TJ PTO Committee Descriptions
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We are actively recruiting for Spring Sports Event Coordinators, a Teacher Appreciation Week Committee Chair and a 5th Grade Yearbook Committee Chair. To sign up, click here or click on the links in the descriptions below.
Author Day
Work with the librarian Mr. Fluck to secure an author presentation.
Box Tops for Education
Education and communicate to students, parents and staff about the Box Tops for Education "free money" program. Fundraising goal is $500 annually for TJ School.
Bulletin Board & Decorations
Responsible for decorating bulletin board in front hallway for back to school and various times throughout the year depending on the theme / event. Also assists with the teacher photography in the front entrance. Committee also assists with decorating auditorium for the Winter and Spring chorale/band concerts.
Book Fair
Coordinate with vendor, promote the event and arrange with teachers for classroom visits to Book Fair.
Organize book fairy and teacher wish-list programs. Volunteers set-up, help students select books, sell and takedown the Book Fair. Book Fair will be open one evening during TJ’s Literacy Night, in addition to normal school hours.
Catalog Fundraiser
A catalog fundraiser coordinator to organize, collect, manage and distribute orders.
Classroom Coordinators & Room Parents
Classroom coordinators (one per grade level), responsible for assigning room parents based on applications as well as coordinating various volunteer and communication needs for TJ PTO events and programs. Classroom coordinators work closely with the grade-level helping teacher and room parents work closely with respective classroom teachers.
Box Tops for Education
Education and communicate to students, parents and staff about the Box Tops for Education "free money" program. Fundraising goal is $500 annually for TJ School.
Bulletin Board & Decorations
Responsible for decorating bulletin board in front hallway for back to school and various times throughout the year depending on the theme / event. Also assists with the teacher photography in the front entrance. Committee also assists with decorating auditorium for the Winter and Spring chorale/band concerts.
Book Fair
Coordinate with vendor, promote the event and arrange with teachers for classroom visits to Book Fair.
Organize book fairy and teacher wish-list programs. Volunteers set-up, help students select books, sell and takedown the Book Fair. Book Fair will be open one evening during TJ’s Literacy Night, in addition to normal school hours.
Catalog Fundraiser
A catalog fundraiser coordinator to organize, collect, manage and distribute orders.
Classroom Coordinators & Room Parents
Classroom coordinators (one per grade level), responsible for assigning room parents based on applications as well as coordinating various volunteer and communication needs for TJ PTO events and programs. Classroom coordinators work closely with the grade-level helping teacher and room parents work closely with respective classroom teachers.
Color Run
Committee needed to help plan and implement a Fall 2022 color run fundraiser. The October 2021 Event was our biggest fundraiser of the 2021-2022 school year.
Cultural Arts
Committee and TJ Administration select programming for the school year.
Committee attends showcase of performances in May and Arts Roundtables during the year.
Also responsible for assisting artists during their time at TJ.
Digital Tools & Communications
Assist Co-Presidents with maintenance of various digital sites and tools, and keep information current. As well as advise usage of new technologies and communication tools.
Family Nights
Organize two family fun nights throughout the year. Coordinate event with parents & teachers, as well as ordering and sale of refreshments during the event.
Field Day
A fun-filled day full of outdoor games between classroom teams organized by Mr. Brown, the Physical Education teacher. Volunteers help run the event and organize supplies (water, cups, ice, ice-pops).
Fifth Grade Picnic
Fifth grade parent volunteer to plan a day of activities, food and fun for 5th grade “graduating” students at
an off campus location, usually Lidgerwood Park in Morristown.
Fifth Grade Yearbook
The coordinator helps organize volunteers to collect photos, edit and produce a yearbook for the 5th grade class. 5th grade parent volunteers are needed to act as photographers, reporters and editors to complete this project.
Committee and TJ Administration select programming for the school year.
Committee attends showcase of performances in May and Arts Roundtables during the year.
Also responsible for assisting artists during their time at TJ.
Digital Tools & Communications
Assist Co-Presidents with maintenance of various digital sites and tools, and keep information current. As well as advise usage of new technologies and communication tools.
Family Nights
Organize two family fun nights throughout the year. Coordinate event with parents & teachers, as well as ordering and sale of refreshments during the event.
Field Day
A fun-filled day full of outdoor games between classroom teams organized by Mr. Brown, the Physical Education teacher. Volunteers help run the event and organize supplies (water, cups, ice, ice-pops).
Fifth Grade Picnic
Fifth grade parent volunteer to plan a day of activities, food and fun for 5th grade “graduating” students at
an off campus location, usually Lidgerwood Park in Morristown.
Fifth Grade Yearbook
The coordinator helps organize volunteers to collect photos, edit and produce a yearbook for the 5th grade class. 5th grade parent volunteers are needed to act as photographers, reporters and editors to complete this project.
