Committees 

Committee Descriptions 2026-2027

Help make next school year great! Below are brief descriptions of SCA committees and events. We encourage you to get involved in any way you can—your participation makes a difference at Laning Avenue School.

Consider signing up to chair an event or volunteer to help plan and bring activities to life. Each committee will receive a guidance document to support planning and execution.

Committee Descriptions

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 (in person or virtually). Act as a liaison for Laning SCA, reporting information back to the Laning community.

Book Fair 

Co-chairs oversee the Scholastic Book Fair, coordinating planning, scheduling, recruiting volunteers, securing room with school staff, and logistics with Scholastic representatives. Responsibilities include setup, supervising sale days, breakdown, and managing finances with the SCA treasurer. Volunteers assist with setup, assisting students during fair and cleanup.

Brick Fundraiser 

The Brick Paver Fundraiser is a biennial event, overseen by co-chairs who manage vendor coordination, advertising, and the ordering process. They also work with the principal on delivery and installation. The next event will take place in 2027-2028.

Bulletin Board Coordinator

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

Class Parent Coordinator

Recruits class parent volunteers for all grades over the summer and early fall, in coordination with Mr. Freund for final approval.  At the beginning of the school year, the coordinator will communicate class party requirements and other key information to class parents as needed during the school year.  

Color Run*

Co-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

Co-chairs collaborate with Mr. Freund to plan 3-4 culturally diverse, age appropriate assemblies or events within budget throughout the school year.  Co-chairs will also organize a multicultural awareness event or activity celebrating the diversity of our school community—showcasing cultural heritage or country of origin.  

Dinner Fundraisers*

Co-chairs set up monthly local dinner fundraisers to benefit the SCA.  They create flyers to promote each dinner fundraiser and collect the checks from restaurants as needed.

Environmental:

Co-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

Co-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. Volunteers help with setup and cleanup.

Fourth Grade Farewell

Co-chairs are responsible for establishing subcommittees and chairs for all components including, but not limited to, bagel snacks, yearbook, t-shirt, 4th grade (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 co-chairs coordinate the collection of toys, books, gift cards for needy families for distribution throughout Verona. They will communicate the parameters of the program with the Laning community to receive all donations, setting up donation bins in the Laning lobby, managing the collections and delivery to Verona Community Center. This can all be done from home.

Hot Lunch Fridays

The SCA coordinates hot lunch from a local restaurant every Friday.  Pizza is the favorite, but we are open to other offerings (e.g. chicken fingers or pasta) as well.  Co-chairs are responsible for gathering orders, ordering food, purchasing weekly fruit and finding volunteers to help serve food during their week.  Committee volunteers will help lead hot lunch on designated days.  

Indoor Recess Enrichment

Co-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. 

Introduction to Kindergarten Workshops*

Co-chairs work with the Laning front office to conduct 2 workshops for incoming kindergarten students on the first Saturday of March and May . The co-chairs come up with crafts, activities, stories, and snacks for the students. Volunteers assist with day of duties and prep work on crafts, if needed.

Laning Directory Coordinator:

Requires one person to compile the Laning K–4 school directory, collecting and organizing contact information while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Responsibilities include securing consent, formatting, editing, proofreading, and coordinating print and digital distribution. Final directory is due in October.

Laning Helps the Hungry*

Co-chairs coordinate, promote the food drive and collect contributions 2x a year (fall/spring) and deliver to a local food pantry. Chairs also coordinate with the Verona Junior Women's Club to promote their food drive. Volunteers assist in setting up bins, collections, deliveries etc. 

Library Volunteer Coordinator*

Coordinator helps schedule volunteers to assist the librarian with book returns throughout the year.

May Flower Sale*

Co-chairs coordinate a flower sale and make arrangements with the supplier. Co-chairs distribute, collect and tally order forms and payments and handle post event payments and treasurer forms. Volunteers assist with set up, distribution of flowers to customers, and clean up. 

Picture Day*

Co-chairs will coordinate annual school picture day, coordinate dates with SchoolHouse Inc. Photographer and work with the main office on scheduling Picture day and Retake day. The event requires 1-2 days at the school in September. 

Pool Party*

Co-chairs will organize a Laning-only pool party on a weeknight in early June. The committee will handle event planning, including creating a flyer, managing registration, and ordering pizza. Volunteers will assist with check-in, pizza pickup, snack sales, and cleanup.

Secret Shoppe

Co-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*

Organize, order and sell Laning/Verona logo apparel and other items.  Co-chairs make arrangements with the supplier on merchandise, set up and promote the spirit wear sale and arrange for distribution of items. Volunteers assist with distribution. 

Staff Cheer (Fall/Winder)

Co-chairs organize a first day “Welcome Back” staff "grab and go" luncheon in August, a holiday luncheon in December, and a Special treat (hot cocoa bar/ in February.  In-school setup and breakdown are required on the (est. 3) event days. Volunteers support preparation and execution.

Teacher Appreciation Week (May)

This is a week-long celebration for Teacher Appreciation in May. Co-chairs plan themed events (e.g. thank you posters, chalk the walk, etc.), 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) event days. Volunteers support preparation and execution.

Thanksgiving Feast

Co-chairs organize the annual Thanksgiving Feast for all students.  Volunteers need to set up the night before and be present during the feast held in school the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.  This is a special Laning tradition and a great way to get involved for new parents!    

Tricky Tray 

The Tricky Tray is a biennial event, with the next one scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year.  The Tricky Tray Committee is responsible for planning and executing Laning’s largest fundraising event.

The committee oversees all aspects of the event, including securing donated items and themed baskets, organizing prize tiers, managing event logistics, coordinating volunteers, promoting ticket sales, and ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for attendees. Members work collaboratively with school administration and community partners to maximize participation and fundraising success.

Because this is a major biennial fundraiser, the committee plays a critical role in generating essential funds that directly support Laning. Strong organization, creativity, communication, and teamwork are key to making the event both successful and enjoyable for the Laning community.

VMAC (Verona Municipal Alliance Committee) Representative*

Represents Laning SCA at quarterly VMAC meetings on K-12 drug and alcohol awareness programs for K-12.  VMAC is composed of representatives from all 6 Verona schools and community members.  Three-year term approved by Town Council. Serve as liaison, reporting updates back to the Laning community.

* indicates a great opportunity for working parents to get involved.

Committee Chairs 2025-2026