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Please see below list of programs and events sponsored by the PTA and find chairperson information. If you are interested in chairing any of the events that still needs a chairperson, please let President, Deb Ortiz, [email protected] know.

If you are interested in VOLUNTEERING for any event in any capacity, please contact Jessica Coleman, [email protected]

We anticipate COVID-19 will affect the events and programs PTA sponsors this year. We will do our best to find ways to support the students in these challenging times. The below list reflects the past Events and Programs some of which may not be held this year.

Event/Program	Date	PTA Provides	Funding	Chairperson- 2019/2020
6th Grade Graduation Reception Host	TBD	Assistance securing 5th Grade Parents to Organize and Host Entire Event	PTA funds event	VOLUNTEERS & CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
6th Grade Graduation Reception is an event put on by the 5th Grade Parents/Class to celebrate the Promotion of the 6th Grade Students and their families and friends.
6th Grade Parent Coordinator		Heads committee of 6th Grade Parents for fundraising and givebacks	6th Graders raise and spend their own funds	Lupe Ann Rigg * Chair Shadow Needed
6th Grade Parent Coordinator is responsible for engaging all 6th Grade Parents in volunteering at events that will support the 6th Grade as well as keeping 6th Grade Parents informed of all events throughout the year.
AmazonSmile		Parent Communication and Provider Communication	No Funding	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Sulphur Springs Community School PTA every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Sulphur Springs Community School PTA. Click HERE for more information.
Book Fair (Fall)		PTA sets up book fair, staffs with volunteers, and tears down	Book fair pays for itself and vendor provides rewards and support for teachers and library	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Book Fair is an event that brings the joy of reading to students. Featuring Mobile cases full of affordable books based on characters and subjects kids love. Scholastic provides the books, planning tools and display cases for the event. Our Book Fair is responsible for raising funds for our school library as well as engaging families to read together. This event takes place during Parent/Teacher Goal Setting.
Box Tops for Education		Parent Communication and Box Top Processing	PTA Funds processing costs - Program provides income for PTA	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Box Tops for Education donates funds to Sulphur Springs PTA when you make eligible purchases and validate them in the program. Learn more at https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn
Children's Assemblies		Research Assemblies, Coordinate Providers, Organize Event, Schoolwide communication,	PTA Funds Cost of Assemblies	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Children's Assemblies are fun and educational assemblies for the students held during the school year.
Children's Holiday Store	TBD	Purchase Product, Set up, Organize Volunteer Staffing for sales and gift wrapping, Teardown	Event generates income for 6th Grade	Lupe Ann Rigg
Children's Holiday Store is a boutique designed especially for children for the holiday seasons, where students can come shop for family and friends. Gifts are available at all price levels. This is a very popular event with the students.
Crayon Initiative / Crayola / Glue		Parent Communication, Collection of Donations and Product Processing	No Funding -PTA national donation	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
The Crayon Initiative is a crayon recycling program. All crayons that are donated are shipping to Northern California, melted down by color, molded into new crayons, and shipped out to Hospitals where they help children going thru therapy or just to brighten a child's day. "More than a half-million pounds of crayons are discarded every year, turning into a waxy sludge that clogs our landfills and never biodegrades. The Crayon Initiative collects donated crayons from restaurants, schools and homes across the country, then melts them down and remanufactures them, reducing waste. Better yet, the recycled crayons are distributed to art programs at children’s hospitals across the U.S., brightening the lives of young patients during their stay." from The Crayon Initiative website. Click HERE for The Crayon Initiative website for more information.
Disaster Bin		Parent Communication, Inventory Audit, Collection and Cleaning	PTA funds supply needs after donations	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
The Disaster Bin is an on-campus storage facility that houses emergency supplies.
Fall Carnival	TBD	School communication, Organization of games, food and vendors, Ticket Sales and Distribution, Set up, Organize parent volunteers, clean up	PTA subsidizes event to provide event at reduced ticket prices	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Fall Carnival is an event designed to bring all Sulphur Springs Families together to enjoy food, music, and fun games while our kids get to participate in a parade (if they choose to) with their Halloween costumes.
Family Movie Night	TBD	6th Grade Hosts Event	Event generates income for 6th grade	Lupe Ann Rigg
Typically a 6th Grade fundraiser, Family Movie Night presents a movie under the stars on campus for students to enjoy with their friends and family.
Family Night #1	TBD	Organizes and Host Entire Event with PTA volunteers	Ticket Sales reimburse PTA funding	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
This is a committee determined event designed to bring families together and develop relationships within the Sulphur Springs community.
Family Night #2	TBD	Organizes and Host Entire Event with PTA volunteers	Ticket Sales reimburse PTA funding	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
This is a committee determined event designed to bring families together and develop relationships within the Sulphur Springs community.
Founder's Day		Parent Communication, Obtains Awards, Hosts Event, Organizes volunteers	PTA funds supplement parent donations	Deb Ortiz