Food Truck Coordinator
Coordinate and book food trucks for our Spring sports event in May of 2022.
Hospitality / Teacher Luncheons
Volunteers are responsible for organizing and working at Teacher Luncheons for Back to School and Teacher's Appreciation Week as well as small "thank you's" throughout the school year.
Committee volunteers organize food and cash donations from parents, decorate, serve the luncheon and clean up.
Landscaping & Beautification
Plant seasonal flowers for front entrance of building and TJ Sign as well as miscellaneous school beautification projects.
Library Coordinator & Library Helpers
Assist our school librarian with checking in of books, shelving books and various other projects. Coordinator is responsible for scheduling volunteers for bi-weekly assignment.
TJ Parent Night Out Event
This committee organizes a TJ Parent night out fundraiser in the spring. In the past these events have included the March Madness Event. For Spring 2022, we are planning a Kentucky Derby Event.
Public Relations
Coordinates communication regarding school events via local publications and websites.
Volunteers are responsible for organizing and working at Teacher Luncheons for Back to School and Teacher's Appreciation Week as well as small "thank you's" throughout the school year.
Committee volunteers organize food and cash donations from parents, decorate, serve the luncheon and clean up.
Landscaping & Beautification
Plant seasonal flowers for front entrance of building and TJ Sign as well as miscellaneous school beautification projects.
Library Coordinator & Library Helpers
Assist our school librarian with checking in of books, shelving books and various other projects. Coordinator is responsible for scheduling volunteers for bi-weekly assignment.
TJ Parent Night Out Event
This committee organizes a TJ Parent night out fundraiser in the spring. In the past these events have included the March Madness Event. For Spring 2022, we are planning a Kentucky Derby Event.
Public Relations
Coordinates communication regarding school events via local publications and websites.
Restocking the Teacher's Lounge
Coordinates the restocking of the teacher's lounge with donated supplies from parents on a bimonthly basis, depending on need.
Restaurant Nights
Coordinates 3-4 family restaurant nights throughout the year where TJ families go out and eat together at a local restaurant. A percentage of each bill is given to the PTO.
School Clubs
Teacher-led after school clubs are offered to the students for a fee.
The committee organizes the offerings and is the coordinator for the teachers and parents.
Clubs are offered in the Fall, Winter and Spring and cover varied topics: sports, games, art, etc.
School Store
Students can purchase small novelty items, such as school supplies, themed items and collectibles, etc. from School Store throughout the year. Committee also responsible for the running of the Holiday & Mother's Day Boutiques.
Spanish Language Communications / Translator
Critical role within PTO. Assist with translating important PTO documents & flyers throughout the school year.
Spirit Wear
Coordinates the sale and distribution of school t-shirts, magnets and other TJ school merchandising at major school events throughout the year. Responsible for coordinating the on-line store, offering school related Spirit wear. items at the beginning of school.
Restaurant Nights
Coordinates 3-4 family restaurant nights throughout the year where TJ families go out and eat together at a local restaurant. A percentage of each bill is given to the PTO.
School Clubs
Teacher-led after school clubs are offered to the students for a fee.
The committee organizes the offerings and is the coordinator for the teachers and parents.
Clubs are offered in the Fall, Winter and Spring and cover varied topics: sports, games, art, etc.
School Store
Students can purchase small novelty items, such as school supplies, themed items and collectibles, etc. from School Store throughout the year. Committee also responsible for the running of the Holiday & Mother's Day Boutiques.
Spanish Language Communications / Translator
Critical role within PTO. Assist with translating important PTO documents & flyers throughout the school year.
Spirit Wear
Coordinates the sale and distribution of school t-shirts, magnets and other TJ school merchandising at major school events throughout the year. Responsible for coordinating the on-line store, offering school related Spirit wear. items at the beginning of school.
Spring Sports Event 2022
We are planning a fun outdoor sports event on May 12th as our big spring fundraiser! We have some great entertainment lined up, but we need 1-2 volunteers to co-chair running the event and coordinating volunteers.
We are planning a fun outdoor sports event on May 12th as our big spring fundraiser! We have some great entertainment lined up, but we need 1-2 volunteers to co-chair running the event and coordinating volunteers.
Spring Bake Sale Chair 2022
Coordinates volunteers for baked good donations, table setup, running the table during the event, etc. for the bake sale planned for Spring of 2022.
Sunshine & Community
Responsible for annual Holiday Drive to support TJ School's families in need. As well as organize and implement any charitable efforts by the TJ PTO. Sunshine Coordinator also responsible for sending notes and condolences to teachers and staff, as well as minimal gifts for momentous occasions (wedding, 1st baby, retirement).
Teacher Appreciation Week Coordinator
Collect gift cards donated from local businesses in Morristown to be raffled off during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, May 26
- Friday, May 27
- Monday, May 30
- Wednesday, June 8
- Friday, June 10
- Friday, June 17
- Monday, June 20
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