We are so grateful for your interest in helping out the PFC. If you have time, consider joining a committee or taking on a project. Below is a list of activities we've needed help with in the past. If one of these sounds interesting to you, please let us know. We may already have enough parents running the activity, but chances are, we could use your help!

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PFC BOARD

Depending on position, may oversee the PFC, facilitate meetings, take notes, maintain funds and budget, and help plan and coordinate committees for events and fundraisers. New board members are voted in every spring. 

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BOOK FAIR

Coordinate, market, and run the biannual Book Fair.

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BOX TOPS

Coordinate with company to receive proceeds and supplies for school. Consider incentive programs to increase participation. 

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BOY SCOUTS

Coordinate Boy Scouts at Orchard Lane.

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CHESS CLUB

Coordinate lessons, volunteers, and tournaments as desired. 

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COOKIES FOR STAFF

Coordinate cookie donation for staff before winter break. 

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TRUNK OR TREAT

Plan a festive fall social event for Orchard Lane families. 

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GIRL SCOUTS

Coordinate Girl Scouts at Orchard Lane

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HIGH INTEREST DAY

Plan and execute a day devoted to hands-on learning activities for all grades. Recruit volunteers and donations as needed. 

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HOT DOG DAY

Coordinate food with district food service. Recruit volunteers/donations. 

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JOURNEY INTO THE ARTS

Coordinate a project or experience to expose students to the arts focusing on physical, musical, theatrical, literacy, or visual media. 

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KINDERGARTEN PLAY DATE

Coordinate play date with school and supply snacks. 

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LOCK IN

Organize activities and parent volunteers for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade lock-in. Be available that day for set up until clean up. 

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MOVIE NIGHTS

Plan two movie nights. Include flyer with newsletter. Coordinate concessions and volunteers. 

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PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

Coordinate, order, and track all playground equipment. Check equipment four to five times per year. 

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RAISE RIGHT GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER

Facilitate monthly sales. Order and distribute cards. 

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READING IS COOL PROGRAM

Coordinate with school and solicit businesses for donations. 

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RESTAURANT NIGHTS

Set up monthly restaurant nights with area restaurants. 

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SIXTH GRADE CELEBRATION

Plan and coordinate the sixth grade moving on celebrations. 

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SPIRIT WEAR

Select spirit wear, sale dates, take orders, and distribute.

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STAFF APPRECIATION

Coordinate lunch for staff. Recruit donations and volunteers as needed.

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TALENT SHOW

Recital for all students. Coordinate and execute event in early spring. 

 

YEARBOOK

Ensure picture day is scheduled. Schedule photo company's five days of photos including retake/club picture day. Layout candid pages, distribute order forms, and act as liaison between OL and the photo company.  

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