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


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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

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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?

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did you know...

REASONS TO VOLUNTEER!!


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!