PTO Committees
Communications
Emily Dagostino & Sean Flynn, VPs - communications@beyeschoolpto.org
The Communications Committee focuses on disseminating important PTO-related news out to the Beye community. Check out our weekly BeyeBytes for important upcoming events, and check out our monthly BeyeLines that shares out and celebrates past events and activities!
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BeyeBytes: Emily Dagostino & Sean Flynn
BeyeLines: Emily Dagostino & Sean Flynn
Directory: Charity Anne Caldwell & Whitney Brooks
Yearbook: Kim Becker & Lindsay Gallup
Fundraising
Jen Stringfield & Monica Khetarpal, VPs - fundraising@beyeschoolpto.org
The Fundraising Committee focuses on our primary fundraising efforts and events. This year, our core focus for fundraising will be around a direct ask for donations, read-a-thons in the Fall and Spring, and various virtual events for families and children (Beye-In Parties COVID edition!)
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Direct Ask: Jen Stringfield & Monica Khetarpal
Read-a-thon: OPEN POSITION
Virtual Parties: OPEN POSITION
Book Fair: Joey
BeyeWear: Michele Jurewicz
Beye A Brick: OPEN POSITION
Business Outreach: Chris Thomas
Directory Ads: Sarah Miller
School Supplies: Lori Browder
Concessions (Talent Show/Play): Steve Miller
Programs
Anna Harlan & Michele Jurewicz, VPs - programs@beyeschoolpto.org
The Programs Committee focuses on before, during, and after-school enrichment programs. This year, our core focus is to ensure all programs are reassessed given COVID-19, to ensure we are supplementing the teachers' current curriculum and filling any gaps with needed programming.
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By Discovery: Anna Harlan
Chess Club: Christine Bonomo
Children’s Enrichment: Anna Harlan
Hubbard Street Dance: Anna Harlan
OPEF: OPEN POSITION
Right at School: Anna Harlan
Junior Great Books: OPEN POSITION
Special Events
Denise Lawson & Molly Greenwood-Whalen, VPs - events@beyeschoolpto.org
The Special Events Committee focuses on specific events. This year, we are looking to determine how we continue with previous events virtually, as well as look for new ways to engage virtually.
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Fifth Grade Celebration: 4th grade room parents
Fun Fair: Jen Kellogg
Olympic Day: Cassie Miller
Pancake Breakfast: Adam Belcuore
Picnics: Molly Greenwood-Whalen
Silent Auction: Tanya Fisher
Spelling Bee: Samina Hadi-Tabassum
Talent Show: Nancy Dribin
Teacher Appreciation Lunch: Jeanna DiMaria
Teacher Conference Meals: Denise Lawson
Beye Inclusion
Tanya Fisher & Marietta McDuffy, VPs - inclusion@beyeschoolpto.org
The Beye Inclusion Committee focuses on ensuring all students' needs are met. This includes, but is not limited to: providing resources to students and families in need, ensuring processes are handled in an equitable and inclusive manner, and ensuring communications are delivered most effectively to the entire Beye community.
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Beye Pass Tutoring: OPEN POSITION
Room Parent Coordinator: Michele Jurewicz
Cultural Coordinator: OPEN POSITION
Picture Day: Tcherlesia Thomas
Program providing ELA / math focused support: Charity Anne Caldwell
New Family Welcome: Charity Caldwell
Green Team
Lauren MacGregor & Kara Finnegan, VPs - greenteam@beyeschoolpto.org
The Green Team Committee creates opportunities within our school to reduce waste of all kinds (solid waste, energy, water, etc.). We develop green programs aimed at building awareness and support throughout the Beye community. With remote learning, our focus this year is on bringing green practices into our students' homes.
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April Earth Month: Lauren Smith & Kara Finnegan
Flower Sale: Carrie Cotter & Katie Ashton
Gardening: Karen Migneault
Green Club/Outdoor Explorers: Sarah Miller
Lunch Time Sorting: Kara Finnegan
Waste Free Wednesdays - Lauren Smith
Fitness & Nutrition
Fran Knechel, VP - fitness-nutrition@beyeschoolpto.org
The Fitness & Nutrition Committee focuses on raising awareness of the importance of fitness & nutrition. The food we eat and being physically active play a vital role in physical and mental health. With remote learning, our focus this year is on integrating fitness & nutrition practices into our students' homes.
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3-on-3 Basketball Tournament: Ashima Gupta & Jacob Gilbert
Allergy Committee Rep: Anne Cole
Backpack Program: OPEN POSITION
Health Fair: Tcherlesia Thomas
International Walk to School Day: Fran Knechel
PACK Week: OPEN POSITION
Trekkers: Nancy Dribin
Turkey Trot: Miriam Tamayo
Treasurer
Morgen Alexander-Young & Katie Waller, VPs - treasurer@beyeschoolpto.org
In addition to the Treasury Committee focusing on the planning and maintenance of the PTO budget and financials, this committee also oversees ongoing fundraising programs, those that generate income for the PTO simply by families carrying out their normal routines.
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Amazon: Morgen Alexander-Young & Katie Waller
Boxtops for Education: Carrie Cotter
Script: Christine Bonomo