OCE PTA Committees
2026-2027
Welcome! We’d love to have you!
At OCE, our PTA works together with parents, school staff, & the community to enrich all students’ educational experience! We rely on parent volunteers to make all our support and events happen! Please consider joining us!
Do you see something you’re interested in but there are already helpers? We’d LOVE to have more! Many hands make light work! Please reach out!
Committees:
Interested in a committee but not ready to lead? Totally fine! Join the email list for it to stay in the know & you can jump in when you’re ready!
Board Positions
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Currently filled.
Ed Hornbeck
Currently filled. Will need a new VP for 27-28 school year!
Kelly O’Hare
Currently filled.
Divya Mirchandani
Currently filled.
Laurie Jendrasiak
Would you like to be on the board? Ask us about it! We’d love to chat!
Fundraising Committee
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Help us raise funds to use for: building enhancements, educational materials, teacher appreciation & grants, fun school community events, & more!
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What this committee does…
Fun Run! |
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Go Play Save! |
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Spirit Nights! |
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What this committee does…
Loyalty Programs! |
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Spirit Rock! |
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Book Fair! |
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Wellness Committee
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Each year our school participates in a few events that get us moving! Family Marathon, Jump Rope for Heart, & Field Day are great opportunities to help celebrate movement! We also participate in Walk to School Wednesdays & would love to build our program back up!
See next slide for more details!
What this committee does…
Family Marathon! |
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Jump Rope for Heart! |
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Field Day! |
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Teacher Appreciation Committee
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Help us celebrate, appreciate, & take care of our amazing teachers! The PTA provides treats, lunches, & other fun for the OCE staff!
What this committee does…
Teacher Appreciation! |
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Teacher Grants |
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Social Committee
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Help bring our OCE community together through fun events like Fall & Spring Fests, a Valentine’s Dance, & Special Person’s Breakfast!
See next slide for more details!
What this committee does…
Fall/Spring Fest |
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Special Person’s Breakfast |
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Valentine’s Dance |
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School Partnership Committee
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Spirit Wear, 5th Grade Liaison, Cultural Arts, SHARE Program, Club Grants, Cary Outreach/Family Engagement, International Night
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Advocacy Committee
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-Attend School Board Meetings
-Safe Classrooms Coalition
Nominating Committee
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-Only needed if multiple people are interested in a board position. Would meet in the Spring to nominate.
Beautification Commitee
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-Help identify needs around campus
-Organize school “workdays” to mulch, plant, weed, etc
-Partner with the Advocacy Committee to improve cottages!
Outreach Committee
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Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Beacon, Social Media, Website, Graphic Design
Audit Committee
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Needed monthly to review & audit our PTA budget. Can be done from home!