Do you want to volunteer for the Einstein PTSA, but do not know where to start? Here are PTSA positions that my interest you. They are sorted into two search methods:
For detailed descriptions in both of these sections, please hover your mouse over each volunteer position. If you have any questions, please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteers@einsteinptsa.org.
| Once a week |
Facebook CoordinatorPlan monthly art projects or lessons for each grade level. Train and manage volunteers to present the planned lesson in the classroom. Purchase and prepare art materials needed for projects.
Library Helper Help our librarian by assisting with checking in and shelving of library books.
Lunch Buddy Invest in the future of a student in need of an adult role model. Lunch buddies meet for one hour each week with their student to complete crafts, play games, each lunch together, or just talk. Volunteers provide social support by being a friend to their student.
Ottermail EditorSend out request for articles to board members, Einstein staff and committee chairs for inclusion in Ottermail. Distribute draft, complete edits to content and send out for weekly distribution.
Pantry Packs (1 hour) Help provide weekend packs of food for students identified as “food insecure” by the school counselor. Responsibilities include distributing packs weekly to classroom of identified students.
Small Group Instruction (Math/Reading) Work directly in your child’s classroom by facilitating small Math and Reading groups.
Teacher Production Assistant Lighten our teacher’s work load by making copies of lesson materials. Some cutting and pasting may be involved.
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| 1-2x per month |
Art Docent (1.5-2 hours) Present and facilitate a planned art lesson in the classroom once a month. No formal art background required to volunteer, just a desire to bring art to the classroom. The lessons are already thoroughly planned with detailed instructions and all supplies will be ready for the class’s immediate use.
Bulletin Board Create interesting, kid friendly and informative bulletin boards in coordination with the PTSA and school office staff. Depending on the month and the activities going, the board may be changed every 2-4 weeks. Subject matter can range anywhere from the Welcome Back board to Red Bucket Food Drive to the Fun Run.
Library Helper Help our librarian by assisting with checking in and shelving of library books.
Pantry Packs (3 hours) Help provide weekend packs of food for students identified as “food insecure” by the school counselor. Responsibilities include packing and picking up food items once a month from Hopelink (Kirkland location). Transportation is needed to pick up the assembled packs from Hopelink the first Wednesday of every month between 2:30 and 4:45.
Reader BoardUpdate the reader board located at the school parking lot entrance on a biweekly basis.
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| One Time Events |
Book Fair (2x/year) Assist the librarian with Scholastic book sales at the quarterly library fundraiser – (Oct, Feb and March)
Egg Drop (June) Plan and execute the popular school-wide egg drop contest at the end of the school year. Responsibilities include contacting the Redmond Fire Department to confirm their involvement, advertising the event to students to encourage participation and managing the event on the day of with the help of volunteers.
International Night (February) Looking for someone passionate about celebrating the diversity at Einstein. Responsibilities include recruiting families to set up tables to highlight their culture through pictures, dress, food, games, etc., finding performers to further highlight the represented cultures, enlisting volunteers to help with set up and clean up, and general facilitation to make this very popular Einstein event a success. International Night is scheduled for April so planning begins in February.
Picture Day Coordinator (2x/year) Work with Lifetouch, our photo vendor, to coordinate student pictures and retakes. (October)
Vision and Hearing Testers (Oct) Liaison between the school nurse and parent volunteers to run the annual school vision/hearing test. Responsibilities include recruiting and contacting volunteers prior to testing to confirm their availability. Supervise and facilitate vision and hearing testing on the day of.
Walk to School Day (Oct) Manage the annual event to promote walking/biking to school. (Oct)
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| As Needed |
Emergency Prep Ensure that Einstein is prepared in the event of an emergency. The coordinator is tasked with organizing, making an inventory, maintaining or replenishing the emergency supplies. Attendance at the Emergency Preparedness meetings at Lake Washington PTSA Council is also encouraged.
First Day Packet Coordinator Request updates from various PTSA members for First Day Packet materials, oversee document updates and printing, and organize a team to assemble the packets before the start of the new school year.
Graphic Designer Provide creative direction and design assistance to those who would like help with their PTSA project or event. Examples of work that may need design help include event banners, flyers, website banners, webpage design, logo design, and any printable PTSA material like volunteer forms.
