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2015 - 2016

Memorial School PTA Information Packet

Dated Material Please return all forms by September 18, 2015

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2015-2016

Dear Memorial School Family,

Welcome to another exciting year at Memorial Elementary School! This year our school theme is Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders. The Memorial Elementary School PTA has many exciting events and opportunities in the works to connect to this theme and we are very excited to share them with you throughout the upcoming school year.

In order to be successful, we will need the support and involvement of our families, faculty, staff, and community business leaders. Your support really makes a difference in what we can offer to our children throughout the year. Be a LEADER and become a member of the Memorial Elementary School PTA today! We look forward to your participation in the many events and programs that we are planning for the year. Your participation could be that of a committee member, volunteer, or as an attendee. Whatever level of participation you select, your time and involvement will certainly be appreciated.

Parent involvement makes a key difference and shows children the value in working together toward common goals. Getting involved is easy! Chairpersons head each event and can be contacted through personal email, home numbers or send your message to [email protected]. I know many of you think that volunteering only once means you’re going to get sucked into way more volunteering than you’re ready for. We’re committed to making sure that’s not true. We’ll thankfully accept any time you can provide.

Within this PTA packet your will find information you will need throughout the school year. Please take the time to look over and fill out each of the enclosed forms. This will help greatly in the preplanning process for events and also gives you an idea of what kinds of volunteer opportunities are available during the course of the year.

To reduce our carbon footprint and keep your family up- to-date on school activities, please join our online communities by:

Becoming a friend on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ebmemorialschoolpta

Sign up for weekly PTA email alerts:

http://www.teacherweb.com/NJ/MemorialElementary/PTA/newsflash.aspx

Visit our PTA website often: http://teacherweb.com/NJ/MemorialElementary/PTA

This will help you receive information faster and keep us closer as a community.

If you are new to the Memorial community, look for us at:

Back to School Night on September 8 – 9th

PTA Meeting on Monday, September 21st

at 7:30 pm

I look forward to your feedback and suggestions throughout the school year!

Sincerely, Angela Paglia, PTA President

732-841-5879 or [email protected]

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Table of Contents

2015/2016 Executive Board.................................................................................................................. 4

Why Join PTA ...................................................................................................................................... 5

What is the PTA? .............................................................................................................................. 5

Who can join the PTA? ..................................................................................................................... 5

Why should you join the PTA? .......................................................................................................... 5

Why shouldn’t you join the PTA? ...................................................................................................... 5

10 Reasons to Get Involved at School .................................................................................................. 6

Membership ......................................................................................................................................... 7

2015 – 2016 PTA General Meeting Schedule ....................................................................................... 8

Student Collections .............................................................................................................................. 9

Stay Connected to Your PTA .............................................................................................................. 10

Virtual Friday Folder Information ..................................................................................................... 10

Website and Facebook ................................................................................................................... 10

Suggestions .................................................................................................................................... 10

Student Directory ................................................................................................................................ 11

Classroom Parents ......................................................................................................................... 12

Volunteer Survey/Sign-up Form ......................................................................................................... 14

Committee Descriptions .................................................................................................................. 15

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Memorial School PTA

2015/2016 Executive Board

President Angela Paglia [email protected] 732-841-5879

Executive VP

Treasurer Kristin Gristina [email protected] 908-930-3951

Secretary Melissa Walsh [email protected] 732-254-0893

Fundraising VP Deb Blain [email protected] 732-254-1778

Fundraising VP Donna Magrino [email protected] 732-390-4497

In School Events VP Melike Sahin [email protected] 732-649-6476

In School Events VP Julie Rafano [email protected] 732-742-3474

Out of School Events VP Cristina Alcaide [email protected] 732-579-8140

Out of School Events VP Erika Hennika [email protected] 732-257-1998

Contact Us e-mail:

[email protected] mail:

Memorial School PTA 14 Innes Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816

school:

Our PTA mailbox is located in the main office. Send a note with your child addressed to “PTA”

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Why Join PTA

What is the PTA?

PTA stands for Parent-Teacher Association. It is an organization that was created over 100 years ago to bring parents and teachers together to improve the lives and education of children. Research shows when parents are involved, students do better in school. Their grades are higher, they are more confident, their self-esteem grows and schools improve.

Who can join the PTA? Everyone should join. We welcome parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, and community vendors with open arms. Our members determine the strength and impact of our organization.

