ALT PTO Committees
2022-2023 School Year
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:
Assemblies
September - June
Source 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 district.
Committee Chair:
Robyn Feldblum, Alexis Brotspies
Executive Contact:
Kruti Ramani
Author's Day
Spring
This committee is funded by the District and approved by the Principal. This committee will work with Mrs. Jackson, the librarian, to develop author’s day. Mrs. Jackson has planned the author’s five years out so that task is to bring her vision to life.
Committee Chair:
Leslie Morales, Sara Rashidovash
Executive Contact:
Leslie Morales
Beautification
September - June
This Committee is responsible for planting seasonal flowers and decorations at the school.
Committee Chair:
Julianna Giudice
Executive Contact:
Jessica Bodajlo
Birthday / Bulletin Board
September - June
Enhance appearance of school's entrance case and multiple interior bulletin boards throughout school as needed.
Committee Chair:
Leslie Morales
Executive Contact:
Jessica Bodajlo
Book Fair
September & February
Work closely with Scholastic, staff, and volunteers to organize book fairs in the Fall & Spring.
Committee Chair:
Christine Brezee, Danielle Graziano, Jessica Bodajlo
Executive Contact:
Jessica Bodajlo
Chick Hatching
June
Work with the First Grade teachers to coordinate the delivery of chicken eggs, incubator and other materials. Coordinate with the farmer for his presentation.
Committee Chair:
Michele Araujo, Meghan Horster
Executive Contact:
Michele Araujo
Community Outreach / Hope for the Holidays
Nov.-Dec. & Spring
The Community Outreach 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)
Committee Chair:
Melissa Morano
Executive Contact:
Melissa Morano
Kathleen Anderson
Decorating
Spring
(Corresponds with 1st/2nd grade and 4th/5th grade music show) This Decorating Committee is responsible for coordinating with the music teacher to decorate to her theme for each show.
Committee Chair:
Kruti Ramani, Julianna Giudice
Executive Contact:
Kruti Ramani
Family Fun
Fall & Spring
Planning a family fun night such as a Bingo night and/or a Brain Show at the school in the evening for the entire family to attend. Also involved with district wide family events such as Family Fun @ Meadowbrook Day Camp.
Committee Chair:
Anupreet Chadha
Executive Contact:
Anupreet Chadha
Fall Family Portrait Fundraiser
Fall
Work with a photographer and arrange a location for Fall family portraits.
Committee Chair:
Anupreet Chadha
Executive Contact:
Anupreet Chadha
Field Day
June
Plan and run the annual Field Day event for the school; work with physical education teachers.
Committee Chair:
Robyn Feldblum, Danielle Graziano, Kirsten Prisco
Executive Contact:
Jessica Bodajlo
Kruti Ramani
5th Grade Event
June
Organize the 5th Grade event with other elementary schools.
Committee Chair:
Jessica Bodajlo, Julianna Giudice
Executive Contact:
Jessica Bodajlo
5th Grade Yearbook
September - June
Compile and create yearbook for the 5th Grade class.
Committee Chair:
Jennifer Ricci, Maria Pontoriero
Executive Contact:
Jessica Bodajlo
First Day Kits
March - June, September
Organize the ordering and distribution of School Supply Kits for the school.
Committee Chair:
Kruti Ramani
Executive Contact:
Kruti Ramani
Fundraising
September - June
Organizing programs and events to raise funds for the ALT PTO
Committee Chair:
Anupreet Chadha
Executive Contact:
Anupreet Chadha
Holiday Boutique
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:
Jessica Bodajlo, Stacey Collman
Executive Contact:
Jessica Bodajlo
International Day
April
Select a country or countries to highlight through interactive activities and demonstrations. Plan and facilitate day long event as well as organize afternoon school wide entertainment/assembly.
Committee Chair:
Michele Araujo, Leslie Morales
Executive Contact:
Michele Araujo, Leslie Morales
Kindergarten Orientation
August-September
Assist and welcome the new ALT students and families of the incoming Kindergarten class.
Committee Chair:
Melissa Morano, Parita Patel
Executive Contact:
Melissa Morano
PTO Lunch Days
Fridays, September - June
Responsible for bringing lunch to the students as a fundraiser for the PTO once per week. Once per week the PTO will bring pizza or bagels (alternating weeks) to the students for lunch. Ordering will be through the regular lunch ordering program but will work to secure the vendors and help to staff the lunch days.
Committee Chair:
Jessica Bodajlo, Kirsten Gartner, Julianna Giudice
Executive Contact:
Jessica Bodajlo
Parent's / Ladies' Night Out
October, January, May
Plan and coordinate evening events for parent socials. Advertise, coordinate sales, decorate and staff the event. Always a fun night out with our ALT community!
Committee Chair:
Stephanie Greenberg
Executive Contact:
Leslie Morales
Patriot's Night
June
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.
Committee Chair:
Robyn Feldblum, Kruti Ramani
Executive Contact:
Kruti Ramani
Science Fair
Spring
Organize and coordinate all aspects of the ALT Science Fair. The Science Fair is open to all ALT students to be held in the Spring.
Committee Chair:
Marisa Caruso
Executive Contact:
Michele Araujo
Spirit Wear
September - June
Contact vendor, order, sell and distribute school clothing.
Committee Chair:
Lauren Sullivan
Executive Contact:
Kathleen Anderson, Cecilia Hayward
Staff Appreciation Week
May
Coordinate our appreciation week (food/prizes each day) for the ALT staff.
Committee Chair:
Kathleen Anderson, Kruti Ramani
Executive Contact:
Kruti Ramani
Staff Welcome Back Breakfast
September
Organize luncheon for ALT staff on their first day back to school.
Committee Chair:
Michele Araujo, Leslie Morales
Executive Contact:
Leslie Morales
Staff Holiday Brunch
December
Organize volunteers to donate and setup for event.
Committee Chair:
Kruti Ramani, Kathleen Anderson
Executive Contact:
Kathleen Andersen
Trunk or Treat
October
Organize and coordinate vendors and volunteers.
Committee Chair:
Robyn Feldblum
Executive Contact:
Kathleen Anderson, Melissa Morano