ENRICHMENT – PTO Board Chair Elise Rodino 2010-11

The Enrichment Committees are responsible for supporting activities that enhance the educational climate.

Art Appreciation
K-3rd grades
2 presentations

Parents lead art presentations in support of the curriculum. Sprague Art Teacher provides training and materials.Kathleen Woodward
Community Reading Day
All grades
Spring
Recruit local community members to read to students for this one day celebration.Kara Sullivan
Creative Arts and Sciences
All grades
Ongoing September to June
Coordinate school-wide and grade specific programs that complement the curriculum. Welcoming performers, scientists and authors.OPEN for co chair 
Elise Rodino  
Environmental Education
K-4th grades
2 nature walks, Fall and Spring
Parents lead hands-on outdoor nature walks to enhance the curriculum. Training for volunteers provided and no science experience required. OPEN- K and 2nd grade
Catherine Mirick – 1st and 4th gradeLori Goldenthal – 3rd grade
Lisa Moore - training
Field Day
All grades
June
Coordinate parent volunteers to direct and help with game activities organized by Sprague PE Teacher.Kathy Lasch
Kindergarten Library
K grade only
Weekly September to June
Assist classes in selecting books and aid Librarian in shelving and book checkout.Suzanne Fletcher  
Psanky Eggs
3rd grade only
Date to be determined by Chair with Teachers
Plan egg decorating project and coordinate parent volunteers in conjunction with Russian curriculum study.Sandra Cove
Room Parents
All grades
Ongoing August to June
Help with class activities requested by teachers and with grade specific Parent Social.  Organize class gifts.  Provide occasional support for school-wide events.Colette Aufranc
SEED Fest Science Fair
All grades
Date to be determined by Chair
Child based activity fair with discovery science theme.OPEN
Summer Readers Breakfast
1st-5th grades
September
Organize breakfast, volunteers and recognition certificates to celebrate students’ summer reading.Julia de Peyster
Charmaine Hartnett 
Walk to School
All grades
Monthly September to June
Coordinate volunteers for walk to school days.Catherine Mirick
FarCry - Mollio