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Committe
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Chair/s (2007-08) |
Description |
| Adopt-A-School Bag N'Save |
Melissa Jackson |
We collect Our Family brand labels and Land O Lakes milk container lids. |
Adopt-A-School Bookworm and
Scholastic Book Fairs |
Lynn Cardey |
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| Adopt-A-School Bruegger's |
Shawn Bonge |
Bruegger's will donate bagels for teacher meetings and coupons. |
| Adopt-A-School HyVee |
Kathleen Bock |
Kathleen Bock is the liaison for Hy-Vee purchases. Everything must go through her. |
| Adopt-A-School Wenninghoff |
Judy Willour |
There is an October Family Fun Night here that includes Hayrack Ride/Pumpkin Patch and much more. |
| Back-to-School Night |
Robin Purchas |
The committee organizes root beer floats and cookies for all the families coming back to Columbian. |
| Changing Marquee |
Beth Andersen |
Volunteers change the marquee sign out front of the school whenever needed. |
| Class/Individual Photos |
Erin Faber |
Individual photos are taken in October. Class photos are taken in the spring. |
| Directory Production |
Sue Violi/Linda Zimmerman |
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| Discovery Fair |
Priya Srinivasan |
Science Fair occuring in February. |
| Entertainment Book Fundraiser |
Melissa Jackson/Sharon Kirshenbaum |
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| 4PC (6th Grade) |
Angela Boychuk/Christine Williams-Friedman |
This committee works with the 6th grade students/families. Activities include fundraising, gift to school at end of year, 12 hours/student of volunteer work, speakers for 6th graders. |
| Fall Fundraiser |
Janice Japp |
The Fall fundraiser is a fundraiser featuring RedApple- Otis Spunkmeyer. Students are given exciting incentives to sell these products which include everything from cookie dough to wrapping paper. |
| Foreign Language-Classroom |
Deb Zandt |
The classroom foreign language program offers fun Spanish, French, German, Russian and Japanese classes before/after school during the first semester. |
| Foreign Language-Rosetta Stone |
Melissa Sherlock |
This foreign language program is an internet based learning tool available for 3rd-6th graders. |
| Fun Day |
Judy Willour |
Fun Day takes place in the spring. All students participate in a half-day program of fun games and activities. |
| Great Books |
Barb Shonsey |
This program is designed for 2nd-6th graders. Students read stories from the Great Book curriculum and participate in group discussion before/after school. |
| GROW |
Sirena Sedat/Çhris Schlagenhauff |
This committee organizes maintance for the school gardens and yard. |
| Historian |
JeriLyn Frisbie |
The Historian takes and collects photos of school-related events and compiles them into an album at the end of the year. The 2006-2007 album is a printed digital scrapbook that can be checked out of the library. |
| Hospitality |
Melissa Jackson/Barb Shonsey |
This committee provides treats for the teachers and staff each week. |
| Hummel Park Registration |
Beth Grace |
Registration for the day camp occurs in the spring. Hummel Park is open to 2nd-6th graders and Columbian can enroll up to 75 students. |
| KAIR |
Lynn Murray/Paula Ruh |
KAIR stands for Kindergarten Aids in Reading. It is a program that reinforces kindergarten skills. Parent volunteers are needed twice a week. |
| Kindergarten Roundup |
Lynn Cardey |
This committee organizes a day for incoming kindergarten students. |
| Label Collection |
Michelle Moser |
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| McGruff/Safe Homes |
Denise Pfeifer |
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Mad Science
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Melissa Garner
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| Membership |
Jane Parry |
Join the PTO and support your school! |
| Memory Book |
Shawn Bonge |
This is a photobook of the year's activities and classes. |
| Pancakes and Authors |
Melissa Garner |
This is a fun family night with the Pancake Man and a chance to see some wonderful writings by the students. |
| Pathway to Reading |
MariAnne Hartmann |
Purchase a brick for the reading garden and support the school at the same time! |
| Reading Connections |
Erin Faber/Patty Gilinsky |
This is an at-home reading activity for kindergarten students. Students take home a bag filled with at least 3 books and correlating activity. Volunteers are needed each week to refill the bags. |
| Room Parent |
Patty Gilinsky |
Room Parents work with other classroom volunteers to plan the Halloween and Valentine's Parties. |
| Scholarship |
Mary Beth Holmes |
A past Columbian student is awarded a $500 scholarship from PTO each year. |
| Skateland Parties |
Amie Rolfes |
These are fun family nights at SkateDaze throughout the school year. |
| Spirit Sales |
Judy Willour |
Spirit Wear is t-shirts and sweatshirts with a Columbian theme to support our school. They are available for sale at various events. |
| Spring Family Carnival |
Priya Srinivasan |
The carnival is a fun, family night including games and pizza. |
| Teacher/Staff Appreciation |
Lynn Murry/Paula Ruh |
Teacher Appreciation Day is held the 1st Tuesday of March. We recognize the teachers and support staff with a special luncheon and the students make cards to show their appreciation. |
| Welcoming |
Lynn Cardey |
First time kindergarten parents will be contacted to help them feel welcome at the school. |