About Us...

Mission Statement

The Black Diamond Elementary School PTA mission is to support our school, staff, children and community by providing programs, supplies, and funding. We provide programs such as the science bus, safety assembly, as well as cultural assemblies. We provide community support by having community dinners, food drives, and providing school supplies. Our goal is to be a support system for Black Diamond Elementary School and the city of Black Diamond

PTA supported programs include: Rich Reading, Pacific Science Center visits, Science Fair, Literacy Nights and the School Carnival
The PTA includes four officers, a president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. Officers are elected annually and have a two-year term limit.

Black Diamond PTA Goals:

To represent the children, families and staff of BDE ~ providing educational and fun events to expand involvement and communication and enhance our sense of community

To provide an environmentally-friendly approach to our activities - "Going Green"

Increase in electronic communication, less paper
Recycle programs

Recognize and appreciate volunteer involvement /li>

Monthly appreciation/recognition awards to volunteers

Increase our involvement within the Black Diamond community

Offer "giving back to the community" events
Support our elderly and non-PTA community members (community dinners, food drives, etc

2010-2011 PTA Officers

Tina McGann, President
I have been married for 9 years to my husband Jack. I have a son Garrett who is 8 years old and he is going into 3rd grade. I also have twin boys, Carter & Brady. They are 6 years old and will be in 1st Grade this year. I am originally from Boston, Massachusetts and have lived here in Washington for 10 years. I love to camp, fish, go to the beach and watch my boys play sports. I became involved with the PTA because I wanted to be involved with my children’s education and also to help the other children and teachers here at Black Diamond Elementary.
Danielle McOuat, Treasurer
I have 2 children, Ian and Dalton. Ian is 8 years old and is going into 3rd grade and Dalton is 5 years old and will be going into Kindergarten. We live in Selleck and really enjoy it. I have been in banking for 16 years and still work as a teller on Saturdays. I enjoy reading, scrapbooking and being involved in Cub Scouts. I became involved in the PTA when Ian was in Kindergarten. I really enjoy helping the children, and staff at BDES.
Dianna Perry, Secretary
Hello, my name is Dianna Perry. I have two children, Mckayla, a BDES graduate heading off to middle school this year, and Tyler a third grader in Mrs. Laurnen’s class. I enjoy camping with the family, hiking, bike riding, scrapbooking and snowmobiling. I have been a member of Black Diamond Elementary PTA for 7 years. I am very proud of our school and to serve on the PTA Board and look forward to being a part of a great school year.
Kate Harper, Vice President
Hi there! My name is Kate Harper. I live in the Morgan Creek Development with my husband John and my two happy and busy boys. Malcom is six years old and will be in Mrs. Evans first grade class this year. My little Williman is four years old and will be in preschool. Our family enjoys camplling and riding quads and being with family and friends. I am very excited to be a part of the Black Diamond Elementary PTA and look forward to all the upcoming events that happen throughout the school year. I love meeting new people and look forward to working with all of you! Cheers - Kate Harper
Karrie Hildebrand, Membership Chair
I have been happily married to the most amazing man, Chad, for the past eight years. We have two wonderful boys, Cole is 8 and Kade is 5. Besides being a mom, I also work full time for a software company called Continuex, we write and support software for health care. I’ve been with Continuex for ten years now. My husband and I enjoy playing soccer on a co-ed team together, and now we’re very excited that we get to watch our boys learn and enjoy the sport! We also enjoy camping together as a family, and taking as many fun vacations as we can! I joined the PTA when Cole started Kindergarten (he’s in 3rd grade now) because I wanted to take an active role in my son’s education. I wanted to be involved in helping to support our school and our teachers so that all of our kids have a better chance at a good education. I believe we do that because our PTA is able to do things like bring in the “Pacific Science Center science day”, and provide technology to our classrooms (like the ELMO’s and the books on tape machines), and many other things, both large and small. Being involved with the BDE PTA has been a great experience for me because I believe WE DO make a difference in the lives of our children, and also because I have been able to make some good friends, as well as get more involved in our community.