Bernard Zell is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels! If you’re not familiar with Mabel’s Labels, they are personalized, durable, waterproof labels. They are great for everything from shoes, clothing tags, water bottles and backpacks. You can customize them with your name and a design, and they are dishwasher, laundry and microwave safe.
Welcome to the home of the Bernard Zell Parent Teacher Council!
If you’re a parent at Bernard Zell, you’re already a member of the Parent Teacher Council (PTC). The PTC is a place for teachers and parents to communicate in a welcoming forum and where parents can serve as ambassadors for the school. The council also oversees many important school events and opportunities for fundraising.
The PTC has an executive board of seven elected officers, and a full board that includes all committee chairs. Parents and teachers are encouraged to attend any PTC meeting. A complete listing of the organization's executive board, committee chairs and more information on the PTC can be found in PTC Forms and Resources.
Bookmark this page and come back often—we'll keep you up-to-date on volunteer opportunities, fun events for you and your family and ways you can help our school. We hope you'll take advantage of all the BZ PTC has to offer.
PTC News and Events
We are looking for the next leaders of our community! The Bernard Zell PTC Executive Board serves an important role working hand-in-hand with our administration on school policies, decisions and community programming to benefit our children and enhance your families' experience!
The PTC Yad B'Yad community is thrilled to be partnering with the Anti-Cruelty Society for an after-school "Junior Crafting Crew" volunteer program on Tuesday, April 18 from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Please join the Yad b'Yad Committee and Share Our Spare for an in-person volunteer event. This is an amazing opportunity for children to see how donations are processed and includes really fun activities such as making cards, sorting clothes, and double checking packages.
Join the PTC Yad B'Yad Committee on Sunday, March 12 from 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. for craft-making and cookie decorating with the Seniors at The Breakers at Edgewater Beach!
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week is celebrated nationally in May, but BZ is celebrating our incredible staff this week instead!
A Letter from 2022-23 PTC President
ericka thacker,
Parent of braedyn '21, Judah '23, Rafi '26 and Dalia '28
Hello Fellow Parents,
I am so excited to welcome you to the 2022-2023 School Year. For those I haven’t met, my name is Ericka Thacker. This is my 13th year at Bernard Zell! I have three current BZ students and one alum (it goes FAST!) and can say with complete confidence that our school is one-of-a-kind.
I’m grateful to be in community with you and look forward to getting to know you this year. There are so many ways to be involved at school and now that it's safe, we'd love to have you on campus! Be on the lookout for a chance to sign up to be a morning Car Line Greeter, a Lunchroom Helper and a Challah Deliverer. PTC committees will be hosting other events throughout the year including teacher appreciation pop-ups, Shabbat in the park gatherings and opportunities for your family to serve the greater community with Yad B' Yad. After nearly three years apart, let's join together again and rebuild stronger!
Please reach out to me any time: 248-202-3067 or erickathacker@gmail.com. I'd love to help you support our school and community with your time and energy!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful school year.
Ericka Thacker,
PTC President 2022-23
Latest PTC President Updates
Below, you'll find an updated list of all communications from PTC President, Ericka Thacker. These emails can also be found in your inbox by searching "Your PTC News Update". If you have any questions, contact communications@bernardzell.org.
Please note: If you are unable to view the messages below, you must sign in through the Parent Portal and then select the PTC 2022-23 button in the right-hand menu.
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PTC Events