AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: This committee is just in the idea stage. Members of this committee would help start up enrichment programs for kids after school. Possible programs: cooking, art, drama, chess, mad science, fitness, photography, scrapbooking, sign language.

ALL-PRO DADS: Bi-monthly breakfast for kids and their dads. During this time, they discuss a wide range of family topics, spend time together, create fun memories, and are equipped with resources to strengthen their relationship.

ART SHOW: Organize volunteers and help mount and hang artwork on the walls for the Fine Arts night.

AUDITING:  This committee is to be elected by the Executive Board to review the financial books in March.  Purpose is to certify the accuracy of the books and records of the organization, and to assure the membership that the association's resources/funds are being managed in a businesslike manner within the regulations established for their use.  One time event in July.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: Plan the back to school party for scheduled on Sept. 10. There is a DJ already reserved.

BAKING FOR PROGRAMS:  If you like to bake but do not want to keep the tempting goodies at home, we need you!  We will have many hospitality needs through the school year with a limited budget to purchase items.   Ongoing through school year.

BOOK FAIR:  Volunteers are needed to set up, pack up, and work various shifts throughout the week.  This is a great opportunity to be in the school and see the children and teachers.  A volunteer form with specific time slots will be sent home.

COLLECTIONS:  The school receives money and items for turning in Campbell Soup labels and General Mills box tops.  Volunteers are needed to collect, submit to the appropriate companies according to their bundling/tabulating requirements.  Ongoing through school year.

COMMUNICATIONS: Our PTA website will be our primary source of information for our parents.  We will have a page on the site that will serve as our newsletter for at-a-glance information updates.  We are still working on exactly how the information will flow but we do want to know who has an interest in helping with this.  Ongoing through the school year

DONUTS FOR DADS: A breakfast for kids and their dads in conjunction with the Spring book fair.

EARTH DAY:  Our Earth Day celebration is in the Spring. Many volunteers are needed to help with set up, clean up, and many hands on activities that will be planned for the kids throughout the day.  

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Organize and supervise this wonderful after school program.

FUN FAIR:  Volunteers needed to plan and coordinate activities, set up, clean up, and to work the planned activities. 

GAME DAY:  Volunteers needed to work with the gym teacher to run relays, help with games, and help where ever needed. 

GRANT WRITING: There lots of grants available to help fund school programs.  If you have a knack for writing, you could really help our school.

HERSHEY PARK TICKES: Organize the sale of tickets in the Spring.

HOLIDAY DECORATING:  Meet 3 times starting early December.  1^st meeting; set up holiday tree, next day; decorate tree, after holidays; take down tree.  If you are "Martha Stewart on a budget", this is the committee for you!

HOLIDAY NIGHT: This family fun event is still in the idea stage. Some of the possible activities could include making holiday crafts, ornaments, decorating cookies, taking pictures with friends.

HOSPITALITY:  This committee is responsible for supplying refreshments at various events during the school year.  We have a budget for food items but we also have a Baking for Programs committee who can also supply food items.

KidStuff COUPON BOOK FUNDRAISER:  Our fundraiser is a coupon book specializing in stores from our surrounding counties.  Coupon books will be distributed to students early in the fall.  Volunteers will be needed when the books come in to sort and deliver to the classrooms. 

MARKET DAY:  Volunteers needed on the pick up days (see calendar) to set up, fill orders, and clean up.  Monthly

MOVIE NIGHT:  This is a Family Fun night with an age appropriate movie, popcorn, and fun!  Volunteers needed to plan the event and work the night of the event.

MUFFINS FOR MOMS: A breakfast for kids and their moms in conjunction with the Fall book fair.

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM:  Volunteers needed to work with the staff to care for the garden and expand the program.  Ongoing the school year.

PIZZA BINGO:  This is a Family Fun Night!  We will gather to eat pizza, play Bingo, and raffle prizes.  Volunteers needed to obtain donated prizes.  The night of the event help is needed to set up, help where needed, and clean up.

PUBLISHING CENTER:  Turn our students' stories and class projects into keepsakes.  Duties include typing on the computer (is there any other way?), use desktop publishing, work with the students, and binding the finished projects.  Ongoing through school year. 

READING INCENTIVE:  Volunteers needed at each grade level to help track reading calendars and to secure prizes for the participants.  Ongoing through the school year.

REFLECTIONS:  A program sponsored by the National PTA where children can express themselves through several artistic means by entering their work in the Reflections Competition.  Volunteers are needed to provide overall direction for the students, teachers, collect and enter students work to be judged at a local, regional, and national level.  Awards will be presented.  One time event.

SILENT AUCTION: Volunteers needed to obtain donations for auction items, plan the event, package the items for auction, and oversee the auction in February. This is a major fundraiser and a fun adults only evening. Would be fun to have in conjunction with a casino night.

SPIRIT WEAR:  Volunteers needed to order and sell spirit wear. 

SPRING DANCE:  A Family Fun Night!  A DJ will be on hand playing age appropriate music and teaching the students various dances.  Volunteers are needed to plan the event, set up, help where needed, and clean up.

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON: Volunteers needed to plan luncheon, set up, help where needed, and clean up.  This is very rewarding as the teachers and staff are very appreciative of this event.

STUDENT STORE: Start and run a store for students. A cart has already been purchased to store the items. It would be a great opportunity for students to help run the store as well.

TALENT SHOW DINNER: This family fun event is still in the idea stage.

WELLNESS:  The Owen J. Roberts Wellness Advisory Council is dedicated to guide and support the physical and emotional wellness of district students, staff, and community. Our mission is to encourage a lifetime commitment to healthy eating, physical activity, and other healthful behaviors. We do this by presenting accurate and practical information, engaging activities, and resources that promote positive attitudes toward healthy lifestyles.  We are still working on how we can support the OJR district with this campaign so if you have an interest we want to know who you are.  Ongoing through the school year.

YEARBOOK:  Volunteers are needed for each class to collect photos, forward to yearbook chair or upload to yearbook website, arrange and assemble contents of yearbook.  If you want to see your little pumpkin in the yearbook, we need your pictures.