Where Should I Help?
Each of us has a different talent, and there are many opportunities available. Please contact one of the PTO officers to discuss what might be a perfect fit for you and one of our committee chairs will contact you soon.
Committees At A Glance :
All year:
Communication/Organization/General Help
Box Tops - Promote, collect and tally Box Tops, labels, and caps.
TAP Room - Assist the teachers with copies, cutting, laminating etc.
Spirit Wear - Help sell, tally orders, and distribute school spirit wear.
Artist of the Month - An in classroom program teaching about different artists.
Amazon Smile - Ensure set up and promotion of program
Fall:
Mother/Son Event - Help create a special event just for Mom and Sons.
Great Pumpkin Contest - Help organize an event where student guess the weight of a giant pumpkin
Mock Election - Organize a mock election every 4 years
Fall Fundraiser - Help coordinate and manage the fall fundraiser.
Holiday Pie Sale - Promote sale of holiday pies and help in the distribution process.
Book Fair - Set up, work and breakdown a multi-day book sale.
Winter:
Variety Show - Help with all aspects of putting together a “talent” show and after party for kids of all grade levels.
Family Fun night - Organize fun activities for elementary families to enjoy together, such as a movie night or a skate night.
Book Fair - Set up, work and breakdown a multi-day book sale.
Fun Fair - Help organize and work a fun family event with games, raffle baskets and a jar walk.
McTeacher Night - Staff helps serve families at McDonald's and raise funds for school.
Chicago Wolves (or any organization) - Organize a fun activity for families
Spring:
Apex Fun Run - Spring fundraiser
Daddy Daughter Dance - Help plan a fun dance, help decorate and coordinate food, music and photographs.
Teacher Appreciation Week - Provide items and baked goods for special staff/teacher events.
Book Fair - Set up, work and breakdown a multi-day book sale.
Jr. High Honor Roll Breakfasts - Organize and run an event for students who made Honor Roll.
8th Grade Dinner/Dance - Plan all aspects of a special 8th grade event.
Last Day of School Celebration - Help organize and run an end of the year all school festival on the last day of school. Outdoor fun for everyone!
Past Events & Committees:
Assemblies - Research and organize school wide assemblies.
Christmas Holiday Store - Meet with a selected vendor to promote and run a holiday store were the kids can shop for inexpensive gifts.
Elementary Library Helpers - Assist the librarians with shelving books and other library help.
Jr. High Events Committee - Organize fun activities for Jr. High families to enjoy together.
Phone Directory - Help create and distribute a student phone directory.
Communication/Organization/General Help
Box Tops - Promote, collect and tally Box Tops, labels, and caps.
TAP Room - Assist the teachers with copies, cutting, laminating etc.
Spirit Wear - Help sell, tally orders, and distribute school spirit wear.
Artist of the Month - An in classroom program teaching about different artists.
Amazon Smile - Ensure set up and promotion of program
Fall:
Mother/Son Event - Help create a special event just for Mom and Sons.
Great Pumpkin Contest - Help organize an event where student guess the weight of a giant pumpkin
Mock Election - Organize a mock election every 4 years
Fall Fundraiser - Help coordinate and manage the fall fundraiser.
Holiday Pie Sale - Promote sale of holiday pies and help in the distribution process.
Book Fair - Set up, work and breakdown a multi-day book sale.
Winter:
Variety Show - Help with all aspects of putting together a “talent” show and after party for kids of all grade levels.
Family Fun night - Organize fun activities for elementary families to enjoy together, such as a movie night or a skate night.
Book Fair - Set up, work and breakdown a multi-day book sale.
Fun Fair - Help organize and work a fun family event with games, raffle baskets and a jar walk.
McTeacher Night - Staff helps serve families at McDonald's and raise funds for school.
Chicago Wolves (or any organization) - Organize a fun activity for families
Spring:
Apex Fun Run - Spring fundraiser
Daddy Daughter Dance - Help plan a fun dance, help decorate and coordinate food, music and photographs.
Teacher Appreciation Week - Provide items and baked goods for special staff/teacher events.
Book Fair - Set up, work and breakdown a multi-day book sale.
Jr. High Honor Roll Breakfasts - Organize and run an event for students who made Honor Roll.
8th Grade Dinner/Dance - Plan all aspects of a special 8th grade event.
Last Day of School Celebration - Help organize and run an end of the year all school festival on the last day of school. Outdoor fun for everyone!
Past Events & Committees:
Assemblies - Research and organize school wide assemblies.
Christmas Holiday Store - Meet with a selected vendor to promote and run a holiday store were the kids can shop for inexpensive gifts.
Elementary Library Helpers - Assist the librarians with shelving books and other library help.
Jr. High Events Committee - Organize fun activities for Jr. High families to enjoy together.
Phone Directory - Help create and distribute a student phone directory.