There is no “I” in Team, but we sure are glad there is “U” in our Volunteers!
Volunteer Positions:
President
2023-2024: Amy Lage and Lisa Watkins
President resides over meetings of organization and executive board, serves as primary contact for principal, coordinates work of all officers and committees so the purpose of organization is served. The President position is the second year of a two year term.
Vice President
2023-2024: Rebekah Safar
Vice PResident resides over meetings of organization and executive board, serves as primary contact for principal, coordinates work of all officers and committees so the purpose of organization is served.The VP will transition to President the second year of their term.
Treasurer
2023-2024: Becky Stephenson
Treasurer recieves all funds of the organization, keep acurate record of receipts and expenditures, and pays out funds in accordance of the executive board. Presents a financial statement when requested by the board and full report at year end. This is a two year term.
Annual Appeal
2023-2024: PTO Board
Work with treasurer and presidents to obtain budget information. Create advertising campaign which may include flyers, emails, mailed letters and social media outreach. This is a yearly fundraiser and can be done virtually.
Fun-a-Thon
2023-2024: Jess Gariano
Plan and execute fundraiser using fundraising software. Advertise to the school body using social media, flyers, and emails. Gather school appropriate prizes for raffle and fundraising winners. Plan at school event for students.
Spirit Wear
2023-2024: OPEN
Work with spiritwear company to create store for MMES students, parents, and staff. In charge advertising at after school events and using online presence. Much of this is online.
Back to School Festival
2023-2024: Sarah Chamberlain and Jess Gariano
Plan and execute festival. Be point person for vendors, town officials, and principal.
Enrichment Co-Chairs
2023-2024: Lisa Manganiello and Deena Bolen
Coordinate with teachers to find and schedule curriculum enhancing events for each grade level. Work with treasurer and presidents to create a budget to finance enrichment events. Create enrichment committee assist to with grant writing and scheduling.
Teacher Appreciation
2023-2024: Vicki Donnellan/ OPEN
Manages calendar, donations and volunteers for staff appreciation luncheons on a monthly basis. Plans out Teacher Appreciation week in the spring.
Website and Social Media
2023-2024: Kathleen Johnson and Miriam McAvoy
Maintain and update website, facebook, and Instagram with upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Work with other committees to ensure all events are advertised.
Directory
2023-2024: OPEN
Collect contact information for all families participating in the directory. Manage production of printed directory sale and distribution of directory for sale to Memorial parents.
5th Grade Coordinator
2023-2024: Christina Yukins, Amy Lage, and Vicki Donnellan
Work with 5th grade teachers to plan, organize, and facilitate activities for the graduating class. You will have a team of other 5th grade parents to help execute the events for 5th grade including the play, fun field trip week, and graduation ceremony.
Yearbook
2023-2024: Alicia Palmer
Create yearbook using yearbook software. Point person for student and class photos. Be in contact with teachers and room parents to obtain photos from in class activities. Work with exec board to create budget for yearbook.
Corporate Sponsors
2023-2024: Lisa Watkins and Rebekah Safar
Help PTO find and corporate sponsors. Without corporate sponsors, it is difficult to put together community events like the Back to school Bash.
Original Art Works
2023-2024: Becky Stephenson
Help our art teacher organize an art project that all students create. Much of this is online. This is a PTO fundraiser.
Fall Bingo Night
2023-2024: Sarah Chamberlain
Plan and execute fan favorite Family Bingo Night.
Room Parent Coordinator
2023-2024: Lisa Manganiello
Coordinates room parent placements and responsibilities; facilitate interactions with Staff and Administration. Also distributes information about PTO events and volunteer opportunities.
Book Fair
2023-2024: Emily Snyder
Plan and organize a fall and spring book fair. you will also work with Ms. Silag to create a book selection geared for this school.
School Supply Boxes
2023-2024: Emily Snyder
School Supply Packs are a service that the PTO offers for parents to order the next year's school supplies online. You would work with teachers to get supply lists, and be the point person for the ordering company.
Spring Family Night
2023-2024: OPEN
We would love to have a family night similar to bingo night in the spring.