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.
    • Read the weekly Eagle Eye and Check the Sharon PTA Office Volunteer quick link.
    • 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. Please see the calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

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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 Great Books	The Chair recruits volunteers for grades K-2 for small reading groups, organizes a training, and oversees the volunteers within the program.
  *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.
  Reflections	Publicize, promote, and execute the Reflections PTA Arts competition at the school level.
  Robotics Club	The Robotics Club is a STEM based lego club. (10) 4th graders and (10) 5th graders are chosen through an application process in the fall and in the spring. The club runs for 6 weeks and the dates are chosen by Ms. Phelan. The PTA committee will need to coordinate the advertising and application process. The PTA will also need to communicate with the parents via email about dates, times, etc.
  School Supplies	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.

  School Events

  Committee	Description
  *Family Fun Committee	This committee plans two fall events, the adult social in the fall and fall family festival held at the school.
  *Field Day (requires in-school commitment)	Assist P.E. staff to execute field day activities and organize parent volunteers. Typically held late April.
  *June Jamboree (requires in-school commitment)	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.
  Student Showcase (requires in-school commitment)	Committee members coordinate with teachers to collect, prepare, and label all work for Show. Requires weekly in-school commitment starting in December.
  *Staff Appreciation (requires in-school commitment)	Committee plans and oversees a variety of staff appreciation events and treats for all Sharon teachers and staff throughout the school 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 (requires in-school commitment)	Plan, publicize and execute Sharon’s Scholastic Book Fairs held in the Fall and Spring.
  Community Partnerships	Finding sponsors in the community each year to donate time or services to Sharon Elementary that directly goes to benefiting the school.
  *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.
  Spirit Events	Coordinate school spirit events with Charlotte businesses (i.e. restaurants, shops, etc.) and publicize to Sharon parents.

  Administration

  Committee	Description
  Front Office	Coordinate front office volunteers for coverage during times when the office is expected to be unusually busy.
  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.
  Marquee	Update electronic marquee board with school events every 7-10 days. Must be physically sent through the router in the front office.
  Media Center	Committee Members responsible for assisting Media teacher with re- 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.
  Wingmen	Coordinate volunteers to greet students at carpool once per month and organize Father Fridays.

  Communication

  Committee	Description
  Graphic Designer	Assist all PTA committees in creating graphics to communicate happenings across the school.
  Eagle Eye	The Eagle Eye coordinator prepares the weekly Eagle Eye email. This involves using the information and photos sent by email from Mrs. Phelan and PTA members, it typically takes about 2 to 3 hours per week.
  *Room Parent Coordinator	Coordinate, train, and support the class room parents.
  Social Media Coordinator	The social media coordinator will work with the Executive Team on posts and communication for the Sharon PTA Intsagram account.
  *Website/Online Directory	Maintain the Sharon PTA website by working with committees to ensure all information is up-to-date. Create the online directory.
  *Yearbook	Design, order and distribute yearbooks. Assist photography company on school picture days.