Why should you join the PTA? #1: It benefits your child! It sends the message that they are important to you and that you value education. #2: You can be part of the solution and make suggestions for change. Your voice and ideas help improve the quality of education for your children and their peers. #3: You can be a role model for your child and their classmates. #4: You can help raise necessary funds to improve and enrich the school environment. #5: You can share and expand your skills and talents in the classroom and during events.

Why shouldn’t you join the PTA? Hmmm….We cannot think of any!

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10 Reasons to Get Involved at School

1. Volunteering makes a big difference. Research consistently shows that kids whose parents

are involved in their schools do better.

2. Volunteering offers tangible ways to be part of things. Sometimes we might mean well, but

our busy lives get in the way of committing. Joining a parent group will provide concrete

ways to get involved, whether at events, in the classroom, or on a committee.

3. It feels great to participate! Your child spends a lot of time at school, and it’s great to share

some of her school-related experiences with her.

4. You’ll get to know other parents. It’s powerful to create a circle of adult friends around a

school, and having a shared interest is a good place to start. What’s more, it can help foster

connections between families in your community.

5. Your help is always needed. Whether it’s helping run the next big event or providing support

in the classroom, there are always ways to pitch in.

6. It’s a manageable commitment. Volunteering can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

Spend an hour at a bingo night or talent show, and your efforts will be appreciated. And

remember, it’s always OK to say no when you’re busy.

7. It’s fun! Even simple events like game night can spice up your week.

8. You can tailor volunteering to play to your strengths. Within a parent group or school

community there are many ways to contribute, some of which are sure to complement your

strengths, interests, or professional skills.

9. Have a great idea? Volunteering gives you opportunities to get your ideas out there.

10. Volunteering provides another way to get to know school and support staff to better

understand their needs and ideas.

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Membership MEMORIAL SCHOOL PTA invites you to join us and become a PTA member for the 2015-2016 school year. PTA is the largest organization of its kind dedicated to advocacy on behalf of children and public schools. Becoming a PTA member does not require a time commitment nor does it mean you have to volunteer. By joining PTA, you’re simply saying, “Yes, I support our children and public schools!”

Our goal is to reach 100% school-wide participation. Please help us meet this goal! All adult family members are encouraged to join, along with extended family and friends.

ANNUAL PTA MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE $15 PER FAMILY

Many people ask, “What does my PTA do? Why join? Why donate?” MEMORIAL PTA plays a critical role in both sustaining and supporting many school programs. Our School theme this year is “Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders” Here are just a few examples of where our PTA money goes to support this theme: Student Assemblies, Author Visits, Theater Week, Scholastics Book Fairs, Teacher Grants, Teacher Appreciation, Field Day, Library Purchases, Technology and more.

If you can give a little extra, we encourage you to become a Memorial PTA Patron Donor! Memorial Patrons can join in the following categories by making an additional donation. We will even reward you for your additional donation as listed below: (please mark Youth or Adult size choice) SUPER PARENT $50 donation (1) Memorial Spirit Wear t-shirt

SUPER DUPER PARENT $75 donation (1) Memorial Spirit Wear sweatshirt

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

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2015 – 2016 PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Student name(s), Grade(s) & Teacher(s):

PTA Membership Card Names (First and Last name):

Phone number: Email address: Family Membership (2 members) x $15.00 per couple = $ Staff and Single Membership (1 member) x $ 8.00 per person = $ Additional Patron Sponsorship = $

SUPER PARENT-$50 - t-shirt size___________

SUPER DUPER PARENT-$75 – Sweatshirt size _________

Total amount enclosed = $

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO PAY ONLINE WITH PAYPAL OR MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MEMORIAL SCHOOL PTA For more information, please contact Mary Petersen, PTA Membership

[email protected] – 908-812-7193 - http://teacherweb.com/NJ/MemorialElementary/PTA

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2015 – 2016 PTA General Meeting Schedule

September Monday, September 21, 2015 @ 7:30 PM

October Monday, October 19, 2015 @ 7:30 PM

November Monday, November 16, 2015 @ 7:30 PM

December Monday, December 21, 2015 @ 7:30 PM

January Monday, January 19, 2016 @ 7:30 PM

February Monday, February 15, 2016 @ 7:30 PM

April Monday, April 18, 2016 @ 7:30 PM

May - Elections Monday, May 16, 2016 @ 7:30 PM

June * Monday, June 6, 2015 @ 7:00 PM

Location: All meetings (except for June) will be held in the Memorial School Cafetorium. Topics: Agenda and Special topics to be announced prior to each meeting. Additional Meetings: Board Meetings will be held 30 minutes prior to each general meeting. 2 week notice will be given if a special meeting is requested throughout the year.

