2019/20 PTO COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Committee Chair

Please note specific committees you would like to chair in the comments. The PTO Board will be in touch!

5K Family Fun Run/Walk

Help organize or volunteer the day of this family-oriented event that brings teachers, parents and students together for fitness, nature and fun. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

5th Grade - D.A.R.E. Luncheon

Work with Monroe staff and D.A.R.E officer to organize the end-of-program luncheon.

5th Grade - Holiday Sale Supporting Outdoor Ed Trip

Facilitate the sale of holiday and other items to help offset the costs of the Outdoor Ed trip for 5th grade students.

5th Grade - Robert Crown Night

Organize the fifth grade student/parent visit to Robert Crown for the "Linda/Michael" program.

5th Grade - Year End Culmination

Coordinate 5th grade year-end recognition ceremony and identify, plan and execute special events for the 5th grade students.

5th Grade - 5th Grade Yearbook section

Gather pictures, student surveys, and work with YB Chair to design and layout pages.

AVIC

Art Volunteers in the Classroom: Introduce students to well-known art/artists. Presentation materials are provided. Please list your child's grade level in the comments section. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Bike Rodeo - 3rd Grade

Coordinate the one day, after school bicycle safety program in the fall for third grade students. *COMMITTEE CHAIR & MEMBERS NEEDED

Birthday Lunch

Facilitate the monthly birthday lunches with the principal. *DAY-OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Book Fairs

Assist Meredith Wodka with set-up and work a shift/s during open hours of the Book Fair. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Brick Pavers

Coordinates the sale and installation of engraved bricks. *CO-CHAIRS NEEDED

Chess Club

Acts as a liaison between Chess Club vendor and parents of Chess Club members. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Community Partners

Coordinate give-back days throughout the year with local stores and restaurants. *COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR NEEDED

Culture Night Committee

Help coordinate a multi-cultural evening event that allows students to share and experience different cultures. *COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND MEMBERS NEEDED

Curriculum Enhancement & Cultural Arts

Plans 3-4 school-wide assemblies throughout the year. *CO-CHAIR NEEDED

D181 Liaison

Share the discussions from D181 Academic Success and School Board Meetings with the PTO to help keep Monroe parents informed.

Directory and Handbook

Prepare and distribute the annual Directory and Handbook; compile the information for our online directory app. *CO-CHAIRS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Family Fun Fest

Coordinate the annual year-end family celebration at Monroe. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Geography Bee

Acts as a liaison working with interested students and a teacher representative to prepare students for the Geography Bee. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Grounds

Works as a liaison with the district and landscape vendor to maintain the school grounds.

Hospitality

Provide food and cheer for three PTO meetings and occasional special parent/student/school events. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Junior Great Books

Facilitate discussions, from the Junior Great Books anthology with interested students once a week, during lunchtime, for 11 weeks. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Kindergarten Holiday Tree

Plan an ornament making activity for the kindergarten classes and decorate the annual holiday tree displayed in the school foyer. *COMMITTEE CHAIR NEEDED

Living Classroom

Supports the teachers when they teach the Living Classroom Science Curriculum. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Locker Photos

Take pictures of the students and hang them on their lockers during first week of school. *COMMITTEE CHAIR AND MEMBERS NEEDED

Miles the Mustang

The kids love Miles! Coordinate when Miles will make an appearance, find volunteers to wear the mascot costume throughout the year. *COMMITTEE CHAIR AND MASCOT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Monroe Cafe

Help set up, serve food and clean up during these special monthly catered lunches. *CO-CHAIR & DAY OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Monroe Cares

Plan event(s) throughout the year to engage Monroe students in volunteering efforts that help others in and outside of our community. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

MRC Enrichment - New this year!

This team will work closely with Mrs. Wodka to support and enrich the MRC environment and mission. This will include seasonal displays, special event support, school initiative support and daily organization. *COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND MEMBERS NEEDED

Newcomers

Serve as a welcoming resource to new Monroe families. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Newsbytes

Responsible for Monroe's electronic communication via weekly "Newsbytes". *CO-CHAIR NEEDED

Parents Night Out

Organize a parent party in Jan-March. This is NOT a fundraiser. Just a time for parents to get together socially. *COMMITTEE CHAIRS & MEMBERS NEEDED

Pinch Hitters

Day-of-help for activities when extra hands are needed. Perfect for flexible schedules! *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

PTO Grants

Evaluate Monroe's teacher and staff grant requests and make recommendations to the Exec Board. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Public Relations

Work with local newspapers and D181 Community Relations staff to promote and publicize Monroe activities and events.

Room Parent

Help your child's classroom teacher. Find parent volunteers and perform other classroom duties throughout the year. Please list your child's name and grade you would like to volunteer for. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

School Photos

Assists with school picture day(s). *DAY-OF-VOLUNTEERS MAY BE NEEDED

Science Fair

Coordinate all aspects of the annual Science Fair, including boards, display and finding judges. Does not include Science Night. *COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR & COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Science Night

Coordinate all aspects of Science Night at Monroe.*COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Spirit Wear

Select Monroe School's spirit wear and coordinate the online and offline sale of items. *CO-CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Staff Appreciation

Organize the thank-you's throughout the year, culminating in a week-long celebration in early May. *COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED

Student Activities

Oversee all PTO-sponsored student clubs and activities. Select and coordinate enrichment opportunities and clubs for students after school and during lunch. *COMMITTEE CHAIRS & MEMBERS NEEDED

Vision and Hearing Screening

Assists school nurse with vision and hearing screening. *COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Wrapping Paper Sales

Organize Monroe's fall fundraiser by promoting the sale and distributing products.

Yearbook Committee Chairs (2)

Overall management and oversight of Yearbook production, administration and design

Yearbook Vice Presidents (2)

VP, Design: Work with Committee Chairs to design and layout pages. VP, Communications: Work with Committee Chairs to manage orders, work with vendor and coordinate volunteers

Yearbook - Cover Contest Coordinators (2)

Manage yearbook cover contest for students

Yearbook Club Photographer

Take school club photos for yearbook