Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

PTO Officers and Committee Chairs for 2025-26

Co-Presidents
Jaynee Leventhal
Jessica Mulverhill

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Did you know?

Each grade has a group of room parents who serve as liaisons between each grade's teachers and parents and help keep everyone abreast of important school events and initiatives. Most room parent communication comes by email.

Today’s person may live in his house,
but his real home is in the world around him.
— Yeshayahu Leibowitz

 

Welcome to the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)!

The goal of Denver Jewish Day School’s PTO is to encourage parent and teacher partnerships in and out of the classroom, support school leadership, build and strengthen our school community, and promote the school’s mission and Divrei Chaim (Words to Live By). Working in cooperation with our Board of Trustees, head of school/CEO, staff, students, and their families, the PTO provides faculty and staff with additional resources that further enrich our students’ education.

Every parent of a Denver JDS student is a member of the PTO. As parents, we are each a vital part of the success of Denver JDS and its positive impact on our children, both in and out of the classroom. Together, we host special programs and activities that bring our community closer together and support the growth of our community in a supportive and meaningful way. Our contributions of time and financial resources help ensure our children have access to leading-edge educational opportunities and that teachers have the resources they need to provide these opportunities.

 

Fundraising and FUN-raising

Throughout the year, the PTO conducts several fundraisers and events that raise money and connect our school community:

  • Faculty/staff gifts (December)
  • Ice Cream Fridays (Fall/Spring)
  • Mishloach Manot Purim baskets (Feb/March)
  • School supply fundraiser (June)
  • Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week (May)
  • Book Fair (Fall/Spring)

Get Involved!

Want to get involved with the Denver JDS PTO? For a list of PTO volunteer opportunities, contact our PTO Co-Presidents at pto@denverjds.org.

Get to Know our PTO Presidents

Melanie Weitzenfeld grew up in Denver, Colorado. She is married to David Weitzenfeld who moved to Denver after college to work in the financial services industry. Melanie and Dave have five children, four currently at DJDS and one DJDS graduate: Tyler (class of 2020),

Jonah (class of 2027), Micah (class of 2030), and Bennett and Kezia (both in the class of 2033). Melanie received a B.A. in Psychology from Claremont McKenna College in 1999. She earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Southern California in 2004. In Colorado, Melanie has worked as a psychologist in her private practice, Colorado Health Psychology.   Although she was a product of public schools, Melanie is recognizes the importance of and values Jewish education. Melanie has served on the Development Committee, Parent Ambassador, and room parent. She has been a co-chair of the Chai Five Breakfast. She believes DJDS provides a unique Jewish educational experience that can't be found elsewhere in Colorado. Melanie is excited about increasing her involvement at the school as the PTO Co-Chair.

Jaynee Leventhal is a DJDS parent to Ava  (5th Grade), Chloe (2nd Grade), and Miles (Kindergarten) and is married to Sean Leventhal (DJDS-Herzl/RMHA, 1-12 Alum).  

Jaynee was raised in Agoura Hills, California, and moved to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture in 2007. Jaynee has extensive experience in commercial, hospitality, and residential interior design, having created beautiful, functional spaces nationwide. She brings her creativity and meticulous attention to detail to everything she does.

Jaynee has continually involved herself in the Jewish community. Jaynee is honored to continue helping DJDS be a wonderful place for every student and family. In her free time, Jaynee enjoys skiing, Pilates, and spending time with her husband, children, and their Golden Retriever puppy, River.