PTO Programs for 2007-2008

During this school year the PTO will be funding the following programs for the continued educational excellence and enjoyment for our students. Many operate on a volunteer basis and will only work with the power of Heights families behind them. Please use the contact information provided for questions or to volunteer. Thank you so much!

Art Masterpiece Program- Class presentations of famous Artists and their work. All materials and instruction are provided. No experience required. Volunteers are needed for every classroom. The program begins in January and runs through April. A great way to be involved in your childs’ class. The children love bringing home their own art masterpieces.
Chairperson- Kirsten Wright, skewright@cox.net,

New Family Welcome program- This program is designed to welcome new families to our little community. We try to call each new family in the beginning of the school year to answer any questions they might have and to make them feel welcome at our school. We also try to encourage the new families to become involved in the school.
Chairperson Needed contact Shay McPhail, shaym7@yahoo.com, or Kirsten Wright, skewright@cox.net, to volunteer

Friends of the Library Program- This program directly helps the library in obtaining new books for its collection, as well as providing an opportunity for parents to recognize their special students. Parents, friends, or family members may purchase a book for the library in honor of their student. Each book contains the students name for whom it was purchased and the reason they received such an honor. The participating students then get to go to a book presentation breakfast with the librarian, Mrs. Ireland, and the principal, Ms. Donovan, at the end of the year. Each child receives a commemorative picture with their book.
Chairperson- Sara Chattom, sarachattom@yahoo.com,

Creative Events Program- This program brings two assembly style programs to the school for the enjoyment and education of the students. There will be one in the fall and one in the spring. Dates and events are yet to be determined. We are actively seeking a chairperson to head up this program for the year.
Chairperson Needed contact Shay McPhail, shaym7@yahoo.com, or Kirsten Wright, skewright@cox.net, to volunteer

Hospitality Committee- This committee is responsible for providing meals for the teachers during parent/teacher conference weeks. It is an excellent way to show your appreciation for your teachers!
Chairperson- Maureen Hodgins, maureenhod@cox.net,

Pizza Night Program- This program is designed as a fundraiser in coordination with a local pizza company. The pizza company designates certain nights as our school’s night. All our families have to do is order their pizza and we receive a percentage of the sales generated from Heights families.
Chairperson- Maureen Hodgins, maureenhod@cox.net,

Box Tops Program- This program is a simple straight forward way to earn money for our school. The chairperson for this program is responsible for organizing class contests for the students to bring in box tops cut from products such as Kleenex, Pillsbury, various cereals, etc.. They are responsible for sending in the box tops and acting as the contact between the company and the school.
Chairperson- Sara Chattom, sarachattom@yahoo.com,

Library Helper - Due to budget cuts this year, Mrs. Ireland is requesting parent volunteers to help out in the library. Various time commitments and duties will be determined by Mrs. Ireland.
Chairperson- Mrs. Ireland, school librarian, bireland@msd38.org,