Grant Writing Coordinator Find creative sources of funding for Einstein to obtain supplies, support programs and staff needs by researching and identifying grant opportunities. Responsibilities include discussing funding needs with relevant parties, looking for available grants and facilitating the grant application process.
Health Room Assistant Be on call to back up the Health Room Secretary Responsibilities include providing TLC to sick or injured students. This volunteer does not administer medication and training is provided. Times needed: 10:15-2:30 M-F if you are called and are available to help.
International Night Chair Looking for someone passionate about celebrating the diversity at Einstein. Responsibilities include recruiting families to set up tables to highlight their culture through pictures, dress, food, games, etc., finding performers to further highlight the represented cultures, enlisting volunteers to help with set up and clean up, and general facilitation to make this very popular Einstein event a success. International Night is scheduled for April so planning begins in February.
Nominating Committee (Late winter, early spring) This committee is comprised of three PTSA members elected by the PTSA general membership in January. The committee identifies, recruits and nominates qualified candidates for each elected PTSA position, by holding confidential meetings and reviewing nominations. The committee is also tasked with trying to finding volunteers to hold the various chair positions needed to run PTSA sponsored programs. (Late winter/early spring)
Otterwear Coordinator (Fall, Spring) Manage the ordering process for Otterwear, which is available for purchase twice a year – fall and early spring. Distribute Otterwear items following receipt from vendor and reconcile billing.
Reflections (Sept –Nov) Coordinate the implementation of the National PTSA Reflections Art Program with materials provided by the Lake Washington PTSA. Committee is responsible for advertising and disseminating information to the students, collecting entries, recruiting judges, having the entries judged and forwarding the winning entries to the Lake Washington PTSA council. Host a small party or other celebration for all the student entrants. (Sept – Nov)
Room Parents Like to plan fun and creative parties? Room parents are responsible for organizing simple classroom parties (Halloween, Valentine’s Day and End of the year party) with your child’s teacher and other parent volunteers.
SBA Snacks (Apr-May) Purchase, organize and deliver the healthy snacks to classrooms during SBA (Smarter Balanced Assessment) testing. (Spring)
School Directory Coordinator (Oct-Nov) Collect information from Lake Washington School District for the student directory. Prepare and format student and parent information and oversee production and distribution of directory. Must have knowledge of Excel (October/November)
Spanish Translation Translate written documents for circulation to our Spanish speaking families.
Staff Appreciation Plan and organize staff appreciation events, including bi-annual staff appreciation luncheon (Fall and Spring). Stock and maintain baskets in the staff lounge and restrooms. Collect, maintain and publish the Staff Favorite Things form and Teacher Wish List.
Student Store (Oct/Feb) Organize the Halloween and Valentine’s Day “student store” during lunch periods. Responsibilities include purchasing items for resale and working with the 5th grade teachers to create a staffing schedule. (Oct, Feb)
Liaison between the school nurse and parent volunteers to run the annual school vision/hearing test. Responsibilities include recruiting and contacting volunteers prior to testing to confirm their availability. Supervise and facilitate vision and hearing testing on the day of. |
| Ongoing throughout the year |
Art Docent Coordinator Plan monthly art projects or lessons for each grade level. Train and manage volunteers to present the planned lesson in the classroom. Purchase and prepare art materials needed for projects, organize materials in storage area and prepare art carts.
Assistant Treasurer Collaborate with the Treasurer in their various functions, including receiving, counting and depositing all funds collected by the PTSA and forwarding the deposit receipts and other paperwork to the Treasurer for formal recording and filing.
Community Liaison Foster relationships between the PTSA and local businesses and organizations with the goal of getting the community invested and supporting Einstein
Green Team Head Room Parent Act as coordinator and information resource across room parents and Einstein teachers. Kick-off the school year by confirming selection with teachers, notifying room parents, and providing room parent resources and training. Follow-up during year with reminders of holidays, birthdays, wish lists, and teacher appreciation. Coordinate reminders of official parties and provide information/support for those room parents who request it. Collect feedback from room parents and teachers on best practices, lessons learned etc. This role is ongoing and most work can be achieved electronically/off-site.
