie Swayze

Advisors/Board Emeriti: Elli Carter, Eliza Matheson

2025-2026 Volunteer & Event Coordinators

Classroom Connectors: Joy Engel
Lost & Found / Emergency Snack Coordinator: Lee Anne Colello
Clynk: Claire Joyce

Kindergarten Play Dates & Picnic: Kelly Bidwell & Julia Brown
Harvest Fest: Aglae Shaw (coordinator) with Joy Engel, Amber Gorski, Marguerite Lenahan, and Katie Swayze
Cape Challenge: OPEN
Community & Culture Night: OPEN
Nonesuch Book Fairs: Margaret O’Shea & Laura Fourre
Maine Celtics/Mariners Fundraisers: Monica Dambach
Teacher Appreciation Week:
– Chalk the Walk: Scott Bender
– Thank You Notes: OPEN
– Flower Day: OPEN
– Teacher Breakfast: OPEN
End of Year 1st Grade Celebration: Kristen O’Neill
End of Year 4th Grade Celebration: OPEN

Pond Cove Garden: Lindsay Barrett & Kate Hanavan Ross
(The Garden is not managed or funded by the PCPA. Please reach out to them directly if you have questions or want to be on their volunteer list! Here is their website and Facebook page.)