Apparel - coordinates the sale of assorted May Watts apparel items. These items are selected, ordered, sold and distributed annually by the apparel committee.

Box Tops for Education - coordinates the collection of box tops from General Mills products and remittance of the box tops to General Mills.  The school receives funds based on the number of box tops remitted.

Fun Fair - provides May Watts families with a day of food, fun, raffles, and games. This committee arranges games, selects food vendors, and coordinates the large staff of volunteers necessary to accomplish this major event.

Fall Fundraiser - plans and coordinates the ordering, sale and distribution of the merchandise sold by students for this fall fund-raiser.

Market Day - bulk groceries are ordered and then picked up by our families at school monthly. The committee coordinates the monthly order forms submitted by students and staff, orders the groceries, and provides the volunteer force necessary to makes these groceries available for pick-up one evening a month.

Jewel Days - coordinates schedule of dates for shop and share days with Jewel Food Stores. Distributes coupons used for shopping days. The PTA receives a percentage of sales.

Krispy Kreme - coordinates the sale and distribution of Krispy Kreme certificates and cards. The PTA receives a percentage of sales.

Please contact Susan Jennings at susanjennings@ameritech.net if you would like more information about any of the Ways and Means committees.

Art Awareness - introduces works of art to each classroom with information, prints and supplies provided by the PTA. Presentations are made by volunteers four times a year in grades 1-5, and 3 times per year in the Kindergarten classrooms. These presentations include a history of the artist and their work, a discussion of the techniques and tools used by the artist, and unique features of the print being presented.

Assemblies - Assemblies are planned to enrich our curriculum and are presented about 5 times throughout the year. Committee members review potential presenters, and select and coordinate the programs.

Kinder Press, 1st Edition, 2nd Edition - students dictate stories to volunteers in the classroom. The work is then typed and assembled in a hard cover book for the children to illustrate.

After School Enrichment - offers courses after school to enrich the school curriculum. Includes reading, math, science, sports, games, art, music and foreign language on a tuition basis to grades K-5. Classes are designed to be less structured than the traditional classroom setting.

Reflections - a cultural arts program which gives students the opportunity to use their creativity in visual arts, literature, photography and music.

 
Please contact Laura Dovalovsky, laurad508@yahoo.com, for more information about any of the Educational Enrichment committees

Too Good For Drugs - assists the T.G.F.D. Officer as needed throughout that course and helps to plan the student reception upon completion of the course.

Helping Hand Program (Crime Prevention Calendar) - volunteers assist with Helping Hand drive in fall: information is distributed to parents about the program, new volunteer applications are forwarded to the Police Department, lists of approved applicants are kept current, and Helping Hand signs are distributed to volunteers after their approval. One volunteer must also attend a fall and a spring meeting at the Naperville Police Department.

Walk-to-School – attend two Naperville City Planning Commission meetings, publicize event and create signs/stickers for walkers.  Also plan monthly walk-to-school dates for students.

Please contact Kathy Heniff, kbheniff@comcast.net, for more information about any of the Health and Safety committees.

Back-to-School Supply Kits - provides kits including supplies required by the school and the district for purchase by students.  Duties include selecting the vendor, collecting the orders and payments and arranging a pick-up day at school.

Business Partner Liaison - Coordinates the relationship between the PTA, school faculty and business partners.  The business partners are companies within our community that promote educational enrichment within our school.  Our current business partner is Culvers and the Morton Arboretum.

Copy Committee - assists various PTA Committees and Officers by preparing copies of materials as may be requested on a weekly basis. Copying time is available in the school office from 12:30-3:30 on Wednesdays.

Directory - designs the format and cover for the annual directory.

 LMC Aides - assists the LMC Director.  Duties include filing, shelving, typing, poster making and helping students as needed. 

PE Volunteer Coordinator – assist PE teacher by arranging for parent volunteers to help with fall and spring fitness testing and Jump Rope for Heart event.

Popcorn - prepare and bag popcorn so teachers will be able to request bags of popcorn for special days.

Project Share - project where our students reach out to those in need in our community. Volunteers assist on a grade level basis to select the charitable organization, and to carry out the work that is chosen by that grade level.

Room Parents - The coordinator is responsible for organizing room parents, emergency phone tree and distribution of paper goods for room parties. Room parents assist the teacher throughout the year with parties (room set-up and clean-up, games, beverage and treat). Room parents also assist with the calling tree in case of emergency.

Watts Up (Newsletter) - collects information for, writes and edits the PTA newsletter on a monthly basis.

Welcoming Committee - welcomes new families by disseminating information and answering questions about the school.

Please contact Debbie Hagel, dchagel@wideopenwest.com, for information about any of the Service committees.

Family Fun Activities - Coordinates social events for the student body, staff and their families.

5th Grade Farewell - the end of the year party for our graduates is planned by this committee. Members plan food, games and a farewell gift for the fifth graders and assist at the party during the last week of school.

Staff Appreciation - organizes the activities held during one week in May. A theme for the week is chosen and events are planned to honor our teachers and staff (including office staff, custodians, aides and bus drivers).

Teacher Luncheons - organizes luncheons during the year for conference or in-service work days. Volunteers pick a theme, order food and supplies and serve the teachers on the luncheon day.

Please contact Cindy Nealon, cnealon.enteract@sbcglobal.net, for information about any of the Social committees.

Chairperson - This board position will review PTA legislative packets, monitor our school board, encourage PTA convention attendance and act as liaison with legislative chair people of other schools.

PDAC – Parent Diversity Advisory Committee is a district sponsored committee whose mission is to enhance and enrich achievement for all students by serving as a district liaison providing educational and cultural resources for students, families, and staff in meeting their needs to ensure that curriculum, instruction, educators, and the learning environment are culturally sensitive and inclusive.

Please contact Cathy Piehl, piehl1409@wowway.com, for information about the Legislation committee, IPPC, or the Parent Diversity Advisory Council.