We've done our best to provide information that is accurate and complete, but "the only constant is change," so please contact the folks listed to get more information when necessary.

Estimates of hours are based on everyone doing their fair share and may involve some times of more work averaged with other times of less.

Helping with Ongoing Programs

Academic Achievement Support
Work with the VP Diversity & Outreach to support the efforts of the school to reduce the achievement gap at Montclair School.
Contact: Charlette Green
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 4

After-School Enrichment Classes
Develop portfolio of classes offered at Montclair School; administrate programs; set dates and plan space; coordinate with the Principal, the Office, providers, and AT; maintain data on enrollment, rosters, providers/instructors, insurance; collect fees from providers; coordinate flyers; aid principal/parents with any issues.
Contact: Cheryl Silveira
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 8

Alumni Relations Committee
Work with the VP Membership to build the strength of Montclair School by keeping the support of our graduated families and students. Assist with Founders' Day planning. Develop the Alumni Relations program future plans.
Contact: Nina Minney
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 4

Attendance Awards Team
Work directly with the Principal to provide an Attendance Awards program that will motivate students and their adults to get to school "On Time, Every Day, the Otter Way!"
Contact: Nancy Bloom, Kate McManes, or Rhonda Vera
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 8

Audio/Visual Team
Work with the VP Technology to deliver the audio/visual resources to support the school's programs and activities such as Assemblies, PTA Meetings, Metrathon, Halloween, Variety Show, etc. Use your creativity to make these occasions exciting and memorable.
Contact: Candy Apple or Bill Sappington
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 12

Bulletin Boards
Help the Principal and the PTA Historian to cover the bulletin boards throughout the school at the beginning of the school year. Provide periodic maintenance as needed throughout the year and clear the boards at the end of June.
Contact: Nancy Bloom or Sheila Jones
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 2

Dads’ Club
Choose from a number of opportunities to "work, play and eat" such as Metrathon set-up and take-down, Grounds & Beautification, golf, summer BBQs, school work days, classroom improvements and fundraising. Coordinate the Dad's Club efforts to support the school and the PTA. Develop membership and encourage attendance at events. Plan program of events and coordinate schedule.
Contact: Rhonda Vera, Robert Ulrich, or Mark Chartier
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 3 or more

Expansion Committee
A staggered rotation of parent volunteers allowing us to be accessible to OUSD as MES expansion plans are being developed and implemented. Present our perspective to OUSD in a concentrated manner.
Contact: Larry Magid or Wendy Campbell
When & Where: All Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 2

Good Cents for Oakland
Work with the VP Diversity and Outreach to coordinate MES participation in Good Cents for Oakland service learning program. Work with the Student Council, School Administration and Good Cents program.
Contact: Charlette Green or Erica Bachman
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10

Green Team
Develop and implement program to encourage environmentally-friendly education and practices. Integrate the established COMPOST program. Work with parents, teachers, and staff to bring environmental awareness to the curriculum, to the expansion, to the lunchroom, and beyond!
Contact: Jane McRae, Johnna Arnold, or Lara Jealous
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 4

Hospitality Committee
Work with the VP Membership to provide a atmosphere at PTA events that encourages participation. Coordinate refreshments to serve at a variety of PTA events including PTA Meetings, First Day of School Coffee, Kindergarten Open House, and In-Person Registration.
Contact: Nina Minney or Karen Wilson
When & Where: School Year, School and home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 3

Language League
Help coordinate Montclair's amazing before-and-after school foreign language instruction program. Several Board positions have distinct responsibilities.
Contact: Anne Delp, Wendy Ciruli, Maggie Rogers, or Steffi Durran
When & Where: School Year, School and home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10

Library Volunteer Coordinator
Work with the Librarian to ensure adequate trained volunteers are signed-up to run the library program. Facilitate communication between volunteers and the Librarian. Extra help is needed during book fairs.
Contact: Paci Hammond or Maggie Rogers
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10

Montclair Mirror (Newsletter)
Develop and circulate monthly Newsletter including Letter from the Principal, news from PTA Board, and other information of use to parents.
Contact: Anne Campbell Washington or Kris Meek
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10

Nominating Committee
Work with the PTA Parliamentarian and EVPs to recruit candidates for Key Volunteer positions. Develop a slate of candidates for the subsequent year PTA Board to present to the membership.
Contact: Saji Pierce, Elaine Connolly, or Ann Sinclair
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 8

Nutrition, Health & Safety Committee
Advocate for the Health & Safety of the kids. Organize emergency food/comfort packets, maintain disaster supplies, and assist with school disaster drills. Work with OUSD to advocate for healthful options our kids will eat. Educate parents about the importance of kids' nutrition. Coordinate morning drop-off helpers and work with OPD and administration to maximize the safety of our traffic flow.
Contact: Rhonda Vera, Kim Cardoso, or Nina Senn
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 5

P.E. Helper
Assist the PE Teacher a few times a year with equipment inventory and physical fitness testing.
Contact: Marcella Wasson
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 2

PTA Board
These elected positions are slated by the Nominating Committee in February or March of each year. If you are interested in serving on the Board, check the box and we'll be sure the Nominating Committee gets your name so they can contact you with more information.
Contact: Wendy Campbell
When & Where: All Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10 or more

Public Relations Committee
As part of the PTA Marketing & Communications Team, you'll work with the EVP External Affairs, the Historian, the Corresponding Secretary, and the Recording Secretary to identify and pursue opportunities to engage the public in our efforts and activities. Develop relationships with key news outlets.
Contact: Ann Sinclair, Sheila Jones, Lisa Ender, or Wendy Ciruli
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 2

