PTA Committee Chairs Needed for the 2008–2009 School Year

Please consider lending your time and talent as an Amherst PTA Committee Chair.

Don’t miss this opportunity to become involved in a great organization dedicated to the success of children and the support of our teachers and staff. PTA sponsored activities help to enrich your child’s educational experience while providing a connection between the schools and the community.

If you are interested in chairing one of these committees, please contact the PTA Secretary, Jil Romano at board@amherstpta.org for a complete job description.

Chili Cook-Off
The Chili Cook-Off is typically held in mid-February on a Sunday evening at AMS. It is a family fun night!

Some Chili Cook-Off responsibilities include:

• Contact cooks and area restaurants to come and display their chili and support the event.
• Look for potential entertainment.
• Find potential judges. (Past judges have included area politicians, school board members, teachers, etc.)
• Design take-home informational sheets for parents and students to include a clip-off registration form with prices, the number attending, etc.
  

Staff Appreciation — AMS
Staff Appreciation is a program sponsored by the National PTA which plans events for the teachers and staff during the year. In the past there has been a Fall breakfast, a mid-winter lunch, and a Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

Some Staff Appreciation responsibilities include:

• Working with the committee to develop themes or ideas for each event.
• Setting the schedule of dates and events.
• Coordinate volunteers for baking and supplies.

• September/October
  
  • Back to School event with baked goods and donations of supplies to fill in what the teachers need.
  • Take goodies to the bus company to give to each bus driver the following day.
     
• November
  Provide lunch for the staff on early release conference day.
   
• December
  Provide baked goods around the holidays.
   
• February
  Provide chocolate for Valentine’s Day.
   
• May
  Teacher Appreciation Week: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dessert spread over the week (e.g., Monday/Wednesday/Friday)