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Student Collections Everyday household purchases can become a helpful donation to

Memorial School!

Clip your Box Tops and turn them into your child's school each month. Memorial earns 10₵ for each label. We will hold several contests throughout the year so keep watching. Last year we earned $900!

Clip your Labels for Education from participating products for our school to earn FREE educational merchandise, such as computers, software, sports equipment, musical instruments and library books.

shop Amazon.com via our PTA website and Memorial School PTA will receive a volume purchase profit. As a Amazon Associate, Memorial School PTA will receive a volume purchase percentage of products shipped/downloaded in a given month. This includes purchase, kindle downloads, and Amazon Instant video downloads.

When you use your Target VISA card and specify Memorial Elementary our school earns a percentage of what you spend. Profit is used to purchase new recess equipment. Register now at: www.target.com/tcoe!

Collect soda can tabs and Memorial School PTA will drop off the collection to Ronald McDonald House of New Brunswick. Once weighed to determine value, the recycling center sends the local Ronald McDonald House a check for the total value.

Stop and Shop A+ School Rewards earns points that become CASH for your school.

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Stay Connected to Your PTA

Virtual Friday Folder Information The Memorial School Virtual Friday Folders are distributed online and via email on Friday or the last school day of the week. Please look for this online information weekly as it contains important information from Memorial School, your child’s Teacher, the Board of Education, the Memorial School PTA and the Township of East Brunswick. In an effort to "Go Green" and help the environment, the PTA will no longer send out paper reminders for events and deadlines; reminders will be sent in the form of a newsflash to your e-mail. If you would like to be reminded of important information from the PTA as it comes out, please enter your e-mail address on the Newsflash page of our website and an e-mail will be sent to you whenever the website has been updated. Sign up here: http://www.teacherweb.com/NJ/MemorialElementary/PTA/newsflash.aspx

Website and Facebook The Internet and Social Media is a great way to stay in touch with everything Memorial School PTA!

Visit us on the web: http://teacherweb.com/NJ/MemorialElementary/PTA

o Find calendar of events, weekly news, special notices, meeting minutes, forms and contact

information.

Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ebmemorialschoolpta

o Get to know others in your school community and stay in touch with what is happening in our

school.

Email Newsflash: http://www.teacherweb.com/NJ/MemorialElementary/PTA/newsflash.aspx

o Receive our weekly Virtual Friday Folder alert and email notices on due dates.

Suggestions

Every event that the PTA does, every action that it takes, is the result of someone making the suggestion: "Why doesn't the PTA do..."

Our school is fortunate to have so many individuals who give generously of their time. Your suggestions on how to strengthen our community are always greatly appreciated.

Please email all suggestions to mailto:[email protected], subject=Suggestion

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Student Directory Please return this form in a sealed envelope labeled “PTA Directory” within your child’s backpack or you can email the information to [email protected] with subject as PTA Directory. Although the Memorial School PTA no longer sends home a student directory to each family, we do keep a family

database that provides student information to our classroom parents that can be shared with families who request

contact information for play dates, birthday parties and other social gatherings. We hope this year’s directory can

include as many students as possible.

** Without your annual consent, your family information cannot be added. **

Please check and complete one of the below options:

1. ______ YES, please publish the same family information as last year.

2. ______ YES, please publish our updated family information:

Student Name(s):

Parents’ Names:

Address:

Phone:

E-mail Address:

3. ______ NO, I DO NOT want my child’s address, phone number or email to be shared.

4. _________ Opt out if you DO NOT want to receive emails via “memorialschoolpta”. This email community is a

convenient way for Memorial families to communicate with one another about ideas, needs and things happening

within the school and/or community. It will also be the way the PTA will send reminders, updates and information

about events, programs and other topics that may be of interest. By checking this blank, your email will be removed

from the email list only.

