More than 500 independent studies on parent involvement show that when parents get involved in their child’s education, grades go up, test scores improve, children are more likely to attend better schools after high school, they have fewer discipline problems and they’re less likely to use drugs and alcohol. What better reasons to get involved in the PTO?
The PTO supports numerous activities throughout the year which are designed to support our children’s education and development. Please consider donating some of your time to take on one of our wonderful Chair or Board positions. They are a great way to meet other parents and get to know the students in our school. Volunteer positions can be shared; feel free to ask a friend to co-chair.
Below is a list of all the committees and board positions, some of which are available for the coming year. If you are interested in any of these jobs, please email Maggi Kennel.
PTO Executive Board Positions (generally one meeting/month)
____ President
____ President Elect
____ Secretary
____ Treasurer
____ Communications coordinator
____ Room parent coordinator
____ Fundraising coordinator
____ Volunteer coordinator
____ Parent Teacher Organization Council Representative
____ Teacher rep
____ Enrichment coordinator
____ Dicken-Slauson liaison
____ Hospitality Chairperson
FUNDRAISERS
Profits will fund field trips, enrichment programs, school supplies, teacher wish lists, and much more!
Silent Auction (late fall through early spring)
____ Chair ____ Co-chair ____Committee
Dicken Spirit Wear (fall)
____ Committee
Original Art Works (spring)
____ Chair ____ Co-chair ____ Committee
Used Book Sale (spring)
____ Committee
New Book Sale (fall)
____ Committee
SCHOOL EVENTS
Enrichment activities, family socials, and just for fun!
Hospitality (throughout school year as needed)
____ Co-chair ____ Committee
Reach Out and Read (ROAR) (fall)
____ Chair ____ Co-chair ____ Committee ____ Reader
Picture Day/Yearbook (fall)
____ Chair ____ Co-chair _____ Committee
Super Science Day (January)
____ Shift Volunteer / morning & afternoon (20 people needed in all)
National African-American Parent Involvement Day / Parent Involvement Day(February)
____ Chair ____ Co-chair ____ Committee
Community of Cultures Day (late winter)
____ Committee
Reading Month (March)
____ Committee
Science Olympiad (later winter/spring)
____ Committee ____ Coaches
Teacher Appreciation Week (spring)
____ Chair ____ Co-chair ____ Committee
Disability Workshop (spring)
____ Committee
Ice Cream Social (June)
____ Committee
Field Day (June)
____ Co-chair ____ Committee
Gardening (as needed throughout school year)
____ Chair ____ Co-chair ____ Committee
National Walk to School Day Survey Group
____ Chair ____ Co-chair ____ Committee
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
I am interested in helping Dicken School with:
____ Volunteer at Lunch/Recess ____ Volunteer in the art room
____ Assist in the school office
____ Volunteer in the Media Center/ computer lab
