2024-2025 McDONALD HOME & SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND CURRENT CHAIRPERSON(S):

After School Programs: Coordinate with teachers and outside companies to offer students after-school activities throughout the year. Sam Pinto

Boys Night Out: Annual activity for boys with one of their parents/guardians/special grownup guest planned by volunteers. Colleen Moser/Blair Seidman

Chick-Fil-A (or Other Restaurant) Night: Organize fundraising nights to benefit McDonald Elementary. Blair Seidman/Colleen Moser

Decoration: Hang decorations and/or information for the appropriate seasons throughout the school. Laura Howe Mead

Donut Day with GrownUps: Organize morning donut breakfasts throughout the school year where parents join students. Dawn Sherwood/Laura Picariello

Color Run: Fun running event with lots of color thrown in. Kristen Gentile

5th Grade Committee: Parent volunteers help plan special activities and fundraisers specifically for fifth graders throughout the year. Allison Felmey/Lindsay Reinheimer

4th Grade Committee: Parent volunteers help plan special events like Grandparents Day for fourth graders. Rachel Duprey/Laura Picariello

Girls Night Out: Annual activity for girls with one of their parents/guardians/special grownup guest planned by volunteers. Gina Meehl

Holiday Gift Shop: Organize a staff of volunteers for students to purchase holiday gifts for their families. Kaitlin Arizmendi

Homeroom Parents: Plan and attend two classroom parties (Halloween & Valentine’s Day). Volunteer for Holiday Gift Shop and May Fair. Chaperone class trips when needed (district clearances may be required for some trips). Ashley Huckel/Gretchen Lorenz

Hospitality: Organize a staff appreciation event and other events throughout the year. Open Position

Lads and Ladies: Event organized for male students with their Mom/Guardian/Special lady grownup planned by volunteers. Stephanie Raspatello

Library: Assist students with checking in/out library books. Shelve returned books and assist the librarian as needed. Also, helps with special holiday activities throughout the year. Clearances may be required. Open Position

May Fair: Plan and coordinate volunteers for annual spring carnival event. Samantha Pinto/Katie Kulp

Recess/Playground: Purchase equipment for indoor and outdoor recess. Coordinate with Trash to Cash reward programs. Open Position

School Rewards/Trash-to-Cash: Organizing and counting store cash-back programs like Box Tops or GIANT/ShopRite receipts. Ashley Huckel

School Sign: Update the outside school sign with upcoming events each month. Open Position

School Store: Open a few days of the week before school starts. Volunteers help the children make purchases. Laura Picariello

Spirit Wear: Organize with a vendor, sell and distribute School Spirit gear (T-shirts, sweat shirts, etc.) Kaitlin Arizmendi/Gretchen Lorenz

Sweetheart Dance: Event organized for female students with their Dad/Guardian/ Special male grownup planned by volunteers. Kristen Gentile

Trunk or Treat: Organize a Halloween trick-or-treat event where participants are encouraged to decorate their trunks. Maria Pfeiffer/Blair Seiman

Yearbook: Gather pictures throughout the school year. Edit, publish, and coordinate the sale and distribution of yearbook. Gretchen Lorenz/Ashley Huckel/Sam Pinto

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