Room Representative Coordinator
Work with the EVP Internal Affairs to coordinate the Room Representative (aka Room Parent) program. Recruit volunteers to be Room Reps, provide them with the information they will need to be successful, demonstrate the PTA's appreciation for all of their hard work.
Contact: Elaine Connolly or Libby Ziegler
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 8 or more

Science Support Team
Support teachers implementation of science curriculum by streamlining lab set-up. Work with teachers and administration to facilitate efficiencies. Coordinate volunteers to make it happen!
Contact: Rhonda Vera, Laura Courtney, or Laura Lunt
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 8

Teacher-Staff Appreciation Team
Work with the PTA EVP Internal Affairs to provide appropriate expressions of appreciation throughout the school year. Assist with coordination of the monthly TGIM Potluck Brunches and with the annual Teacher-Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
Contact: Elaine Connolly
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 2

Technology Committee
Coordinate the school's use of technology including in the classrooms, Library, and Computer Lab. Administer the PTA website and communications system.
Contact: Candy Apple
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 8

Helping with One-day Events

New Parent Party
Work with the VP Diversity & Outreach and with the VP Membership to coordinate an adult-oriented mixer for the incoming Kindergarten parents.
Contact: Charlette Green, Nina Minney, or Libbi Ziegler
When & Where: August, Montclair Women's Center
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 6

Registration
Help coordinate the In-Person Registration Event where parents submit their required school paperwork, find out all about the great programs and events delivered by the PTA, and receive their Class Assignments just before the start of school in August.
Contact: Ann Sinclair
When & Where: Jun-Aug, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10

Back to School Coffee
Help coordinate a small reception of coffee & bagels after drop-off on the First Day of School.
Contact: Karen Wilson
When & Where: August, School
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 6

Back to School Night
Assist Principal with Back to School Night. Organize schedule, communicate with teachers, prepare handouts, and encourage parent attendance at Back to School Night.
Contact: Nancy Bloom or Elaine Connolly
When & Where: September, School
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 5

United Nations Day
Assist the VP Diversity & Outreach in organizing a celebration of the United Nations featuring world heritage and culture.
Contact: Charlette Green
When & Where: October, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 5

Holiday Potluck
Coordinate Winter Potluck event. Solicit food donations, encourage attendance, set-up Ottertorium for event, have a blast with your friends, make sure the place is clean before you go home.
Contact: Ann Sinclair
When & Where: November or December, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10

Winter Sing
Assist Teacher with coordination of Winter Sing, communicate with parents, arrange overhead transparencies, etc.
Contact: Josie Levi
When & Where: December, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 5

Art Show & Potluck
Assist with Art Show Open House & Potluck. Coordinate speakers, organize schedule, communicate with teachers, prepare handouts, and encourage parent attendance at event.
Contact: Josie Levi
When & Where: December, School
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 4

Science Fair
Assist Teachers with set-up and take-down of Science Fair. Develop a flyer to encourage attendance.
Contact: Rhonda Vera or Nancy Bloom
When & Where: February, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 5

Family Science Night
Assist Teachers with coordination of Family Science Night, communicate with parents, arrange experiments, develop attendance, coordinate volunteers.
Contact: Rhonda Vera or Jen Hugenberger Mintz
When & Where: March, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 5

Founders’ Day
Assist with invitations, food, program and decorations for Founder's Day. Maintain database of invitees for future events.
Contact: Anne Delp, Erica Bachman, Renee Owyoung, or Wendy Campbell
When & Where: March or April, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 5

Spring Fling
Coordinate and staff the Spring Fling. Carnival: Develop a number of carnival-booths and coordinate volunteers. Pancake Breakfast: You flip 'em, we'll eat 'em! Rummage Sale: solicit donations, schedule volunteers, publicize event, sort and price items, supervise sales, tally receivables.
Contact: Rhonda Vera
When & Where: May, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10

Variety Show
It takes many, many hands to put on the show! If you'll be there to give the kids a chance to step into the spotlight, check the box and we'll figure out how to put you to work... Rehearsals, Audio-Visual, Programs, Sets & Costumes, and more!
Contact: Rhonda Vera, Cathy Sharp, or Tracy Zeltser
When & Where: November-March, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: Varies

Family Fun Day
Coordinate Family Fun Day. Solicit reservations, purchase food, prepare food, coordinate volunteers, arrange for entertainer.
Contact: Rhonda Vera or Steffi Durran
When & Where: June, Montclair Park
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10

Helping with Teacher-Staff Appreciation Efforts

TGIM Monthly Teacher’s Brunches Coordinator
Coordinate efforts of Grades to each host one “Thank Goodness It’s Monday” potlucks (for the months of October, November, December, February, March and April) and a whole-school extravaganza for June. Send reminders in advance, maintain list of who is bringing what, arrange for a volunteer to help set-up and clean-up on day of brunch.
Contact: Elaine Connolly
When & Where: School Year, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 4

Planning Annual Teacher-Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Help prepare for this annual sit-down luncheon for entire staff in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day. Send invitations to Teachers & Staff, provide flower arrangements, maintain list of who is bringing what and prepare menu, arrange for several volunteers to help set-up and clean-up on day of luncheon.
Contact: Elaine Connolly
When & Where: March-April, School & Home
ESTIMATED Hours per Month per Person: 10