Washington
Elementary
Open PTA Positions
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Executive Committee
The performs the following:
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Co-Leader, Secretary and Communications Coordinator OPEN
The Co-Leader, Secretary and Communications Coordinator performs the following:
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Co-Leader, Volunteer Coordinator and PTA Council Liaison Ursula Arsenault
The Co-Leader, Volunteer Coordinator and PTA Council Liaison performs the following:
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Co-Leader, Fundraising Lindsay Janasiak
The Co-Leader, Fundraising performs the following:
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Co-leader - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OPEN
The Co-leader - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion performs the following:
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Communications Group
Bulletin Board Coordinator Rachel Gedemer
The Bulletin Board Coordinator performs the following:
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Calendar Committee Adriana Fiori
The Calendar Committee performs the following:
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Katie Brick
School Directory Chair OPEN 1
The School Directory Chair performs the following:
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Katie Brick
Newsletter Spanish Translator Alicia Marshall
The Newsletter Spanish Translator performs the following:
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Special Ed Liaison to District OPEN
The Special Ed Liaison to District performs the following:
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Katie Brick
PTA Council Liaison Ursula Arsenault
The PTA Council Liaison performs the following:
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Social Media (FB, Slack, Listserve) OPEN
The Social Media (FB, Slack, Listserve) performs the following:
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Washington Wolves Weekly e-newsletter Layout OPEN
The Washington Wolves Weekly e-newsletter Layout performs the following:
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PTA Website Chair OPEN .
The PTA Website Chair performs the following:
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Katie Brick
The performs the following:
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Katie
Brick8499@gmail.com
New Family Partners Coordinator Claire Bain
The New Family Partners Coordinator performs the following:
For more information, contact:
Katie Brick
Spanish Translation Volunteer OPEN
The Spanish Translation Volunteer performs the following:
Are you a Spanish speaker with translation experience? Or a professional translator with a couple extra hours a month? Join our team of volunteer Spanish Translators! Our goal is to send all of our PTA communication in both English & Spanish. Can you help with that goal? Time commitment here is relatively low, and it can easily be accomplished around your own schedule. We try to only reach out to each volunteer 1/x a month or so, and generally only for a paragraph or two of translation.
For more information, contact:
Katie Brick
Bilingual (English/Spanish) PTA Website/Calendar Coordinator Adriana Fiori
The Bilingual (English/Spanish) PTA Website/Calendar Coordinator performs the following:
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Katie Brick
Graphic Design Volunteer OPEN
The Graphic Design Volunteer performs the following:
Assist Communications co-chair in creating flyers that can be posted in both English and Spanish (translation will be provided for either as needed) and for other graphic design work as needed. This position can be done with relatively small amounts of effort as needed and depending on your schedule.
For more information, contact:
Katie Brick
For questions or to volunteer in other ways with the Communications Group, please contact umarsenault@gmail.com
Green Group
Green Team Leadership Sylvia Wooller
The Green Team Leadership performs the following:
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D65 Eco Film Festival OPEN
The D65 Eco Film Festival performs the following:
We have several ways to help make this event a success in it's second year! From advertising to helping with a storefront display, to day-of logistics, and raffle experiential prizes. This is a fun event in which to meet others from the district passionate about getting kids involved with voicing their opinions about the state of our neighborhood and planet.
For more information, contact:
Sylvia Wooller
End-of-Year Clean Out Coordinator OPEN
The End-of-Year Clean Out Coordinator performs the following:
Set up labeled cardboard boxes in several locations throughout the school, send information about the clean out and assist in sorting the items collected.
For more information, contact:
Sylvia Wooller
Green Team Classroom Presenter OPEN
The Green Team Classroom Presenter performs the following:
Join us on a journey to coordinate 15 minute presentations in all classrooms about recycling, composting, waste reduction and sustainability. This is done twice per year (September and January) to reminder students and staff about these topics in the lunchroom, in classrooms and beyond. We develop a presentation as a team and present to each class.
For more information, contact:
Sylvia Wooller
Green Team Writer OPEN
The Green Team Writer performs the following:
Keep parents and the community updated on Environmental initiatives at Washington and/or the district.
For more information, contact:
Sylvia Wooller
Lunchroom Composting Volunteer OPEN
The Lunchroom Composting Volunteer performs the following:
Help children sort their cafeteria waste during their lunchtime! Sign up for one day or sign up for one day a week!
