Sicomac PTO Committees

1. Friday Folder
Chair:   Cynthia Phillips
Description:  

This is not a volunteer position but rather a category for web posts.

 
Art Appreciation
Chair:   Elizabeth Holowacz, Susan Farcy
Description:  

Volunteers present an art appreciation program featuring an American Artist. All the materials are pre-prepared for you in a step-by-step fashion which makes sharing them with students really simple and fun. Also, classes are scheduled in advance which is convenient for parents with limited time during the day.

 
Bagel Lunch
Chair:   Liz Cultraro
Description:  

Help serve bagels on Tuesdays.

 
Bicycle Safety
Chair:   Amy Baker & Beth Rea
Description:  

Schedule bike safety testing for Grades 3 and 4 in conjunction with the Police Department.

 
BOE Representative
Chair:   TBD
Description:  

As Liasion to the Board of Education, the BOE representative attends monthly BOE Meetings and reports information at the monthly PTO meetings.

 
Bookfair
Chair:   Elizabeth Holowacz, Susan Farcy
Description:  

Volunteers help set-up a bookstore for two days in October. Help is also needed during the day to help children shop and purchase books.

 
Box Tops
Chair:   Paula Rice
Description:  

Families cut Box Tops from General Mills products. At your convenience drop them off in the Main Office in an envelope marked "Box Tops".

 
Budget Awareness Committee
Chair:   Cynthia Phillips
Description:  

Attend select BOE meetings and help create and disseminate information about the annual School Budget Election.

 
Class Parents Coordinator
Chair:   Kathleen Beane, Jacqie Ogle
Description:  

Assign class parents and plan end-of-the-year pizza parties.

 
Community Outreach
Chair:   Laura Rensel
Description:  

Help plan an activity for students during school Valentine's Day party that will support/help a non-profit organization.

 
Coordinating Council Representative
Chair:   Jacqie Ogle
Description:  

Attend quarterly meetings and help run Family Card Night in early spring.

 
Costume and Make-Up
Chair:   Cathy Pecorelli
Description:  

Volunteers work with music teacher to provide costumes and make-up for the Holiday Show (Grades 2 and 3) and the 5th Grade Musical (Grades 4 and 5).

 
Cultural Programs
Chair:   Cynthia Phillips, Linda Berenson
Description:  

Review and schedule select presentations for assemblies during the school year.

 
Economy Shop
Chair:   Walewska Jendi and Lynn Cifarelli
Description:  

The Economy Shop is run and operated by all Wyckoff Schools PTO.  The shop offers gently used items for sale. All profits from the Economy Shop are distributed between each Wyckoff Schools. Volunteers are needed to work a scheduled shift the shop. It's a nice and simple way to support our school.

 
Environmental and Gardening
Chair:   Debbie Inak
Description:  

Volunteers help to create environmentally friendly ideas and practices.Year round gardening volunteers needed to maintain Outdoor Classroom.

 
Family Picnic
Chair:   Gloria Santiago
Description:  

A fun outdoor event to wrap up the school year. Volunteers are needed to coordinate games, food and check-in.

 
Fifth Grade Representative
Chair:   Diane Hanson, Beth Emmolo
Description:  

Help the 5th grade class with outgoing activities, events and the memory book.

 
Friendship Basket
Chair:   Peggy Chagares
Description:  

Parents volunteers prepare meals during certain circumstances for other Sicomac families.

 
Grocery Gift Cards
Chair:   Janeen Ameres
Description:  

Grocery Card order forms out sent home monthly. Each grocery store gives back a percentage of gift cards purchased through this program.

 
Hospitality
Chair:   Amy Bell
Description:  

Provide baked goods/bagels/milk/OJ during the year for our PTO meetings. Two people per month are needed.

 
Kids Night
Chair:   Peggy McGuire
Description:  

Each grade is invited to attend a Friday night in January for a fun-filled hour of relay races and games. Parent volunteers are needed to run relay games. This is a great event for Dad volunteers since it is always scheduled in the evening.

 
Media Center
Chair:   Kathleen Beane, Julia Slipets
Description:  

Help in the Media Center during your child's class. Responsibilities include checking books in and out and shelving and sorting books.

 
Membership and Directory
Chair:   Aishling Peterson
Description:  
 
Military Bridge
Chair:   Linda Selvaggi, Julie O'Brien
Description:  

A fundraising event held in the Fall. Military Bridge is a fun and simple card game (unrelated to traditional bridge).  A great night out for mom's and gift baskets are offered as raffles during the night. Volunteers are needed to bring food, set-up and clean up table and make or donate baskets.

 
Mom's Night Out
Chair:   AnnMarie Marino
Description:  

Plan a night out at a local restaurant in the Fall.

 
Newcomer's
Chair:   Michelle Salerno
Description:  

Assist incoming families and continue to welcome new families with PTO information during the year. An Ice Cream Social is held in September.

 
Photography
Chair:   Julie O'Brien
Description:   Volunteer to take pictures during our PTO events.
 
Pizza Lunch
Chair:   Annyssa Cantor
Description:  

Help serve pizza on Thursdays throughout the year. Volunteers will rotate throughout the month depending on how many people sign up.

 
Pumpkin Sale
Chair:   Samara Latronica, Aishling Peterson
Description:  

In the fall children have the opportunity to purchase pumpkins throughout the day in early October, to celebrate Halloween. Parent volunteers are needed to set-up pumpkins, help the younger children make selections and man the sales table. Volunteers can be scheduled in shifts or for the day.

 
School Lunch
Chair:   Marta Alfano
Description:  

Help supervise lunch periods during the week,help serve bagels on Tuesday's and/or pizza on Thursdays.

 
School Supplies
Chair:   Sloane Zane, Christina Carmichael
Description:  

Collect order and distribute school supplies from an outside vendor. Order forms are available in May for an August delivery.

 
Specialty Fundraising
Chair:   Paula Rice
Description:  

Support fundraising events and efforts.

 
Staff Appreciation
Chair:   Dianne Hanson, Annyssa Cantor, Lu DiDomizio
Description:  

Support the annual luncheon to celebrate our teachers and staff in early May.

 
Subway Lunch
Chair:   Natalie Baho
Description:  

Help serve Subway lunch on Fridays.

 
Teacher Treats
Chair:   Janeen Ameres
Description:  

Volunteers prepare treats to celebrate teacher birthdays during a once-a-month celebration.

 
Theme Day
Chair:   Terri Unger, Alyson Cohn, Cindy Stern, Asma Ali
Description:  

An exciting day for students, who attend a variety of workshops centered on our year's theme. Theme Day is in early April. Volunteers are needed to find and coordinate relevant workshops, schedules and more.

 
Theme Day Luncheon
Chair:   Donna Vivinetto, Natalie Baho
Description:  

Coordinate breakfast and lunch for Sicomac School staff, workshop presenters and parent volunteers during Theme Day.

 
WEF Representative
Chair:   Patti DePhillips
Description:  

Liaison to the Wyckoff Education Foundation. Attend WEF Meetings and report at the monthly PTO Meetings.

 
Whole Foods Hot Lunch
Chair:   Walewska Jendi
Description:  

Volunteer to set up and serve lunch.

 
Winter After School Programs
Chair:   Donna Vivinetto
Description:  

Research and secure afterschool programs. Provide classroom support during  afterschool activities.

 
Winter Social
Chair:   Erica Porta and Kathy Pecorelli
Description:  

Volunteer to help plan our annual Winter Social. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year.