BE PTA Programs

Art Program	Volunteers work with the Art teacher to help prepare for student art shows as well as photograph and upload student artwork onto Artsonia: http://www.artsonia.com/
Book Fairs	Volunteers help set up and sell books at the Fall and Spring Book Fair functions.
Box Tops & Food Labels	Volunteers help cut, count and submit Box Tops, Tyson's, and 'Labels for Education' food labels to earn money and supplies for the school.
Building & Grounds	Volunteers work to enhance the school's inside and outside appearance throughout the school year. Various projects include: painting, planting and weeding flower beds, spreading mulch, and trimming bushes.
Career Day	Volunteers help with organizing a career fair held during the Spring Semester. Presenters are also needed to volunteer at the event where students meet with them and learn about various occupations.
Communications	Volunteers help promote events by creating and posting flyers, updating bulletin boards, publishing weekly newsletters, and updating information on the website.
Copy Center	Volunteers assist with copying, laminating, cutting, and assembling materials for instructional use.
Cultural Arts & Reflections	Volunteers assist with organizing student enrichment programs and performances throughout the year and coordinate the school's participation in the PTA Reflections program in the Fall semester.
Fall Gathering	Volunteers plan and execute the annual family Fall festival event at the school.
Fifth Grade Celebration	5th Grade Parent volunteers plan and organize fun events for all the 5th Grade students on the last day of school.
Go Green Program	Pepsi Co. Grant Program: volunteers help collect, weigh, and log the bags of bottles and cans that have been recycled at school. Volunteers also organize the other recycling programs and promote Go Green activities throughout the school.
Guidance Program	Volunteers support the Guidance Program in the following areas... Character Education: assist with bulletin boards, publicity, and implementation of various character education activities including Red Ribbon Week, STARS program, and Parenting Workshops. PTA Resource Corner: maintain a library of books, video and audio tapes, and printed materials on parenting skills & teaching tips, as well as children's books for adult checkout. Other Special Projects/Programs: Clothing & School Supply Closet, Share-a-Shirt, Treats for Troops, Holiday Hugs, Canned Food Drive, and the 5th Grade Service Project.
Hospitality	Volunteers donate and serve food for the special teacher & staff lunches and snacks.
Lunch Helper	Volunteers assist students in the food line and at tables during the lunch period as needed. The school lunch window is from 11:00-1:30. Half hour lunch help for younger grades is appreciated!
Media Center	Volunteers help with various activities in the Media Center: assisting students, shelving books, processing new materials, repairing worn & torn materials, and compiling bibliographies. They also assist with circulation, taking inventory, and operating the Book Fairs.
Movie Nights	Volunteers help set up and run concessions at Family Movie Night events.
Music Program	Volunteers work with the Music teacher to help organize and coordinate music performances. Activities include: creating props, setting up stage materials, and operating the sound system.
Parent Outreach	The committee implements programs and opportunities to improve participation in school activities and PTA programs, including ESL and SEPTA.
P.E. Program	Volunteers assist with physical education testing, filling out forms and writing out certificates during the Fall Semester. They also work with students during the Winter to prepare for the annual First in Fitness competition in the Spring.
Safety Patrol	5th Grade Parent volunteers work with the Assistant Principal in supporting the Safety Patrol during the quarterly shift rotations and also organize fun events for the students throughout the year.
School Pictures	Volunteers assist students and photographers on picture day in the Fall and Spring.
School Spirit	Volunteers help organize school spirit activities and coordinate appearances for our mascot, "Bailey the Bulldog", at school events!
School Store	Volunteers sell items at the school store each week, prior to the morning bell.
Science Expo	Volunteers help with the planning and execution of the Baileywick Science Expo held in March. For more information go to: http://www.science-expo.com
Super Kids Day	Volunteers help with outside activity centers during a 2-day Field Day event in the Spring.
Teacher Appreciation Week	Volunteers plan and execute a week full of activities in February to acknowledge the work and efforts of all our Teachers and Staff. Activities include: appreciation notes from students, fresh flower arrangements, goodie bags, and classroom supplies.
Testing Proctors	Volunteers help monitor the students in the classroom during the testing period; the actual tests will be administered by the school staff. Proctors are needed in February and also in May for the EOGs - "End of Grade" Testing.
Tutoring	Volunteers may work with students from all grades on reading, writing, and/or math skills. Volunteers are matched with their grade preference. There are a variety of time commitments (30-45-60-90-120 minutes) available to fit the volunteer's schedule. It is preferable that the time commitment be weekly.
Vision Screening	Volunteers assist the school nurse in administering eye tests to students in the early Fall semester.
Ways & Means / Fundraising	Volunteers assist the PTA's VP with PTA fundraising events in the Fall and Spring.
Yearbook	Volunteers take photographs at events throughout the school year and assist with the preparation of the annual yearbooks.