OUR COMMITTEES
Our committees are organized within four key categories to simplify the volunteer process and ensure we are working towards our long-term PTA goals.
FUNDRAISING
As a non-profit organization, the PTA relies on fundraising to provide outreach, fun, and enrichment. Your support provides a wealth of opportunities for our students!
FAMILY EVENTS
What would elementary school be without friends, family, and fun? Our Family Events provide our students with treasured childhood memories.
STUDENT ENRICHMENT
Our Student Enrichment programs compliment Manor School learning goals and initiatives and bolster the day-to-day experience of each student.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our Community Outreach programs give students the opportunity to practice being active community members. Students work together to build a stronger, better community.
FAMILY EVENTS COMMITTEES
Questions? Contact our Family Events Coordinator: Stephanie Nunziata
September 9
WELCOME BACK PICNIC
We love kicking off the school year with this fun Manor tradition! The Welcome Back Picnic is an opportunity for Manor families to gather and connect. The night includes a DJ and party activities.
DATE: September 9
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Coordinate with principals, PTA president, and vendors
Plan activities (face painting, picnic games, etc.)
Hire DJ and/or entertainment
Create a happy, welcoming atmosphere
Setup and cleanup of event
Create flyers, social media posts, and newsletter updates
Promote the picnic Take photos of the event
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 6-10 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 4-6 hours
Committee will meet as needed
October 1
BOYS ADVENTURE DAY
NEW!
DATE: Saturday, October 1
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 6-8 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 10-15 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 per month in August and September
November 18
MANOR-HARBOR WIZARDS NIGHT
Manor & Harbor are joining together to bring the Harlem Wizards back to Seaford. Seaford Teachers will play against the Harlem Wizards in a fun-filled game
DATE: November 18
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Manage Ticket Sales
Promote Game
Create Flyer, social media posts, and newsletter updates
Coordinate with Mrs. Emmerich and Dr. Kakalos, the Harlem Wizards, and the Harbor School PTA
Recruit teachers for the Seaford basketball team
Organize and distribute tickets
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 3-5 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 4-6 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times per month as needed
October 28
MANOR HALLOWEEN PARTY
NEW! Organize our first Manor Halloween Party! Manor Students are invited to wear their costumes and play some fun games together.
DATE: Friday, October 28
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Plan activities (face painting, picnic games, etc.)
Hire DJ and/or entertainment
Setup and cleanup of event
Create flyers, social media posts, and newsletter updates
Promote the event
Take photos of the event
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 6-8 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 8-10 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times per month as needed
November 4
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
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DATE: Friday, November 4
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 6-8 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 4-6 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times per month as needed
Sept-Jun
BIRTHDAY BOARD
Update the Birthday Bulletin Board located in the Manor Hallway each month with names of students celebrating a birthday that month.
DATE: September-June
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Plan theme for each month
Work with school to obtain list of names for each month
Purchase decorations/craft supplies and submit receipts for reimbursement
Go into school and change the board out on or before the first day of each month
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: up to 10 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 1-2 hours monthly
October
AUTUMN CLASSIC
This event takes place outdoors during the school day. Students from each grade participate in a walking/running relay around the high school track to help promote health and wellness.
DATE: Thursday, October 6 (rain date - October 7)
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Liaison with the Physical Education Department to coordinate volunteers and scheduling as needed
Help sort and deliver Character Count shirts to the Manor School for distribution
Promote the Autumn Classic
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4-8 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times between September-October
October
HOMECOMING BANNER
Help us to create a banner for the Seaford Homecoming Parade. This year's theme is decades!
DATE:
Banner Decorating: End of September/Beginning of October
Homecoming Parade: Saturday, October 15
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Coming up with a design for the banner
Coordinating with Art teacher to encourage student participation
Decorating the banner
Marching in the parade
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 3-5 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 4-6 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times to decorate the banner
October 30
SEAFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRUNK OR TREAT
The Manor School PTA will be participating in this year’s Seaford Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat event at Seaman’s Neck Park.
DATE: October 30
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Coordinate details with the Chamber of Commerce
Develop a plan for the Manor PTA Trunk or Treat spot
Choose and prepare items/goody bags to distribute to trick-or-treaters from the Manor PTA
Procure volunteers to decorate cars on behalf of the Manor PTA
Promote the Trunk or Treat event
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4-6 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 6-10 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times between September-October
October 31
HALLOWEEN PARADE CONTEST
The Manor School PTA hosts a Halloween Parade contest where students can guess how many Halloween related items are in the jar for a chance to win a prize
DATE: Monday, October 31
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Create a flyer to be distributed to each teacher with a form for each child to write their guess on.
Decide on a theme, prepare display in the lobby for children to guess amount of objects in container.
Pick one winner from each grade plus one winner from the SCC classes.
Purchase seven $5.00 gift cards for the winners and items for the jar.
Collect and keep track of all guesses daily.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 1-2 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 1-2 hours
Committee will meet as needed
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEES
Questions? Contact our Fundraising Coordinator: Jennifer Kelly
Oct 14-28
WIZFIT
Help coordinate the two-week long interactive fundraiser hosted by the Harlem Wizards.
DATE: September 30
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Manage all aspects of the fundraiser, including Kickoff and Closing assemblies
Explain and promote program to families
Liase with Harlem Wizards contacts, Mrs. Emmerich and Dr. Kakalos
Create flyers, social media posts, and newsletter updates
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 2-4 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 10 hours
Committee will work with Fifth Grade Coordinators
Sept-Jun
RESTAURANT NIGHT
The Seaford Manor PTA will host a Monthly Restaurant Night fundraiser every month (10 events). Families can enjoy a night off from cooking while supporting the PTA.
