Francis Wyman PTO Committees

2012-2013 PTO Committee Descriptions

New Family Welcoming Committee: (Sept-June) Liaison: Tamara Maniscalco Committee Co-Chairs: Sushil and Neeti Bhakatan

Be a contact person for a family as they move into or relocate within Burlington and join Francis Wyman Elementary
Where to find information about the town, school activities, PTO, etc.

Student Enrichment Program: (Sept - Dec - June) Liaison: Susan Astone

Work with administration and staff to research and arrange student enrichment programs throughout the year. These programs include but are not limited to visits with authors and/or artists as well as assembly performance programs;
Approximately 4 events every year.
Notify teachers, Principal, PTO Co-Presidents, and Community of dates, times and locations of programs
Liason with presenter/performer or company
Work with PTO Treasurer on projecting and tracking program expenses.

E-News & PTO Promotion: (Sept-Nov-Feb-May) Liaison: Cheryl Johnson
Committee Chair: Cathi Myer

Submit articles/information to newspapers and BCAT (Burlington Cable), and call photographer as requested from Staff and PTO.
Research and develop new communication vehicles to promote and publicize the school and PTO.
Collect information (from staff, administration and PTO), type, publish and distribute newsletter to families and staff. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter, please sign up for here.

Fundraising:(Sub-Committees): (Sept-June) Liaison: Rose Hatch
Coordinators vary based upon events

Landscape/Beautification: (Fall/Spring) Liaison: Susan Astone
Committee Chair: Liz DeVito and Andrea Grey

Responsible for organizing spring and fall clean-ups, plantings, and beautification of the school grounds
Works in co-operation with school administration and local organizations.

Welcoming/Kindergarten Orientation: (Sept-June) Liaison: Cheryl Johnson
Committee Chair: Carol Flett

Organize PTO welcoming table at Kindergarten Orientation (two sessions) held in September.
Help assist PTO in welcoming members.
Organize the activity for the Kindergarten Story Hours ( three in the spring)

5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation: (Dec) Liaison: TBD

5th Grade Yearbook/Activities: (Sept-June) Liaison: Sharon Duggan
Committee Chair: Sandra Calandrella (see Guidelines, adopted September 2002)

Active throughout the year.
Organize, design and publish a book of memories for the 5th grade class.
Organize cake/refreshments for yearbook signing party held in June.
Coordinate design, purchase and distribution of 5th grade T-shirts to be worn at the beach day field trip in June.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon: (April-May) Liaison: Tamara Maniscalco
Committee Chair: Becky Icken

Organize and oversee a luncheon, tea or breakfast for all the staff held in May (Teacher Appreciation Day).
Send out invitations, set up, serve and clean up function.
Send notices to parents for volunteers to supply baked goods and provide recess/lunch duty for the event.
Purchase small token/gift for staff.

Family Carnival Planning Committee: (Oct-March) Liaison: Rose Hatch
Committee Co-Chairs: Cathy Perry and Joanie Tremblay

Organize and oversee an annual event for the purpose of having a family-oriented gathering at the school.
Coordinate the parent and teacher volunteers for the event.

Fall Marketplace: (Sept.-Nov.) Liaison: Cheryl Johnson
Committee Co-Chairs: Jeanne McDonald, Dipti Patel and Neeti Bhakatan

Organize and oversee an annual event that includes crafters for the purpose of having a community fair.
Coordinate the parent volunteer for the event
Help set up and break down of the event

Field Day: (June) Liaison: Cheryl Johnson
Committee Chair: Steve Melo

Assist Phys. Ed. Department with necessities for event, including set-up of tents and water distribution centers.
Coordinate the parent volunteers for the event

Other Volunteer Opportunities: Liaison: Rose Hatch

For this committee there is no pressure to commit to a particular event, but you can indicate what you would be willing to do based on your availability.
There are oppotunities to volunteer during the day in the library and at the school's "Used Book Store".
You may be willing to be placed "on call" for special occassions in which a little help is needed.
Perhaps you could help out by sharing a special talent. For example if you sew, you might be willing to help with costumes for the musical shows.

Questions? Comments? Email us at: Francis Wyman PTO

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