Otters Fun Run Committee (Jan- June) Plan and help execute the Otters Fun Run by finding corporate sponsors, soliciting student prize donations from the community, holding committee meetings, updating or creating online and printed materials in support of the event, hosting the Fun Run Assembly, working on the logistics for the day of the event, tracking lap data and funds raised. (January-June)
PTSA Board Members
Photographer Capture fun and memorable moments throughout the school year by taking pictures at various school functions for use in the yearbook and PTSA projects.
Special Needs Liaison Support communication and understanding between Einstein students receiving special education services, parents, and special education staff members. Provide guidance to parents in need of additional information regarding the special education services that Lake Washington School District provides.
Staff Appreciation Coordinator Plan and organize staff appreciation events, including bi-annual staff appreciation luncheon (Fall and Spring). Stock and maintain baskets in the staff lounge and restrooms. Collect, maintain and publish the Staff Favorite Things form and Teacher Wish List.
Yearbook Selects and negotiates contract with Yearbook vendor. Makes sure volunteer photographers are covering school and family events. Collects photos for yearbook throughout the year, coordinates individual and class photos, oversees yearbook production and distribution.
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| Coordinate |
Art Docent CoordinatorPlan monthly art projects or lessons for each grade level. Train and manage volunteers to present the planned lesson in the classroom. Purchase and prepare art materials needed for projects, organize materials in storage area and prepare art carts.
Classic BooksEncourage reading for reading’s sake. Volunteers will select book options from the Classic Books library, provide synopsis to the students so they can make a selection, distribute books to students, and lead a small group discussion on the book that the students read.
Egg DropPlan and execute the popular school-wide egg drop contest at the end of the school year. Responsibilities include contacting the Redmond Fire Department to confirm their involvement, advertising the event to students to encourage participation and managing the event on the day of with the help of volunteers.
Emergency PrepEnsure that Einstein is prepared in the event of an emergency. The coordinator is tasked with organizing, making an inventory, maintaining or replenishing the emergency supplies. Attendance at the Emergency Preparedness meetings at Lake Washington PTSA Council is also encouraged.
First Day PacketRequest updates from various PTSA members for First Day Packet materials, oversee document updates and printing, and organize a team to assemble the packets before the start of the new school year.
Fruit Cutting CoordinatorPick up donated organic fruit from PCC, wash and cut at home or at school. Distribute to classrooms by 10:30 AM. Transportation is required to pick up the fruit. (2-2.5 hours start-finish)
International Night ChairLooking for someone passionate about celebrating the diversity at Einstein. Responsibilities include recruiting families to set up tables to highlight their culture through pictures, dress, food, games, etc., finding performers to further highlight the represented cultures, enlisting volunteers to help with set up and clean up, and general facilitation to make this very popular Einstein event a success. International Night is scheduled for April so planning begins in February.
Nominating CommitteeThis committee is comprised of three PTSA members elected by the PTSA general membership in January. The committee identifies, recruits and nominates qualified candidates for each elected PTSA position, by holding confidential meetings and reviewing nominations. The committee is also tasked with trying to finding volunteers to hold the various chair positions needed to run PTSA sponsored programs. (Late winter/early spring)
Otters Fun Run CommitteePlan and help execute the Otters Fun Run by finding corporate sponsors, soliciting student prize donations from the community, holding committee meetings, updating or creating online and printed materials in support of the event, hosting the Fun Run Assembly, working on the logistics for the day of the event, tracking lap data and funds raised. (January-June)
Otterwear CoordinatorManage the ordering process for Otterwear, which is available for purchase twice a year – fall and early spring. Distribute Otterwear items following receipt from vendor and reconcile billing.
Picture Day Coordinator (Oct) Work with Lifetouch, our photo vendor, to coordinate student pictures and retakes. (October)
PTSA PresidentResponsible for the overall management of the PTSA
PTSA Vice PresidentActs as an aide to the President and assumes duties as directed by the President.
Reflections CommitteeCoordinate the implementation of the National PTSA Reflections Art Program with materials provided by the Lake Washington PTSA. Committee is responsible for advertising and disseminating information to the students, collecting entries, recruiting judges, having the entries judged and forwarding the winning entries to the Lake Washington PTSA council. Host a small party or other celebration for all the student entrants. (Sept – Nov)
Room ParentLike to plan fun and creative parties? Room parents are responsible for organizing simple classroom parties (Halloween, Valentine’s Day and End of the year party) with your child’s teacher and other parent volunteers.
