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PositionCategoryDescriptionConfirmation NotesName 1Email 1ConfirmedName 2Email 2ConfirmedName 3Email 3ConfirmedComments
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President(s)Executive BoardAnna SaavedrayesErin BryanyesXn/a
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Vice President(s)Executive BoardMarie GipsonyesJennifer HeintzelmanyesXn/a
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Co-SecretaryExecutive BoardMitali BixbyyesOlga HenckeyesXn/a
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Co-TreasurerExecutive BoardJamie DaviesyesErin HontvetYesXn/a
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Head of CommunicationsExecutive BoardMember of Board - Writes weekly newsletter and coordinates Social Media EffortsJill HegstadyesXn/a
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Board AdvisorExecutive BoardDanielle NixonyesXn/aXn/a
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Creative Arts and Assemblies Committee (3)Academic EnrichmentSelect the programs with input from the Principal, teachers, attend quarterly meetings of the Wellesley Creative Arts Council and are responsible for all the arts and sciences programs that are presented to the entire school or each grade level.Teresa Peters
tpeters590@gmail.com
YesLaura Smith
lauracampbellsmith@gmail.com
YesN/AYESJulie Krathen, Mary Ann Fanning and Carolyn Price have stepped up to be the Fiske-wide Creative Arts Chairs for 2024-25. They will also coordinate with the 2 representatives we have for each grade (already identified), who will liaise with the teachers to plan for grade-specific creative arts programming.
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Town events: Cradles to Crayons clothing driveCommunityTried searching for Sheila Daly (listed for last year) but can't find on membership toolkit. will need to f/uSummer Hawkins (I did it last year as well)sds_hawkins@hotmail.comyes?Xn/a
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DirectoryCommunitySet up the online Fiske school directory at the end of each SeptemberMartha Merle
marthagibbingsmerle@gmail.com
Yes - she is waiting for the raw data from us?Xn/aShould try to get one more person who knows how this works
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Family ProgramsCommunityOrganize bingo night in January and the family end of the year picnicDorota Strzelecki
dorota.strzelecki@gmail.com
yesRebecca Sisitsky
rebecca.sisitsky@gmail.com
yesXn/aBake Sale - Shannon Smith is happy to coordinate again, ssardelli@hotmail.com
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Fifth Grade ActivitiesCommunityOrganize & implement fundraising that will cover costs of memory book, mystery trip, class gift, etc. (5th grade parents).Need 2-3 x 5th grade parent - maybe ask room parent? Erin Forker, Kim Ebeling and Sarah BartonErin.forker@gmail.com, sbarton333@gmail.com, Kimberly.e.ebeling@gmail.comYesNeed 2-3 people to Chair this Committee, and also need many volunteers to lead the various fundraising & activitites throughout the year (yearbooks/mystery trip/t-shirts/yard signs/end of year pool party/graduation slide show)
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Fiske CaresCommunityCoordinate Fiske's community response to Fiske families in times of need.Carol Thamctham22@yahoo.comYesKristen Ellis
krellis0712@gmail.com
YesXn/a
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Fiske Float for the Town ParadeCommunityOrganize Fiske's group / theme to participate in Wellesley's wonderful weekend (Even/Parade in May) - many schools make a float, or simply march as a group. Fiske's Band has participated in the pastJill HegstadyesRobin KnowltonYesWe did not participate in the May 22 or 23 Parade. We had particpated in the off-cyle October 21 parade
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Fiske's Turkey Trot teamCommunityOrganize Fiske's team for Wellesley's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K, 100% of proceeds come back to Fiske PTO, plus some matching funds!Teri needs to pass the torch for next year - MG 9/19Teri Ebersolewattsteri@gmail.comYes* (she is interested in passing it on especially if it will require more organization. Perhaps we should recruit a co-chair so she can hand off for next year?)?Xn/a
