MOUNT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
2010-2011
Dear Parents of Incoming Sixth Graders,
MPMS HSA is an association that is a link between home and school. We sponsor a number of activities
during the school year, which are organized and run solely by parent volunteers. For our HSA to be
successful, we need your help and expertise. Listed below are the various committees that are an
important part of the HSA.
If you are interested in volunteering on any of these committees, please complete and return this form to
your elementary school before the last day of school in an envelope labeled MPMS. Or, mail it to 80
Irving Avenue. Forms must be returned by July 15th.
Without parent volunteers, we cannot continue to provide many of the programs that
enhance our children's education. If you have any questions, feel free to call your incoming CoPresidents:
Lucia Ammerata (973) 432-4744 lammerata@msn.com or Amy Dinicola (973) 464-9217
bulldogmax23@msn.com
We thank you for your time and support!!
PARENT'S NAME :
________________________________
PHONE: ________________________________ EMAIL:___________________________
CHILD (REN)'S NAME (S): ________________________________________________________
COMMITTEES: Please indicate C to Chair or V to volunteer on the line
(** indicates a District Wide Committee)
ACTIVEWEAR: Usually held in the fall. Various clothing items sold with the MPMS logo.
Summer and fall commitment.
ACTIVITY NITE: Provide snacks and/or chaperone for the Activity Nites under the
supervision of the Principal.
BAGEL BREAKFAST **(Chair) Coordinate with school nurse and Aramark (food
service company for Livingston Public Schools, LPS) to host a bagel breakfast for the
children. Held prior to Super Bowl Sunday.
(Volunteer) To set up and clean up.
BASKET BAZAAR: Coordinate volunteers, organize and run event geared for the children.
BASKET BAZAAR BAKE SALE: Coordinate a bake sale for the night of the Basket
Bazaar.
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB: Coordinate efforts to collect donations to our Media Center in honor
of student’s birthday.
BOARD OF ED OBSERVER: Attend open Board of Education meetings and report to the HSA.
BUDGET TASK FORCE: **(Chair) At monthly meetings, act as liaison between the
Board of Ed and the school community to share information regarding the school budget and
the April School Election. Coordinate efforts with PTA/HSA Presidents. May also participate in
additional sub-committee activities. *Call president for more information.
(Volunteer) May attend monthly meetings held at the BOE. Assist in one or more of the
activities stated above.
(Volunteer) Poll Watcher** - Man the welcoming table set up at the school polling site the
day of the April School Election for 1-2 afternoon or evening hours. (**A Poll Watcher is a
person who observes voting in an election in order to check that election rules are
followed, helps voters to identify their voting district based on street address, and/may
makes phone calls to remind voters to come to the polls.)
BUZZ BOOK: MPMS's private student phone listings book. Committee gathers pertinent
information, coordinates, solicits ads, produces camera-ready book for printer, and distributes to the
school.
FACT PACK: Gather materials to be printed, copied at Board Office, collated, & stuffed in
envelopes in August to be distributed on the first day of school.
FALL FUNDRAISER: Coordinate and execute a fall fund raiser such as gift wrap/magazine
sales and coupon book sale.
GRANT COMMITTEE: Set up application for grants given to teachers and organize committee
for review of grants.
GT REP: (Chair)** Parent Advocacy Group for Excellence (PAGE) dedicated to enhancing
the education of our students through the G/T Academic, G/T Art, G/T Music and School wide
Enrichment Programs K-8. Attend four (4) evening meetings a year.
(Volunteer) Attend four PAGE meetings that are open to all members of the community.
HALLOWEEN HOOPLA: Set up and run booth at the high school, coordinate volunteers.
Typically last Sunday afternoon in October.
HELPING HANDS: **(Chair) Coordinate volunteers to assist families in need within the
school and community. Serve on town-wide committee.
(Volunteer) Volunteers needed to assist with meals, carpools, clothing, etc. as needed.
HOSPITALITY/"KOFFEE KLATCH": Provide, set up and clean-up refreshments at
meetings and school events. Arrange get-together for parents in September with the principal.
HUMAN RELATIONS: **(Chair) Coordinate several events or drives during the year
to emphasize service to the community. This includes a drive for MLK Day. *Call president for
more information.
(Volunteer) Assist in the planning and execution of these events
LEGISLATION: **(Chair) Review and report on any State and/or Federal legislation
pertinent to the education of our children. Coordinate action under the guidance of PT Council.
(Volunteer) Assist in all efforts.
NOMINATING/ BY-LAWS COMMITTEE: Coordinate selection of a slate of officers for
following year. Coordinate any changes to by-laws.
PARENT EDUCATION: **(Chair) In coordination with District-wide Chair, Assistant
Superintendent of Curriculum/Instruction and/or Director of Guidance, parent/school
community, and broader community organizations, create and attend educational
programs to support parents' understanding of district-wide curriculum and instruction
goals and/or parenting skills related to Social Emotional Awareness/Learning; attend
meetings as appropriate.
(Volunteer) In coordination with committee chair, establish communication with parent
community, participate in the planning and implementation of all programs; and attend
meetings as appropriate.
PPEC (Parents and Professionals for Exceptional Children): **(Chair) Responsible for attending
town-wide meetings, help organize 2 -3 programs a year for parents and teachers and participate in
the scholarship program for graduating seniors. Opportunities to serve on the PPEC board are
available to interested chair-people.
(Volunteer) Meetings are open to the public.
PUBLICITY: Take pictures at school and HSA-sponsored events and submit weekly for
publication in the West Essex Tribune.
Red Ribbon Week **(Chair) Coordinate with town-wide effort to distribute Red
Ribbon Week material to the school.
(Volunteer) Distribute ribbons and other related materials to each class.
TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION: Plan and coordinate staff breakfast in September
just prior to the start of school and in May.
TOWN COUNCIL OBSERVER: Attend and report on Town Council meetings relevant to
school issues.