Assemblies

Scheduling educational and entertaining student assemblies. Programs can be repeated from previous years. This committee requires a few hours per assembly making telephone calls and coordinating.

 
 

Bake Sale

The bake sale is during open house in September. Available members will solicit and collect donated baked goods and supplies, will package and price the goods and will set up the items. Members of the committee will also volunteer to sell the goods during open house in time increments. The Chair will organize solicitation and set up times between volunteers during Open House.

 
 

Barnes and Noble Book Fair

This fundraiser will be held to kick off Memorial's read-a-thon. A percentage of the total sales for the day goes to our school. Prizes are solicited from local businesses for the classrooms who have the highest number of attendees and highest sales. Activities throughout the date are coordinated with Barnes & Noble. The Chair will coordinate the event, members will be asked to assist and volunteer time at the front table.

 
 

BOGO Book Fair

Held in April, students, parents and siblings have the opportunity to purchase books as buy one get one free. Chair will coordinate with the Librarian and parent volunteers for times to come in and help the children pick out books and pay.

 
 

Bulletin Board

Members decorate the bulletin board with a fun theme to acknowledge student birthdays. Chair will coordinate with Members for individual months to decorate and themes.

 
 

Box Top For Education

This is a great committee for someone with small children. Once a month box tops brought in by the students will be collected, tallied and sent to General Mills for a percentage check donated back to Memorial. This can be done from home with a once-a-month trip to school to pick up the box tops.

 
 

Campbell’s Labels

Another great committee for someone with small children! Once a month Campbell's soup labels brought in by the students will be collected, tallied and sent to Campbell's for a percentage check donated back to Memorial. This can be done from home with a once-a-month trip to school to pick up the box tops.

 
 

Cash Back Rewards

Coordinate promotions of various rewards programs with stores such as Giant Eagle, Target, and Shop 'n Save.

 
 

Charitable Events

Coordinate donation drives within Memorial for donations by our school to worthy charities such as Make-a-Wish, Police Pals, Children's Hospital, etc. Any other ideas are welcomed.

 
 

Clothing Sales

Coordinate the sale and delivery of Bethel Park spirit wear. This is done every other year (first year was 08-09 school year, next will be 10-11 school year).

 
 

Directory

This is done yearly September. Chair will need to compile students' names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses.

 
 

Fall Book Fair

This event is held during the month of November in our school library. Chair will coordinate event with Scholastic. Chair and committee will organize volunteers for set-up, working the fair and clean-up, develop flyers for distribution and manage fair finances.

 
 

Fall Fundraiser

This is our biggest fundraiser. Chair will coordinate the sale and distribution of our fall fundraiser products. This committee is best done for a few years in a row. This would be perfect for a parent of a younger child to become involved in the first few years. You will work with someone who has experience with this committee to be able to transition into the Chair position if desired.

 
 

Family Bingo

Bingo is held three times a year. Chair will coordinate bingo supplies, refreshments, prizes and callers. Volunteers can help with any of these or just help with set up and clean up.

 
 

Family Fun Events

Chair will coordinate with various restaurants in the area for particular days when a portion of Memorial sales for that day will be given to our school by the restaurant. Previous restaurants we have teamed up with are TGI Friday's. New ideas are welcome.

 
 

Field Day

Committee plans a day of play for students during the school day. Held in May or early June.

 
 

Fourth grade Activities

Committee plans fun activities for the fourth grade students. Past events have included bowling, Snow Zone and pizza parties. Committee will also design the fourth grade t-shirts and the "All About Me" book.

 
 

Fun Fair

Committee will plan Fun Fair activities, including kitchen/refreshment sales, ticket sales, games/prizes/activities selection and Chinese auction baskets. Chair will coordinate Committee and volunteers for the activities and various jobs throughout the Fair. The Fair is held on a Friday evening in May.

 
 

Game Days

Coordinate recess games for first through fourth graders during winter months

 
 

Grounds Beautification

Plan and maintain landscaping on school grounds. This can include plants, flowers, trees, rocks and helping to plan the play area.

 
 

Health and Safety

Chair will plan with committee members activities related to the health, safety and well-being of the children.

 
 

Holiday Festival

Committee will plan holiday celebration that includes crafts, sing-a-longs and a visit with Santa, along with other holiday activities. Committee members will help with set-up, clean-up, crafts, baking, sign in and other various planning activities.

 
 

Holiday Shoppe

Held during the Holiday Festival, committee will coordinate the sale of various gift items for students and their families. Volunteers will help with set-up, clean-up, shopping, pricing and selling.

 
 

Hospitality

Committee will coordinate refreshments for various activities throughout the year, such as Open House, parent/teacher conferences, science fair and Kindergarten orientation.

 
 

Science / Art Expo and
Ice Cream Social

Committee will coordinate the students' enrollment and participation in the Science / Art Expo, as well as work on displays and work with the teachers regarding the night's events.

 
 

Memorial Movers

The committee will work to plan a route and encourage the children to walk during recess. Volunteers may help as little or as much as they want. Perfect for parents with limited time. The children really look forward to this.

 
 

Movie Night

Coordinate a fun night for families. Committee will work together to choose a movie and plan and sell snacks and drinks on the night of the movie.

 
 

Outdoor Sign

Chair will display weekly activities on the outdoor sign.

 
 

Pumpkin Sale

Committee will coordinate, wash ,weigh and sell pumpkins and other treats and arrange for fun activities during the pumpkin sale.

 
 

Read Across America

Committee will coordinate a program of guest readers consistent with the national Read Across America celebration, organize decorations and the reception.

 
 

Room Parent Coordinator

The room parent coordinators will organize and oversee the room parents for each class. Duties include having a meeting at the beginning of the school year and following-up throughout the year with the room parents.

 
 

Room Parent

Room parents will coordinate the holiday parties as needed and work at a booth for 30 minutes during the fun fair.

 
 

School Spirit

Committee will plan a week of fun activities during school spirit week, ending on homecoming.

 
 

Shop ‘n Save Receipts

Collect, tally and submit Shop 'n Save receipts for a free school assembly. A simple committee for parents with small children.

 
 

Skating Party

Plan and hold a skating party for Memorial students and their families at Bladerunners.

 
 

Spelling Bee

Committee members will coordinate the spelling bee for 3rd and 4th graders.

 
 

Spring Fundraiser

Coordinate and plan the spring fundraiser with Sarris Candies.

 
 

Student Store

Chair will purchase and sell products to students during lunch and recess. Volunteers may help as little or as much as desired.

 
 

Talent Show

Committee will coordinate student involvement in show, arrange performance schedule, plan rehearsals and coordinate refreshments. Volunteers needed for lighting, sound, stage crew and decorations.

 
 

Teacher and Staff
Appreciation Week

Committee will plan and coordinate activities for teachers and staff members to highlight National Teachers Day. Volunteers need to cook food, shop, decorate and pass out gifts.

 
 

Winter Fundraiser

Coordinate and plan the winter fundraiser with Sarris Candies and the cookie dough vendor.

 
 

Yearbook

Chair will work with publishing company to compile student and teacher photos, including class pictures and candid shots. Volunteers needed from each grade to photograph during activities and parties.

 
 




 

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