DATE: September-June, Third Tuesday of the month
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Identify restaurants to partner with
Coordinate fundraising details with restaurants
Create flyers, social media posts, and newsletter updates
Promote Restaurant Night Fundraisers
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 1-5 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 1-2 hrs/month
Committee will meet once prior to start of school year, and as needed
Sept 19-23
GREETING CARD SALE
Help us introduce a new new high-quality greeting card fundraiser for the Fall!
DATE: September 19-23
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Liaison with Usborne to set up program
Create flyers, social media posts, and newsletter updates
Collect and distribute orders
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 2-4 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 10 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times a month from August-September as needed
Sept 30
FIFTH GRADE PUMPKIN SALE
Help the Fifth Grade class sell pumpkins, mums, and gourds to raise money for Fifth grade activities.
DATE: September 30
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Coordinating sale details, including item list, pricing, and vendor
Create flyers, social media posts, and newsletter updates
Promoting the Pumpkin Sale
Day-of setup, management, and cleanup
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 2-4 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 10 hours
Committee will work with Fifth Grade Coordinators
Nov 9-10
FALL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Students will shop our two-day Fall book sale. A great opportunity to grab the latest and greatest titles and build their at-home library!
DATE: November 9-10
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Promote the book fair
Setup and cleanup
Help students shop
Work the register
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 6-10 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours
November
THANKSGIVING PIE SALE
The Thanksgiving Pie Sale is a time-honored Manor School tradition. Help us bring this delicious fundraiser to life!
DATE:
Ordering Period: October 31- November 23
Order Pickup: Wednesday, November 23
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Promoting the pie sale
Determining pricing and details for online ordering via the PTA webstore
Managing pie vendor relationship and communications
Sorting orders and coordinating pickup
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 2-3 volunteers VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 2-10 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times a month as needed
STUDENT ENRICHMENT COMMITTEES
Questions? Contact our Student Enrichment Coordinator: Kayla Motroni
Oct | Nov | Dec
FALL CLUBS
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DATES: October-December
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Work with the Enrichment Coordinator to develop at least one club per grade
Liaison with the school instructor to develop materials if needed.
Procure volunteers for each club session if needed.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 6-12 people
VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 6-10 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times in January, and again as needed until the completion of the clubs.
October 24-28
RED RIBBON WEEK
Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States.
The Manor School PTA assists the school social worker (Mrs. DeMieri) in coordinating activities that promote and educate students about healthy choices and a drug-free community.
DATE: October 24-28
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Coordinate a thematic week of activities for students with the school social worker
Research and book an assembly (virtual or in-person) that connects to Red Ribbon Week
Identify local politicians, law enforcement, and community members to participate in Red Ribbon Week
Compile a list of parent resources to distribute via PTA email blast
Tie Red Ribbons around the trees in front of the Manor School
Promote Red Ribbon Week
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4-6 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 6-8 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times between September-October
Oct | Nov | Feb
REFLECTIONS
The National PTA Reflections Program welcomes students of all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Students reflect on a theme and create original works of art in the areas of writing, music, art, or photography. Students earn positive recognition for their achievements.
DATES:
Annual Theme Search Submission Period: October
Reflections Student Submission Period: November
Reflections Awards Ceremony: February 8
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Work with school personnel to encourage participation in the National PTA Reflections theme search and art submission
Promote Reflections Program student submission period
Collect all student entries and submit to Nassau Region PTA by deadline
Develop awards ceremony for the February PTA meeting
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4-6 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 6-10 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times between October-November, submit student work in beginning of December, and meet again 1-2 times between January-February
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEES
Questions? Contact our Community Outreach Coordinator: Michelle Conner
Oct-Nov
CARDS FOR VETERANS
The Manor School PTA will be participating in making cards for Veterans. We work along with the PTSA to deliver cards to Veterans thanking them for their service.
DATE: October 24 – November 4
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Coordinate with PTSA to make a template
Send template to class parents to email out to all parents
Collect cards from Manor School
Coordinate with PTSA on delivery to Veterans
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 1-2 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours
Committee will meet 1-2 times first two weeks of October
November
FALL FOOD & COAT DRIVE
The Seaford Manor PTA will be collecting food and coats in conjunction with the Manor Student Council.
DATE: October 31 – November 18
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Help promote the Fall Food Drive by posting flyers around town
Organize efforts to collect food from various locations
Bag/box food for delivery *delivery food to requested location
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4-6 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 6-8 hours
Committee will meet 2-4 times between September-November
December
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
The Seaford Manor PTA and Student Council will be collecting toys for John Theissen Children’s Foundation, a local organization that collects new toys and donates them to sick and underprivileged children in over 180 hospitals and child-care facilities.
DATE: November 28 – December 16
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Compile list from organization of toys needed/requested
Help promote the Holiday Toy Drive by posting flyers around town
Organize efforts to collect toys from various locations
Deliver toys to requested locations
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4-6 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 6-8 hours
Committee will meet 2-4 times between October-December
January
BLOOD DRIVE POSTER CONTEST
The Seaford Manor PTA coordinates with the Lion Club on the annual blood drive at the Seaford Manor School.
DATE: January
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Coordinate with the Lion Club to receive blood drive poster template
Deliver template to the school to put in each child's folder
Collect posters from school to vote on winners
Give winners names to Lion clubs for prizes
Promote blood drive by hanging posters in town and emailing out to parents for blood donations.
Attend blood drive and winners ceremony.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 6-8 people VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours
Commitee will meet 1-2 times per month as needed
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