For more than 100 years, National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA®) has worked toward bettering the lives of every child in education, health and safety. Founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, National PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Thus we take the opportunity to recognize volunteers and community partners for their outstanding devotion to children at our school and community at large.
Game Room		Parent Communication and Organizes volunteers	No funding	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Game Room gives each student the opportunity to engage in hands-on interactive games during their lunch recess. Students can play with their friends, make new friends, or play with the PTA Volunteer.
Holiday Food/Gift Drive		Parent Communication, Collect, sort and deliver inventory	Direct Parent Donation	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Annual Holiday Food Drive collects donated canned & non-perishable foods & goods before the Thanksgiving Holiday. The items are then distributed to our own Sulphur Springs Families in need. Gift Cards are encouraged in addition to assist families with grocery purchases. Annual Holiday Gift Drive collects donated, wrapped gifts that the children in need have requested. We request items to be split between Wants and Needs list that are provided from the families.
Hospitality		Provide support for School sponsored events	PTA funds	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Hospitality creates welcoming environments for guests on school campus at events.
Legislative Information		Research Legislative Changes and Communicate to Parents	No funding	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Math & Literacy Night		Coordinate Vendors, Set up event, Organize volunteers	PTA funds	Jeanette James
Math & Literacy Night is a fun family event that encourages math and reading through fun games.
Mustang Roundup		Collect Donations, Sort and package donations, organize and set up event, coordinate vendors, PTA volunteers staff event, clean up, process receipts,	Event generates income for the PTA	Deb Ortiz
The Mustang Roundup is our largest fundraiser designed to support all of the Sulphur Springs PTA’s commitments benefiting our students. This is an adult-only evening featuring gourmet dining, cocktails, live and silent auctions.
Recycling Programs		Collect and Deliver Donations,	Program generates income for the PTA	Tracy Clayton
Sulphur Springs PTA earns money when you recycle. There are bins around campus and scheduled drop off times during Valet. You can also Drop off your recyclables directly at Sierra Recycling (behind Dunkin Donuts) and tell them you want to donate to Sulphur Springs.Don't forget to grab a receipt and email it to our recycling chair.
Red Ribbon Week		Parent Communication, Organize Daily events for students, organize volunteers	PTA funds event	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Red Ribbon Week is The National Family Partnership organized the first Nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign. NFP provides drug awareness by sponsoring the annual National Red Ribbon Campaign™. Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America. Click HERE for more information.
Reflections		Parent and Student Education, Organize Creative Events, Collect Submissions, Organize Gallery Night, Organize volunteer judges, Order and distribute awards Compliance with PTA rules for Event	PTA funds event	Lupe Ann Rigg
Reflections is an event designed to bring all Sulphur Springs Families together to celebrate an Art Program which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and students are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.
Restaurant Nights	TBD	Coordinates with restaurants to host school and give portion of sales to PTA	Event generates income for PTA	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Room Parent Coordinator		Coordinates with teaches and assigns room parents, educate room parents, provide template communication tools	No funding	Jessica Coleman
Safety Representative		District to School Site Safety review and recommendations	No funding	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
School of Excellence		Bridging school community and home	No funding	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Spirit Wear		Sources spirit wear, negotiates pricing and design, markets and sells spirit wear	PTA funds inventory and Sales Reimburse Cost	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Spring Fundraiser		Research and Select fundraising opportunity; Communicate with Parents; Hold Event and/or Process program	Generates income for PTA	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Student Store		Sources and displays inventory, organizes volunteers to staff store	PTA funds	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Sweetheart Breakfast		Order and pick up food and drinks, set up, clean up by PTA volunteers	PTA funds Event	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon	TBD	Orders and collects food, set up, clean up by PTA volunteers	PTA funds Event	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Teacher Appreciation Week	TBD	Plans daily events for teachers, coordinates with room parents to accomplish daily activities, organizes volunteers and donations	PTA funds supplement parent donations	CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
Variety Show	TBE	Review and approve student act, edit music, hold rehearsals, organize student and volunteers, host School-wide shows and family shows	No funding	Gary Laramore
Volunteer Coordinator		Organizes all volunteers for projects and events for chair persons	No funding	Jessica Coleman
Website/Facebook/E-Communications		Maintain parent communication	PTA funds	Courtney Newsom
Welcome Back Social	TBD	Secure food, set up event, organize volunteers, clean up	PTA funds Event	Courtney Newsom
Women in History	TBD	Organize daily assemblies, organize and assist performers, organize back ground volunteers	PTA funds Event	Ashley Sawdon
Yearbook		Collect photos, layout yearbook, coordinate with vendor, market and sell yearbooks	Generates incomes for PTA	Courtney Newsom
Yes to the Dress		Collect Donations, Set up Display, Host shopping events	PTA supplements parent donations	Deb Ortiz
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