SBA SnacksPurchase, organize and deliver the healthy snacks to classrooms during SBA (Smarter Balanced Assessment) testing. (Spring)
Special Needs LiaisonSupport communication and understanding between Einstein students receiving special education services, parents, and special education staff members. Provide guidance to parents in need of additional information regarding the special education services that Lake Washington School District provides.
Staff Appreciation CoordinatorPlan and organize staff appreciation events, including bi-annual staff appreciation luncheon (Fall and Spring). Stock and maintain baskets in the staff lounge and restrooms. Collect, maintain and publish the Staff Favorite Things form and Teacher Wish List
Student StoreOrganize the Halloween and Valentine’s Day “student store” during lunch periods. Responsibilities include purchasing items for resale and working with the 5th grade teachers to create a staffing schedule. (Oct, Feb)
Vision and Hearing CoordinatorLiaison between the school nurse and parent volunteers to run the annual school vision/hearing test. Responsibilities include recruiting and contacting volunteers prior to testing to confirm their availability. Supervise and facilitate vision and hearing testing on the day of.
VP Family EventsResponsible for overseeing and coordinating four annual school-wide family events
VP MembershipResponsible for recruiting members and maintaining the membership database
VP Student ActivitiesResponsible for coordinating and overseeing after-school activities for Einstein students for three sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring)
VP VolunteersResponsible for recruiting and connecting parent and community volunteers with various volunteer opportunities
Walk to SchoolManage the annual event to promote walking/biking to school. (Oct)
Yearbook
Selects and negotiates contract with Yearbook vendor. Makes sure volunteer photographers are covering school and family events. Collects photos for yearbook throughout the year, coordinates individual and class photos, oversees yearbook production and distribution.
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| Create |
Art Docent CoordinatorPlan monthly art projects or lessons for each grade level. Train and manage volunteers to present the planned lesson in the classroom. Purchase and prepare art materials needed for projects, organize materials in storage area and prepare art carts.
Art Docent
Bulletin BoardCreate interesting, kid friendly and informative bulletin boards in coordination with the PTSA and school office staff. Depending on the month and the activities going, the board may be changed every 2-4 weeks. Subject matter can range anywhere from the Welcome Back board to Red Bucket Food Drive to the Fun Run.
Graphic DesignProvide creative direction and design assistance to those who would like help with their PTSA project or event. Examples of work that may need design help include event banners, flyers, website banners, webpage design, logo design, and any printable PTSA material like volunteer forms.
PhotographerCapture fun and memorable moments throughout the school year by taking pictures at various school functions for use in the yearbook and PTSA projects.
Reflections CommitteeCoordinate the implementation of the National PTSA Reflections Art Program with materials provided by the Lake Washington PTSA. Committee is responsible for advertising and disseminating information to the students, collecting entries, recruiting judges, having the entries judged and forwarding the winning entries to the Lake Washington PTSA council. Host a small party or other celebration for all the student entrants. (Sept – Nov)
YearbookSelects and negotiates contract with Yearbook vendor. Makes sure volunteer photographers are covering school and family events. Collects photos for yearbook throughout the year, coordinates individual and class photos, oversees yearbook production and distribution.
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| Help in the classroom |
Art Docent
Classic BooksEncourage reading for reading’s sake. Volunteers will select book options from the Classic Books library, provide synopsis to the students so they can make a selection, distribute books to students, and lead a small group discussion on the book that the students read.
Teacher Production AssistantLighten our teacher’s work load by making copies of lesson materials. Some cutting and pasting may be involved.
Small Group Instruction (Reading/Math)Work directly in your child’s classroom by facilitating small Math and Reading groups.
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| Help at school |
Book FairAssist the librarian with Scholastic book sales at the quarterly library fundraiser – (Oct, Feb and March)
Bulletin BoardCreate interesting, kid friendly and informative bulletin boards in coordination with the PTSA and school office staff. Depending on the month and the activities going, the board may be changed every 2-4 weeks. Subject matter can range anywhere from the Welcome Back board to Red Bucket Food Drive to the Fun Run.
Emergency PrepEnsure that Einstein is prepared in the event of an emergency. The coordinator is tasked with organizing, making an inventory, maintaining or replenishing the emergency supplies. Attendance at the Emergency Preparedness meetings at Lake Washington PTSA Council is also encouraged.
