2007-2008 PTA Officers
           
   

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Committees and Committee Chairpersons

If you are interested in helping or chairing any of the committees listed or would like more information, please contact Nancy King, NDKing3@verizon.net 

Box Tops: * Collect Box Tops for redemption. Encourage family participation through publicity.  August – March

Colorfest Parking Coordinator: Schedule parents for money collection at parking lot entrances one day only, October 13, 2007.

County Council Representative: Attend PTA County Council meetings in Frederick and present report at local meeting. Monthly. 

Cultural Arts: * Schedule 2 assemblies for student body. 

Hospitality: Provide refreshments for various events such as back to school night, general meetings, etc. Varies.

Membership: Organize PTA membership drives, complete and distribute cards. Host information table at Back to School Night, etc. September - March

Newsletter: Compile articles written by officers and committee chairs. Quarterly. 

Parent Involvement: Coordinate Donuts for Divas/Dads and other events. Varies.

Publicity: * Promote activities/events sponsored by PTA throughout the community. Varies

Reflection: Promote participation and coordinate submission of student works for this nationally sponsored competition that encourages creativity. November, December, February.

Staff Appreciation: Coordinate dinner for teachers during conferences. Organize a luncheon during Staff Appreciation Week. September, December, March, May.

Volunteer Coordinator: Organize the registration of volunteers and disseminate volunteer information to teachers and committee chairs. Track and report hours to county PTA.

Sunshine: Send cards of concern/congratulations to families and staff. Varies.

Ways and Means: Organize fundraiser, coordinate delivery to parents and track payment for product. Varies.
  
* Indicates chairperson is needed for the 2007-2008 school year.
  

Meetings

Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the teachers’ lounge.  Meeting dates are subject to change; however, the tentatively scheduled dates are as follows:

Sep 12   PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., teachers’ lounge
Oct 10   PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., teachers’ lounge
Oct 26   General Meeting, 6:45 p.m.
Nov 14   PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., teachers’ lounge
Dec 13   Dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m., TBA
Jan  9   PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., teachers’ lounge
Feb 13   PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., teachers’ lounge
Mar 12   PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., teachers’ lounge
Apr  9   PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., teachers’ lounge 
May  8   General Meeting, 6:45 p.m.
May 14   PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., teachers’ lounge
Jun 11   Dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m., TBA

Other Important Dates

Aug 15   Open House
Aug 27   First day of school
Sep  6   Fundraiser catalog sent home
Sep  7   Pastries for 7^th & 8^th Grade Parents, 6:45 a.m., cafeteria
Sep 19   Volunteer orientation, 6:30 p.m., Media Center
Sep 24   Fundraiser due
Oct 15   Conference dinner for teachers and staff
Oct 26   Pastries for Parents 6^th Grade, PTA General Meeting, 6:45 a.m., cafeteria
Nov  7   Fundraiser delivery, 2:30 p.m., cafeteria, 
Feb 29   Goodies for Grandparents, 6:45 a.m., cafeteria
Mar  5   Dinner for teachers and staff 
Mar 28   Donuts for Moms, all grades 6:45 a.m., cafeteria
Apr 25   Donuts for Dads, all grades, 6:45 a.m., cafeteria
May  8   Chorus Concert, General Meeting 6:45 p.m.
May 16   Family Lunch
Jun  2   Award PTA Scholarships at Catoctin High School

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