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This is a send-off party for the 8th graders. In the past it has been a barbecue with parents barbecuing. All of the food and items necessary are donated through a corporate letter- writing campaign and sponsorship, and WBLI provides the music, free of charge. Their yearbooks are given out here. |
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The purpose of this group is to investigate programs offered to young adults that would enrich our childrens appreciation for different cultures and the arts. |
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Provide baked goods for various functions throught the school year. |
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This fun event was a big success for the school and the PTA last year.
Help is needed to coordinate events for the day, set up the day of the event and distribute vouchers. |
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2 blood drives during the school year. Put up posters in the building advertising the drives. Help solicit pledges at various school events. Help make reminder calls to donors a few days before the drive (approx 10-20 calls). Help register donors the day of the drive (Usually people work 1 or 2 hours during the drive). |
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The Middle School book fair is usually held for 3 days during lunch periods in November. An author's night could be arranged in conjuction with this fair at this time. |
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This is a very important standing committee. Funds raised through the sale of Spiritwear, Mini-Calendars and Notes to School Pads help to finance the many events the PTA wishes to offer. New fundraising ideas are always welcome.
Spiritwear- Help is needed to sell items at various Middle School and Elwood Community events throughout the school year.
Mini-Calendars/Notes to School Pads- Help is needed from mid-August through the beginning of October. Volunteers are needed to attend the various back to school nights and PTA meetings in the district to sell the Mini-Calendars and Notes to School.
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Organize a boutique for the children to purchase affordable holiday gifts for their family and friends during their lunch hour. |
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This committee is responsible for organizing a writing contest during Literacy Week which is held in mid-November. Some responsibilities include: picking a theme, publicizing the contest,
securing donations for the prizes, and collecting submissions. |
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This committee is the key to the success of the Middle School PTA . We strive to obtain 100% parent and teacher membership. The committee begins with a membership drive kicked-off in August and runs through March. The committee also welcomes new enrollments as well as the incoming fifth grade parents at orientation and introduces them the Middle School PTA. |
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As in the other buildings, this is held the week prior to Mother's Day, and the children purchase plants during lunch periods. Chairperson is responsible to contact and work with a wholesaler, and schedule volunteers. |
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Rec nights are an opportunity for students to get together for a few hours on a Friday night
during the winter. Basketball, ping pong, dodge ball, nok hockey and karaoke are some of the fun things that
the students can do at rec nights. Parents are needed to help set up and supervise as well as sell pizza and
drinks. |
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A National PTA sponsored cultural arts program with six categories: Photography, Visual Arts, Musical Composition, Literature, Dance Choreography and Film. At the local level, the program begins in the fall and ends with a District-wide Showcase of all student submissions in November. Committee members are needed to help log in entries and set up for the Showcase. |
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Coordinate a photographer for two days in September or October and schedule volunteers. Every other year, schedule a Family Portrait Day. |
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The school store opens in September during lunch hours on a weekly basis. After November the store will be open less often. This store is well stocked as many children depend on this store for supplies during the year. |
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As usual, a wonderful day for the staff and teachers. This committee will select a theme and organize the commitee, food, decorations, and a special gift for each staff member and faculty. Setting up and cleaning up is always part of the fun! |
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