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Classroom Parents

The PTA is looking for three volunteers per class to be Classroom Parents for each classroom. While this is a rewarding and fun job, the volunteers do have some very important responsibilities. Volunteers MUST coordinate with each other to manage a class party each. Parties are tentatively scheduled for October 30, December 23 and June 15. Room Parent duties:

Class Parties – You will be assigned a class party to plan and run with the help of other parents.

You will communicate with the teacher as to time, activity, etc. You will need to contact parents

of the children in the class for donations and/or purchase what is needed for the party with

funds provided by the room parent chairperson. This involves phoning and inviting parents to the

party. Room parents must be able to attend the party or arrange for an alternate in the event of

unforeseen circumstances. Younger siblings may not attend class parties.

Emergency Notification – You may be asked by the school to help ensure each parent from your

class is aware of early dismissal, delay or cancellation. It is put into effect when the children are

already in school and the weather worsens, or before school hours due to maintenance

problems. You will be notified if/when these calls are to be made. You MUST be able to make

these calls as needed.

Classroom Gifts – Purchase a gift card to be presented to the teacher as a mid-year gift to class.

Purchase an end of year gift for the teacher.

** Please Note: The PTA WILL NOT provide water for class events this year. **

Interested parents MUST attend the PTA class parent meeting on 9/21/15 @ 7:00 PM and

must be a paid PTA member to be considered for the position. This is a great job that needs committed, responsible people. You get to know all of the children and teachers and are involved in planning some fun for the children!

Questions? Please contact Amy Kaelin @ (732) 257-2512 or [email protected]

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2015 - 2016

Class & Room Parent Sign-Up Please complete and return this form by Monday, September 21st

*Parents will be chosen by lottery from the forms returned.*

CHILD’S NAME: _______________________________________

TEACHER: ____________________________________________

Pre-K: AM or PM

Parent/Guardian Information

(First Name)

(Last Name)

Home Phone

Work / Cell Phone

E-mail Address

Sibling’s Name

Teacher

Sibling’s Name

Teacher

Sibling’s Name

Teacher

Preferred event: Halloween Winter End of Year

____ I understand my contact information will be shared with my child’s grade.

Parent’s Signature: _________________________ Date: ________

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Volunteer Survey/Sign-up Form Please complete this Volunteer Sign-up Form and place in an envelope marked “PTA Committees” and return it to school with your child by September 25

th

Name: Phone No. Cell No. Email: I CAN VOLUNTEER… ____Yes, I can volunteer, I have √ checked the events/committees that I am interested in below. ____Yes, I want to Chair the committees below that I have marked “C.” ____Yes, I want to volunteer but need more information on the committees below that I have marked “Info.” Please call me. ____Yes I want to donate my expertise in a certain area. (Area:___________________). ____The best way to contact me is through Email ____The best way to contact me is by telephone Child’s Name (list all children at this school): _______________________________________ Grade: ______________ Teacher: ____________________________________________

- What are your volunteer interests? –

___ Fundraising ___ Collections (Box tops, ect) ___ Picture Day

___ In-School Events ___ Community Donations (Food/Toys)

___ Plant Sale

___ Out-of-School Events ___ Cultural Art Assemblies ___ Scholastics Book Fair

___ President ___ Dance-a-thon ___ School Store

___ Secretary ___ Family Events ___ School Supply Box

___ Treasurer ___ Field Day ___ SEPTA representative

___ Vice President ___ Flower Gram ___ Spelling Bee

___ Gift to School ___ Spirit Wear Apparel

___ 1st Grade time capsule ___ Halloween Trunk or Treat ___ S.T.E.M Night

___ 5th Grade Committee ___ Holiday Boutique ___ Teacher/Staff Appreciation

___ Art ___ Hospitality ___ Teacher’s Grants

___ Audit ___ Ice Cream Social ___ Theater Week

___ Bake Sale Donations ___ International Night ___ Webmaster

___ Baking Buddies Cake Content ___ Movie Nights ___ Other ________________

___ BINGO ___ Membership

___ BOE representative ___ Moving Up Celebration (4th)

___ Bulletin Board Announcements ___ Newsletter

___ Classroom Parents ___ Nominating Committee

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Committee Descriptions Membership: CLASSROOM PARENT: Amy Kaelin/ +committee group Chairperson needed to coordinate in class celebration events (Halloween, winter and end of year) by choosing 3-4 parent volunteers per class to organize events, act as Emergency contacts and point person to promote PTA events within their class.

