COMMITTEES
The South Middleton PTO is a volunteer organization comprised of parents, faculty, and administrators, providing support for Rice Elementary and Iron Forge Elementary School in the South Middleton School district. The PTO consists of various committees that facilitate communication and provide volunteers and resources to enhance school programs.
IFES COORDINATOR
The IFES coordinator will assist the vice presidents in coordinating the following events, possibly overseeing a team of volunteers
Back to School Lunch
Parent-Teacher Conference Week Meal - Fall
Stock the Teacher Lounge – Spring
Fall Fun Fest & Spooky Party - Fall
Luau Party - Springs
Coordinator: Open
RICE COORDINATOR
The Rice coordinator will assist the vice presidents in coordinating the following events, possibly overseeing a team of volunteers
Back to School Lunch
Parent-Teacher Conference Week Meal - Fall
Stock the Teacher Lounge – Spring
Spring Fling - Spring
Coordinator: Open
Box Tops for Education
Pick up and count all BoxTops and provide counts periodically to Board
Submit BoxTops to BoxTop website
Coordinate prizes and contests throughout the year
Coordinator: Open
TEACHER APPRECIATION CHAIRPERSON
Coordinate a team of volunteers to plan a theme and help execute a week of fun treats for our teachers at both schools during teacher appreciation week
Coordinator: Open
BOOK FAIR CHAIRPERSON
Schedule fair, set up, break down, schedule pick up
Run tapes and close out fair to generate invoice
Collect start up money from Treasurer and return daily tapes after fair
Coordinate both school Book Fairs with Scholastic Rep
Coordinator: Open
Spirit Gear Chairperson
Arrange Spirit Gear booths at most events (Back to School Nights, Rice Halloween Parade, Spring Fling, Cookies & Cocoa with Santa, etc)
Arrange delivery of orders placed online
Maintain inventory on Spirit Gear and create purchase orders for new gear
Coordinator: Open
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR/COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Maintain Facebook notifications, updates and event listings
Maintain other social media accounts as needed
Coordinator: Open
RICE Holiday Market
- Coordinate a team of volunteers to purchase items which will be sold at the holiday market.
Create schedule of classroom shopping times and send home communications to students
Maintain accurate records for each class shopping and deliver to treasurer for reconciliation
Coordinator: Open
WEBMASTER
- Maintain and update SMPTO website with updates and events
- Create and schedule newsletters mailed regularly
WEBMASTER: Matt Christen
That the PTO celebrates teachers throughout the year during back to school, teacher appreciation week and stock the lounge during parent/teacher conferences?
did you know...
PARENTS: THE FIRST TEACHER
As your childs' first teacher, you play a big part in how well your son or daughter does in school.
PARTNER WITH US
We invite you to work with our teachers to help students get all they can out of their growing years.
VOLUNTEERING FEELS GREAT
Let's face it...at this age, kids think you're a rock star when they see you volunteering at events! And they aren't too cool to be seen with you. Make their day by showing up to help!
VOLUNTEER MANUAL
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The district has an awesome page where you can get all the info you need on volunteering, including clearances. GO HERE!