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Meadowbrook PTO Committees |
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Art Show | ||
Chair: | Molly Mackey | |
Description: | This Spring family event brings the entire Meadowbrook community together to celebrate the end of the school year in May. The Art Fair offers a variety of artistic activities, and student artwork is on display. It is also combined with the Ice Cream Social/Family Picnic! |
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Teacher Support 2020 | ||
Chair: | Lisa Raju | |
Description: | This committee will work to show appreciation for teachers during the stressful times of 2020. We will organize various ways to show that we value and love our teachers(i.e lunches, supplies etc) |
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Birthday Signs | ||
Chair: | Karyn Tefka | |
Description: | This committee distributes signs in front yards of families who order birthday celebration signs. This is a PTO fundraiser. |
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Block Parents - Health & Safety | ||
Chair: | Samantha Neave | |
Description: | Block parents are volunteers who are home most days when students are going to and from school and are available to help a student should a problem arise. |
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Book Fair | ||
Chair: | Julie Shaw and Jenn Loewy/ Volunteers: Mara Lappin, Paige Wenk, Debby Beerman, Carrie Hughes, Lorena Stevenson, Donna Sabin, Kathy McNamara, Molly Mackey, Carron DeGrass, Stephanie Sohn | |
Description: | Organize and run the Fall and Spring Book Fairs. |
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Box Tops/Labels | ||
Chair: | Carrie Winkler | |
Description: | Promote Box Top program and submit box tops for reimbursement. |
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Fifth Grade Breakfast & Awards | ||
Chair: | TBD | |
Description: | Plan and organize the June breakfast for Meadowbrook’s 5th grade graduating class. Plan and organize the June awards assembly with school administration and 5th grade teachers. |
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Fifth Grade Yearbook | ||
Chair: | TBD | |
Description: | Work with publisher to organize and print the 5th grade yearbook. The yearbook is exclusive to the 5th grade class, and as such, a special and unique keepsake. |
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Food & Allergy Committee | ||
Chair: | Debby Beerman & Carrie Winkler | |
Description: | The Food & Allergy Committee will serve as a source of information for families with children with allergies and will be a liaison between the school and these families. |
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General Volunteer Pool | ||
Chair: | TBD | |
Description: | Want to be helpful? Join the General Volunteer Pool. The Chair will reach out to this group whenever volunteer opportunities are available throughout the school year. |
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Gift Card Plus | ||
Chair: | Jenny Marta | |
Description: | Distribute order forms, collect and submit payments, and distribute orders at Meadowbrook. |
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Grant | ||
Chair: | Debby Beerman, Lorena Stevenson, Donna Sabin, Allie Gray | |
Description: | Gather information from teachers and staff to determine a "wish list" and create a spending plan for excess PTO funds. Time Commitment: this committee will meet several times a year, generally during the day when meetings with teachers and staff are necessary. |
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HOH 5k Walk/Run and Fun Run | ||
Chair: | Chairs Needed | |
Description: | Attend HOH 5K District meetings and help plan and facilitate the annual Homer O. Harvey 5K walk/run to raise money for the HOH scholarship Fund. |
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Hospitality | ||
Chair: | Beata Redzisz | |
Description: | Organize PTO special events including: Staff/Room Parent Luncheon, Holiday Staff Lunch, Field Day and dinner for teachers during conferences. (Cooking is not required.) |
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Ice Cream Social & Family Picnic | ||
Chair: | Sara Giannoulias, Paige Wenk | |
Description: | The Ice Cream Social & Family Picnic is a fun-filled evening for families to purchase ice cream and dinner items from a local vendor and picnic with friends on the Meadowbrook lawn. The event also features an ice cream sundae stand, DJ, dancing and games for all! This event is combined witht the Art Show. |
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Meadowbrooklet | ||
Chair: | Kristine Lewis | |
Description: | The Meadowbrooklet Chair works with the PTO President to produce the back-to-school newsletter, The Meadowbrooklet. (It can be produced by one person or the job can be split into two, an editor & designer.) |
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New Family Liaisons | ||
Chair: | Susan Mathein | |
Description: | Contact and welcome families to Meadowbrook, and connect them with relevant PTO committees and contacts. Organize volunteers to help distribute and pick up welcome signs in front yards of new Meadowbrook students. |
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PTO Executive Board | ||
Chair: | President - Carrie Hughes | |
Description: | The Executive Board coordinates the activities sponsored by the PTO. President: Carrie Hughes carrielhughes@gmail.com Vice President: VP Fundraising: Karyn Tefka karyntefka@yahoo.com VP Room Parents: Kathy McNamara klemcnamara@gmail.com VP Programs: Caryn Chalmers cchalmers@att-law.com Recording Secretary: Carron DeGrass carron.degrass@gmail.com VP Communications: Shirley Singh shirleysingh77@gmail.com Treasurer: Emily Hoesly emilyhoesly@yahoo.com Website Coordinator: Gabi Cederlund gabriellecederlund@gmail.com
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PTO Store | ||
Chair: | Jodi Levin and Jenn Loewy | |
Description: | Coordinate, order, and sell Meadowbrook school clothing & accessories at events throughout the school year. |
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Project RED | ||
Chair: | Regina Aniolowski and Karyn Tefka | |
Description: | Project RED is a year-long effort to teach students to "Respect Everyone's Differences." In the past, activities included signing the RED Pledge, painting Kindness Rocks with buddy classes, and a special presentation in the spring. |
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School Supplies | ||
Chair: | Emily Green | |
Description: | Pre-assembled school supplies kits are ordered in the Spring for the following school year and are delivered to classrooms for “Meet Your Teacher Day” in the Fall. The Chair of this committee spends time in the Spring creating school supplies lists with the teachers, sending out information to families about placing orders and inputting the orders. In the Fall, you will need 2-5 hours to help deliver the school supplies to the classrooms. Time Commitment: This role requires half a day in the Fall and approximately 10 hours throughout the Spring. |
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Science Fair | ||
Chair: | Caryn Chalmers, Aileen Porta | |
Description: | Support the science department in organizing and promoting the Science Fair, a one-day event, held on a Wednesday evening in March. No specific science expertise is required of volunteers. |
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Showcase | ||
Chair: | TBD | |
Description: | Schedule and coordinate displays with PTO committees and school staff for the main hall showcase throughout the school year. The showcase is used to publicize upcoming events, highlight existing programs and school/classroom activities. |
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Teacher Appreciation Week | ||
Chair: | Emily Kooistra and Donna Sabin | |
Description: | Plan and organize the teacher and staff breakfast and luncheon in May. |
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Website Assistant | ||
Chair: | Donna Sabin | |
Description: | Assist the Website Manager throughout the school year. This includes updating events, setting alerts, adding items to the calendar, setting up "items for sale" and more. Time Commitment: This position requires your time throughout the school year. |
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D 28 Board of Education | ||
Chair: | Board President Tracy Katz Muhl, Vice President Tony Forchetti, Carol Currie, Lou Gross, Jennifer Gallinson, Michael Gilmor, Michelle Kohler and Superintendent Dr. Larry Hewitt, who serves as Secretary | |
Description: | The most common board actions include approval of policies for the operation of the schools, employment of staff, adopting and monitoring the annual budget, adopting the annual tax levy, authorizing curriculum development, and providing general direction.Board Briefs is an overview of the meeting's main topics and is published after each meeting. Read the most recent edition. | Access an archive of Board Briefs.Sign up to receive the E-news version of Board Briefs and other District News.Agendas are available 48 hours prior to meetings. View AllMinutes from regular meetings will be posted after they have been approved. View All |
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