ALT PTO Committees
Committee Roles :
Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs:
Responsible for leading, coordinating, and organizing the activity. Keep Executive Board Contact up to date with progress of events.
Committee Members:
Support the Chair with planning, will be assigned a task and/or will be staffing the assigned event. Committee members will have the first opportunity to staff events, provide input and ideas.
Volunteer Only:
If you don't have time to chair or help planning events, but would like to help support a PTO event if the committee doesn't have enough support, we may reach out to you for assistance. (This option is not available for all committees)
Committee Executive Board Contact:
Each Committee is assigned an Executive Board Contact. They can help with any questions or issues that come up during the planning and the event itself. Exec Board contact can bring any questions or concerns to the board and/or President for resolution.
2026-2027 School Year
Assemblies
September - June
This Committee sources and coordinate assemblies for the student body in areas such as music, arts, and educational programs. In order to bring assemblies to ALT, the Executive Board works in conjunction with the ALT Administration and funds are often provided by the Warren Township School District.
Committee Chair:
Robyn Feldblum, Nikole Garcia
Executive Contact:
Michele Araujo
Book Fair
September & February
The Book Fair is a great source of revenue for the PTO and helps raise money for the library to purchase books and supplies. This committee plans and coordinates the fairs with Scholastic once in Fall and again in Spring (FEMarch timeframe) and are required to staff and attend the book fair events.
Committee Chair:
Danielle Graziano, Vanessa DePersis
Executive Contact:
Helena Verdun
Board Meeting Liasons
August - June
The parent volunteers of this New Committee will take turns attending Warren District Board of Education meetings throughout the year, and provide a brief summary of important topics, decisions or updates. Summary will be shared with our ALT community via PTO email communication. This committee will help keep our parents informed about future plans and decisions that may impact our students & families. (Meetings are typically virtual)
Chick Hatching
April/May
Work with the 1st grade teachers to coordinate the delivery of chicken eggs, incubators, and other materials. They will also present a slideshow to the first-grade students.
Committee Chair:
Patricia Oliveira
Executive Contact:
Tanya Olivari
Committee Chair:
Michele Araujo, Jessica Loux
Executive Contact:
Tanya Olivari
Afterschool Clubs
July - April
This New Committee will source PTO Clubs that are organized by outside companies for the student body. These programs are offered for a fee and contribute to PTO fundraising.
This committee will be responsible for obtaining flyers from the companies and providing rosters to the main office for proper dismissal. (Great opportunity for virtual participation - can be done from home)
Committee Chair:
Jessica Loux, Molli Ehlert
Executive Contact:
Helena Verdun
WE ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested in volunteering for any of these committees, please reach out to the Board Executive Contact listed for the committee below.
Committees Listed in Alphabetical Order:
Author's Day
Spring
This committee is funded by the district, approved by the principal, and works with Mrs. Jackson, the librarian, to develop author’s day. Mrs. Jackson has planned the authors five years out so that task is to bring her vision to life to plan and organize a school-wide program centering on a live author's presentation to the students.
Committee Chair:
Alicia Drozd, Michele Araujo
Executive Contact:
Tanya Olivari
Beautification
September - June
This Committee is responsible for planting seasonal flowers and decorations at the school. Planting dates will be communicated at least 1-2 weeks in advance (weather permitting)
Committee Chair:
Samantha Nassif, Alicia Potdar
Executive Contact:
Helena Verdun
Birthday / Display Bulletin Boards
September - June
This is a once a month commitment. The Display Board Committee coordinates taking pictures of students for their birthday month and creating a birthday display. They also decorate various PTO sponsored display cases and boards throughout the school.
