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Leadership and Committee Member Positions 

To get involved or to find out more information about a committee, contact the PTA President.

5K Run: Irene Kariampuzha

Coordinate all aspects of the 5K Charity Race (sponsorships, t-shirts, etc.)

Audit Committee: Nathan Dean, Amy Hanks, Brandon White

Chairperson:  Leads a committee to certify the accuracy of the books and records of the organization and to assure the membership that the association's funds are being managed properly within the regulations set forth by the PTA By-Laws.  Submit an audit report to the PTA Board. Committee Members needed: meet once or twice during the summer to help review the audit checklist and work together to recommend best practices.

Back to School Fun Night: Aelisa Holman

This person or persons form a team to help with registration, volunteer recruitment, concessions, food trucks, etc.  Committee Members:  parent volunteers are welcome to join the planning committee to help organize this event.  Volunteers:  teens and adults are needed on event day to operate mid-way games, concessions, ticket sales and more.

Community Garden:  **Open

Cultural Arts:  Jenny Sellers

Chairperson:  The PTA sponsors several presentations (i.e. school assemblies) of music, theater, science and history to supplement the education of Westbriar students.  The Chairperson coordinates the school assemblies by working with the school administration to identify the types of programs, identify artists, make necessary arrangements, and coordinate activities the day of the presentation. 

Dining for Dollars:  Nehal Dadbhawala

Chairperson:  This person would organize two to three "family dinner nights" in the community during which a portion of the merchant's sales are donated to Westbriar PTA. Prior locations have been Let's Dish, Dominos Pizza and Foster's Grill.

Directory: Julianna Lieu

Chairperson:  Coordinates and implements the printing of the Westbriar A to Z School Directory containing Westbriar Family contact information and local merchant advertising. Will work with the Vice President of Membership. This is an ideal job to do from home.

Display Case:  Katie Bayer

Work with the PTA to decorate the school's display case in lobby based on PTA events, school events, etc.

Field Day: Ms. Shoop

Coordinates sale and distribution of Field Day t-shirts.

International Night: Jenny Sellers

This is a program to showcase the diversity of our students! The chairperson will work closely with the principal to organize an evening that includes anything from food, fashion, artwork, student exhibits, etc.

New Family Liaison:  **Open

 

This person liases between the school and the parents of new students. Responsibilities include providing resources to parents of new students.

Odyssey of the Mind: **Open

Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition for students of all ages. See http://www.odysseyofthemind.com for more details. Per the competition rules, teams will be grouped according to Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5 for the elementary levels.

Halloween Bingo:  Ava Wang

A fun evening for school families held in late October.  The chair is responsible for organizing, advertising, and promoting the program.  Volunteers are needed to work the event as well as set-up and clean up.

Rising Kindergarten Liaison:  Kate Katch, Zachery Clay

Acts as point of contact for parents of incoming kindergartners. Organizes playdates during the summer so kindergartners and their parents can meet one another before school starts. 

Room Parent Coordinator:  Samar Aziz

Helps to assure that parent volunteers are available to assist classroom teachers on special occasions such as parties and special classroom projects. 

Volunteers:  Each classroom needs volunteers to act as Room Parents.  In addition, there are opportunities for classroom help – parents of individual classrooms will receive these opportunities via email.

School Supplies Program: Julianna Lieu

Lines up a school supply company for supplies needed during the school year, signs the contract and communicates any changes to the company as necessary. (We've used Sprout the last few years.)

In January, supply lists for the upcoming year need to be reviewed and revised with the Assistant Principal and grade-level teams. K-2 supply forms must be given to the office staff for distribution in the kindergarten orientation folders. Order forms for existing students are distributed through Wednesday folders. Collect and fill out an order form spread sheet for the supply company. Volunteers are needed in August to sort boxes and deliver them to the classrooms.


Science Fair: **Open

Assembles a team to manage all the aspects of the two-day event. Chairperson works closely with Science lead, Assistant Principal and committee to ensure effective communication with staff and parents.

Committee members manage specific aspects of the Fair such as the student application process, local and online student resource listings, science coach coordination, etc.

Volunteers are needed for the event. There are many rewarding opportunities to help make this a great experience for our children, and we welcome your ideas.

Sixth Grade Party:  Brooke Edwards

Chairperson organizes the end of the year party for the 6th grade. Helps 6th graders raise money to pay for their party. The day before graduation is set aside as a party day with sidewalk art, yearbook signing and various field day type activities or other fun activities you can think of!

Skate Night: Julianna Lieu

Chairperson secures a date and contract with a venue (usually SkateQuest in Reston).  This is a family fun ice skating extravaganza.  Volunteers are needed to sell tickets at the door.

Social Media:  Nehal Dadbhawala

This person puts together Westbriar PTA's entire social media campaign with posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Special Ed Liaison: Dorene Ryder

This person bridges between the parents and the school for students with special education needs. Responsibilities include providing resources to parents of special education students.

Spelling Bee:  **Open

Spiritwear:  Kristy Creagh

Orders, compiles and distributes Westbriar logo items for sale at school.

Staff Hospitality:  Jenny White

Organizes a team to provide refreshments for monthly teacher meetings, the welcome back-to-school teacher lunch, back-to-school coffee, kindergarten orientation and other events on an as-needed basis.

Volunteers:  Like to cook and share recipes?  This committee is for you!  As food and beverages are needed, we email a request for volunteers for a specific event. You sign up as desired and then drop off your contribution during school hours or by a specified time. This is a great opportunity for working parents or parents with small children to contribute. We need your food, cookies, scones, sandwiches, etc., not your presence! If you can't cook, we still want you. We welcome contributions of soda, paper goods and prepared foods.

Stock the Staff Room: Jenny White

Chairperson:  On a monthly basis, the chairperson reaches out to room parents for one grade at a time to stock the staff room with treats (e.g. breakfast items, snacks, coffee and tea.)

Teacher Appreciation Week:  Katie Bayer

Chairperson:  Coordinates activities and events during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8).  Responsibilities include coordinating with room parents to provide flowers for each teacher and staff member and organizing the annual teacher appreciation luncheon.  Volunteers are needed to help arrange flowers, to help at the luncheon, and to provide donations of drinks and desserts for the luncheon. 

Walk to School:  **Open

Westbriar will be conducting MONTHLY walking/biking to school days. Starting on October 2nd (International Walk/Bike to School Day), we will designate one Wednesday of the month (generally the second Wednesday of the month) as a Walking/Biking to School Day. Kids who bike, walk, skate or scooter to school that day will receive a different prize! Each month will be a surprise for the kids.

Walkers Club:  Ms. Shoop

Website:  Nehal Dadbhawala

Responsibilities also include updating the content of the website & event registration.

Westbriar Elementary School PTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

Questions?  Please contact  PTA President or Website Administrator

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