Committies

2008-2009 PTA Committees, Chairs and Coordinators

This committee prepares the annual PTA operating budget and processes all requests for additional funding throughout the school year.

Parliamentarian

Chair: Connie Wagner (868-9168)

This person ensures that proper parliamentary procedures are followed at all PTA meetings.

PTA Council Representative

Co-Chairs: Andrea and Rodney Peel (907-5265)

This person represents Fulbright at monthly LRSD PTA Council meetings.

PTA Membership

Co-Chair: Billie Heflin (221-1039)

Co-Chair: Sue Melton (954-8474)

This committee coordinates the annual campaign for the PTA membership drive.

Volunteers in Public Schools (ViPS)

Co-Chair: Michelle Carney (221-1474)

Co-Chair: Melanie Russell (312-1887)

This committee recruits volunteers for all school activities and events.

Kindergarten Social

Coordinators:

Mandy Jackson (223-9885)

Room Representative Coordinator – Coordinates all Room Representatives by providing direction and support in their responsibilities of planning classroom and school events, as well as relaying information from others (Principal, PTA, Committees) in a timely manner to the Room Reps who in turn pass it along to their class.

Coordinators:

Leigh Ann McCasland (353-0691)

Grandparents' Day

Coordinator:

Melanie Russell (312-1887)

Muffin Smith (221-2206)

Falcon Fix Up

Coordinator:

Fran and Jimbo Carter (228-4012)

Keith and Julie Moll (868-9529)

Go Green

Coordinator:

Anne Ladner (225-8239)

Student Programs & Activities

This committee oversees all events and programs for students. It includes Carpool, Directory, Field Day, Fifth Grade Celebration, Garden Club, Grounds/Playground, Kindergarten Social, and Museum.

Chairs:

Nancy Delacerda (227-7113)

Jennifer Shannon (224-3996)

Directory – Collects and organizes information to create the Fulbright student directory.

Coordinator:

Jan Adams (658-7171)

Liz Wade

Field Day – Plans activities and refreshments for the annual Field Day held at the end of the school year.

Coordinators:

Muffin Smith (221-2206)

Karen Moll (868-9046)

Fifth Grade Celebration – Organizes the end-of-elementary-school celebration for fifth graders.

Coordinators:

Bernadette Turner (219-1274)

Melanie Tiner (868-7757)

Robin Dunkum (228-6688)

Grounds/Playground/Garden – Plans enhancements to the school grounds and playground.

Coordinators:

Jimbo and Fran Carter (228-4012)

Back to School Celebration

Coordinator:

Rodney Staggs (221-3759)

Katie Staggs (221-3759)

Nature Trail Enrichment

Coordinators:

Dana Johns (868-8492)

Hannah Pinkston (227-9565)

STAR Camp - Assist teachers with preparation and planning for the STAR camp, after-school, tutoring program.

Coordinator:

Martha Alexander (217-9975)

Reflections

Coordinator:

Beth Levi (228-6865)

Library

Chair: Beth Johnson (447-4706)

This committee oversees all events and programs that involve books and reading. It includes Accelerated Reader, Book Fair, Book It, Library Volunteer, RIF and Yearbook.

Accelerated Reader – Coordinates testing, reporting, and rewards for the AR program for grades 1-5.

Store/Incentives:

Shara Ranaraja (804-3775)

Jennifer Mooney (217-4082)

Deanna McKinney (225-8412)

Book Fair – Organizes volunteers for the annual book fair celebration.

Coordinator:

Nayla Hatley (228-9380)

RIF – Coordinates the Reading Is Fundamental program where students get a free book three times a year.

Coordinators:

Julie Moll (868-9529)

Monica Mills (868-4968)

Volunteers - Coordinates volunteers for the library.

Coordinator:

Tiziana Carroll (217-8129)

Yearbook – Volunteers take candid shots for the yearbook throughout the school year.

Coordinators:

Kelly Frazier

Mandy Jackson (223-9885)

Celebrities:

Trish Salsbury

Photos/Ads:

Angela Rhodes (920-5766)

Denise White (868-7957)

Suzie Corbitt (258-6841)

Fundraising

This committee oversees all events that raise money our PTA uses to pay for the many enhancement programs for our students and staff members. It includes Box Tops for Education, Fall Carnival, Kroger Gift Cards, Spring Supper and Silent Auction.

Chairs:

Tammy Elliott (219-4281)

Lindsey Ryan (868-9832)

Box Tops for Education – Collects, counts and mails Box Tops for the school. Provides rewards for winning classrooms.

Coordinator:

Sonya Whaley (228-4897)

Jean Claire Dickerson (223-0600)

Fall Carnival – Plans activities and food for the Fall Carnival.

Coordinators:

Courtney Blaisdell (228-1002)

Susan Brightop (217-9641)

Kroger Gift Cards – Coordinates the distribution of the Gift Cards.

Coordinators:

Anita Smith (312-1849)

Shay Fortune (868-1179)

Swamp Stomp/Silent and Live Art Auction

Coordinators:

Connie Wagner (804-3675)

Food:

Jamie Guarno

Silent Auction Coordinator:

Melinda Henthorne (447-4727)

Melanie Russell (312-1887)

Candace Whitlock (993-0782)

Art Coordinators:

Denise Luft (221-1960)

Terry Leach (312-0132)

Teacher/Administrator Programs

Chair: Terry Leach (312-0132)

This committee oversees all events and programs for our fabulous staff members. It includes Appreciation/Sunshine, Parent Page, Partners in Education, Recruitment, School Sign and Wish Tree.

Appreciation/Sunshine – Coordinates the appreciation activities for our school staff. Also sends birthday cards and gifts on national appreciation days.