Committee Chair:
Patricia Oliveira
Executive Contact:
Tanya Olivari
Committee Chair:
Natalie White, Lisa Kothari
Executive Contact:
Melissa Morano
Community Outreach
October - June
Commitment depends on the charities we support and events. The Community Outreach Committee is perfect for those who love to give back to our local/State community. The chair works with the Executive Board to decide what charity we will support. The committee brings in volunteer opportunities to our school for child engagement, and promotion of a life of selflessness and giving back to those in need. (Examples: Hope for the Holidays, Clothing Drive, Food Bank, Toy Drive)
Decorating
Winter - Spring
This Decorating Committee is responsible for coordinating with the music teacher to decorate to her theme for each show (Corresponds with 1st/2nd grade and 4th/5th grade music show), including the Kindergarten & 5th Grade moving up ceremonies.
Committee Chair:
Vanessa DePersiis
Executive Contact:
Tanya Olivari
Family Fun
Fall & Spring
This Committee is responsible for planning family fun nights such as: a Bingo night, a Movie night, a School Dance and/or a Brain Show type of event at the school in the evening for the entire family to enjoy & attend. They will contact the vendors, take care of necessary planning and staff the event.
Committee Chair:
Kathleen Anderson, Jessica Loux
Executive Contact:
Melissa Morano
Family Portrait Fundraiser
Fall & Spring
This Fundraising Committee will work with a photographer and arrange a location and schedule for Fall family portraits. Committee will assist in running the event day of, helping to set up & ensuring the day goes smoothly.
Committee Chair:
Ainsley Kuppler, Joyce Morales
Executive Contact:
Kristy Karger
Field Day
June
The Field Day Chair & Co-Chairs will work with the physical education teachers to select games, purchase supplies, source equipment, hire a DJ, purchase snacks, assist with set - up and decorations, and coordinate volunteers. Planning behind the scenes occurs several months in advance. The students (and parents) LOVE this day!!
The volunteer sign-up list goes out prior to the event to source volunteers for the day of the event. You must be an PTO member in good standing, and have volunteered at two PTO event during the year to be eligible to participate on this day. (Volunteer capacity will be limited)
Committee Chair:
Robyn Feldblum, Danielle Graziano, Katie Sarmad
Executive Contact:
Melissa Morano
First Day of School Supply Kits
March & August
The Chair/Co=Chairs obtain school supply requirements from teachers in March/April for the next school year and submits the list to vendor.
The committee is responsible for attending a one day (1-2 hours) before the start of school to confirm and distribute school supplies to the classrooms. Only 3-4 parents needed for this.
Committee Chair:
Lisa Kothari
Executive Contact:
Melissa Morano
Holiday Boutique
November - December
This Fundraising Committee chooses the vendor, staffs the event, decorates the room and coordinates with the volunteers to bring a wonderful Holiday shopping experience to the students. It's part of the season of gifting at ALT.
Committee Chair:
Alexis Brotspies, Stacey Collman
Executive Contact:
Helena Verdun
International Day
April
Create an amazing international hands-on experience for all ALT students to learn and discover a new country. The committee works together on the stations for each learning experience, staffs the event and coordinates all creative aspects of the day. This large scale event takes many volunteers and months of planning. Planning meetings happen in person about 4-5 times during the year in the evening. The International Day Committee Chairs coordinate the daylong event, supervise volunteers, manage logistics, and budget for the event. The committee brings the day to life by taking on a specific role such as staffing the arts and crafts stand, selecting the food to be served, the song and dance to be celebrated, the cultural displays we want to exhibit and so much more. This is an amazing day for our children to experience.
Committee Chair:
Sandra Natale, Nikole Garcia
Executive Contact:
Michele Araujo, Helena Verdun
Mom's Night Out
October
The MNO Committee selects the venue and plans Mom’s Night Out. The committee members advertise, coordinate sales, decorate and staff the event. Always a fun night out with our ALT community! District MNO will be lead by ALT & Mt Horeb for 26-27
Committee Chair:
Lisa Kothari, Kristy Karger
Executive Contact:
Jess Loux
Kindergarten Orientation
May
This Orientation Committee is responsible for welcoming in the new Kindergarten class. They will source give aways, and create a folder of important information.
Committee Chair:
Alicia Drozd, Helena Verdun
Executive Contact:
Kristy Karger
Dad's Night Out
October
The DNO Committee selects the venue and plans ALT Dads night out. Kick back and enjoy some brews and get to know fellow dads in your school community!
