Committees 

Committee Descriptions 2025-2026

Bingo Night

Chairs and committee members plan a family Bingo night in January.  Event to be held on a Friday night.  Responsibilities include purchasing prizes, coordinating sign ups and pizza orders for the evening, and inventorying Bingo supplies that are stored at Laning.

Board of Education Liaison

Attend Verona Board of Education meetings. Act as a liaison for Laning SCA, reporting information back to the Laning community.

Book Fair 

Chairs manage the Scholastic Book Fair, coordinate with school staff to secure the room and set up, work with Scholastic rep to handle all details and work with the SCA treasurer regarding monies and proper fundraising forms. Volunteers assist with set up, sales, publicity, and clean up.

Bulletin Board 

Requires one person to create seasonally appropriate bulletin board (4 times a year)

Brick Fundraiser                                          

Chair oversees the planning, promotion, ordering, and installation of the biennial commemorative brick fundraiser.

Class Parent Coordinator

Coordinator works to secure class parent volunteers for each class over the summer and early fall.  During the year, the coordinator will communicate party requirements and other information to class parents.  

Color Run

Chairs and volunteers will work together to plan a color run for an evening in early May.  Responsibilities include ordering t-shirts, coordinating a route and color supplies, ordering food for purchase at the event, and planning additional outdoor activities for students and families.  

Cultural Arts

Chairs work with Mr. Freund to secure 2-3 culturally diverse and appropriate assemblies/events for our students based on available funds.

Dinner Fundraisers

Chairs set up monthly local dinner fundraisers to benefit the SCA.  They advertise the events in the Laning community and collect the checks from restaurants as needed.

Environmental

Chairs oversee the beautification and maintenance of the Sensory Garden, coordinating with Laning staff and guiding volunteers as needed. They also plan and lead Earth Day activities in April, such as an outdoor yoga session, local gardener to teach about composting and share eco-friendly practices with students.

Fall Fest/Movie Night

Chairs plan and manage a fall-themed family event in early October, coordinating fundraising efforts like experience-based baskets (e.g., Principal for the Day, Book Fair certificate, reserved concert seating and parking) and 50/50 raffles. They collaborate with SCA presidents on post-event paperwork. Volunteers help with setup, ticket sales, and cleanup.

Flower Day Sale

A new event held the Friday before Mother's Day. Chairs coordinate with the supplier, manage order forms and payments, and complete post-event paperwork. Volunteers assist with setup, sales, distribution, and cleanup.

Fourth Grade Farewell

Chairs are responsible for establishing subcommittees and chairs for all components including, but not limited to, bagel snacks, yearbook, t-shirt, district wide pool party, legacy gift, farewell events, and fundraising. The co-chairs establish and communicate budgets to all subcommittee chairs and must be involved in all phases of the planning. Chairs communicate back to Mr. Freund and 4th grade teachers (when needed).  Volunteers assist the chairs and subcommittee chairs in planning and executing.  This is a year round commitment and only open to current fourth grade parents/guardians. 

Holidays are for Sharing

This event runs only in December. The chair coordinates the collection of gift cards for needy families for distribution through Verona’s Department of Social Services. Chair will communicate the parameters of the program with Laning families, receive all donations and deliver them to the Verona Department of Social Services. This can all be done from home.

Hot Lunch

The SCA coordinates hot lunch from a local restaurant every Friday.  Pizza is the favorite, but we are open to other offerings as well.. Coordinators are responsible for gathering orders, ordering food, and finding volunteers to help serve food during their week. Many volunteers are needed to help serve the lunch to students.  

Indoor Recess Enrichment

Chairs coordinate with vendors to come into recess during the winter months and get the students moving and having fun. Vendors rotate once weekly from January to March (martial arts, dance, yoga etc.). Co-chairs will communicate with Mr. Freund to obtain approval, establish a schedule, and set guidelines for the vendors.  Additionally, parent volunteer led activity days need to be scheduled and set up. Chairs will secure parent volunteers to come in to do crafts, teach a specialized class, sports activity etc.  Volunteers will assist chairs where needed.  

Introduction to Kindergarten Workshops

Chairs work with the Laning front office to conduct 4 workshops for incoming kindergarten students on the first Saturday of February, March, April and May . The co-chairs come up with crafts, activities, stories, and snacks for the students and coordinate with the SCA to set up guest speakers for the parents. Volunteers assist with day of duties and prep work on crafts if needed.

Laning Helps the Hungry

Chairs coordinate, promote the food drive and collect contributions multiple times a year and deliver to a food pantry. Chairs also coordinate with the Verona Junior Women's Club for food drives. Volunteers assist in setting up bins, collections, deliveries etc. 

Picture Day

Chairs will coordinate annual school photos and work with the main office on scheduling Picture day and Retake day . Volunteers will assist on site during picture day. Event requires 1-2 days at the school in September. 

Pool Party

Chairs will schedule a Laning-only pool party on a weeknight in early June.  Volunteers assist with all planning as needed.  Committee will advertise the event, collect money for pizza, order pizza, and set up a refreshment sale at the event.  

Secret Shoppe

Chairs set up and manage Laning’s Annual Holiday Secret Shoppe to be held in early December. Co-chairs shop for holiday gifts, set up schedules, coordinate volunteers, request donations and gather wrapping supplies, inventory items and set up, take payments, work day of event and break down. This event requires a lot of volunteers to assist, both in prep work and day of the event with wrapping, helping students shop and delivering gifts to classrooms .  This is one of the most fun traditions we have at Laning for the students and the parent volunteers! 

Spirit Wear

Chairs make arrangements with the supplier on merchandise to be offered, set up and promote the spirit wear sale and arrange for distribution of items. Volunteers assist with distribution. 

Staff Cheer/Teacher Appreciation

Chairs organize a “Welcome Back” staff bagel breakfast in September, a holiday luncheon in December, and various treats throughout the year. For Teacher Appreciation Week in May, they plan themed events, coordinate a special breakfast and luncheon during the week, and purchase gifts within budget guidelines. In-school setup and breakdown are required on the (est. 5-6) event days. Volunteers support preparation and execution.

Thanksgiving Feast

Chairs and volunteers work together to coordinate a feast for students in grades K-4 on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.  This is a special Laning tradition and a great way to get involved for new parents!       

VMAC Representative

Attend Verona VMAC meetings. Act as a liaison for Laning SCA, reporting information back to the Laning community.

Committee Chairs 2025-2026