BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Box Tops for Education is a year round participation program that earns money for our school. Box Tops are collected weekly from each classroom. Proceeds from this program are paid into the PTO fund on a quarterly basis. Please look for our Box Tops display located outside of the office. For more information on Box Tops and how it benefits our school please refer to: www.BoxTops4Education.com
Contact: Tanya Solis
Campbell's Soup labels Education is a year round participation program that earns points for school supplies for our school. Campbell's soup labels are collected weekly from each classroom. Supplies from this program benefit the student body. For more information on how Campbells's Soup labels can benefit our school please refer to: www.labelsforeducation.com.
Contact: Tanya Solis
FALL FUND RAISER
The Fall Fund Raiser is a vital part of our fund raising efforts to support the bulk of activities for the student body. The fund supports buses for field trips and the continuation of Oceans Month. These programs make up the majority of PTO expenses so in order to maintain them it is with the hope that all of our students, faculty and parents in our community help support this drive. The Fall Fund Raiser this year will run from September 6th - September 28th. Purchases may also be made online so don't forget to ask out-of-town family and friends to help by purchasing items at www.QSP.com. Enter Account #710327733 and the school name to register.
Thanks for your support!
Contact: Maricel Balanon
HEAD ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR
Room Parents are a vital part of volunteerism at James Monroe. They provide an irreplaceable link between the teachers and the parent community. Room Parents work with the teachers to plan classroom parties, organize volunteers for field trips, and coordinate teacher appreciation activities. Room parents are often asked by their teachers to assist with classroom activities and projects (e.g. school basket raffle items, carnival booth). Responsibilities vary from teacher to teacher. One Head Room Parent and an assistant Room Parent are usually selected for each class.
Contact: Maricel Balanon & Marilyn Muhhamad
LUNCH ROOM HELPERS
Parents manage/assist the students during the lunch shifts. Assistance may range from opening juice boxes to locate missing lunches.
NOON DUTY/PLAYGROUND
Parents manage and assist students during outdoor recess. This is a truly great way to connect with students as they express themselves in choosing what to play, who to play with. Its also an excuse to revisit your childhood and freely climb on the monkey bars, play dodge ball and romp around on the play structure. Parents will frequently be called upon to manage typical playground conflicts and disputes.
SPAGHETTI/CRAB
FEED
The Spaghetti/Crab feed has now become an annual tradition at James Monroe. Members from the community, parents, students and faculty have enjoyed this event and really look forward to it each year. This event is held in the multi-purpose room. Active student council members work with the PTO/Dad's club which lends to the events great success. Pre tickets sales start by early January and continue until the scheduled date which usually falls the weekend before Valentine's Day. This event date is still to be determined. You will not only enjoy the fantastic food and good company but you will have the opportunity to win some great prizes and have a really good time.
Contact: Karen Sakai
The PTO/Dad's Club works in conjunction with the faculty and the room parents to coordinate this event. Basket themes are selected by grade. Each room parent will work with her/his teacher and communicate with parents to make donations of items within the theme of the basket. Baskets are displayed in the front of the school just before the Spring break. Tickets are sent home with students for family and friends to purchase. Funds from this drive help in maintianing programs for the student body.
Contact: Maricel Balanon & Caroline O'Campo
PRINTER CARTRIDGE/CELL PHONE RECYCLING
Contact: Tanya Solis
SPIRIT
WEAR
The best way to show your school spirit is by wearing your James Monroe T-Shirts and sweatshirts. Spirit day is the first Friday of every month. The PTO visits classrooms and awards prizes to students showing their school spirit. T-Shirts and sweatshirts can be purchased anytime. Forms can be obtained in the office.
Contact: Elvia Hernandez
TALENT
SHOW COMMITTEE
One of the new highlights of the spring season is the Talent Show. Students are able to showcase their talents and skills before supportive peers and proud parents. Volunteers aide in a variety of areas from publicizing the event to auditioning talent to operating lights and ticket sales.
Contact: Michelle Johnson
WEBSITE
Communication is key! It is the goal of James Monroe to keep communication flowing and a great way to communicate is through the internet. Welcome to the home of our new website. It is the commitment of the PTO to maintain this site so you have the most current and up to date information available.
Contact: Karen Sakai
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE
Without a doubt, one of the highlights at the end of the school year is the presentation of the annual school yearbook. The joy and glee on faces as students turn page after page looking for their faces and the faces of friends and classmates. So much work goes into making that one day special. It starts with volunteer parents who serve as classroom photographers. These volunteers need to make sure that their class has enough quality photographs of each student for the yearbook.
Contact: OPEN POSITION AVAILABLE
SITE
COUNCIL
This is a state-mandated committee comprised of parent volunteers, staff, and the Principal. The committee is charged
with writing the data driven and standards based Comprehensive School Plan that is used as a blueprint for the programs, services
and activities used for teaching students throughout the school year. The Council is also charged with budgeting and allocating
the School Improvement program (SIP) funds that James Monroe receives from the State of
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS
The PTO sponsors Scholastic Book Fairs two to three times a year. Faculty, Students and parents are given the opportunity to preview and purchase books. All proceeds go to the PTO fund or book credit to benefit classrooms and the library with new books. Please watch for flyers for our next book fair. Parents are always needed to help run this function.
Contact: Theresa Quintal
The PTO is proud to introduce the Washington Mutual Savings Program. For our second year we will partner with Washington Mutual Bank to enable each child at James Monroe the opportunity to have a savings account. The children each have their own bank accounts and savings register and are able to make deposits on a weekly basis. The students are to bring deposits weekly and for every other deposit made the child can earn a prize. Please watch for letters going home with your child that discusses this program in greater detail.
Contact: Gina Morales
E-SCRIP
Escrip is a program in which the PTO receives monetary donations from participating merchants based on the purchases made by the supporters who are registered under our school. (i.e. Safeway, Whole Foods Market, Macy's) For a complete list of vendors please go to the eScrip website at www.escrip.com. The number of participants has grown over the past few years; we hope our school continues to gain more supporters in the upcoming months! Thank you to those that have shown your support and please don't forget to renew for this year! If you have additional questions about e-scrip please refer to the frequently asked questions about eScrip page of our website.
