TJ PTO COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS
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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.
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.
Author Day
Work with the librarian Mr. Fluck to secure an author presentation.
Back to School Picnic
Outdoor family night in October with fun activities organized by the Committee.
Responsibilities include organizing entertainment, food, drinks, and volunteers for the event.
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 fall catalog fundraiser. Volunteers 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.
Back to School Picnic
Outdoor family night in October with fun activities organized by the Committee.
Responsibilities include organizing entertainment, food, drinks, and volunteers for the event.
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 fall catalog fundraiser. Volunteers 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 spring 2019 color run fundraiser.
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
This committee collects, edits and produces a yearbook for the 5th grade class.
Many volunteers are needed to act as photographer, reporters and editors to complete this project.
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
This committee collects, edits and produces a yearbook for the 5th grade class.
Many volunteers are needed to act as photographer, reporters and editors to complete this project.
Harlem Wizards Fundraiser
Help promote a basketball event featuring the Harlem Wizards vs. MSD elementary school teachers. Act as point person for TJ and work with Normandy Park who is leading the 2018 event.
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 yous" 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.
March Madness Basketball Event
This committee organizes a TJ Parent night out held in March.
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 yous" 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.
March Madness Basketball Event
This committee organizes a TJ Parent night out held in March.
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 or quarterly 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 Spiritware items at the beginning of school.
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).
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 Spiritware items at the beginning of school.
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).
Support Our Community
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