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Lunchroom Waste Sorting Station Coordinator OPEN
The Lunchroom Waste Sorting Station Coordinator performs the following:
Visit cafeteria waste sorting stations and communicate with district and school staff about needs and troubleshooting. Make sure signage and practices are updated.
For more information, contact:
Sylvia Wooller
PTA Council-Green Team Liaison OPEN
The PTA Council-Green Team Liaison performs the following:
Duties include attending PTA Council meetings to share information between the PTA Council and Green Team (Washington), and promote events/initiatives within both Washington & D65.
For more information, contact:
Sylvia Wooller
Sustainability Curriculum Coordinator OPEN
The Sustainability Curriculum Coordinator performs the following:
Passionate about how intricately linked the environment is to all aspects of what kids learn? Help lobby broader installment of environmental curriculum at Washington and in the district.
For more information, contact:
Sylvia Wooller
TerraCycle OPEN
The TerraCycle performs the following:
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Zero Waste Event Coordinator OPEN
The Zero Waste Event Coordinator performs the following:
All school events aim to be zero waste (to landfill). Prepare w/ event coordinators ways to minimize waste and attend events (if necessary) to aid in recycling, composting and education of waste reduction.
For more information, contact:
Sylvia Wooller
For questions or to volunteer in other ways with the Green Team, please contact Sylvia Wooller
Parent Involvement Group
Coaching Coordinator Ryan Foran
The Coaching Coordinator performs the following:
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ESCCA Chair Valerie Velho
The ESCCA Chair performs the following:
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Lost and Found Detective Sara Walker
The Lost and Found Detective performs the following:
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Teacher Appreciation Chairs Arica Barton and Alexis Luricella
The Teacher Appreciation Chairs performs the following:
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Washington Garden Chair Jenn Satut
The Washington Garden Chair performs the following:
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umarsenault@gmail.com
Welcome Back Coffee PTA Leadership Team
The Welcome Back Coffee performs the following:
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Kindergarten Playdate Host(s) Nora Kahn and Maurya Delaney
The Kindergarten Playdate Host(s) performs the following:
Have current student at Washington AND an incoming Kindergartner in 2019? Help us host 3-4 summer playdates so parents & kids can get to know one another! Traditionally we've had a team of 2-3 individuals, and we will need at least one Spanish speaking volunteer. Responsibilities will include scheduling & promoting the playdates, as well as attending the playdates, answering questions, and building community!
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CARES Coordinators OPEN
The CARES Coordinators performs the following:
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CARES Coordinators OPEN
The CARES Coordinators performs the following:
Member of Washington CARES Committee. Sets up a restaurant every month that will donate a portion of it's revenues to Washington CARES and does marketing in newsletter, facebook and listserve to make sure people know about it.
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Ursula Arsenault
Community Connector Volunteer Lead OPEN
The Community Connector Volunteer Lead performs the following:
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Community Connector Volunteer Lead OPEN
The Community Connector Volunteer Lead performs the following:
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D65/ Washington Liaison for the ABC Family Group (African American, Black, Caribbean Affinity Group) OPEN
The D65/ Washington Liaison for the ABC Family Group (African American, Black, Caribbean Affinity Group) performs the following:
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umarsenault@gmail.com
D65/Washington Liaison for AFH/W (Asociación de Familias Hispanas/a Washington) OPEN
The D65/Washington Liaison for AFH/W (Asociación de Familias Hispanas/a Washington) performs the following:
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umarsenault@gmail.com
D65/Washington Liaison for BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) OPEN
The D65/Washington Liaison for BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) performs the following:
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umarsenault@gmail.com
Evanston Swims Chair OPEN
The Evanston Swims Chair performs the following:
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Ursula Arsenault
Evanston Swims Chaperones (occasional, rotating) OPEN
The Evanston Swims Chaperones (occasional, rotating) performs the following:
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Fall Welcome event (like Ice Cream Social) Chair OPEN
The Fall Welcome event (like Ice Cream Social) Chair performs the following:
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Fluency Coordinator OPEN
The Fluency Coordinator performs the following:
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Kate Kane
Girls Play Sports Chaperones (occasional OPEN
The Girls Play Sports Chaperones (occasional performs the following:
We are currently looking for chaperone for the FREE Girls Play Sports After School Clinics that we run once a month at Washington for 4th & 5th grade girls. Chaperones are mandatory and responsible for being present at the clinics from 3:35-5pm, and supervising the participants until the ETHS athletes arrive at 3:45 to lead the activities. Dates for next year are Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4 and March 3. You need to be present OR recruit others to be the chaperone for that day.
