PTA Committees 2012-13 - Lexington Public Schools

Estabrook PTAVolunteer Committees2012–2013Please call the committee chairperson(s) listed below for more information about their PTA committee, or contact EstabrookPTA@gmail.com.****************************************************************************Curriculum SupportACT (Arts Created Together) ACT brings a variety of art and culturalevents to Estabrook. Help preview and schedule acts and/or attendperformances. September–JuneJoan DeCoste 781-861-6671, Robin Spencer 781-862-7052BIG BACKYARD Receive training and lead students from yourchild’s class on nature walks on school grounds and neighboringHennessy’s field. September–JuneJennifer Breen 781-274-0702, Ritika Bowry 781-862-7040CHESS CLUB Help supervise this weekly program; meets beforeschool. September–JuneSima Bilge 781-860-8880FAMILY MATH Plan a Math Night for one grade and help run theevening. January–MarchYi Yang 978-938-4579, Mona Roy 781-860-9030GREENHOUSE Maintain the greenhouse and assist in greenhouseprojects with classrooms. September–JuneBev Tringale 781-862-2228MATH OLYMPIAD Help with this national math program held at8:00 a.m. once a week for fourth and fifth graders. Help organizethe meetings and assist students in understanding math problemsand challenges. September–JuneHenry Houh 781-861-6191, Ari Mozes 781-652-8431, 5th grade;Evgueni Slobodtchikov 781-328-2735, 4th gradeREAD ALOUD DAY Help greet the community volunteers who readto students in their classrooms.MarchRaquel Leder 781-274-6350SCIENCE ENRICHMENT Help research programs and schedule and/or attend a variety of science-related events. September–JuneCami Jones 781-874-1214YES AFTERSCHOOL SCIENCE (4th grade) Work with fourthgraders and high school students using kits and instructions fromthis science enrichment program. September–JuneSusan Bottan 781-861-9787, Bev Tringale 781-862-2228Estabrook EventsEstafest A spring fair...our school’s largest fundraiser! Games,auctions, food, raffle baskets, fun, and more. MarchChairs neededFAMILY FUN NIGHT (Bingo) Help plan or volunteer at this funcommunity event. MarchMargaret Counts-Klebe 781-862-4933, Cindy Bond 781-862-3003INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK Help plan, coordinate, and participate in thisevening potluck dinner featuring an international menu from our schoolcommunity. This event is run by the Anti-Bias Committee. OctoberWINTER CELEBRATION Help plan, coordinate, and participate inthis holiday event, which includes crafts, cookie decorating, holidaymarketplace, and a gingerbread house competition. DecemberCrafts Chair: Susan Bottan 781-861-9787, Artisan Market: Need ChairADULT EVENING CELEBRATION AND AUCTIONgrown-ups with a silent auction.Date TBDBetsy Sarles 781-652-8131A fun night out forMOVIE NIGHT Help plan and organize Movie (and pizza!) Night.Robin Spencer 781-862-7052RUN of the MILL or WALK FOR THE ARTS Organize and managethe Estabrook 5K race and kid’s Fun Run or Walk Fundraiser. MayCo-chairs neededSCIENCE FAIR Help organize student exhibits. April 2013Diane Pursley 781-652-8343FundraisingBOOK FAIR Work a two-hour shift during this library fundraisingfair. AprilJodi Kelly 781-862-3522, Susan Bottan 781-861-9787BOX TOPS Coordinate the Box Tops for Education program.September–JuneJennifer Hewitt 781-538-5322COUPON BOOK FUNDRAISERbooks. OctoberBetsy Sarles 781-652-8131Organize and distribute couponSPIRITWEAR Help organize and distribute orders for schoolspiritwear (T-shirts, sweatshirts, flannel pants, caps, etc.)2–3 times per year Chair neededFLATBREAD PIZZA FUNDRAISER Oversee fundraiser and raffle atlocal restaurant. Be a liaison with Flatbread and create a banner forthe fundraiser. FebruaryChair neededWILSON FARMJanuaryOrganize fundraiser at local farm stand.