Committee Chair:
Ilesh Patel
Executive Contact:
Jess Loux
Patriot's Night
May
Responsible for working with the Warren Schools PTO for a Family Day at Patriots Stadium. They will coordinate with the hosting school to obtain enough tickets for ALT families and distribute those tickets. Hosting school for 2026-2027 is Woodland
Committee Chair:
Leticia Diaz
Executive Contact:
Tanya Olivari
Committee Chair:
Alexis Brotspies, Parita Patel
Executive Contact:
Michele Araujo
Science Fair
Winter (Jan-Feb)
The Science Fair Committee creates and distributes flyers, tracks participants, organizes entries, distributes science boards, orders and distributes any give aways and organizes all materials needed for the day.
Parent Social (aka Spring Fling)
Timing TBD
Back by popular demand! This committee is responsible for planning a parent night out as a fundraiser for the PTO. The chairs will be responsible for finding a venue, selecting a menu, hiring a DJ, finding sponsors & organizing baskets/raffles. The committee will assist the chairs in all functions necessary leading up to the event as well as evening of, making sure the event runs smoothly and is oh so fun!
Committee Chair:
Jessica Loux, Kathleen Anderson
Executive Contact:
Kristy Karger
Staff Appreciation Week
May
Typically first week in May, planning takes a few weeks prior behind the scenes. The committee coordinates a week of events/food for the staff during ‘National Teachers Appreciation Week’. The committee selects a theme, organizes volunteers, secures food vendors, decorates, solicits donations and assembles gift baskets.
Committee Chair:
Erica Valentini, Nikole Garcia
Executive Contact:
Kathleen Anderson
Staff Welcome Back Breakfast
August
Organize luncheon for ALT staff on their first day back to school.
Committee Chair:
Uchita Shah, Nikole Garcia
Executive Contact:
Kathleen Anderson
Staff Holiday Brunch
December
Organize donated food items to create a wonderful Holiday Brunch for the staff of ALT.
Committee Chair:
Samantha Nassif, Katie Sarmad
Executive Contact:
Kathleen Anderson
School Spirit Committee
September - June
The School Spirit Committee contacts the vendor, orders, sells and distributes school branded clothing. Committee also sets up booth and sells at various school events throughout the year and manages the Square One Art fundraiser.
Committee Chair:
Sylwia Soltys Faris, Leydi Habib
Executive Contact:
Michele Araujo
Trunk or Treat
October
Organize a night of Halloween fun on the Friday prior to Halloween for all ALT students. This includes a DJ, photo booth, coordinating volunteers to decorate a trunk and/or donate candy, any coordinating any events that coincide with the evening. The Trunk or Treat Committee plans and coordinates food, entertainment and activities, schedules volunteers and designates and oversees all volunteers (e.g. decorations, food, entertainment, set-up/clean-up).
Committee Chair:
Helena Verdun, Melissa Morano
Executive Contact:
Tanya Olivari
5th Grade Events
June
This 5th Grade Event Committee is only open to parents of 5th graders. The Committee works with the other elementary schools to organize a district wide event for all graduating fifth graders, an ALT 5th Grade Pool Party and coordinate, design and distribute Graduation Yard signs.
Hosting school for District event for 2026-2027 is Mt. Horeb.
District Event Committee Chair:
Alexis Brotspies, Kathleen Anderson
Pool Party Committee Chair:
Michele Araujo, Robyn Feldblum
Graduation Yard Signs Committee Chair:
Michele Araujo, Kathleen Anderson
Executive Contacts:
Melissa Morano, Helena Verdun
Lost & Found
September - June
This Committee will be responsible for taking pictures of Lost and Found Items in the APR and uploading them to the shared Google Drive, which is linked on our PTO website. Every other month, this committee will be responsible for communicating out to our ALT community to review lost items and then removing unclaimed items and donate them to charity.
Committee Chair:
None
Executive Contact:
Helena Verdun
