COMMITTEES

The PTO is comprised of several committees that oversee different programs and events. The leads for these committees play an integral role in the operations of our team, making everything we do possible! These roles are perfect for the adult who wants to volunteer in a specific capacity, with a team of additional volunteers to support.

Our goal is to support committees that meet the purpose to enhance and support the educational experience at our school, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, and to improve the environment at SPES. Your time is valuable so we strive to maintain alignment with this organizational purpose to produce an outcome that is successful for both volunteers, members, and students.  

Below is a list of current vacancies for Committee Leads. If you are interested in learning more about any of them or have any questions, please reach out via spelementarypto@gmail.com. 

ASSEMBLIES - coordinate 1-2 per school year in collaboration/approval with administration. 

BOBCAT BOOK CLUB - a reading program for 4-5 graders that has some meeting responsibilities during the school day.

BOONE'S BACKYARD - assisting with maintenance of the internal courtyard. 

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS (EEP) - coordinate fall and spring after school club offerings. Lead does not need to be available to attend clubs. 

GREEN TEAM - managing the activities and application process for SPES to become a Maryland Green School. 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL - event associated with Fall Book Fair in the evening. 

LOST & FOUND - helps to organize and publicize items left behind for students and coordinate seasonal donations for unclaimed items. 

MOVIE NIGHT - 1-2 per year to be held in the gym/cafeteria in the evenings, typically a Friday. 

PURPLE UP BREAKFAST - annual event each April to honor the military students and their families in our school community. 

READ-A-THON - program in the spring to encourage reading across all grade levels where students can earn individual, class, grade, and all-school prizes. This serves as one of two annual fundraisers for specific school needs. 

SHOUT OUTS - collecting (by anonymous form available to all) and sharing a list of monthly accolades for volunteers, faculty, or staff who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to support SPES.

SPIRIT WEAR - managing an inventory of SPES gear available to the school community, researching and selecting new items, and coordinating an order at least once a school year. 

VARIETY SHOW - leading the direction of the annual school talent showcase for any and all students who elect to participate. The major school tradition that students look forward to each year and raises funds for a local charity. 

VIP GUEST EVENTS - 2 events per school year with special themes where students can bring a VIP Adult guest along for some fun! Past examples have been dances and a Navy Basketball game. 

VOLUNTEER/ROOM LEADS - coordinator who guides the room leads for each class allowing an opportunity for each to have seasonal classroom celebrations and specific teacher appreciation occasions such as birthdays and end of year. 

WELLNESS - organizes wellness events for the school such as WALK/BIKE/ROLL to school day in the fall. 

YEARBOOK - manages the ordering, publicizing and design production of the annual yearbook. Assist with spring picture day. 

CURRENT COMMITTEE LEADS:
If you have information about your program that needs to go out via the PTO, please fill out the 
PTO Communications Request Form.
Don't forget to also submit the Plan of Work Form, if needed!  

Have an idea for a new committee? Or just want to join one - We’d love to hear from you!

There are spots on our team for everyone! If you'd like to become more involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out to spelementaryptovolunteer@gmail.com or fill out our Volunteer Interest Form today!