Committee

Description

Chair

Book Drive

Shall assist book drives as needed. Liaise with Librarian to coordinate volunteers.

Liisa Mulbrecht

Box Tops and Retail Partners

Shall be responsible for all recycling efforts (Box Tops, printer cartridges, etc.), and the rewards/reports associated with this.

Business Partnerships

Make contact with and collect checks form business sponsors; thank you notes.

Holly Mullin

Campus Beautification

Watering/weeding plants. Seasonal outdoor decorations for the school

Nicole Mitchell

Destination Imagination

Coordinates school Destination Imagination teams (including team coaches); registers teams; schedules and informs participants of parent meetings, regional meetings, and competitions.

Erin Carr

Dexter

Shall promote school spirit by coordinating Dexter the dragon appearances at various school events.

Cory Ognisty

Dollars for Dragons

Shall be responsible for managing all aspects of this check writing campaign; rewards day.

Susie Stern and Narcisa Rincon

Dragon Rewards

Shall be responsible for coordination and communication with the counselors over all Dragon Rewards activities

Field Day

Shall coordinate with school personnel the supplies and volunteers needed to carry out Field Day and Turkey Trot

Chuck Clements

Fifth Grade Events

Shall plan the events for fifth grade students.

Susie Stern

Financial Review

Shall perform annual reviews of the treasurer’s books to ensure accuracy as per CISD policy

Fine Arts Liaison

Shall coordinate volunteers needed to design backdrops, props and costumes and DVD’s for Fine Arts performances.

Jennifer Rice

Home Room Parent Coordinator

Shall coordinate with the Room Parents as well as the Lead Teachers, the PTO activities requiring homeroom parent involvement.

Liisa Mulbrecht

Hospitality

Shall be responsible for providing welcome packets for new students and parents; organizing refreshments at designated function, stocking Teacher’s Lounge.

Shelley Trammel

Shari Jahnke

Meet and Greet

Shall plan, organize and carry out events relating to the PTO during the Deretchin “Meet the Teacher” Night; will coordinate with other committee chairpersons; requires time during the summer vacation.

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Publicity

Update marquee sign with school events/important dates

Rodeo

Shall form a committee to create and execute a community building activity for Deretchin families in the Spring.

Michele Nicol

Rodeo Auction

Shall coordinate auction items for event.

Linda Deckert

Rodeo Raffle

Shall coordinate raffle items for event.

Christie Conley

School Supplies

Shall be responsible for organizing and distributing the school supplies.

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Sixth Grade Events

Shall plan the fall and spring events for sixth grade students; t-shirts, end of year party.

Christie Conley

Spirit Events

Works with local businesses to provide opportunities for school to receive income as parents frequent these businesses.

Kristi Cswaykus

Spirit Wear

Shall be responsible for overseeing all logo items’ design, sale, delivery and distribution for the school.

Shelley Trammel

Teacher Appreciation

Shall be responsible for organizing events to show appreciation for Deretchin teachers and staff; requires planning and coordination of volunteers and donations.

Susie Stern

Kelly Kulkarni

Laura Ellison

Volunteers Coordinator

Shall coordinate with administration and PTO Board of Directors all volunteer activities related to school functions; will collect and organize lists of volunteers for each standing committee.

Susan Caldwell

Walk to School/Red Ribbon Week/Gen Texas Week

Coordinate between school and township for annual walking event; organize chalking of sidewalks; Liaise with counselors for RRW and GTW

Meagan Anthony

Webmaster

Shall coordinate design and maintenance of PTO website.

Michele Nicol

Winter Wonderland

Shall be responsible for the operation of the Winter Wonderland store including coordination of volunteer workers; purchasing merchandise, setting sales prices, maintaining inventory records, and marketing of the store, approve and record all expenditures, deposits and sales tax information. Shall be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records in conjunction with the treasurer

Jennifer Hernandez

Ashley Perkins

Rolly Chalwa

Christie Conley

Yearbook

Shall coordinate the design, layout and distribution of an annual yearbook for the school.

Kim Johnivan

Lauren Tabatabaei