Health RoomBe on call to back up the Health Room Secretary Responsibilities include providing TLC to sick or injured students. This volunteer does not administer medication and training is provided. Times needed: 10:15-2:30 M-F if you are called and are available to help.
Help at any Family Event
International Night
Library HelperHelp our librarian by assisting with checking in and shelving of library books.
Lunch BuddyInvest in the future of a student in need of an adult role model. Lunch buddies meet for one hour each week with their student to complete crafts, play games, each lunch together, or just talk. Volunteers provide social support by being a friend to their student.
Pantry PacksHelp provide weekend packs of food for students identified as “food insecure” by the school counselor. Responsibilities include packing and picking up food items once a month from Hopelink (Kirkland location) and distributing packs weekly to classroom of identified students. Transportation is needed to pick up the assembled packs from Hopelink the first Wednesday of every month between 2:30 and 4:45.
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| Help from home |
Box TopsManage the Box Tops for Education collection activities. Responsibilities include promoting the collecting of box tops, organizing collection drives and preparing the Box Tops for mailing.
Community LiaisonFoster relationships between the PTSA and local businesses and organizations with the goal of getting the community invested and supporting Einstein
Contribute to Staff Luncheon
Facebook Coordinator
Grant Writing CoordinatorFind creative sources of funding for Einstein to obtain supplies, support programs and staff needs by researching and identifying grant opportunities. Responsibilities include discussing funding needs with relevant parties, looking for available grants and facilitating the grant application process.
Graphic DesignProvide creative direction and design assistance to those who would like help with their PTSA project or event. Examples of work that may need design help include event banners, flyers, website banners, webpage design, logo design, and any printable PTSA material like volunteer forms.
Head Room ParentAct as coordinator and information resource across room parents and Einstein teachers. Kick-off the school year by confirming selection with teachers, notifying room parents, and providing room parent resources and training. Follow-up during year with reminders of holidays, birthdays, wish lists, and teacher appreciation. Coordinate reminders of official parties and provide information/support for those room parents who request it. Collect feedback from room parents and teachers on best practices, lessons learned etc. This role is ongoing and most work can be achieved electronically/off-site.
Ottermail EditorSend out request for articles to board members, Einstein staff and committee chairs for inclusion in Ottermail. Distribute draft, complete edits to content and send out for weekly distribution.
Otterwear CoordinatorManage the ordering process for Otterwear, which is available for purchase twice a year – fall and early spring. Distribute Otterwear items following receipt from vendor and reconcile billing.
Spanish TranslationTranslate written documents for circulation to our Spanish speaking families.
Student Directory CoordinatorCollect information from Lake Washington School District for the student directory. Prepare and format student and parent information and oversee production and distribution of directory. Must have knowledge of Excel (October/November)
Website
YearbookSelects and negotiates contract with Yearbook vendor. Makes sure volunteer photographers are covering school and family events. Collects photos for yearbook throughout the year, coordinates individual and class photos, oversees yearbook production and distribution.
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| Fundraising |
Assistant Treasurer
Community LiaisonFoster relationships between the PTSA and local businesses and organizations with the goal of getting the community invested and supporting Einstein
Grant Writing CoordinatorFind creative sources of funding for Einstein to obtain supplies, support programs and staff needs by researching and identifying grant opportunities. Responsibilities include discussing funding needs with relevant parties, looking for available grants and facilitating the grant application process.
Otters Fun Run CommitteePlan and help execute the Otters Fun Run by finding corporate sponsors, soliciting student prize donations from the community, holding committee meetings, updating or creating online and printed materials in support of the event, hosting the Fun Run Assembly, working on the logistics for the day of the event, tracking lap data and funds raised. (January-June)
Otterwear CoordinatorManage the ordering process for Otterwear, which is available for purchase twice a year – fall and early spring. Distribute Otterwear items following receipt from vendor and reconcile billing.