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Snack Cart / Snack PartiesClassroomDuring Covid we provided a weekly supply of snacks. Might continue or move back to periodic hosted refreshment stationsI think this is not longer allowedWe did not execute this in 22/23
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Garden ClubCommunityHelp maintain and enhance the Fiske's front entranceDanielle Owens
mrsdanielleowens@gmail.com
yesElisabeth O'Neal
elisabeth.barone@gmail.com
yesXn/a
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Green TeamCommunityOrganize and implement school- districtwide green initiatives at Fiske, including coordinating drop off schedule for Wellesley Food Bank Abi Putnam
abigailputnam@yahoo.com
yesErinne Clausen
erin.clausen@gmail.com
yesXn/a
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Library Staffing ClassroomCoordinate a schedule with Librarian for shelving books in the Fiske Library. Get 6-10 volunteers to fill the schedule for the year. Need to find volunteer. Pam did it herself for 2022-23?Xn/a
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Birthday BookClassroomCoordinate with Librarian on birthday book programYes Mitali Bixby
mitalibixby@gmail.com
YesDawei Chen
pkuchendawei@gmail.com
yesXn/a
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METCO CommunityRepresent Fiske in METCO program meetings and coordinate METCO host family program. Be a local resource throughout the year to each METCO student's family beginning in September Summer Hawkins
sds_hawkins@hotmail.com
yesTeri Ebersolewattsteri@gmail.comyesXn/a
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Kindergarten family danceCommunitySocial event/dance for Kindergarten parents and their children maybe K room parents? should check mid school year Samantha Johnson (NEW - KM room parent)samanthahjohnson@icloud.comJulie KrathenJulie.krathen@gmail.comXn/aMartha Merle led in SY21/22. Carolyn Price and Mary Ann Fanning ran in 22/23
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Kindergarten and new familiy Lemonade PartyCommunityCoordinate the Kindergarten and New Family Welcome Parties: Buy supplies, set up, get volunteer support (1 or 2 helpers)Jennifer Heintzelman
jennifer.c.heintzelman@gmail.com
yesXn/a
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Publicity CommunicationsWrite 2 articles and provide photos for the Wellesley Townsman, one for Wild West, one for Multicultural Night ?Xn/aJulie Griffin did this Western Round-Up (Fall 2022) - Linda Lee is taking over for 2023
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Room Parent coordinator ClassroomOrganize room parents for each classroom and the grade wide welcome back socials Shannon Smith
ssardelli@hotmail.com
yesXn/a
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Teacher appreciation lunches (2) CommunityCoordinate staff appreciation luncheons (Fall & Spring) Laura Smith
lauracampbellsmith@gmail.com
yesTeresa Peterstpeters590@gmail.comXYesMitali Bixby and Joy Vagefi have volunteerd to lead this for '2024-25. They will confirm the dates with Rachel at the start of the school year then send a note and Sign Up Genius link goes out via the PTO newsletter and room parent emails the Monday two weeks before the lunches.
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Spelling bee CommunityCaptain the Fiske PTO team at the annual WEF Spelling BeeThis is Megan's last year! -MG 9/19YesMeg LeBlancYes
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Welcome CommitteeCommunityTeam established in Winter of '22 and is currently working with Rachel to Welcome new familiies and discuss what types of infomation support is neededMitali Bixby Teri Ebersole, Erin Bryan, Appy Bubna and Attar Gabay, Carol Thammitalibixby@gmail.com,wattsteri@gmail.com, ebryan27@gmail.com, aparajita.bubna@gmail.com,haimoff.attar@gmail.comyesThere are five members, newly establishedn/aXn/a
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Liason to Mrs. McGregor for Match ProgramCommunityWork with Principal to coordinate buddies for families new to the Fiske communitycan't find this parent! might need a new person? Yingmei SunN/Aactively seeking
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Unicef collection FundraisingCollect UNICEF donations and deposit in appropriate account (set up by Central Council)Emily Walker no longer has a chlid at Fiske. we will need a replacement.?
