PTO Committees
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PTO Committees are listed alphabetically. To learn more about or to volunteer for a committee, please click on the individual committee name or email the committee co-chair(s). If you are having difficulty contacting a committee or would like to inquire about an open position, please email the Oak Knoll PTO President.
PTO Committees and Leads for 2020-2021
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After School Programs
Set up and manage programs for children to attend at Oak Knoll after school activities.
Chairs: Lexi Costouros, Bridget Brown
After School Sports
Organize Oak Knoll Volleyball and Basketball teams for play in Burgess League.
Chairs: Ward Bullard, Jenni Djafari
Back to School Luncheon
Provide catered style luncheon to faculty and staff in September.
Chairs: Donna Eaton
Book Fair
Organize and execute the Oak Knoll Book Fair.
Chairs: Tara Carranza, Nora Singer
Composting
Work with school and students to support composting at school.
Chairs: Mary Kelly
Cub Scouts
Assist with the forming of new Cub Scout troops and adding new members to existing troops at Oak Knoll.
Chair: Mark van der Pyl
Fall Family Picnic
Organize a family picnic/event for all Oak Knoll families and staff in early Fall.
Chairs: Open
Fifth Grade Field Day
Organize Fifth Grade Field Day.
Chair: Open
Friends and Family Day
Plan, organize, and execute Friends & Family Day.
Chairs: Kristi Cannon
Girl Scouts
Assist with the forming of new Girl Scout troops and adding new members to existing troops Oak Knoll.
Chair: Katherine Heidel
Hot Lunch
Coordinate Hot Lunch program and recruit/schedule volunteers to serve hot lunch to students.
Chairs: Regina Enhuber
International Family Liaisons
Chairs: Sarah Gormsen, Casey Wilke
Kindergarten Welcome Event
Welcome Kindergartners to Oak Knoll, and help familiarize them with their teacher, classroom and school landmarks such as the bathrooms, flagpole, playground, and classroom cubby before the first day of school.
Chair: Lindsay Nalevanko, Jackie Kort
Library Resources
Coordinate and organize the library database and maintain library inventory with the help of a committee.
Chair: Minna Tong
Library Volunteers Coordinator
Coordinate volunteers to work in school library during class times, recesses, and lunch.
Chair: Carey d'Alessandro
MPAEF Envoy
Chairs: Aly Gay
Musical, 3rd Grade
Chair: Nora Singer
Musical, 4th and 5th Grade
Chairs: Amy Redell
New Family Welcome
Organize a welcome event to be held a few days before school starts to welcome new families (1st-5th Grade) to Oak Knoll. (There is a separate event for New Kinders).
Chair: Lindsay McCartney, Jackie Kort
Oak Knoll Parents for Safe Routes
Works with the District and District-wide SRTS Committees to make our streets safer for kids to travel to and from school via bicycle, foot, scooter, etc. Also manages bike safety programs and activities.
Chairs: Jeff King
Otterwear
Bring spirited Oak Knoll logo wear to our families each year.
Chairs: Corey Binns, Katie Davis
Otter Weekly
Create and send out the weekly electronic newsletter, The Otter Weekly, to Oak Knoll families.
Chairs: Meredith Nonnenberg
PTO Fundraising Team
Coordinate the PTO Annual Fundraiser Drive in the fall.
Chairs: Victoria Dorward, Meredith Nonnenberg, Katie Gardner, Alicia Baker, Andrea Henry, Katherine Cherry, Casey Wilke, Julie Winter, Aly Gay
Room Parent Program
Provide support to classroom teachers by recruiting, organizing, and assisting in the classroom, for parties and on field trips.
Chairs: Jennifer Kline, Christie Connaghan, Amy Beim
Science Fair
Plan, promote and execute the annual Oak Knoll Science Fair for grades 2-5.
Chairs: Laura Webb, Kate Piper
Science Olympiad
Plan a one day 4th and 5th grade class competition with a variety of science related events.
Chair: Open
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Provide catered style luncheon to faculty and staff in April.
Chair: Donna Eaton
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Plan and execute the volunteer luncheon in May.
Chair: PTO Board
Website
Ensure the school website is up to date with accurate information.
Chair: Angie Kenny
Yearbook
Gather and prepare all elements for the annual yearbook.
Chairs: Tara Carranza, Jane Woodall, Christie Connaghan