Haine PTO Committees

There are many committees active within the Haine PTO. Below are descriptions of many of them.

Bike Rodeo

Works with the Rowan PTA, Cranberry Township police and the UPMC Passavant Cranberry staff to set up the Bike rodeo held in the Spring.

Book Fair

Organizes the PTO Book Fair in October and May. The chairman is responsible for making daily deposits to the PTO checking account and making certain that the Treasurer receives the deposit slip ASAP.

Campbell’s Soup Labels

Provides the school with the opportunity to receive needed equipment through the collection of labels. The chairman must organize the program, count labels and chart the results. In addition, the chairman works with both principals to order equipment and issues a check to the winning classroom for a party.

Cultural Arts/ShopnSave

Works with principals to select education assemblies according to budget the PTO sets. Also responsible for the collection and tallying of ShopnSave receipts.

Tag

Responsible for choosing theme and dates. Coordinates with Art Department in arranging volunteers to present prints to each classroom.

Fundraiser

Chooses a company in the Spring for the following school year. The chairman must organize the fundraising project by collecting all money and distributing the merchandise. In addition, the chairman must make deposits into the PTO Checking account and provide the Treasurer with a deposit slip ASAP.

General Mills/Ink Cartridges

Responsible for the collection of box tops and mailing according to program regulations. In addition, the chairman is responsible for the collection of ink cartridges and shipping them according to the program regulations.

Giant Eagle

Provides the school the opportunity to receive equipment through the Giant Eagle rewards program according to its regulations. The chairman must have both principals’ approval before orders can be placed for any new equipment.

Market Day

Coordinates with the Market Day Representatives and schools on the distribution of the product on a monthly basis. In addition, the chairman must provide the Treasurer with the monthly profit checks.

Membership

Responsible for drafting and distributing informational flyers on PTO membership. The chairman must collect the membership money and deposit into the PTO checking account, providing the Treasurer with the deposit slips ASAP. In addition, the chairman must work closely with the Secretary and Treasurer to keep an accurate membership list. Also, the President(s) must be kept up-to-date on the status of board and faculty membership.

Party Coordinator

Responsible for organizing room parents for the three PTO sponsored parties. All general arrangement such as times and dates must first be approved by both Principals. All money budgeted for the parties should be spent on children only. A meeting will be held at the beginning of the school year with all grade level and homeroom parents. The PTO President(s) must be present at this meeting.

Vendor/Craft Expo

The chairperson is responsible for hosting the Vendor/Craft Expo as part of a fundraising program for the Haine School. Responisibilities include contacting potential vendors and crafters to participate by utilizing prior years' list and advertising in the many medias that are available. Chairperson will organize availability, set up and use of facilities.

Publicity

Responsible for publishing the monthly PTO Newsletter. This will consist of articles submitted by each committee. IN addition, the chairman may be asked to contact the local newspapers concerning publicity for PTO events. All published material must be approved by both Haine Principals and one PTO President. The chairman also oversees the publication and distribution of the PTO Handbook during the first week of school.

Holiday Shop

Responsible for choosing a vendor, selecting merchandise and coordinating with teachers for class schedules. In addition, daily deposits need to be made to the PTO checking account. The Treasurer must be provided with the deposit slips.

Save for America

Responsible for coordination with Nextier Bank to set up the banking programs for the year. The chairman also coordinates volunteer for Banking Day, which is held once a week before school and before afternoon kindergarten. Computer arrangements must be made with the principal before the program begins for the school year.

School Store

Provide students the opportunity to purchase at little cost necessary school supplies. There will be one shopping day for each school per month. The store opens before school begins for the day. Special arrangement can be made for afternoon kindergarten students. The chairman is responsible for ordering all merchandise. Deposits must be made to the PTO checking account and deposit slips given to the Treasurer ASAP.

Spirit Wear

Responsible for choosing a vendor and selecting merchandise that has Seneca Valley logo displayed. Will oversee order forms and ensure distribution of purchases to the buyers.

Social and Hospitality

Responsible for Teachers’ Luncheon which is to be held before the start of the school year. The chairman is responsible for coordinating PTO volunteers to help with the set up and clean up of the luncheon. The school office is to be notified if tables are needed. The chairman may be called upon to coordinate volunteers throughout the school year to provide refreshments for special occasions such as orientations.

Yearbook

The chairman chooses a company in the Spring for the following school year. The chairman oversees photos, layout and all other prep work on the yearbook. The chairman is responsible for the sale of the yearbook and follows the program through to distribution. In addition, the chairman must keep an accurate record of all sales and make deposits to the PTO checking account, providing the Treasurer with deposit slips ASAP.