Descriptions of PTO Committees 2018-2019

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1	2018-2019 PTO Committees: Descriptions
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4	Fall Fundraiser (Boosterthon Glow Run)	Kick-off: 9/12, Run: 9/21	The Fall Fundraiser occurs in September and (no pressure) the entire year's budget depends on its success. The PTO contracts with a fundraising event company to successfully carry out this important effort. Volunteers on this committee will 1.) help decorate the school to generate student enthusiasm, 2.) help out at refreshment stands and 3.) assist Committee Chairs in all aspects of executing the event on various days throughout the two week fundraising period.
5	Family Fun Nights	Fall: an evening between 11/13-11/20. Spring: 3/20/19	Book Fairs (held twice a year) are important sources of funding for our school library. Without these, our school Librarian, Angie Towle, would not be able to provide the amazing resources she does for SRE students. The PTO plans and executes Family Fun Nights to generate excitement around the Book Fairs. Themes vary from year to year but always support the Book Fair theme. Volunteers on this committee can expect to help Committee Chairs in all stages of planning and execution from creating the advertising bulletin board to securing food truck vendors and running events.
6	Clubs	Runs for 8 weeks, final week is week before Spring Break	The Clubs committee will plan, organize and schedule a selection of after school clubs for SRE students in all grade levels. Each club will be sponsored and run by an SRE staff member. Volunteers will help check-in students and parent volunteers, will serve as classroom monitors and will assist students in safely getting through the carpool pick-up line at the end of club meetings. Clubs will begin meeting in late January and will end just before Spring Break. Planning, however, begins in the Fall.
7	Hospitality	Throughout the year	Volunteers on this committee will help brighten teachers and staff members days throughout the year. Volunteers will work closely with Mrs. Jay to deliver various surprises to classrooms during the school day.
8	K-3 Activity Nights	12/14/2018; 4/19/2019	This committee is a favorite with the youngest students at SRE. K-3 students are invited to attend a screening of an age appropriate movie after hours at SRE. Committee Chairs plan the event but volunteers will help manage check-in, check-out and behavior during the movie.
9	4/5 Socials	10/26/2018	These events give SRE 4th and 5th graders an opportunity to socialize after school hours. Events vary but the idea remains the same: fun for the older kids! Volunteers will assist with everything from planning to monitoring students the night of the event.
10	Spring Fundraiser: TBD	4/27/2019	In past years, the Spring Fundraiser has been an Auction & Dinner Event for SRE parents. Some years it has been a carnival for the entire school to enjoy. The exact flavor of the event will be determined later in the fall but it will no doubt be a blast for the Smoky Row community. Volunteers will help with all stages of the event from planning to execution.
11	5th Grade Team Building Activity	Fall date TBD by 5th grade teachers and Committee Chairs	Volunteers will help plan and execute an experience designed to bring 5th graders even closer as they prepare to end their time at SRE and begin new adventures at Carmel Middle School. In the past, this activity has been modeled after the Amazing Race or has included an off-site field trip.
12	5th Grade Colonial Day	12/7/2018	This is an annual event/activity held during the school day for 5th graders. Think: Connor Prairie in the school cafeteria! Volunteers will help plan and run colonial-themed activity stations (such as candle making, crafts, storytelling, butter churning, etc.).
13	5th Grade Graduation	5/30/2019	Volunteers will help plan and execute the 5th Grade Graduation events which include the graduation ceremony and a special 5th grade lunch.
14	Science Fair for 4th and 5th	1/29/2019	Help with event set up and/or check in or serve as a mentor or judge.
15	Science Fair for K-3	2/28/2019	Help with event set up and/or check in or serve as a mentor or judge.
16	Teacher/Staff Appreciation	CCS sets Appreciation Days, calendar to be published	This committee is responsible for planning various activities to show how much our students and families appreciate the SRE staff. Throughout the year, this committee provides baked goods, tokens or messages to show our appreciation. If you are creative or crafty, this is the committee for you!
17	Walk to School Day	10/10/2018	Help set up and provide a "grab n go" breakfast for families as they arrive at school on our annual Walk to School Day.
18	Grandparents Day	11/20/2018	This event honors Grandparents as each classroom plans a special presentation just for them. Volunteers on this committee will help plan and execute the event.
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