Book Fairs

Co-chairs work with pre-selected book supplier to arrange book fairs, secure event volunteers and must be present for most shifts during their designated fair(s). The time commitment is heavy during each fair, but otherwise minimal.

Each school will have one fair. Previously, Central and West were in the fall, and South was in the spring.

Yearbooks

Co-chairs collect photos from teachers, work with online yearbook company to design the books and create the online storefront for the sale.

Cultural Arts

South and West chairs provide support by arranging curriculum-complementing cultural arts programming under the direction of each school.

5th grade concert chair responsibilities include:

• Being available during the school day to greet performers and ensure correct concert set up

• Communicating/following up with the symphony to coordinate timing and other details

Back-to-School Breakfast

Chair and volunteers plan and execute a parent breakfast on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 26. Ideally volunteers will be available from 8:15-9:15am.

6th Grade Concert and Dessert

Chair works with the Central music department to coordinate dessert during the 6th grade concert in December. They also oversee event volunteers and must be available after school on the day of the concert to set up. 

8th Grade Graduation and Party

Graduation Booklet Co-Chairs (8th grade parents preferred): Gather student info and photos and help to create the 8th grade graduation ceremony booklet. 

Party Committee Volunteers (8th grade parents preferred): Volunteers plan the party taking place on Friday, June 5 (date subject to change if needed). Chairs will contact you to discuss your preferred volunteer role. 8th grade parents preferred.

Day-Of Grad Party Chair and Volunteers (5th-7th grade parents): The chair(s) and volunteers help set-up decorations during the day on Friday, June 5 (date subject to change if needed) and help to chaperone the party that evening. Volunteers to determine their level of participation via a sign-up in the spring.

Back-to-School Kindergarten Playground Meetup

Co-chairs plan a casual meetup on the South playground for all incoming kindergarteners and their families on Monday, August 25.

New Family Welcome Event

Chair organizes and staffs an event the afternoon of Monday, August 25 for new District 35 families that includes a meet and greet with district administrators and chance to learn about community organizations, events and local programming.

Chair responsibilities include:

• Soliciting participation from community organizations. A list of past participants and contacts will be provided

• Securing event food

• Facilitating set up day of event

Custodian Appreciation Day

Chairs will coordinate ways to thank custodians at school (wall of thanks, door decor, etc.) and also order and deliver a meal and/or treats on Custodian Appreciation Day in October.

November Conference Meal

Chairs plan, order and execute a staff meal during November conferences.

Volunteers receive the food deliveries, set up and decorate the teachers lounges. 

Chairs and volunteers will ideally be available on both November 7 and 10 for meal set-up (meal will be on one of those days). Exact date of meal will be selected at the beginning of the school year.

Winter Staff Surprise

Chair plans, organizes and executes a mid-February surprise appreciation gift for all staff members.

Volunteers help to execute at each school.

Staff Appreciation Week

Chair and volunteers plan a special week of activities and gifts for teachers and staff at the beginning of May.

Principal Appreciation Day

Chairs order and deliver treats for Principal Appreciation Day in October.

Spring Carnival

Chair and volunteers will plan an outdoor spring carnival for South and West students that typically takes place mid-to-late May. Planning begins in the late fall.

General Social Event Volunteer

Volunteers will be contact to help with different events throughout the school year.

Fundraising

The fundraising chair and volunteers are responsible for identifying and creating relationships with local businesses that may result in fundraising opportunities.

New Family Liaisons

Chair assigns and manages volunteers who will reach out to new families throughout the year, offering advice and support with regard to questions about the school and community. 

Gifts

Chair purchases holiday, end-of-the-year, milestone and retirement gifts for faculty and administration twice a year. 

As-Needed Volunteer

Volunteers will be contacted on an as-needed basis during the year as opportunities arise.

Room Representatives

Room representatives assist classroom teachers as needed (including planning and soliciting volunteers for parties, field trips and other activities), manage classroom donations for parties and teacher gifts and serve as liaisons between teacher, PTO and classroom parents.

Priority is given to parents who have not yet served in this role.

Please provide the following information:

1st choice child's full name and next year's grade level

2nd choice child's full name and next year's grade level

3rd choice child's full name and next year's grade level