Committee Information
2023-2024
Annual Auction
This is the primary fundraiser for Concord, providing half of the overall operating expenses for all of our activities. This auction is conducted using an online platform where everyone bids anonymously. Homeroom Parents create themed classroom baskets, and our auction committee puts together baskets and experiences with donations solicited from the community. The committee works hard to plan the event, organize the auction items, and help the event run smoothly. (March 11-18, 2024)
Book Fair
Our big annual Book Fair is a three to four-day event held in November, with one of those days including an evening shopping experience with families. We also host a special 1-day BOGO Book Fair event in May, usually in conjunction with our Spring Social, Art Show, and Heritage Night. The committee works with Scholastic Books and transforms the gym into a big Book Store with selections for every member of the family. There are opportunities to purchase books for personal use and for donation to the library or to a student’s teacher(s). (November 2023 and May 2024)
Community Cash Back
Take part in these easy fundraisers in which local eateries like Sweet Frog's or Chick-fil-A give the HSA a percentage of the proceeds on a predetermined day! Community cash back includes: Restaurant nights, Amazon, local business partnerships. (year long)
Display My Art
Student with hard with their art teachers to create a fabulous piece of artwork, which is then sent back to a vendor to allow the image to be put on various different items. Families can purchase items printed with their child(ren)s own drawings that can be worn, shared, and displayed. What a fun way to show off amazing art talent while supporting the school! (Spring 2024)
District Advisory Council
One representative from each grade at Concord meets quarterly with the superintendent to discuss issues that are specific to our building. (year long)
Fall Fundraiser
The fall fundraiser is run through Boon Supply, which offers a variety of different things from holiday wrapping paper to assorted chocolates/candies. Brochures for ordering are sent home with children in September. (September-October 2023)
Family Fun Nights
BINGO! Bette's! Oasis! Oh My! These family fun nights have become some of our most popular events! Get your tickets early when you see the announcements for our Family Fun Nights. The family evening activities are an opportunity to meet your child(ren)’s friends and their parents and enjoy food, fun and prizes. (3 events held throughout the year)
Field Day
Few events are as popular with the children as Field Day! There is no end to the creativity of our Phys. Ed. teachers as they work with this committee to develop games that test the students ability to have fun and practice good sportsmanship. (May/June)
Holiday Shop
Students love to purchase their own gifts for family and friends! At our annual holiday shop, they can buy gifts for everyone on their lists at a price point meant for kids. (December 4-8, 2023)
Spring Social
Usually held in conjunction with Concord’s Art Show and Buy One-Get One Book Fair, our Spring Social is a well-loved family event! Join your friends for a fun night at the school, and enjoy a cold treat! (May 16, 2024)
Library
Parents are invited to come into the school library and read to their child’s class. Keep your eyes open for a Sign Up Genius.
Mileage Club
Healthy habits start young. Mileage club gives your child a chance to get some exercise during their Recess time. Come help the children track their miles. (Fall and Spring)
MLK Week of Service
Our school joins together with Garnet Valley Elementary to show our students the importance of giving back to those around them. This year we will be connecting with a new organization to collect donations, organize them, and send them to those in need. (January 9-10, 2024)
School Beautification
As the seasons and holiday themes change, so does the look of Concord inside and out. This committee plans and organizes the school entrance and lobby decorations for fall, winter, and spring and will also assist with small gardening projects, along with keeping our teacher lounges nice and tidy. (year long)
Spirit Wear
We wear our school colors proudly - Garnet and White! Every Friday is school spirit day and children are encouraged to wear their school colors. The Spirit wear committee selects, orders, promotes, designs, and organizes volunteers to sell Garnet Valley Jaguar school spirit wear throughout the school year. The selection and ordering begins in the summer. (year long)
Staff Appreciation Week
As we near the end of each school year, it is so important to let our teachers and staff know how much we appreciate all that they do. We dedicate an entire week to do special things throughout each day such as providing breakfast or lunch, special snacks, giving flowers, or conducting daily draw prizes. Even though the event is in May, the committee begins planning in March and is very involved each day throughout the week. (May 2024)
Yearbook (Photographer)
Yearbooks are something we treasure more and more throughout the years. We are so lucky to have a team of committed volunteers to produce a yearbook for our elementary school! Members of this committee are present at all Concord events throughout the school year gathering pictures. This committee is a great fit for those who have an interest in photography! (year long)
Yearbook (Designer)
They create the pages and collect written information, organize sales, and complete distribution at the end of the year (year long)
Onward to Third
Each year our 2nd graders prepare for their move up the hill to GVES. We like to send them off with a celebration that includes entertainment, a picture slideshow to music that is uploaded to a google drive for families to access, and a goodbye gift. Planning and coordination start in winter for the June event. (June 2024)