CES PTA Programs, Committees & Volunteer Opportunities
The CES PTA supports our school community through educational enrichment, family events, volunteer programs, fundraising initiatives, staff appreciation, and community outreach. Every program is made possible by parent volunteers.
Educational Enrichment & School Support
| Committee |
Purpose |
| Art Smart |
Brings art education experiences into CES classrooms and coordinates Museum Night. |
| Author Visit |
Coordinates author presentations and related activities. |
| Cultural Arts |
Provides enrichment programs and performances that complement classroom learning. |
| CES Showcase |
Celebrates the talents, creativity, and achievements of CES students in grades 3–5. |
| Rise & Read |
Promotes literacy and family reading experiences. |
| School Art Representative |
Supports Fine Arts Week and student art displays. |
| Library Volunteers |
Assists with library programs and projects. |
| Yearbook Committee |
Produces the all-school CES yearbook. |
| 5th Grade Yearbook Committee |
Creates the commemorative yearbook for graduating fifth graders. |
| 5th Grade Slideshow Committee |
Produces the slideshow presented during the Moving Up Ceremony. |
Family & Community Programs
| Committee |
Purpose |
| Back-to-School Party |
Welcomes families and builds community at the start of the school year. |
| Movie Night |
Hosts a family-friendly movie event. |
| Family Photo Day |
Coordinates family portrait opportunities. |
| Sacred Heart Basketball Event |
Organizes a community outing to a Sacred Heart University basketball game. |
| Kindergarten Playdates |
Helps incoming kindergarten families connect before school begins. |
| Kindergarten Coffee |
Welcomes kindergarten parents and caregivers. |
| Kindergarten Lunch Volunteers |
Supports students during their transition to CES. |
| New Family Ambassadors |
Welcomes and supports families new to CES. |
| School Decorating Committee |
Creates a festive atmosphere for school celebrations and traditions. |
Student Activities & School Traditions
| Committee |
Purpose |
| Field Day |
Coordinates volunteers and logistics for Field Day activities. |
| Runner's Club |
Supports the school's wellness and fitness program. |
| 5th Grade Events |
Coordinates end-of-year celebrations and traditions for graduating students. |
| Spooktacular |
Organizes one of CES's signature family events. |
| BINGO Night |
Plans and hosts a family night of games, raffles, and community fun. |
| School Pictures |
Coordinates volunteers and logistics for picture day. |
Community Outreach & Advocacy
| Committee |
Purpose |
| Community Outreach |
Coordinates charitable drives and service projects benefiting the broader community. |
| Positive Youth Development |
Represents CES in district-wide wellness and youth development initiatives. |
| Safe School Climate Representatives |
Support school climate and social-emotional learning initiatives. |
| School Safety Representatives |
Represent CES families in school and district safety discussions. |
| Special Education Representatives |
Serve as a liaison for special education-related initiatives. |
| Tools for Schools Representatives |
Support facilities and environmental quality initiatives. |
| Workshop Representatives |
Represent CES families in gifted and enrichment programming discussions. |
School Community Support
| Committee |
Purpose |
| Membership |
Maintains PTA membership and participation records. |
| Directory |
Manages the school directory. |
| Lost & Found Coordinator |
Organizes lost items and coordinates donations of unclaimed belongings. |
| Sunshine/Friendship Committee |
Supports CES families and staff during times of need. |
| Nominating Committee |
Identifies and recruits future PTA leaders and volunteers. |
Fundraising Programs
Funds raised through these programs directly support PTA-sponsored enrichment, events, grants, and school initiatives.
| Committee |
Purpose |
| Annual Appeal |
CES PTA's primary annual giving campaign. |
| Book Fair |
Hosts school book fairs that promote reading while raising funds for CES. |
| Logo Wear |
Coordinates sales of CES spirit wear. |
| Ice Skating Event |
Organizes a family skating event that supports PTA fundraising efforts. |
| Family Photo Day |
Provides a valued community service while supporting PTA fundraising goals. |
| Spooktacular |
Major annual fundraising and community-building event. |
| BINGO Night |
Family event featuring raffles and fundraising opportunities. |
Staff Appreciation
| Committee |
Purpose |
| Fall & Spring Staff Lunches |
Coordinates special meals for faculty and staff. |
| Teacher Conference Dinners |
Provides meals during conference evenings. |
| Staff Recognition & Appreciation |
Coordinates appreciation activities, gifts, and Staff Appreciation Week. |
Get Involved
The CES PTA welcomes volunteers of all experience levels. Whether you have a few hours to give or are interested in leading a committee, there are opportunities for everyone to make a meaningful impact on the CES community.
