Volunteer

Thank you in advance for your participation and support!

Click here for our Volunteer Interest Survey

PTO POSITIONS

Most are school year-round, 2 year commitments. In late spring the PTO will hold elections to fill open positions. Click here to Elect a PTO Member.

President

Oversees scheduling, planning and budgeting for PTO sponsored activities
Communicates regularly with Principal and Superintendent on behalf of PTO
Oversees PTO meetings and communication with PTO members

Vice President for Technology

Oversees PTO technology initiatives
Supervises PTOs social media and online presence

Vice President for Events

Liaison to event coordinators and room parent coordinators
Helps recruit volunteers to coordinate and volunteers
Trains event coordinators and others as needed

Vice President for Fundraising

Manages fundraising initiatives throughout the year, assisted by team of volunteers
Oversees marketing / communication to community regarding uses of PTO funds

Secretary

Responsible for organization’s filings
Oversees summer information packet that is mailed to all families
Oversees reporting of PTO meetings and all PTO correspondence

Treasurer

Maintains PTO Budget reports
Documents all financial transactions and maintains record of income and expenses.
Responsible for all deposits and petty cash distributions

Assistant Treasurer

Assists the Treasurer and provides operating continuity through potential succession

General Board Members

ROOM PARENTS

Support your child’s class by serving as a liaison between the teacher and class families. Please contact Jennifer Tulipani

EVENT COORDINATOR POSITIONS

Family Fun Night Coordinator

Work with Team Leaders and oversee various tasks.

Auction Coordinator (December – February)

Work with PTO Liason to connect with vendors, and connect with Room parents. Help solicit donations and publicize silent auction. Please contact Nagmeh Ansari

Coordinate with principal, teachers and librarian with support from a PTO Liason. Collect and sort books (Winter and Spring), help with advertising, setup and take down and/or assist students with purchases during Sale.

Understanding Our Differences Coordinator

Collaborate with a group of other Lawrence parents to promote the values of respect and inclusion for people of all abilities

SINGLE DAY COMMITMENTS

Volunteers are needed to plan, set up, help run, and clean up at each event. 30-minute shifts are available for many of the activities.

Fall Picnic

Help set up, clean up, sell pizza, rice balls and baked goods, or help keep the water coolers filled. Coordinators are 6th grade families.

School Photos / Picture Day

Help organize students by classroom; distribute photo packages. Contact Pat Scanlon

Food Day Festival

Help organize the event or bring nutritious food.
Contact the current coordinator at lawrence.food.day@gmail.com.

Phonathon (Fall)

Call families to raise essential PTO funds; Help with follow-up.
Please contact Jennifer o’Neil.

Japanese Fair (Winter)

Early Release Movies

Help with registration, check in/out, supervising students.
Please contact Makeeba McCreary

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Plan and prepare luncheon for teachers and staff.
Please contact Emily Tevald and Julie Park

Family Fun Night

Assist with the many activities offered at this annual event.

Spring Picnic (June)

Help set up, clean up, sell pizza and rice balls. Help with Cake Walk or bake sale. Coordinators are 5th Grade families.

Field Day (June)

SHORT-TERM PROJECTS

These projects require help over the course of several days/weeks:

School Directory (September – October)

Compile, edit and confirm family contact data for inclusion in online and print distribution. Coordinator: Robin LeWinter

Art Show

Help install student artwork and organize event. Please contact Linda Louie

PTO Play (December – March)

Help put on annual parent/teacher play. Requires a few weeks of rehearsals.

Yearbook

Help with organization, permissions and orders. Please contact Nagmeh Ansari

ONGOING

Help as needed throughout the year:

Lawrence Logo Wear

Coordinate design, printing, and sales of school t-shirts and sweatshirts. Please contact Maggie Sawada

Green Team

This parent group raises green awareness and understanding of environmental issues to promote the adoption of responsible practices within the Lawrence Community. Please Contact Kathleen Scanlon at kathleenmscanlon@gmail.com if you’d like more information about upcoming activities and would like to help.

Middle School B-PEN Liaison

Identify topics of interest to Middle School families and help organize network meetings
Betsy Dalbeck

New Family Contacts

Welcome and assist new families, answer questions about the school. Please contact Jessica Ullian

Lawrence Special Activities (LSA)

Plan, advertise, and organize after-school enrichment programs such as karate, clay, chess, and drama. please contact Zoe Kovel zkovel@gmail.com

Art Room Volunteer

Help keep the art room drawers and shelves stocked and organized. Timing is flexible. Please contact Shelly Magno

Library Volunteer

Assist with check-out and reshelving books. Please contact Kathleen Moriarty

Performing Arts Council

Preview and schedule storytellers, dancers, musicians, and actors. Please contact Lisa Viola

Visual Arts Council

Recruit visiting artists who lead projects that are integrated into the curriculum. Please contact Linda Louie