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Washington Garden Volunteers (occasional) OPEN
The Washington Garden Volunteers (occasional) performs the following:
For more information, contact:
jennifer@satut.com
For questions or to volunteer in other ways with the Parent Involvement Group, please contact Ursula Arsenault
Student Enrichment/Culture Group
5th Grade Celebration Committee Lea Weems and Mara Jauntirans
The 5th Grade Celebration Committee performs the following:
This is a shared position that organizes the end-of-year farewell/celebration gathering of 5th grade students.
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AAPI Heritage Month OPEN
The AAPI Heritage Month performs the following:
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Afterschool Clubs Co-Coordinators Adriana Fiori and Allison Kamen
The Afterschool Clubs Co-Coordinators performs the following:
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Artist in Residence Chair(s) Kristine Schutz
The Artist in Residence Chair(s) performs the following:
Coordinate the Artist in Residence program at select grade levels.
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Black History Month OPEN
The Black History Month performs the following:
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Book Nook Chairs Craig Seip and Shannon Fujimura
The Book Nook Chairs performs the following:
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Class Photos/ Yearbook Editor OPEN
The Class Photos/ Yearbook Editor performs the following:
Gather photos, create & order the 2019-2020 yearbook. If you start soon, you'd have the opportunity to help with the current yearbook to make next year easier! Main time commitment is during the spring.
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Olasimbo
Community Breakfast Chair OPEN
The Community Breakfast Chair performs the following:
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Cultural Arts: Griffin’s Tales OPEN
The Cultural Arts: Griffin’s Tales performs the following:
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Cultural Unity Night Co-Chair OPEN
The Cultural Unity Night Co-Chair performs the following:
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Duties include meeting to plan event, help recruit volunteers and performers to participate in CUN, and promote event. CUN is the first Friday in May. Winston-Rodriguez
Evanston Scholastic Chess Coordinator Beth Stare
The Evanston Scholastic Chess Coordinator performs the following:
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Hispanic Heritage Month OPEN
The Hispanic Heritage Month performs the following:
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LGBTQIA+ Month OPEN
The LGBTQIA+ Month performs the following:
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Science Fair Chair Beth Perez
The Science Fair Chair performs the following:
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Spring or Winter Cultural Unity Event Chair(s) OPEN
The Spring or Winter Cultural Unity Event Chair(s) performs the following:
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umarsenault@gmail.com
Spring Picnic Chair OPEN
The Spring Picnic Chair performs the following:
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Welcome Back Community Event Christi Silver christi@editmoi.com
The Welcome Back Community Event performs the following:
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Wellness Committee Chair OPEN
The Wellness Committee Chair performs the following:
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umarsenault@gmail.com
White Anti-Racism Affinity Group Liaison Megan Kennedy-Farrell
The White Anti-Racism Affinity Group Liaison performs the following:
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Duties include attending meetings and promoting events within the Washington community.
"Good Mornings" program Coordinators Sara Abu-Absi and Claire Bain
The "Good Mornings" program Coordinators performs the following:
• Work with administration to provide resources and support to the Books and Breakfast program • Help outreach with potential volunteers, resources or programming during this before school program • NOT required to present during every Books and Breakfast session
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For questions or to volunteer in other ways with the Student Enrichment/Culture Group, please contact Tracy Olasimbo
Ways & Means Group
Book Fair Chair OPEN
The Book Fair Chair performs the following:
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Buy-in Parties OPEN
The Buy-in Parties performs the following:
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Fall Fest Co-Chair OPEN
The Fall Fest Co-Chair performs the following:
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Fall Fest Co-Chair OPEN
The Fall Fest Co-Chair performs the following:
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Fall Giving Campaign OPEN
The Fall Giving Campaign performs the following:
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Grants Coordination OPEN
The Grants Coordination performs the following:
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Online Payment Portal Lise Jinno
The Online Payment Portal performs the following:
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Passive Marketing (Box Tops, Food 4 Less) OPEN
The Passive Marketing (Box Tops, Food 4 Less) performs the following:
We need help This could include informing people about the Food 4 Less program as well as sorting and organizing box tops that are collected at Washington. You only have to put time in periodically and it's very practical and rewarding to work on! Norah has more details.
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Spiritwear Liza Holtzman
The Spiritwear performs the following:
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Spring Fund Raising Event or Campaign OPEN
The Spring Fund Raising Event or Campaign performs the following:
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For questions or to volunteer in other ways with the Ways and Means Comittee, please contact Norah Utley