Estabrook Surroundings/EnvironmentLANDSCAPING Help keep our school grounds beautiful!September-June Volunteers always welcomeLOST & FOUND Collect unclaimed lost-and-found items for charityon a monthly basis. September–JuneLauren Funk laurenfunk@gmail.comTERRARIUM Be part of the team that feeds the frogs and watersthe terrarium on a rotating basis.September–June Betsy Sarles 781-652-8131Community ServiceCommunity service committee Involve the Estabrookcommunity in various community service projects, including food/clothing drives, and holiday toy collection. September-JuneApril Maloney 781-861-1967, Jennifer Wojtczuk 781-856-4440• Coats for Kids Organize a gently used coat collectionfor needy children• Food Pantry Organize food collection at other PTAevents• GIFT DRIVE Organize gift drive for a shelter in WalthamUNICEF Distribute and collect boxes for the UNICEF drive.October Maria Trout 781-402-0041School SupportClass/All-grade Gatherings Help everyone get to know eachother better as the year begins. Help Room Parents plan an earlyfall low-key family social event for your grade. Or plan and/or host afamily social event for your class. Class/Fall, All-Grade/SpringAlix Fox 781-861-6776DIRECTORY Help gather and/or input data and edit the studentdirectory. SeptemberCindy Bond 781-862-3003ESTABROOK COMMUNITY GOOGLE GROUPdiscussion group. September–JuneStacey Coombs 781-652-8170Moderate thisFAMILY FRIENDS Host a playdate with an Estabrook student wholives in Boston. Students visit with their host families eight Thursdayafternoons during the school year. September–JuneTina McBride 781-863-1317LIBRARY Check in/out and shelve books weekly or every otherweek. This may be coordinated to coincide with your child’s librarytime. September–JuneJodi Kelly 781-862-3522ROOM PARENTS Act as a liaison with teachers, coordinate parentvolunteers to assist with class parties and special activities, assistin emergency notifications, and participate in teacher appreciationevents. September–JuneCindy Bond 781-862-3003, Lisa Nordman 781-862-6139SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Plan monthly SR2S walks.September–JuneStacey Taylor 781-538-6149SCHOOL PHOTOS Assist during school picture day. OctoberCindy Bond 781-862-3003, co-chair neededSTAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Help plan menus, organize site,and/or prepare food for a reception to honor the Estabrook staff. JuneLisa Paolillo 781-860-0505, Joan DeCoste 781-861-6671,Bev Tringale 781-862-2228WELCOMING COMMITTEE Help new families transition toEstabrook and Lexington. Some help needed with translation ofinformation. September–JuneAlix Fox 781-861-6776Fifth Grade ActivitiesFIFTH GRADE SPAGHETTI SUPPER AND ARTS SHOWCASE Plan aspaghetti supper and organize art/talent showcase as a fundraiserfor Natures Classroom. OctoberFIFTH GRADE BASKETBALL Fun, teamwork, and basketball!Gale Fiarman 781-674-2227FIFTH GRADE MOVING-UP ACTIVITIES Includes managingprinting and distribution of T-shirts and yearbooks, planning a yearendBBQ, and coordinating non-5th grade volunteers to help withgradution celebration JuneBetsy Sarles 781-652-8131Kamala Soparkar 781-860-0129PTA OFFICERSCo-PresidentsVice PresidentsTreasurerSecretaryGretchen Reisig781-652-8169, greisig@verizon.netSarah Kuli781-674-2123, sarahkuli@comcast.netCindy Bond781-862-3003, cindy.bond1@verizon.netAlix Fox781-861-6776, alixobrien@hotmail.comKaren Griffiths781 862 6999, karen@griffithsweb.comApril Maloney781-861-1967, aam1us@yahoo.comDiane Pursley781-652-8343, dianepursley@gmail.comBetsy Sarles781-652-8131, betsy@philidor.comChristine Roberts508-250-8933, christine.j.roberts@gmail.comTrish Carey781-538-5826, tgcarey11@yahoo.com