Committee & Leadership Guide

Curious about what our PTO leaders and committees actually do? Explore the sections below to learn more about the teams that help make Edmondson Elementary such a special place.

 

 

▶ PTO Board Positions

The PTO Executive Board meets monthly during the school year and twice during the summer. Each board member also helps oversee and support PTO committees. Many board positions include an Elect role, which allows volunteers to learn alongside current leaders before stepping into the position the following school year.

President-Elect

What They Do: Support the PTO President, attend board meetings, and learn the ins and outs of PTO leadership before serving as President the following school year.

Best For: Parents who enjoy leadership, collaboration, and helping guide the future of Edmondson.


Vice President of Fundraising

What They Do: Oversee Edmondson's fundraising efforts, including Invest in EES, the Book Fair, Merchandise, Spirit Events, and the Online Auction.

Best For: Parents who enjoy organizing projects, building relationships, and helping turn ideas into impact.


Vice President of Fundraising-Elect

What They Do: Work alongside the VP of Fundraising and help support some of the PTO's biggest programs while learning the role.

Best For: Parents who want to learn from experienced volunteers before stepping into a leadership position.


Vice President of Events

What They Do: Support and oversee many of Edmondson's favorite traditions, including Candy Cane Lane, Donuts with Grownups, Kick It with EES, Art Night, Bake Off, and Spring Fling.

Best For: Parents who enjoy planning memorable experiences and bringing people together.


Vice President of Events-Elect

What They Do: Assist event committees and learn how Edmondson's largest events are planned and executed before stepping into the VP role.

Best For: Parents interested in event planning, leadership, and community-building.


Treasurer-Elect

What They Do: Learn alongside the Treasurer by assisting with budgets, financial reports, tax filings, and financial oversight of PTO programs and events.

Best For: Parents who enjoy organization, attention to detail, and supporting the PTO behind the scenes.


Vice President of Communications

What They Do: Keep families informed through the Compass Newsletter, PTO website, social media channels, and school-wide communications.

Best For: Parents who enjoy writing, design, technology, social media, photography, or storytelling.


Vice President of Communications-Elect

What They Do: Assist with newsletters, website updates, social media, and family communications while learning the role.

Best For: Parents interested in communications, marketing, or digital content creation.


Vice President of Staff Support-Elect

What They Do: Help coordinate staff hospitality events and teacher appreciation activities throughout the year.

Best For: Parents who enjoy serving others, planning celebrations, and making people feel valued.

▶ Planning Ahead Opportunities

School Supplies Co-Chair

What They Do: Help organize school supply ordering and distribution so students and teachers are ready for a successful first day of school.

Best For: Parents who enjoy organization, logistics, and helping families.


Corporate Sponsorship Chair

What They Do: Connect with local businesses and community partners to help fund PTO programs and initiatives.

Best For: Parents who enjoy networking, relationship-building, and flexible volunteer work that can largely be done from home.

▶ Year-Round Opportunities

Social Media & Marketing Team

What They Do: Capture and share the amazing things happening at Edmondson through social media, photography, marketing, and storytelling.

Best For: Parents who enjoy content creation, photography, graphic design, marketing, or social media.


Campus Beautification Chair & Co-Chair

What They Do: Help keep our campus beautiful by supporting landscaping, outdoor improvements, and beautification projects.

Best For: Parents who enjoy gardening, outdoor projects, or creating welcoming spaces.


E-Buck Exchange Chair

What They Do: Work with staff to select rewards, manage inventory, and help operate the student E-Buck Exchange store.

Best For: Parents who enjoy organization, shopping, inventory management, and working behind the scenes.


Spirit Nights Chair

What They Do: Coordinate restaurant nights and community events that bring Edmondson families together while supporting the PTO.

Best For: Parents who enjoy planning, community partnerships, and flexible volunteer opportunities.

▶ Fall Opportunities

Back-to-School Fair Chair

What They Do: Plan and coordinate our annual Back-to-School Fair, helping welcome families back to campus and kick off a new school year.

Best For: Parents who enjoy event planning, organization, and creating welcoming experiences.


INVEST in EES Team

What They Do: Help create excitement around Edmondson's annual giving campaign through student incentives, experiences, marketing, prizes, sponsorships, and community engagement.

Best For: Parents with interests in fundraising, marketing, event planning, creativity, communications, or simply bringing energy and enthusiasm to a team.