Secretary: BOARD OF EDUCATION/EBEF LIAISON Chairperson will need to attend or watch playback of Board of Ed and EBEF meetings and report back to the membership on happenings within the district COMMUNITY GIVING Organizes various programs throughout the year to support the less advantaged outside of the school, such as a food and toy drive during the holidays. Usually a committee of 2 or 3 people. COMMUNICATIONS Changes the PTA bulletin board message once a month or as needed to keep PTA message current. FIRST GRADE TIME CAPSULE: Angela Paglia Chairperson needed from 1

st grade to create a time capsule for all children to reopen and remember these precious

years during 5th grade celebration. Duties include preparing packet of requested information, arranging DVD of

children with Mrs. Lidoshore, collecting and sealing complete package until 5th grade.

SEPTA LIAISON: Laurie Lachs Chairperson needed to attend Special Education PTA meetings and report any news at PTA meetings and in the Megaphone Newsletter. TEACHER'S GRANT: Patty Hoffman/Rebecca Aziz Chairperson needed to arrange grant committee of two parents by grade. Selected parents are picked by lottery for each grade level. Parents must be available to evaluate grant applications from teachers for various enrichment programs. Must have access to e-mail. All work can be done from home.

Out of School Events: BINGO NIGHT Chairperson needed to coordinate volunteers for this popular family friendly event where kids play BINGO for prizes, collect donated new toys/books/games for prizes, set up/clean up, sell food, manage board sales.

BUDDY BAKING CAKE DCORATING Contest: Kristin Gristina Chairperson needed to coordinate event details and layout. Manage contestants and volunteers to provide a memorable night of creative teamwork. END OF YEAR FAMILY DINNER Let’s celebrate end of year as a community this year with a community dinner in the school cafetorium. Chairperson needed to coordinate volunteers, contact vendors, and arrange activities.

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HALLOWEEN TRUNK or TREAT Committee group needed to make this multi project event a huge hit again this year! Help is needed to arrange event map and traffic flow, designate car parking spots, arrange event activities, schedule volunteers. HOSPITALITY: Laurie Lachs Chairperson needed to purchase and setup baked goods/refreshments for a handful of events throughout the year.

Staff Breakfast

Winter Concert

Spring Concert

Memorial Sponsored President’s Council

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Melissa Walsh Chairperson needed to coordinate event details, work with vendors and volunteers, setup/cleanup, collect money. Works with the PTA Executive Board to plan this Back-to-School Social. This event is held very close to the first day of school each year, and is a forum for parents to join the PTA, learn about and sign up for committees, and to meet and mingle with other parents. Event is held after school hours. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: Laurie Lachs Chairperson and committee group is needed to run this fantastic diverse event. Represent your Heritage at International Night! Volunteers needed to help plan, organize and run an International Night at Memorial. Volunteers will be needed to represent countries, help with displays at the school, on the night of the event to help things run smoothly and to assist with the compilation of an International cookbook made up of recipes handed in by Memorial families. KINDERGARTEN SOCIAL Chairperson needed to coordinate this special after hours event between incoming and outgoing Kindergarteners, arrange vendors, collect money, coordinate event plans with teachers and staff. MOVIE NIGHT: Erika Hennika Chairperson needed to coordinate volunteers, set up/clean up, sell snacks, in-school student vote, and work with vendors if outdoor screen is needed. Families can bring blankets and a snack or buy something when they arrive. MOVING UP CEREMONY Chairperson needed to arrange a group of 4

th grade parents to plan, decorate and provide refreshments for the 5

th

grade Moving Up Ceremony held after school hours.

SPELLING BEE: Mary Pan Chairperson needed to coordinate volunteers for our family friendly S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E! Volunteers will need to produce study guide, provide pronouncer lists, and manage staff volunteers.

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S.T.E.M Night Chairperson needed to reach local businesses to create exhibits (include scientists and others from the private sector, diverse educational fields, and other local organizations). Students and their families explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in their own world. They get to view and participate in displays, exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities. THEATER WEEK: Mary Pan/Laurie Lachs Chairperson needed to manage our Better than Broadway Theater Week production. Theater Week is an elaborate full-scale musical production produced in five days starring our students. The actors rehearse daily for their big routine. The students then present their fully staged musical production one evening to the entire community. Help is needed each day to chaperone the children and to assist the director. Practices are scheduled immediately after school.

