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Without the support of the community, many of the activities and events offered to students and staff would not be possible.
Without the support of the community, many of the activities and events offered to students and staff would not be possible.
Van Zant PTO needs your support! There are many opportunities for parents to be involved; whether it’s from home, at school or in the classroom. Even if you have ten minutes or ten hours, there are opportunities available no matter how involved you want to be.
Volunteering at our school will give you the opportunity to interact with the students and teachers, build a network with other parents, and truly make a difference in our school community.
There will be many opportunities for you to assist us this year and we highly encourage everyone to volunteer for at least one event. Throughout the year we are also in need of extra volunteers for various events and activities. These events will be announced through our Facebook & Instagram pages, Mrs. Anderson’s and Mrs. Fry’s weekly emails, and on our website. When volunteers are needed for these specific events, a sign up genius will be posted.
Please click here to volunteer for events and activities that will be happening in September through December.
For any volunteering-related questions/concerns, please email Christine Lydic, our PTO VP of Committees at ptovpcomm@vanzantpto.org.
The following are brief descriptions of the committees and events that we provide.
Art Goes to School
Chairperson: Val Petroski
Art Goes to School
Chairperson: Val Petroski
An art enrichment and appreciation program sponsored by the PTO and Board of Education. Each year Art Goes to School receives a portfolio representing art from a wide variety of cultures, places and times.
Art to Remember
Chairperson: Debbie Bang
Art to Remember
Chairperson: Debbie Bang
Treasure your child’s growth through artwork. Art to Remember is a creative fundraiser allowing parents to purchase keepsake products customized with their child’s art.
Blood Drive
Chairperson: Anthony Arot
Blood Drive
Chairperson: Anthony Arot
Held in the fall and again in the spring, the PTO pairs up with the American Red Cross for a blood drive.
Book Fair
Co-Chairs: Kristie Correll & Gina Knecht
Book Fair
Co-Chairs: Kristie Correll & Gina Knecht
Held in the Fall and Spring, our PTO organizes a week-long Scholastic Book Fair, where students and their families can browse and purchase current, age-appropriate books.
Box Tops for Education Chairperson: Gabrielle Atkins
Box Tops for Education Chairperson: Gabrielle Atkins
Earn money for Van Zant by simply scanning receipts of items bought with the Box Top Label.
Closet Organizer
Chairperson: Ashley LaFrance
Closet Organizer
Chairperson: Ashley LaFrance
This committee will help keep the PTO closet organized by tidying and maintaining the space after events and ensuring it remains orderly and accessible.
Color Run
Chairperson Needed
Color Run
Chairperson Needed
A Family Fun Run where runners are sprayed with colored powder. This event takes place on the fields outside of Van Zant on a Saturday in the Spring.
Dine Outs
Chairperson: Gina Knecht
Dine Outs
Chairperson: Gina Knecht
Why cook when you can dine out and earn money for Van Zant? Once a month a dine-out is planned at a local eatery where a portion of the sales will go toward the PTO.
5th Grade Activities
5th Grade Activities
Co-Chairs: Melissa Gale & Nellie Gaynor
Co-Chairs: Melissa Gale & Nellie Gaynor
A group of 5th-grade parent volunteers who work together with the school staff to ensure that every child has an extra special 5th-grade experience during their last year at Van Zant. This committee of volunteers plans special events for our graduating class.
Fourth of July Parade
Fourth of July Parade
Chairperson: Tiffany Davis
Chairperson: Tiffany Davis
This committee will work collaboratively to plan and coordinate Van Zant's participation in Evesham Township's annual Fouth of July Parade.
Fun Fair
Fun Fair
Co-Chairs: Gabrielle Atkins & Danielle Voyez
Co-Chairs: Gabrielle Atkins & Danielle Voyez
Van Zant’s Biggest PTO event/fundraiser of the year. There are games set up in the gym, a huge prize room, basket raffles, crafts, a cake walk, and refreshments. Volunteers are needed for solicitation, set-up, day-of-event execution, and clean-up.
