Committee Responsibilities

The EVENT COMMITTEES are responsible for running the event from start to finish. They can build a team of volunteers of any number to help make it a successful event. They are responsible for securing all volunteers needed, facilities forms, start-up cash if needed and any getting any necessary supplies. They put together the marketing material (print & digital). They will work with the PTO President(s) to ensure all the policies & procedures are being followed.

The COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEES are responsible for running the community service drives from start to finish (setup, cleanup, delivery of items if needed). They can build a team of volunteers of any number to help make it a successful event. They are responsible for securing all volunteers needed, facilities forms, and any getting any necessary supplies. They put together the marketing material (print & digital). They will work with the PTO VP of Community Relations to ensure all the policies & procedures are being followed.

The FUNDRAISING COMMITTEES are responsible for running the event from start to finish. They can build a team of volunteers of any number to help make it a successful event. They work with the vendors to ensure we have the necessary materials. They are responsible for securing all volunteers needed, facilities forms, start-up cash if needed and any getting any necessary supplies. They put together the marketing material (print & digital). They will work with the PTO President(s) and VP of Fundraising to ensure all the policies & procedures are being followed.

The PROGRAM COMMITTEES are responsible for running the program from start to finish. They can build a team of volunteers of any number to help make it a successful event. They work with the school to secure program space and any communications with the teachers & staff needed to run the program smoothly. They also handle any registrations fees, facility forms and any third party communications. They will work with the PTO President(s) to ensure all the policies & procedures are being followed.

The MARKETING COMMITTEES are responsible for communicating to the ER community what is happening in the PTO. The newsletter goes out weekly to bi-weekly during the school year and 1-2 times over the summer. Facebook is updated on a weekly basis along with the website. The decorating committee keeps 2 bulletin boards seasonally appropriate and help decorate the school in the fall & winter. The photographer takes pictures at all the events and uploads them to our website. They will work with the PTO President(s) to ensure all the policies & procedures are being followed.

The AROUND SCHOOL COMMITTEES are a variety of different groups that run inside the school or work directly with the 5th grade class. The school store hosts a monthly store. They gather all items to sell, volunteers, setup & cleanup and handle all the money. The Yearbook team gathers and designs the 5th grade yearbook. The gardening committee plants flowers in the fall & spring and maintains the gardens outside the school. They will work with the PTO President(s) to ensure all the policies & procedures are being followed.

The 5th GRADE COMMITTEE is comprised of up to 5 PTO members. The put on several events for the 5th grade class throughout the year; bowling, social & pool party. They fundraise to make the events possible by selling soft pretzels on Friday's. They are responsible for collecting all monies and the distribution of the pretzels weekly to the classrooms. They also collect 5th grade dues and arrange for the students get 2 shirts (class shirt and super duper bowl). They will work with the PTO President(s) to ensure all the policies & procedures are being followed.