In School Events: CULTURAL ARTS: Laurie Lachs Chairperson needed to work with school staff to arrange author visits and assemblies. DANCE-A-THON: Melike Sahin Chairperson needed to help our children get their heart pumping for a good cause on Valentine’s Day. Volunteer will need to arrange DJ, manage classroom schedule, and buy ice pops.

FIELD DAY: Michelle Cittadino/Brendan Cosgrove Chairperson needed to coordinate field day events with Physical Ed teacher and PTA board for student purchases (t-shirts, lunch, ice pops, and orange slices), work with Child Nutrition, work with room parents to solicit early morning set-up and ½ day parent volunteers to help during event and allow this fun-filled day full of games to run smoothly. The event is usually held in late May or early June.

FIFTH GRADE CELEBRATION: Alice Daigneault/ +committee group Celebration is held off campus, during school hours in June (most recent location has been Eagle’s Landing, South Brunswick, NJ). Committee Group of many needed to produce a 5

th grade plan of action with fundraising budget plan; parent

volunteers are needed to help raise funds to cover the event and help carry out the plans and assist during event.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: Laurie Lachs Chairperson needed to arrange with our vendor for our children to shop for their loved ones during our annual holiday boutique. Volunteer will need to setup/break down delivery, help children shop, manage classroom schedule and checkout sales.

PICTURE DAY: Laurie Lachs Say Cheese! Chairperson and volunteers are needed to help manage classroom schedule, prepare children for individual photos class group photo.

SCHOLASTICS BOOK FAIR: Melike Sahin/ +1 needed Chairperson needed to help our children find a love a reading by arranging dates with vendor and managing volunteers at our book fair. Volunteer will need to setup/break down delivery, help children shop, and manage classroom schedule and checkout sales. SCHOOL STORE: Michelle Cittadino/Brendan Cosgrove

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Join the kids every Thursday at lunch to sell small rewards. Chairperson and volunteer will need to create a committee group to keep rotation of workers. Order and Restock of items required.

SPRING PLANT SALE: Deb Blain Chairperson and volunteers needed to help our children find the perfect bloom to plant at home. Volunteer will need to setup/break down delivery, help children shop, manage classroom schedule and checkout sales. STUDENT COUNCIL PEN PAL BREAKFAST: Laurie Lachs Chairperson needed to coordinate event details with Ms. Molina, order food and set up the breakfast for our annual meet and greet between our student council and their senior center pen pals. TEACHER APPRECIATION (FLOWER GRAM) Chairperson and volunteers needed to assist in teacher flower gram orders during teacher appreciation week in May. Chair to determine vendor and arrange flyer/order form. Volunteers needed to help sort and distribute. TEACHER APPRECIATION (LUNCHEON): Laurie Lachs/Amy Kaelin Coordinates volunteers for December lunch and the May Teacher Appreciation Week. Plans and coordinates the December and May activities with volunteers. Volunteers help plan and recruit parents to sponsor a lunch to express appreciation for the job our teachers do. TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK (Coordinator): Laurie Lachs Chair and co-chair needed to assist in different aspects of Teacher Appreciation Week. Duties include creating an event list of the week which includes staff Breakfast, Luncheon, Flower-Gram sales and token of appreciation. Volunteers are also needed to prepare appetizers, entrees or a dessert for the luncheon.

Fundraising: BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Katie Heilbronn The Back to School Supplies coordinator updates class school supply lists with teachers, coordinates supply kits with school supply company, coordinates orders from families, places order with supply company and distributes supply kits for the first day of school. BOX TOPS/LABELS FOR EDUCATION COLLECTION: Mary Pan Chairperson needed to rally awareness around the benefits of cutting and returning box top and labels for education tickets to school. Monthly incentives and goals may be given to reach our annual goal. Will need to coordinate and tally returns, highlight best times to collect and provide information on special contests. SPIRIT WEAR: Angela Paglia Chairperson needed to be in charge of our Spirit wear design for the school year! Volunteer will need to work with local vendor, create flyer, collect sales and distribute.

Treasurer: AUDIT: Three PTA parent volunteers needed in July to work with our PTA Treasurer to conduct our annual audit.