Game Room
Chairperson Needed
Plans, sets up & breaks down the game room
Coordinates scheduling and placement with committee members and volunteers
Kitchen
Chairperson: Tiffany Baranauskas
Handles all food & beverages
Coordinates scheduling and placement with committee members & volunteers
Cake Walk
Chairperson: Sam Fox-Lewis
Organizes and sends out a sign up for volunteers to send in cakes
Sets up & breaks down Cake Walk Room
Coordinates scheduling and placement with committee members & volunteers
Prize Room
Co-Chairs: Tiffany Davis & Stephanie Smith
Orders all prizes
Sets up & breaks down Prize Room
Coordinates scheduling and placement with committee members & volunteers
Craft Room
Chairperson Needed
Plans and orders all crafts
Sets up & breaks down Craft Room
Coordinates scheduling and placement with committee members & volunteers
Raffle Baskets/Fundraising
Co-Chairs: Gabrielle Atkins & Danielle Voyez
Reaches out to local businesses asking for donations
Organizes and puts together all baskets
Coordinates & schedules dates to put together baskets
Holiday Shop
Chairperson: Kristie Correll
Holiday Shop
Chairperson: Kristie Correll
Held on a Saturday in the beginning of December, students are given the opportunity to shop for their loved ones.
Hospitality Committee
Co-Chairs: Christina DiMeglio & Kacie Miller
Hospitality Committee
Co-Chairs: Christina DiMeglio & Kacie Miller
The committee coordinates food and refreshments for school events. Some of these events are: the Welcome Back Staff Luncheon, Staff Holiday Breakfast, Take Your Child to Work Day Luncheon and Chorus Concerts.
PTO Bulletin Board
Chairperson Needed
PTO Bulletin Board
Chairperson Needed
This committee will plan and update / decorate the PTO Bulletin Board monthly and / or for special events.
Recess Runners
Co-Chairs: Val Petroski, Rachel Dore & Ann Lara
Recess Runners
Co-Chairs: Val Petroski, Rachel Dore & Ann Lara
A Running Program to promote fitness that is held during Recess where students earn tokens for each mile they run. Volunteers are needed to help keep the students organized and to log the students' laps.
Recreational Activities
Recreational Activities
Co-Chairs: Samantha Fox Lewis & Lindsay McLeod
Co-Chairs: Samantha Fox Lewis & Lindsay McLeod
This committee is in charge of planning and running the following PTO Sponsored events:
Welcome Back Water Ice Social
Trunk or Treat
Candy Bag BINGO
Ice Cream Social
Room Reps
Chairperson: Sheena Heberlig
Room Reps
Chairperson: Sheena Heberlig
Room Reps are in charge of planning class parties. They also serve as a link between teachers and families by assisting teachers in communicating with families about upcoming events and recruiting volunteers for field trips, donations, and other activities.
Science Spectacular
Co-Chairs: Christina DiMeglio & Kacie Miller
Science Spectacular
Co-Chairs: Christina DiMeglio & Kacie Miller
A day devoted to sharing the wonders of science with our children! The students enjoy exciting presentations of all different aspects of science exploration! This committee will coordinate presenters & volunteers, and plan a luncheon for all volunteers and staff.
Snack Attack
Chairperson: Heather Crocetti
Snack Attack
Chairperson: Heather Crocetti
Students have the opportunity to purchase soft pretzels that are delivered during designated half days. We also offer a GF option.
Special Someone Dance
Co-Chairs: Victoria Smith &
Special Someone Dance
Co-Chairs: Victoria Smith &
Jackie Edwards
Jackie Edwards
This dance will be held in the winter and gives the students a chance to bring a special someone out to a night of fun and dancing.
Staff Appreciation Week
Co-Chairs: Christine Lydic & