Somers Intermediary School PTA

Committees and Activities

Author's Day	4^th Grade History Day Costumes	Red Ribbon Week
Birthday Party	Garden Committee	Reflections
Books & Beyond	Gift Wrap	School Board Representative
Book Fair	Green Week	SEPTA Representative
Boxtops for Education	Legislation	Site-based Team
Bus Driver Appreciation	Membership	Staff Appreciation Lunch
Class Parent Coordinator	Memory Book	Student Directory
Cookie Dough	Mini-Grants	Student Pictures
Council Delegate	Mother/Daughter & Father/Son Nights	Website
Cultural Affairs	Newsletter	Welcoming Committee
Education Committee	Note Card Fundraiser	Wellness Committee
Field Day	Parent Programs
5^th Grade T-Shirts	Publication Center

Author's Day Christine Rossiter	Several authors of books appropriate for SIS students visit the school and are available to talk with students and sign books. Volunteers are needed the day of the event to escort authors through building, distribute signed books, and generally help out.
Birthday Party Susan McCormack Michelle Castelluccio Michele Sanz	Birthday Party commemorates the opening of SIS and is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Over 100 volunteers are needed to keep this party safe and successful as the evening is broken into shifts by SIS grade level. Sub-committees may include: games, raffles, ticket sales, food, etc.
Books & Beyond Lou-Ann Galibert Susan Taylor	Books & Beyond is a month-long reading program sponsored by the SIS PTA that encourages students to develop a love of reading above and beyond their homework assignments. Students read (on a purely voluntary basis) through four levels of the program, each representing a certain number of minutes of reading. Students keep track of their reading time on log sheets for each level. Once a student has completed a level s/he receives a small prize (a different prize for each level), plus their name is placed on a bulletin board in the SIS hallway. Volunteers are needed to help set up and administer all aspects of the program.
Book Fair Virginia Maloney Linda Morgante	The Book Fair is held twice a year – Fall and Spring. The Fall Fair is one of the PTA’s top three fund raisers. The Spring ½ Price Fair is a thank you to the community, and the PTA does not make any profits. Volunteers are needed mostly during the day to act as cashiers, stock and straighten shelves; deliver books; and help students make book selections, find books, and add prices.
Boxtops for Education Colleen Olifiers Linda Luciano	Boxtops for Education are collected from students and redeemed for cash from the company. The coordinator promotes collection through flyers and contests. Boxtops for Education may be found on commonly purchased products like those made by General Mills.
Bus Driver Appreciation Tina Savino	This committee organizes and hosts a breakfast each spring for the district's bus drivers and other transportation personnel. We provide food, goodie bags, and also raffle off gift baskets, most of which is donated by our parents. Volunteers are needed to help gather and keep track of donations, and to work the day of the breakfast with setting up and serving.
Class Parent Coordinator Christine Spencer	Recruits class parents and grade level coordinators; organizes classroom emergency contact lists for phone chain. The Class Parent Coordinator is the administrative contact in the event of an early dismissal. Class Parent volunteer forms are sent out in August.
Cookie Dough Virginia Maloney
Council Delegate *Becky Williams*	As a member of the Somers district PTA Council, the SIS PTSA is represented at monthly council meetings by the president and one council delegate. The council delegate speaks and votes on behalf of all SIS PTSA members at council meetings, carrying PTSA concerns to the council, reporting on council activities at PTSA meetings, and writing brief council reports for the PTSA newsletter.
Cultural Affairs Debbie Jones	This committee arranges and implements a variety of cultural arts programs and assemblies to enrich the education of our children. Volunteers are needed to help at the assemblies.
Education/Legislation Committee Sally Ann Comparetto	This committee meets with teachers to discuss any educational concerns which may arise.
Field Day Lynn Carlisto Erica Gentile Kristen Iorizzo	The Field Day committee provides food and beverages to each grade on their respective field day. Field Day is held on three separate days by grade in the beginning of June. The chairperson responsibilities include purchasing food and beverages for all three days; sending out requests to each grade level; coordinating volunteers for each day (approximately 15 – 20 volunteers are needed per day, but more is fine); and coordinate set-up, cooking and serving of food, and clean-up. This requires approximately 2-3 days of time before the event and 5-6 hours on the day of each event. Co-chairs will split the days accordingly. Volunteer responsibilities include showing up on the day of the event for set-up, cooking, and serving of food and/or clean up. This requires approximately 2-5 hours the day of the event. (No younger siblings are allowed.)
Fifth Grade T-Shirts Becky Williams Spring	Coordinates development, orders, and distribution of commemorative T-shirts for the graduating 5^th grade class.
Fourth Grade History Day Costumes Jennifer Maestri Nina Collins	The fourth grade visits the Wright/Reis Homestead and Mt. Zion Church to learn about life at the turn of the century. Children are asked to dress in period costume to help make the day more fun. Volunteers are needed to: • Act as fourth grade contact • Collect fabric donations if needed • Sew skirts or aprons for girls if needed • Collect/distribute costumes • Wash/dry costumes after the event
Garden Committee Helen Brady	This committee was founded at SIS in April 2008 in response to a request to renovate the SIS Schoolyard Habitat. The Committee identifies outdoor areas at SIS that could be improved to better serve the student body. In May 2008 the Committee held a Community Garden Day that drew volunteers to renovate the Schoolyard Habitat and build The Everlasting Garden (vegetable garden). Community Garden Day also sought donations of time, funding and supplies from local business, with great success. The Committee also helps with on-going garden maintenance.
Gift Wrap Olga Shamraj	Students sell gift wrap and other items in this major fall fundraiser. Volunteers are needed to: • Distribute brochures to students • Send out reminder notices weekly • Decorate display case • Pick up order forms at school process orders and check accuracy • Distribute orders in November
