Forgot all that events and activities PTA does? Here is a quick description of what each event entails.
Membership- Distribute membership information; promote membership with DRES staff and families; support membership table during (3) events; enter membership data into Memberhub. Busiest time is August to October.
Staff appreciation- Help organize a back to school breakfast for staff (in August), organize a dinner for staff during conferences (November), organize teacher appreciation week (in May), organize a fun end of year celebration for staff (in June).
Cultural Arts- Work with DRES Administration to identify and coordinate cultural events/assemblies. These activities are intermittent through the school year.
International Night- Coordinate promotion, teacher volunteer and entertainment and family involvement. This event is usually hosted in February.
Restaurant Spirit Nights- Coordinate 4-5 spirit night; promote events, communicate with restaurants, and obtain donation checks. These activities are intermittent through the school year.
5th Grade celebration- Coordinate Fundraising and end of your activities for out going 5th grad class. 5th grade has a separate budget and must raise funds for gifts, picnic, and ceremony needs. These activities are intermittent through the school year.
Fall Fundraiser- Evaluate and select fundraiser; promote, distribute packets; manage funds, manage order forms/orders (if applicable); act as a liaison for school/vendors. Busiest time is September through November.
Spirit Wear- Liaison for spirit wear sales. Busiest time is usually October through December.
Bingo- Coordinate 2 bingo events; purchase bingo supplies; set up cafeteria for bingo; find staff and parent volunteers; promote bingo events. Busiest time is November and March.
Bulletin Board- Maintain bulletin board in DRES lobby to showcase calendar, flyers, etc. These activities are intermittent through the school year.
Green School- Coordinate Green School activities, work with DRES administration. These activities are intermittent through the school year.
Paint Nite- Coordinate one Paint Nite event at DRES-student painters only. Plan and promote event, purchase supplies, lead painting session. Busiest time will be January.
Truck or Treat- Coordinate 1 Halloween event at DRES parking lot. Includes buying candy, promoting event, organizing volunteers to decorate vehicles. Busiest time will be October.
Clothing Drive- Coordinate spring children's clothing drive. Promote event, gather and store clothing donations, solicit for volunteers. Only one even during the year (date is TBD).
Family Movie Night- Coordinate 1 family movie night, obtain license, establish date, promote event. Busiest time will be in April.
Winter Festival- Coordinate festival- including theme/decorations, kid craft tables, vendors, entertainment. handle vendor payments and coordination across station events. Busiest time is November through December.
CAC Representative- Attend the Community Advisory Council on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Present the information from the Community Advisory Council at Deep Run PTA meetings. (2-3 hours per month in the evenings).
PTACHC Delegates- Attend the PTA Council of Howard Count (PTACHC) meetings the first Monday of every month and report back to DRES PTA. (2-3 hours per month in the evenings).