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Website CommunicationsMaintain the Fiske PTO website including updating and adding new information. {works closely with head of communications}need replacement?Wendy Englebardt (incoming Sprague co-President) has offered to meet with the PTOs’ website coordinators over the summer if there is interest in updating websites. PTOs that are interested in meeting can reach out to Wendy directly at wendyroberts617@gmail.com
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World Heritage NightEventsCoordinate the Fiske World Heritage Night which includes food, entertainment, decorations and organization of festivalneed replacement?Event to take place in Fall 2023 - Schools are being encouraged to participate in International Night
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Western Round UpFundraisingPlan, schedule and implement Western Round-UP in the fall.Jennifer CohnyesChristiner IrachetayesErin Forker is advising for 23/24
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New Book FairFundraisingOrganize a book fair, proceeds to benefit the Fiske Library Maggie ShahnasarianYesErin BurkeYes
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Original Works FundraisingCoordinate fundraising activities for the Original Works Art program. Works with Art teacher & parents, submits artwork that are then created into usable items. This is Megan's last year -MG 9/19Megan LeBlancmaepli@gmail.comYesXiao Chenxiaochenworkaddress@gmail.com
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Spirit WearFundraisingCoordinate sale of clothing and Fiske spirit items. It is mostly set up, but we need your energy and enthusiasm! Armin Molvaniamolavi@gmail.comJill Hegstad
jillhegstad@gmail.com
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Used Book FairFundraisingOrganize Fiske Used Book Fair in Spring Teresa Peters
tpeters590@gmail.com
YesTeri Ebersole
wattsteri@gmail.com
YesAppy Bubnaaparajita.bubna@gmail.comConfirmed TP
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STEAM - After School Enrichment (2) Coordinate PTO support for these popular programs Needs a replacement, any thoughts? Cherry Poulicakos
cherry.boston@yahoo.com
YesNeed Replacement ASAPN/AOnly 1 parent needed, works with Rachel and the Rec Dept.
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STEAM Academic Enrichment - Represent Fiske at the District STEM Expo (2) Organize Fiske's booth at the district- wide STEM fair in April. Anshul Chadda's child graduated. Need a replacement. Maybe Shannon Smith and Summer Hawkins? -MG 9/26 "Summer ran the STEAM fair last year. I ran it in 2020 and it took effort of 5 hours max per week in last month leading up to the science fair. And maybe 1-2 hours per week in the 2nd but last month leading upto the science fair."Nezha Mediouni? ?
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STEAM Academic Enrichment - Fiske Science Fair (2) Organize Fiske's second annual Science Fair Nezha Mediouni expressed an interest in helping with the committee. Shannon Smith
ssardelli@hotmail.com
yesSummer Hawkins
sds_hawkins@hotmail.com
Yes
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STEAM Academic Enrichment - Game Nights (2) An evening of chess, checkers, and other board games with friends. Also, dinner! Activity did not run in 20/21 or 21/22 due to covid - need new volunteer, was Ceida Chan (children no longer at Fiske)
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STEAM Academic Enrichment - POPS (Parents of Performing Arts)Attend town-wide meetings and coordinate Fiske involvement in concerts. Responsibilities include providing support, as needed, to music teacher for 5th grade chorus, band and orchestra performances. Most activity during the 5th grade concerts in Spring??Jennifer Cohn would like to remain on STEAM, just not the POPs segment
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Community - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) The Wellesley Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization of parents, and caregivers of children with disabilities from pre-school to age 22 attending Wellesley public schools and private school settings. ??
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STEAM Academic Enrichment - Arts Appreciation Coordinating with the art teacher, to display our kids' great work in our hallways. ??
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Community - Kids Care (2) Help organize and implement Kids Care monthly or quarterly events. Kids Care is a Fiske community service program for Fiske kids K-5 who want to help people locally and globally. ?Not done in 2020, but Shannon Smith offered to help in 2021.
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Fundraiser - Box Tops Contact person for Box TopsShannon SmithYesXXNeed only 1 volunteer. We should probable include a link for instructions on teh app and a reminder here and there
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Sports Enrichment - BOKS (2) BOKS is a before school student physical activity program designed to give kids a body and brain boost that will set them up for a day of learning Jamie Ebersoleready to restart when given a green light; would like one other parent to teach?On Hold - Revist when things get back to normal
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STEAM Academic Enrichment - Environmental Science/Nature Walks (2) Plan, schedule and implement environmental walks and classroom activities for the different grade levels. Chair meets with town liaison; provides training and handouts to parents. ??Inactive
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Social chair (?) Help identify class social hosts for the year
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