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Commitees

Art Assistant

Help cut mats and prepare children artwork for "Frogapalooza" event in spring.
 (early spring; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Audit Committee

Review PTA financial information and PTA meeting minutes biannually and report to general membership.
 (all year; 1 chairpersons; 3-5 members)

Awards

Help prepare NC PTA and Wake PTA award applications.
 (late winter; 1-2 members)

Building and Grounds   (News)

Help maintain landscape aroundthe scholl with spring and fall workdays.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Business Partnership

Find and set up accounts and/or programs with business to educational fund, services or sponsorships in return. Maintain current partnerships.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Book Fair   (News)

Organize volunteers to work. Assist media center in unloading and setting up books.
 (fall; 1-2 chairpersons)

Boxtops

Collect and organize boxtops.
 (fall; 1-2 chairpersons)

Character Education   (News)

Keep school updated on county Character Education program. Set up and maintain in school programs, such as monthly reading program, TV turnoff week events, and Cary Town Center certificates.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

E-Volunteers

If you would like to be informed of volunteer opportunities throughout the year, simply give us your email.
 *These are standing committees. Chairpersons of these committees are member of the executive board.

Fall Festival

Help VP of Ways and Means organize fall event, which includes carnival games, food, and bake sale.
 (fall; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Field Day

Set up games and organizes volunteers.
 (spring; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Frogapalooza   (News)

Help VP of Ways and Means organize spring event, which includes silent aution baskets, food, bake sale and showcasing children's art work.
 (spring; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Grants

Research and prepare grant paperwork.
 (early spring; 1-2 members)

Health and Safety   (News)

The Health and Safety Committee works with the school to implement and support TCE with activities related to the Health and Safety of the students. Some of the things we are working on this year are:

  1. Refill first aid kits provided to the classrooms
  2. Health and Safety Monthly Focus Topics
  3. Sun Safety
  4. Disaster Planning

These topics are meant to educate our children as well as their families about potential safety hazards and ways to improve general health.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

We Need Your Help

If you are interested in helping in any of these areas please do not hesitate to contact: Hala Issa (919-367-8357) or Kristie Davis.

Jellybeans Nights   (News)

Work with Jellybeans skating rink to set up TCE student only skate nights.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Legislative   (News)

Keep PTA and parents up to date on current legislation that may affect our school and/or children. Attend Legislative committee meetings in the Wake PTA council.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Membership

Help organize and run summer/fall membership drive.
 (summer/fall; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Newsletter

Assist VP of Communications with newsletter production. Help copy and distribute newsletters to classrooms.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Parliamentarian

Oversee general PTA meeting, making sure bylaws are followed. Be familiar with Roberts Rules of Order.
 (all year; 1-2 members)

Reflections

Get information and rules from NC PTA. Distribute information and rules to students and parents. Collect artwork and send to NC PTA.
 (Fall/winter; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

School Directory

Help collect and compile data. Help print and distribute directories.
 (July/August; 1-2 chairpersons)

School Store

Purchase items for school store. Organize or work in store every Friday morning.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Service to Others

Help VP of Programs and Student Council in organizing and promoting a schoolwide service project, such as Pennies for Patients, Diabetes Walk, math-a-thon for St, Jude's, etc.
 (winter; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Spirit Wear

Purchase and sell school logo items.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Staff Appreciation/Hospitality   (News)

Help organize bi-monthly events for staff, remember birthdays, and organize Teacher Appreciation Week. Help provide "goodies" for these events. Help provide refreshments for school guests.
 (all year; 1-2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Volunteers   (News)

Set up volunteers for school events. organize room parents. Maintain committee chairpersons and members lists.
 (all year; 2 chairpersons; unlimited members)

Webmaster

Update website monthly and maintain Yahoo Group lists and calendars.
 (all year; 1 chairperson)

Yearbook

Prepare order forms and collect money. Assist media center with production if needed.
 (spring; 1-2 chairpersons)

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