PTA VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

The Sharon PTA needs YOU!

We support over 30 committees to provide various programs and events benefitting our students and staff. Volunteers are essential to the success of these programs, and opportunities exist for everyone. Thank you in advance for your time and commitment to our children.

How to get involved at Sharon:

• • • Become a CMS Registered Volunteer – In order to ensure the safety of our students and staff, CMS has implemented an annual screening process for all volunteers. Complete the online volunteer registration form at www.cmsvolunteers.com. Remember to sign in at the front office each time you visit the school.
    • Subscribe to the PTA Volunteer Email List – Receive volunteer opportunities from various committees throughout the school year. These may include one-time asks or volunteer commitments on a regular basis. This is a great way to get involved in the current year and allows you to choose what works best with your schedule, while meeting new Sharon friends and learning about different PTA funded programs.
    • Read the weekly Eagle Eye and Check the Sharon PTA Volunteer quick link – The volunteer opportunities mentioned above will also be advertised here.
    • Learn about our PTA Board Positions and Committee Descriptions. If you would like more information about a committee, contact the PTA President at .
    • Complete the PTA Committee Volunteer Interest Form – Share your interests with us! This form will be available online and sent out via the Eagle Eye in the spring as the PTA nominating committee begins to fill leadership and committee positions for the following school year.
  • Attend the PTA Quarterly Meetings – These meetings are open to all PTA members and help you stay informed about upcoming events.

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  PTA Committee Descriptions

   

  *Committee will offer volunteer opportunities or request specific donations during the school year. Each volunteer sign up will include more information on responsibilities and time commitment. Support our Sharon students and pick what works best with your schedule!

  Student Enrichment
  

  Committee	Description
  *1st Grade Play	Provide help and support with costumes, props, microphones, rehearsals, parent communications, and much more.
  *3rd Grade Play	Provide help and support with costumes, props, microphones, rehearsals, parent communications, and much more.
  *5th Grade Play	Provide help and support with costumes, props, microphones, rehearsals, parent communications, and much more.
  *Girls on the Run	Work with Girls on the Run contact to find coaches for Fall and/or Spring Teams. Advertise dates to parents and recruit parent volunteers to coach, if necessary. Program offered to 3rd-5th grade girls.
  *Hearts for Pinewood	Coordinate periodic staff appreciation events, classroom supplies and book drive to benefit Pinewood Elementary teachers and students.
  *Junior Achievement	Volunteer to work with a K class during a five week session to teach basic grade appropriate concepts of business and economics, and how education is relevant in the workplace.
  *Junior Great Books	Volunteer to work with small student groups in grades K-2. Read stories and help develop critical thinking skills for these students (K held Nov- April, grades 1st and 2nd held Oct-April).
  *Let Me Run	Work with Let Me Run contact to find coaches for Fall and/or Spring Teams. Advertise dates to parents and recruit parent volunteers to coach, if necessary. Program offered to 4th and 5th grade boys.
  *PALS (Paths to Achieving Literacy Success)	Work with small groups of 1st grade students on their letter sounds and blending words together.
  Reflections	Publicize, promote, and execute the Reflections PTA Arts competition at the school level.
  SchoolKidz School Supply	Coordinate online sale and delivery for school supply kits for each grade.
  *Sharon Cares	Work closely with the school counselor to help provide assistance to our Sharon families who find themselves in need. Coordinate clothing/food drives to collect items of need at certain times of the year.
  *Tutors	Volunteer to assist teachers in meeting the student’s individual academic needs.

  School Events

  Committee	Description
  *Family Fun Night	Plan, publicize, and execute Sharon’s family night held one evening in the fall or spring
  *Field Day	Assist P.E. staff to execute field day and recruit parent volunteers. Typically held late May/early June.
  *June Jamboree	Plan, publicize, and execute June Jamboree, a fun, school wide event on the last day of school
  *5th Grade Celebration	Plan and execute various tasks (ceremony, reception, end of year class parties, etc.) related to the 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony held the last week of school.
  *Staff Appreciation	Plan and execute staff appreciation luncheons (August and June) and various staff “treats” throughout the year.
  *Staff Celebration Week	Coordinate all events for Staff Celebration Week held in the Spring.
  *Storytelling Festival	Coordinate and execute the fun event during which volunteers entertain Sharon students through storytelling. Held one morning in the Fall.

  Fundraising

  Committee Name	Description
  *Annual Fund Capital Campaign	Coordinate the annual fund capital campaign to generate donations for school needs and to help cover PTA operating budget. The campaign kicks-off in November and ends in late March.
  *Book Fair	Plan, publicize and execute Sharon’s Scholastic Book Fairs held in the Fall and Spring.
  Community Partnerships	Box Tops – Collect, count, and submit rebate items for the Box Tops reward program by the Fall and Spring deadlines. Spirit Events – Coordinate school spirit events with Charlotte businesses (i.e. restaurants, shops, etc.) and publicize to Sharon parents.
  *FLY	Coordinate the summer reading and math enrichment program to benefit both the students and PTA. The fundraiser kicks-off in May and ends late September.
  School Store	Sell Sharon merchandise online and at certain school events. Track and reorder inventory as needed.

  Administration

  Committee	Description
  Landscaping	Supplement CMS landscaping based on principal and PTA requests.
  Lost and Found	Manage the school’s lost and found area and donate any uncollected items before winter and summer breaks.
  Media Center	Assist the Media Teacher each morning with items such as shelving books and other needs.
  *Prospective Families	Plan and execute the Kindergarten Popsicle Party in August, Open House in November, and Beginner’s Day in May. Give tours to interested families throughout the year.
  PTA Bulletin Board	Update the PTA bulletin board throughout the school year.
  Safety Officer	Work with contacts at CMPD and Mecklenburg County Sheriff Office to coordinate safety officer coverage for carpool kick-off, random carpool days throughout the year, and certain school events.

  Communication

  Committee	Description
  *Room Parents	Coordinate, train, and support the class room parents.
  *Yearbook	Design, order and distribute yearbooks. Assist photography company on school picture days.
  *Website/Online Directory	Maintain the Sharon PTA website by working with committees to ensure all information is up-to-date. Create the online directory.