Picnic on the Playground Chair & Co-Chair

What They Do: Plan and host a family-friendly event filled with food, fun, and community-building as families reconnect at the start of the school year.

Best For: Parents who enjoy organizing events and creating opportunities for families to connect.


BooHoo/Yahoo Breakfast Chair

What They Do: Welcome Kindergarten families on the first day of school with a breakfast and introductions from school leadership.

Best For: Parents who enjoy hospitality and helping new families feel comfortable and connected.


New Families Chair

What They Do: Host a summer popsicle social and help welcome new families to the Edmondson community before school begins.

Best For: Parents who enjoy meeting new people and building community.


Room Parent Coordinator Co-Chair

What They Do: Support room parents throughout the year by helping coordinate classroom celebrations, teacher gifts, and holiday activities.

Best For: Parents who enjoy communication, organization, and supporting classroom volunteers.


Student Council Support Co-Chair

What They Do: Assist with volunteer efforts that support Student Council projects, including community service initiatives such as the annual clothing drive.

Best For: Parents who enjoy supporting student leadership and giving back to the community.


Bus Driver Breakfast Chair

What They Do: Organize a simple appreciation breakfast that celebrates and thanks Edmondson's bus drivers.

Best For: Parents who enjoy hospitality, appreciation events, and making others feel valued.

▶ Spring Opportunities

Belles Dance Co-Chair

What They Do: Assist with planning and executing one of Edmondson's favorite traditions while learning the role of Chair for the following year.

Best For: Parents who enjoy event planning, creativity, and working as part of a team.


Beaus Event Co-Chair

What They Do: Help organize and support one of Edmondson's most beloved events while preparing to lead the event in the future.

Best For: Parents who enjoy planning events and collaborating with volunteers.


Staff Appreciation Week Chair

What They Do: Create and coordinate a themed week dedicated to celebrating the incredible teachers and staff who support our students every day.

Best For: Parents who enjoy hospitality, creativity, and showing appreciation.


Spring Fling Chair & Co-Chair

What They Do: Plan and host Edmondson's adults-only Spring Fling event, one of the PTO's most anticipated nights of the year.

Best For: Parents who enjoy event planning, community building, and creating memorable experiences.


Online Auction Chair & Co-Chair

What They Do: Coordinate and support the PTO's online auction, including collecting donations, organizing items, and promoting participation.

Best For: Parents who enjoy organization, communication, and helping support school fundraising efforts.


Kindergarten Sneak-A-Peek Chair & Co-Chair

What They Do: Welcome incoming kindergarten families, coordinate volunteers, and help introduce new students and parents to Edmondson.

Best For: Current Kindergarten or First Grade parents who enjoy helping new families feel at home.


In-School Book Fair Co-Chair

What They Do: Help plan, decorate, and support the annual spring Literati Book Fair in the school library.

Best For: Parents who love books, literacy, and creating fun experiences for students.


Book Fair Treasurer

What They Do: Support financial tracking and cash management during Book Fair week while working alongside the PTO Treasurer.

Best For: Parents who enjoy organization, numbers, and attention to detail.


Kick It with EES Chair & Co-Chair

What They Do: Lead planning for Kick It with EES, including vendors, entertainment, volunteers, event logistics, and coordination with staff.

Best For: Parents who enjoy event planning, leadership, and bringing large projects together.


Kick It with EES Committee

What They Do: Help support event planning, setup, activities, volunteers, and event-day operations.

Best For: Parents who want to be involved in a fun event without leading a committee.


Fifth Grade Celebration Chair

What They Do: Plan a special celebration that recognizes and honors Edmondson's graduating fifth-grade class.

Best For: Parents who enjoy creating memorable experiences and school traditions.


Fifth Grade Video Creator

What They Do: Collect photos and create the commemorative video shown during Fifth Grade Promotion.

Best For: Parents who enjoy photography, video creation, storytelling, or creative projects.


Art Night Committee

What They Do: Support preparation, setup, and execution of Art Night while helping showcase student artwork throughout the school.

Best For: Parents who enjoy creativity, visual arts, and school events.

▶ Flexible Volunteer Pool

Volunteer Pool

What They Do: Receive notifications when one-time or short-term volunteer opportunities become available throughout the year.

Best For: Parents who want to help but prefer flexibility rather than a committee commitment.

 

 

There’s a Place for Everyone in the Edmondson PTO

Whether you enjoy planning events, organizing behind the scenes, welcoming new families, supporting teachers, sharing information, or helping at school events, your talents can make a difference.

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