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North Springfield Elementary School PTA
Committees
If you would like to participate in a committee, please contact the committee chair at the e-mail address listed. If no contact is listed, please contact the PTA President.
Room Parent Coordinator - Lisa Pritt
One or two room parents are solicited for each classroom. An orientation meeting is held at the beginning of the year and room parents are provided with guidelines for assisting the teacher in minor class functions throughout the year.
Art Framing -
Teryl Pomeroy, Beth Buckreis
Volunteers needed to:
- Help frame art work during art framing nights. We’ll show you how!
- Remove artwork from frames as needed at the end of the display period.
Beautification - Celeste Leyhe
Volunteers needed to:- Purchase (PTA will reimburse you) and plant flowers for the pots outside the doors and in front of the school sign.
- Be available to maintain (water and weed) plants on a regular basis (Mrs. Buckreis’ students in room 16 would be available to help with the watering during the school year).
- Work with SCA leaders to organize a spring clean up day.
- Work with the school administration to determine landscaping improvements that are needed.
Bingo - Jennifer Deutschendorf
Box Tops - Sharon Miller
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Coordinates collection and submission of the Boxtops for Education. This program raises $900-$1,000 for the school each year. |
Civic Association Liaison - Ivan Carrasco
Directory - Diane Brennan
Compiles a directory of contact information for students and staff as well as Fairfax County school information. Sells ad space for the directory.
FLEX: Foreign Language Experience Program - VACANT
Be a coordinator and/or an instructor for FLEX, an after-school foreign language enrichment program for elementary school children. Through stories, games, activities, and music, children experience a foreign language and its culture.
Visit http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE/flex.htm for more information.
Flamingo
Flocking - Veronica Chaudoin
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Flock your friends, neighbors, & family members! Rent a flock of pink flamingos from the NSES PTA! |
Football Tailgating -
VACANT
Giant Script / Giant A+ Bonus Bucks / Giant Cards - Beth Buckreis
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Buy Giant Grocery Cards from the NSES PTA. This program raises funds for the school each year. Giant A+ Bonus Bucks Registration (school ID: 02079) |
GRACE ARTS Coordinator - Lisa Greene Milman
This is a program established by Greater Reston Arts Center to increase children's art experiences in school.
Volunteers needed:
* To present or help other parents present information on artists, techniques, and art history to classes.
* Prepare materials for art projects.
* Assist during presentations by passing out materials and encouraging students as they work on art projects.
You do not have to be an artist to help with GRACE Arts. All materials, information, project ideas, etc. are provided for you and shared at a GRACE arts information meeting. This committee offers opportunities for all types of volunteers, from those who like to up in front of the class to those who prefer to stay behind the scenes.
Holmes Middle School Liaison - Alyssa Getsey
Hospitality - Alyssa Getsey
Labels for Education - Alison Dalsimer
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Coordinates collection and submission of the Campbell's labels. This program raises funds for the school each year. |
Library - Anne Miller
If you are interested in assisting with this comittee please contact the school librarian, Ms. Gaske. You may be asked to:
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Membership - Amy Hughes
Coordinates outreach to parents and staff for annual PTA membership renewal and dues collection.
Odyssey of the Mind - VACANT
Organize and supervise volunteer teams for the Odyssey of the Mind Program, an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students. Visit www.odysseyofthemind.com for more information.
Reflections - VACANT
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.
Spirit Sales / FUNdraising - VACANT
Teacher Workday Lunches
Organizes lunches for the teachers and staff of NSES on Teacher/Staff Workdays and during Teacher Appreciation Week.
November, 2011 Teacher Luncheon - Amy Hughes
January, 2012 Teacher Luncheon - VACANT
Volunteers needed to:
- Send home flyers to families to request money or food dishes for lunch
- Create flyer to invite teacher/staff to luncheon and post flyer on office and teacher lunchroom doors
- Organize set-up, decorations, and clean-up
- Purchase food as necessary
May, 2012 Teacher Luncheon - VACANT
Volunteers needed to:- Purchase gift cards and/or items that can be raffled off to staff during the lunch
- Purchase decorations
- Plan a menu and purchase food as necessary
- Create invitation to put in teacher/staff boxes
- Organize set-up, decorations, and clean-up
Technology - M.-Angelo F. Cruz
Maintains both the NSES PTA e-mail list and website .
Volunteer Coordinator - Alyssa Getsey
Yearbook - Ms. Allison McGee
This year, the school would like the PTA to be responsible for preparing the yearbook. Ms. Allison McGee, a NSES staff member, will work with you to get pictures, plan the layout, meet deadlines etc.