There are so many ways to help the school with your time.

Join an event or a committee and help out with your talents, professional skills, or creativity.

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Sign up on the school's internal communications platform or contact the PTA at ps199pta@ps199pta.org for more information. 

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• Executive PTA Board - A team of  dedicated parents and teachers who meet to plan community and fundraising events, raise and manage money to support the school, and advocate for parents and children. (elected role, run in October 2023!)

 

• Senior Leadership Team - Parents and teachers who plan academic programming and events that support the teachers. (elected role)

 

• Fundraising Committee - A parent led committee that plans a number of events each year to raise money, e.g. spring carnival, 5K / walk-a-thon, book fair, wine tasting, and exercises classes.

 

• New Families Welcome Committee - A parent led committee that plans the June welcome school visit, buddies summer playdates, and fall picnics.

 

• Stars on Stage Committee - Committee plans and executes a talent showcase of 4th and 5th grade students. Acts include music, dance, comedy, magic, and much more. 

 

• Diversity Committee - A parent led committee that promotes cultural awareness and implements cultural events including a food fair, holiday celebrations, and read alouds throughout the year.

 

• Community Cares - A parent led committee that donates time and items to people in need, plans drives and family volunteer opportunities. Plan for 2023 is an event or opportunity by grade.

 

• S.T.E.M. Committee - A parent led committee with support of the science staff that brings science awareness and education to the students and community.

 

• Bake Sale Committee - Election day sale where families bake or buy baked goods to sell to voters and raise money for the school.

 

• School Store/Merchandise - A committee that designs, procures, and markets merchandise and apparel with the school logo, organizes spirit days, and sells merch at various community events.

 

• Garden Committee - A parent led committee with support from the science teachers to maintain and enhance the grounds around the school. Implements at least 2 weeding, planting and landscaping events per year. 

 

• Gala Committee - A team organizes this annual event to fundraise for the school. There is a live auction, class art projects, and a silent auction. 

 

• Fall and Spring Carnivals - Events where parents volunteer to host fun activities and booths where children play games and do crafts. 

 

• Fifth Grade Graduation and Yearbook Committees - A committee that plans events around graduation and designs and executes a yearbook.