PTO COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS
DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE: This committee will organize the annual dance which is held in the Spring. Volunteers assist with planning, set-up/clean-up and attend the event as needed. Flexible time commitment.April-exact date TBD.
"FREE MONEY" FUNDRAISING: Volunteers find opportunities in the community for fundraising and distribute information to families. Examples include grocery and retail store rebate programs, restaurant profit sharing nights, and events at local gyms, etc. We have a monthly McDonald's night the third Wednesday of the month at the Richmond McDonald's. Flexible time commitment.
GREEN TEAM: This committee helps with activities during Earth Week at RGS in April. Time commitment will vary throughout the year, with a more involved commitment during Earth Week.
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP (SECRET SANTA SHOP): This is a popular event for our students. Volunteers help with setting up the Friday afternoon before the one-day sale on Saturday and assist students with their shopping during the sale. Time commitment: 2-5 hours before, during and/or after the sale. Date TBD
RAMS PEAK PUBLISHING: This is RGS's own publishing company! Students write rough draft stories in their spare time and then present them to the publishing company. The volunteers proofread drafts, edit, type, bind books, and return them to the students. The student is then a published author! The time commitment is flexible.
SOCIAL EVENTS: This committee assists with all family fun nights, whether in person or virtual, Ice Cream Social during Fine Arts night in May and Field Day at the end of the year. Volunteers would be asked to help plan, attend and coordinate supplies for each event. The time commitment is flexible.
TAILGATE 4 EDUCATION: The Tailgate committee is a group of volunteers that work at putting together a night of fundraising for our school. This event requires many volunteers taking on a variety of roles. It is our largest source of fundraising for the year. It included dinner, cash bar, silent & live auction, and several raffles. Volunteers can collect donations for the auction and also take on smaller responsibilities to prepare for the night including food coordinator, raffles, decorations) and work the night of the event. The time commitment is flexible.
TEACHER LUNCHEONS: The PTO provides 2 dinners and 1 lunch per year to show our appreciation to the teachers and staff. Volunteers only need to bring part of the email. A week before the event you will be emailed regarding what is needed. Items typically asked for are casseroles, salads, desserts, drinks, etc. This is a great opportunity for working parents to be involved. The teachers enjoy the many new dishes provided! Minimal time commitment. Dinners are typically in November and February and Lunch in May.
WE CARE: Throughout the school year the PTO provides treats (post-it notes, pens, chocolate, etc.) for the teachers and staff of RGS for Back to School, Halloween, Conferences, Before Winter Break, New Years, Valentine's Day, Spring, and end of school year. There are about 6 dozen treats needed. If you're creative and love Pinterest, this is the committee for you!
RICHARDSON'S CORN MAZE NIGHT: In years past we have offered this event in conjucntion with Spring Grove Elementary PTO. It's a PTO Family Event Night at Richardson's Corn Maze. This is a great way for families to have fun and mix with other families in our district.
SHOP WITH SCRIP: The PTO offers gift cards to purchase at full value and we receive a profit from the vendor.
MUFFINS WITH MISSES/DONUTS WITH DUDES: New for us this year, we will be hosting before school one morning Muffins with Misses and one morning Donuts with Dudes. More information will be provided at a later date.
MOM/SON BOWLING: February or March - exact date TBD.
SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS: The PTO offers school supply kits before the beginning of each school year.
MONTHLY PTO MEETINGS: Meetings are held in the Richmond Grade School library on the second Wednesday of every month throughout the school year at 4:00 pm or &;00 pm.. Meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about our school and meet other RGS parents and faculty. Need someone to watch the kids so you can attend? No problem! Bring them along and they can join the other kids in our free child care during PTO meetings. In the event that meetings cannot be held at the school, virtual zoom meetings will take place. We look forward to seeing you there.