Green Week Helen Brady	This committee was established at SIS in April 2008 in response to an Educational Committee request to increase awareness of "green" issues. The Committee’s main objective is to support the school’s efforts to heighten that awareness. Throughout the year the Committee works closely with faculty and families to support on-going projects and to identify new programs that will provide meaningful, hands-on and sustainable opportunities for our children. Previous projects include; road-side clean-up; building, planting and harvesting a vegetable garden; pumpkin patch; No-Trash Day; reusable water bottle awareness campaign and Salad Day. Projects planned, so far, for 2008/09 include: reusable water bottle awareness, Soup Day, eCycling
Hospitality Jessica Goldberg	Coffee, tea, & cookies are provided at PTA meetings and programs. Providing hospitality turns a meeting into an occasion where parents can take a break while sharing parenting concerns, acquiring valuable information or just learning more about their child’s school.
Legislation	The Legislation Chairperson reviews information from state and local PTA offices and reports as necessary to the Primrose PTA membership.
Membership Debbie Deirmendjian	The Chairperson manages all membership drive and enrollment activities. Volunteers are needed to take membership paperwork and dues at the evening meetings in September. Volunteers are also needed on occasion to process member cards and requests for membership flyers.
Memory Book Nina Collins Kristen Wagner	The Memory Book is the equivalent of a yearbook for SIS. It is comprised mostly of photos of the major school events mixed with candid shots. There is a section of class photos for 3^rd and 4^th grades, and individual shots of 5^th grade students. There are photos of the staff, as well. There are various messages: teacher quotes, student memories, principal’s letter, etc. throughout the book. A great effort is made to include all major events, clubs, music, and to include all the kids.
Mini-Grants Debbie Jones	Reviews and gives recommendations on teacher mini grant applications, to fund projects that enhance education.
Mother/Daughter & Father/Son Nights Teresa Lombardi Liz Stone	At the Mother/Daughter & Father/Son Nights, the Health teacher conducts puberty education activities for 5^th graders and their parents. The committee provides refreshments and supplies. Volunteers are needed to purchase refreshments and supplies for that night, arrive an hour before to set up, and stay to clean up afterward.
Newsletter Nina Collins	Editors produce the newsletter on a regular basis. Help is needed with copying and distribution of the newsletter (this can be done "after hours.").
Note Card Fundraiser Lesley Germaine
Parent Programs Becky Williams	This committee provides information and education to parents on subjects based on feedback from parents. Typically there are 2 keynote speakers in the Fall and Spring and other speakers throughout the year. Volunteers are needed to help with registrations, mailings, surveys, flyers, PR, and goings-on behind the scenes to put together the event. No limit to volunteers.
Publication Center Carolyn Worsley	The Publication Center staff works with teachers and students to publish student books. Volunteers are needed to edit, type, review, bind, and make covers for children’s literary works.
Red Ribbon Week Brigitte Pugliese October 23-31, 2010	The SIS Red Ribbon Week Committee is responsible for decorating SIS on October 19 and supporting the SIS Health Educator with any activities that take place at the school during the week.
Reflections Virginia Gerry	Reflections was developed by the National PTA and is a program that encourages children, parents, teachers, and the community to have an awareness of the arts. This program has enabled students to enjoy the benefits of having their creative talents recognized and their self esteem developed. Every year, a theme is chosen and this year's theme is "Wow!". All grade levels (K - 12) are encouraged to participate in one of four ways: musical composition, literature (including poetry, prose, and drama), visual arts (including drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking), and photography. The work will be judged for competition, and the program culminates with national recognition and awards. And although the program has a contest format, the ultimate goal is participation!
School Board Representative Alexis Freiman	The School Board representative attends School Board meetings, takes clear and concise notes, and reports back to the PTA board.
SEPTA Representative Nikki Kurz
Site-based Team
Staff Appreciation Lunch *Erica Gentile* Linda Luciano	Chairperson plans, sends out invitations, coordinates and hosts lunch for the entire SIS staff. Tasks include: • Coordinating food and gift basket contributions (sending home flyers and collecting them) • Scheduling volunteers for that day • Purchasing supplies • Set-up, serve lunch and clean up Time commitment: tasks require time for flyer distribution and collection, approximately 2-4 days prior to event for shopping, and your sparkling personality throughout the lunch. Volunteers that day: Volunteers will be scheduled in approximately 2 ½ hour shifts. Please note ** children are not allowed at this event,* and SIS will dismiss at 12:15 that day. Help is needed the day of the event to set up, replenish and break down the cafeteria.
Student Directory Kathleen Gill	The chairperson for the Directory is responsible for getting out notices inviting all families to be included in the Student Directory. Once the responses are received they must be entered into a spreadsheet, printed, proofread and copied for distribution. Committee members are needed to assist with all aspects.
Student Pictures Eileen Farina Beth Malsbury	This committee organizes the student picture day to ensure the day runs smoothly to help collect money and picture orders from students. Volunteers will also help with the students and photographer. Volunteers are needed on picture day from 8:30am - 2:30pm.
Website Kathleen Gill	Responsible for SIS PTA Website content and design
Welcoming Committee Virginia Gerry	This committee of parents who already have been at SIS welcomes and provides mentoring to parents of incoming 3^rd graders and families who are new to the district with children at SIS.
Wellness Committee *Susan Fierro*	This committee works diligently to create a more health conscious environment in our schools.

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