PTO Committee Descriptions

PTO Committee Descriptions

The Oak PTO has many committees that work hand-in-hand with school staff to create a love of life-long learning. The committees enhance a student and family's experience within the school community. Committee volunteers strive for continued excellence in student learning, parent fundraising, and community building. 

 

ARTSONIA

This committee collaborates with the art teacher to showcase students’ artwork on the Artsonia website. Parents can view their child's art online and have the option to purchase items featuring the artwork.

 

BIKE RODEO (3rd grade parent volunteers)

This committee organizes both the Bike Rodeo and Walk to School Day. The Bike Rodeo, held in early fall, is designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Students learn essential bike safety skills and develop responsible riding habits. 

 

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

This committee works with the Principal to celebrate students' birthdays throughout the year.


BLAH BUSTER

A family fun indoor festival held at Oak, during the winter, to boost moods and bust the blahs! Volunteers are always needed to assist with planning, set-up, games and activities. It is one of the most memorable nights of the year for Oak students and families. 

 

BOOK FAIR 

This committee works hand-in-hand with the Library/MRC director to plan and execute the school book fair. Typically held twice per year: fall and spring. Oak works directly with a local small business, Anderson's Bookshop, to select which books, toys, and gifts to sell at the fair. Proceeds benefit the Oak Library/MRC. 

 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTE

This committee arranges two schoolwide volunteer events on location at Feed My Starving Children. 

 

CULTURE FAIR

This committee plans and executes an event highlighting a variety of countries, including a talent show and flag parade. Every other year, the committee hosts a Culture Fair to highlight the multicultural community that we call home. It is an extraordinarily enriching event that is both educational and fun. Students have the unique opportunity to showcase their culture and heritage among their classmates. Children can also represent any country in the world that they have visited. The next Culture Fair will be during the 2026-2027 school year. 

 

DAD'S CLUB

The name of the club says it all. Organized and attended by the dads of Oak School. 

 

DIRECTORY

The PTO prepares an annual school directory that includes class lists, telephone numbers and email addresses.


FAMILY CONNECTIONS 

This committee plans and executes two events during the school year. The socials are a daughter's event and a son's event.

 
FIELD DAY

This committee plans Field Day, an outdoor event that takes place during the last week of school. The day includes activities and games for the students. 

 

FIFTH GRADE EVENTS

This committee selects, plans and executes special events for the Oak fifth grade students. These events may include service projects, a family picnic and a class gift.

 

FUNDRAISING

The fundraising committee plans activities to raise funds for the Oak PTO. Typically, a percentage of the proceeds from an event benefits the Oak PTO. Events in the past have included Flowers for Teachers, Read-A-Thon, shopping events, and restaurant evenings. 

 

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

This committee cares for the outdoor planters as the seasons change and maintains the outdoor classroom, as needed. 


HOLIDAY MARKET

The volunteers plan and execute a market in the Library/MRC where students are able to purchase holiday gifts during school day. 


KIDS CARE CLUB 

Kids Care Club is a service-based club for students in Grades 3-5 who work on projects that benefit the community. Committee volunteers support all club efforts, including monthly meetings held Fridays at 7:45 a.m.

 

LlBRARY HELPERS

This committee works directly with  the Library/MRC director to provide needed assistance in the MRC and act as a liaison between parents, teachers and the PTO.

 

OFFICE HELPERS

Volunteers help teachers and the school secretary with miscellaneous tasks in the school office. Jobs include copying, assembling packets, stuffing mailboxes, among others. Volunteer time can be flexible and scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.

 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

This committee organizes, orders and delivers school supplies to classrooms at the beginning of school year. Time commitment involves a few hours in late winter, early spring and the week prior to the beginning of school.

 
SCIENCE FAIR

The Science Fair committee organizes and executes the school science fair; typically held in February. 

 

SPELLING BEE

The Spelling Bee committee plans, organizes and executes the annual Spelling Bee at Oak School.

 

SPIRIT WEAR

The Spirit Wear committee works directly with a clothing supplier to select designs and order Oak School logoed t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and Field Day class t-shirts. Preparations typically begin in July; prior to the school year. 

 

STAFF APPRECIATION

The Staff Appreciation committee plans and executes events for teachers and staff throughout the year. Annual anchor events include Welcome Back Staff Breakfast, Teacher’s Holiday Lunch, Teacher Appreciation Week (in May) and Principal's Appreciation Day.


STUDENT ENRICHMENT

The committee organizes student after school enrichment programs and clubs throughout the year.

 

UNITY DAY

The Unity Day committee hosts a Unity Week, typically held in October, at Oak School. The committee selects speakers and community-building activities that foster unity and inclusion for students.

 

WELCOME SOCIAL

The Welcome Social committee organizes a few parent-focused events throughout the year. The committee hosts coffee on the first day of school for parents; a New Kindergartener Parent/Child Playground and Popsicles event; and an Oak New Parent Mixer. Volunteers also reach out and welcome new families who are joining the school. 

 

YEARBOOK AND PICTURE DAY 

Committee members attend school sponsored events and take photos for yearbook submission. Volunteers arrange and attend Picture Day, typically held in the fall.