2011-2012 PTO Board Positions, Committees & Events
The following are descriptions of the PTA Board Positions and many of the PTA committees and events,
however there is always room for more. If you have thoughts on a program or event you would like to
see at Stanley please let us know so we can make it happen!
Please note that all board positions and committees may be co-chaired.
BOARD POSITIONS
President – Stephanie Greenfield
Manages and organizes all PTA communication, documents, meeting agendas, itineraries and procedures.
Oversees and has working knowledge of all committees. Acts as point person for After School Programs
and Cultural Arts Committee. Manages and updates by-laws, PTA page of Stanley School website keeping
it updated with events and information. Works closely with Stanley principal and maintains contact with
other Swampscott PTA boards.
Vice President of Social Events – Melissa Stern
Assists President in all tasks related to PTA events and student programs, oversees event-related
committees. Acts as point person for Holiday Fair, Book Fair, Talent Show, Movie Nights, Hospitality
Committee, Fun Field Day.
VP of Fundraising - Amy O’Connor, Camay Pascucci
Manages fundraising efforts of the PTA including recording and tracking of PTA dues, Uno’s Dough Raiser,
spin-a-thon, and other events as agreed upon by PTA members. Acts as point person for annual PTA
registration/dues drive, Stanley directory, box tops, t-shirts, Staples SchoolKidz Supply Kits, Big Blue
Bargains.
Treasurer – Marci Alperin, Melissa Caplan
Posts all financial transactions as they occur throughout the month. Creates monthly budgets and
Treasurer reports for PTA meetings. Manages the balance sheet and maintains proper accounting records
as reconciled with bank statements. Leads the annual budget development process in April, presents the
budget for approval in May. Files annual tax return. Reconciles the checkbook, writes checks as needed,
makes deposits in a timely fashion, as needed, keeps financial transaction forms available for all
volunteers.
Recording Secretary – Anne Quagrello
Responsible for taking minutes at the PTA meetings, typing up and distributing to the listerv via email in a
timely manner (w/in 1 week).
Communications Chair – Kristen Riddell, Erin Perault
Manages the email listserv and sends email reminders via Stanley Chronicle account for monthly PTA
meetings and other events. Handles copying and distributing of all PTA flyers for student folders. Writes
and disseminates press releases, manages the PTO Facebook page and other communication as needed.
PTA COMMITTEES
After School Programs – Chair: Amy O’Connor
Manage and organize the registration and execution of after school programs at Stanley. Art, music,
language arts, sports, yoga, science and nature, and cooking have been a great success and are taught by
both parents and teachers.
Beautification/Grounds – Chair: Lynne McCarren
Roll up your sleeves and help indoors and out. Fall spruce up, plantings, playground upkeep, spring
spruce up, indoor decorative painting, etc. Projects determined by need and requests of administration
and teachers.
Book Fair – Chair: Nicole Nichols, Rachel Dicker
In November a book “store” will be set up in the library for parents and children to purchase books for
personal use and for their classrooms. The book fair is in conjunction Back to School Night when students
have a chance to show their parents their classrooms and proudly share their work with them.
Box Top Committee – Chair: Nicole Nichols
Creates incentive challenges for the kids to collect as many “box tops” as they can to raise money for the
school.
Cultural Arts – Chair: Marianne McDermott
This committee is an integral part of the Stanley School community. Responsible for researching,
choosing and implementing enrichment programs, which benefit Stanley students in every grade.
Programs bring music, art, authors & poets, science, health and fitness programs into the classrooms. You
can volunteer for one specific event or for the committee as a whole.
Fitness Walk – Chair: Jen Bishop
Work with Ms. Pacitto, our Physical Education teacher, on organizing the event and gathering volunteers
to help the day of the walk. Takes place on the ball field during school hours.
Fun Field Day – Co-Chairs: KC Butt, Ann O’Brian
A day the kids love!! Games, fitness challenges and fun take place on the field during school hours.
Grant Writing – Chair: Johanna Morgen
Seek out and apply for grants for specific projects, programs and/or equipment. Will work with Ms.
Angelakis on targeting appropriate grants.
Holiday Fair – Chair: Melissa Stern
Our biggest fundraiser happens in December. Select, organize and manage craft tables, oversee the
purchase of small gift items from the holiday “store”.
Hospitality Committee - Co-Chairs: Karen Roberts, Stephanie Kinne
Hospitality organizes two teacher luncheons, one in September to welcome the teachers back to school
and in May for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Library – Tammy Cronin, Andrea Ritchie, Terri Morgen
In the absence of a school librarian, this committee manages the, cataloguing, organizing and preserving
books, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the library as well as managing the staff of parent
volunteers. We are looking to solicit involvement from parents to assist the chairs in various areas of
running the library, as it is a LARGE task for just a few. Classroom volunteer time is additional and will be
organized at the start of the year.
Movie Nights – Co-Chairs: Amy O’Connor, Andrea Ritchie
Age appropriate movies for a fun evening here at Stanley! Both events are free to our families. Pizza,
snacks and drinks will be sold. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Recycling – Co-Chairs: Tracy Spear, Amy O’Connor
Work with Ms. Angelakis and the 4th grade leaders to turn Stanley green!!
Safety Committee – Chair: Stephanie Benevento
Work with Ms. Angelakis on Stanley School Safety issues and the “Safe Routes” program.
Science Fair Committee – Chair: Stephanie Greenfield
Organize and demonstrate science experiments in an age appropriate and fun way to introduce
elementary science concepts. Previously done for K and 1st grades.
Stanley School Directory – Chair: Amy O’Connor
Responsible for compiling contact information and advertisement sales, printing and distributing the
Stanley School Directory
T-Shirt Committee – Co-Chairs: Melissa Stern, Meredith Weiss
Organize sales of school apparel during the year. All proceeds support PTA programs and events.
Talent Show Committee – Co-Chairs: Marci Alperin, Hilary Foutes
Organize and manage the school wide talent show in the spring, which would include after school
rehearsals prior to performance night.
Welcoming Committee – Co-Chairs: Tracy Spear, Jenne Ford
Responsible for providing coffee and refreshments in the beginning of the school year for the welcome
back coffee, kindergarten coffee and kindergarten popsicle party. As well, this committee provides a
welcome gift for students new to Stanley.