PTSA TreasurerResponsible for the financial operations of the PTSA
Student StoreOrganize the Halloween and Valentine’s Day “student store” during lunch periods. Responsibilities include purchasing items for resale and working with the 5th grade teachers to create a staffing schedule. (Oct, Feb)
VP FundraisingResponsible for raising funds needed to meet the yearly budget
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| Communicate |
Community LiaisonFoster relationships between the PTSA and local businesses and organizations with the goal of getting the community invested and supporting Einstein
Facebook Coordinator
Graphic DesignProvide creative direction and design assistance to those who would like help with their PTSA project or event. Examples of work that may need design help include event banners, flyers, website banners, webpage design, logo design, and any printable PTSA material like volunteer forms.
International Night
Ottermail EditorSend out request for articles to board members, Einstein staff and committee chairs for inclusion in Ottermail. Distribute draft, complete edits to content and send out for weekly distribution.
Otterwear CoordinatorManage the ordering process for Otterwear, which is available for purchase twice a year – fall and early spring. Distribute Otterwear items following receipt from vendor and reconcile billing.
Otters Fun Run CommitteePlan and help execute the Otters Fun Run by finding corporate sponsors, soliciting student prize donations from the community, holding committee meetings, updating or creating online and printed materials in support of the event, hosting the Fun Run Assembly, working on the logistics for the day of the event, tracking lap data and funds raised. (January-June)
PhotographerCapture fun and memorable moments throughout the school year by taking pictures at various school functions for use in the yearbook and PTSA projects.
PTSA SecretaryResponsible for recordkeeping and ensuring that that PTSA is operating in accordance with PTSA bylaws.
PTSA Website
Reader BoardUpdate the reader board located at the school parking lot entrance on a biweekly basis.
Reflections CommitteeCoordinate the implementation of the National PTSA Reflections Art Program with materials provided by the Lake Washington PTSA. Committee is responsible for advertising and disseminating information to the students, collecting entries, recruiting judges, having the entries judged and forwarding the winning entries to the Lake Washington PTSA council. Host a small party or other celebration for all the student entrants. (Sept – Nov)
Spanish TranslationTranslate written documents for circulation to our Spanish speaking families.
Special Needs LiaisonSupport communication and understanding between Einstein students receiving special education services, parents, and special education staff members. Provide guidance to parents in need of additional information regarding the special education services that Lake Washington School District provides.
Staff Appreciation
Student StoreOrganize the Halloween and Valentine’s Day “student store” during lunch periods. Responsibilities include purchasing items for resale and working with the 5th grade teachers to create a staffing schedule. (Oct, Feb)
VP CommunicationsResponsible for managing communication between the PTSA, parents, and staff, including all electronic materials and website maintenance
YearbookSelects and negotiates contract with Yearbook vendor. Makes sure volunteer photographers are covering school and family events. Collects photos for yearbook throughout the year, coordinates individual and class photos, oversees yearbook production and distribution.
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| Plan Events |
Egg DropPlan and execute the popular school-wide egg drop contest at the end of the school year. Responsibilities include contacting the Redmond Fire Department to confirm their involvement, advertising the event to students to encourage participation and managing the event on the day of with the help of volunteers.
International Night ChairLooking for someone passionate about celebrating the diversity at Einstein. Responsibilities include recruiting families to set up tables to highlight their culture through pictures, dress, food, games, etc., finding performers to further highlight the represented cultures, enlisting volunteers to help with set up and clean up, and general facilitation to make this very popular Einstein event a success. International Night is scheduled for April so planning begins in February.
Otters Fun Run CommitteePlan and help execute the Otters Fun Run by finding corporate sponsors, soliciting student prize donations from the community, holding committee meetings, updating or creating online and printed materials in support of the event, hosting the Fun Run Assembly, working on the logistics for the day of the event, tracking lap data and funds raised. (January-June)
Staff Appreciation
Reflections CommitteeCoordinate the implementation of the National PTSA Reflections Art Program with materials provided by the Lake Washington PTSA. Committee is responsible for advertising and disseminating information to the students, collecting entries, recruiting judges, having the entries judged and forwarding the winning entries to the Lake Washington PTSA council. Host a small party or other celebration for all the student entrants. (Sept – Nov)
Room ParentLike to plan fun and creative parties? Room parents are responsible for organizing simple classroom parties (Halloween, Valentine’s Day and End of the year party) with your child’s teacher and other parent volunteers.
Vision and Hearing ScreeningParent volunteers run the annual school vision/hearing test.
Walk to School Day
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