ABOUT US

The UPPA is the place for families with children ages birth through kinder who live within the University Park Elementary School area. We're designed to provide parent education on children's growth and development, socialization opportunities for parents and children, and fundraising support for University Park Elementary School.

  • Quarterly general meetings with exciting and informative speakers   

  • Moms' nights out

  • Age appropriate playgroups

  • UP All Night, a Father & Child Urban Campout at UP! (Our annual fundraiser with proceeds directly benefiting University Park Elementary.)

  • Seasonal children's parties

  • Parents' parties

  • Family events

  • Hospitality and outreach for members in need

  • Community volunteering and involvement

  • Lifelong friendships for you and your child

2025-2026 UPPA Board Members

President- Mary Irby

President-Elect - Madeleine Pennington

Treasurer - Michelle Wills

Fundraising Chairs - Anne Bradley & Laura Bailey

Fundraising Team - Michelle Tevrizian & Molly Edwards

Amazing Race Team- Bonnie Yates, Claire Busch, Mary Irby & Jackie Campbell

Membership Chair - Lisa Gladnick

Membership Chair-elect - Emily Wood

Publicity & Website Chair- Mary Irby

Community Service Team - Liz Hunter & Catherine Rowsey

Children’s Activities Team - Claire Neal, Annie Harrison, & Kelcey Strong

Fall Parent Party Team - Lauren Ott, Claire Davis, Liz Silva, Courtney Ross, & Christina Newman

Progressive Dinner Chairs - Madeleine Pennington & Katie Park

Play Group Chair - Allison Taylor

Play Group Chair-elect -

Kinder Events Team - Amy Askew, Allison Barshop, Ashley Newton, Claire Busch, Karli Cain, & Paige Voigt

Mahjong Club Chairs - Morgan Suarez, Amber Klimczak, Paige Purnell

Wine Club Chairs - Ryan Sellers & Kaylyn Montgomery

Book Club Chair - Jackie Campbell

Wellness Chair- Nina Byrd

Stitch Club Chair- Heather Logan

Sustainer & PTA Board Representative - Mary Irby

Upcoming 2025-2026 Event Dates!

6/1- Membership Renewal Starts

8/20- Back to School Pool Mahjong 7pm

9/8 - First General Meeting with guest speaker Kacie Barnes from “Mama Knows Nutrition”

10/17- Fall Parent Party- BBQ Tailgate Attire 7:00pm

11/14- UP Elementary Carnival 3:00-6:30pm

12/1- Toy Drive Starts!

12/8- Holiday Hayride 5:00-7:00pm

12/11- Christmas Happy Hour & Favorite Things Party! 7:00pm

2/6 - UPPA Progressive Dinner

2/20- Amazing Race- “Frat House Rules” Adult Scavenger Hunt

3/29 - UPPA Easter Egg Hunt

4/16 - Last General Meeting - Wellness Walk to Katy Trail Ice House

4/25 - “UPPA Two Step!” A family-friendly concert fundraiser!

5/17 - Board Turnover Meeting

AMAZING MEMBER
$650.00
One time

No automatically recurring payment

✓ All benefits of Regular or Sustaining Membership PLUS
✓ Guaranteed Family Spot for Holiday Hayride (plus cost)
✓ 2 AMAZING RACE Party tickets
✓ 2 Fall Parents' Party tickets & Admission to Easter Party
✓ Access to the UPPA Membership e-Directory Mobile App
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REGULAR MEMBER
$150.00
One time

No automatically recurring payments

✓ Member has a child in KINDERGARTEN or younger
✓ Member lives in UP Elementary attendance area
✓ Access to UPPA meetings, social activities, and playgroups
✓ Access to the UPPA Membership e-Directory Mobile App
✓ See the 'About Us' tab to view full benefits of membership
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SUSTAINING MEMBER
$80.00
One time

No automatically recurring payments

✓ Member's youngest child is in first grade or older at UP
✓ Ability to register for UPPA events with UPPA members
✓ Access to UPPA meetings, social activities, and playgroups
✓ Access to the UPPA Membership E- Directory Mobile App
✓ See the 'About Us' tab to view full benefits of membership
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Family & Corporate Sponsorships!

We are now taking family and corporate sponsorships for the 2025-2026 school year events! Please follow the link below to review the upcoming events available for sponsorships.

Committee members for each event will follow up with you about tickets and other perks for being a sponsor.

NEW this year: the UPPA Family Concert!

This event will be April 25, 2026 from 5-7pm at the Armstrong Fieldhouse at SMU. We are still working on ticket prices for this event.

Please email President@uppa.org to join either committee or text Mary Irby!

SPONSORSHIPS

MAKE A DONATION

While UPPA members are not required to support our fundraising efforts monetarily, all voluntary donations made to the organization are gratefully accepted and will be gifted back to UP Elementary in full. Thank you for your generous support!

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