Each year the PTA publishes a book in June which features both art work and written work of every Staples student. Volunteers are needed to type (on the computer) and proofread. The work can be done at home.

Time Commitment - The volunteers are needed from mid March through April. The project time is intensive, but brief, and rewarding.

Volunteers Needed – One Chair and about 25-30 dedicated volunteers.

Each year the PTA hosts a teacher appreciation week. Some of the week’s activities include a luncheon served to teachers and administrators, a Sweets Day, and plenty of opportunity for student participation. Volunteers are needed to donate side dishes, desserts, and to help with setup and cleanup. Some creative people are also needed to make favors for the teachers.

Time Commitment: Teacher recognition week is normally the first week of May. Preparation should begin around the 2^nd week of April.

Volunteers Needed: 2 chairs per school and many volunteers.

Room parents are responsible for planning the four class parties, collecting student funds at the beginning of the year to cover the parties and an end of the year teacher’s gift. Room parents can also be asked to chaperone on field trips. In grades K-2 room parents are responsible for calling class parents in the event of an unscheduled early dismissal.

Time Commitment: Ongoing throughout the year with spurts of activity around class parties: December, Halloween, Valentines and Year-end.

Volunteers Needed: Differs per grade but on average 4 room parents per class.

Collect, cut, sort, tabulate and send in labels for qualifying items. This is still a relatively new committee for the Staples PTA. Most of the work is done at home.

Time Commitment: A small time commitment ongoing throughout the year.

Volunteers Needed: This committee only needs a few volunteers.

The cultural enrichment committee plans, secures and implements periodic assembly programs for the schools. This is one of the most rewarding positions as the students’ appreciation of the programs is evident immediately during and/or after the presentations.

Time Commitment: Ongoing throughout the year.

Volunteers Needed: This committee has one chair at SSES and two co-chairs at HKMS. In addition the chair at SSES could use a few volunteers to help orchestrate the programs.

The Book Fair is held each year in October.

Volunteers are needed to set up book tables, act as cashiers and help students with the selection of the books during the bookfair. Help is also needed to do publicity and accounting. This committee can use as many as 25 volunteers.

Time Commitment: Planning begins in October and continues until the bookfair is held around the third week of November.

Volunteers Needed: This committee can use as many as 25 volunteers.

In order for the PTA to operate and enrich our schools with many valuable programs, income needs to be generated. This committee will investigate fund raising programs and make suggestions which will be reviewed and approved by the PTA. Help will be needed with publicity as well as the actual projects themselves.

Time Commitment: Some of the projects are ongoing and some are very short term.

Volunteers Needed: Two co-chairs per school, as well as 5 to 10 other volunteers.

Volunteers Needed: One chair and several volunteers.

Plan implement and advertise programs of interest for PTA members and the community at large. Secure speakers, facility and refreshments for the event. Plan four or five per school year or as budget allows.

Time Commitment: Ongoing throughout the year with more intense periods around time of program.

Volunteers Needed: Two co-chairs, as well as several volunteers.

Did you know that the PTA coordinates your childrens’ school portraits? This committee is involved in selecting the photographer and coordinating the specifics of picture day at both SSES and HKMS.

Time Commitment: At time of school portraits only.

Volunteers Needed: Two co-chairs, one per school, as well as several volunteers to help assist students in taking their best shots on picture day.

Time Commitment: Local level winners work is submitted in February.

Volunteers Needed: One chair and several volunteers.

This Committee was recently formed to help bring parents, faculty and children together just for the fun of it. Activities include rollerskating, ballgames, ice cream socials, etc.

Time Commitment: Ongoing throughout the year depending on the scope of the activities undertaken.

Volunteers Needed: One chair and several volunteers.

The Education Committee is dedicated to supporting and enhancing Easton’s public schools, with respect for the needs of the entire community. EdCom is committed to providing factual information to the public to ensure that voters make informed decisions on education issues. We encourage participation of all segments of Easton’s population, because we believe that the well-being of the whole town depends on the health of its schools. A good public education is not only Easton’s obligation to its children, but also the town’s gift to the future. For more information about EdCom see the EdCom page on our website.

Time Commitment: Ongoing throughout the year.

Volunteers Needed: 2 co-chairs and many volunteers are needed in all capacities: research and dissemination of education issues, representation at town meetings, phone calls and signage, etc.

The PTA is always looking for people to volunteer to bake things for various functions that the PTA sponsors. If you are interested in baking something for one our events just sign below. Someone will contact you about a week to ten days before the goods are needed.