Regular & Special Committees

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Regular

Beautification: Volunteers work on various projects throughout the year to beautify and help clean up our school grounds.

Bottlecappers: Chairperson arranges for high school students (known as Bottlecappers) to visit the 3rd and 4th graders twice a year. The program at the 3rd grade level focuses on tobacco use. The program at the 4th grade level focuses on the broad picture of drug and alcohol abuse and making responsible choices. No additional volunteers are necessary.

By-laws: The by-laws are the rules by which we run our PTA. The chairperson is responsible for reviewing our PTA’s by-laws every three years. No additional volunteers are necessary.

Class Representatives: Two class representatives are chosen by lottery for each class.  These volunteers work hand in hand with the classroom teacher and help organize volunteers for trips, celebrations and other events. Class Representatives must be available during school hours as they are responsible for contacting parents in the event of an emergency early dismissal.

Educational Enrichment: This committee is responsible for planning assemblies, guest speakers, authors and hands on activities throughout the year to enhance our student’s learning experience. The committee will work closely with our PTA Teacher Representatives in planning the events.

Family Fun: Volunteers organize and run several fun events during the year for the children and their families after school and/or Friday evenings (dances, BINGO, movie night, etc.)

Fingerprinting: Students are voluntarily fingerprinted and the fingerprint cards with information are sent home.

Legislative/ Budget Awareness (BAC): Volunteers encourage parents to vote during the school budget elections. They also inform parents of voting options as well as report the BAC sanctioned explanation of the BOE budget to the PTA.

Library/ Read Aloud: Volunteers assist students with book selections and check books in and out during scheduled library times. Read Aloud volunteers go into the library on a scheduled basis for Grades K-3 and read stories aloud during the scheduled library time.

Lincroft News Network (LNN): News program anchored by 5^th graders for the school.

Membership: Chairperson collects PTA membership forms, submits PTA membership dues and distributes PTA membership cards. No additional volunteers are needed.

Nominating Committee: Committee members are responsible for helping recruit volunteers for the PTA Executive Board positions in April as well as open committee chair positions.

PIC: (Parent Information Council) Chairpersons are responsible for attending District PIC meetings and informing members at PTA meetings.

Publicity: Volunteers are responsible for taking photographs of PTA and school events for our Memory Book. Also, articles are written about various PTA and school events and submitted to local newspapers.

Read Across America: This national event takes place during the first week of March. Volunteers help run activities planned for students which encourage and build an excitement for reading.

Reading is Fun (RIF): Volunteers help reward students for participating in our RIF program. They receive school store coupons for each page completed. They also help keep track of the number of books read by the students.

School Sign: Chairperson posts important information on the marquee in front of the school. No additional volunteers are needed.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Volunteers are needed in preparation of the week’s activities. Baking, cooking, serving, set-up, etc. are some of the tasks involved in showing our appreciation to our Lincroft staff.

Special

Career Day: A special day held for the 4^th and 5^th graders where volunteers from different professions come and talk to the students about their career. Volunteers organize the day.

Fifth Grade Event: Held in June, this is a special event to wish the fifth grade students and their parents well as they leave Lincroft Elementary School. Volunteers help with decorations, entertainment and food.

Fun Day: Students participate in outdoor games and other fun activities. Volunteers are needed for running games, set-up, assisting students, etc.

Holiday Art Happening: This event is held in December and gives students an opportunity to make personalized gifts for their families. Volunteers help in preparing materials as well as assist students on the day of the event.

Memory Book: Committee consists of two fifth grade students per class selected by lottery who help make design decisions for the Lincroft Elementary School Yearbook. Chair people are responsible for collecting orders and act as a liaison between the committee and memory book company.

Theater Week: This is a week-long after school theater program for our 4^th and 5^th graders. Volunteers are responsible for assisting throughout the week as well as the final performance held on a Friday evening.

Variety Show: This event gives students the opportunity to exhibit their talents. Volunteers are needed to assist with the student acts, help behind the stage and organize the event.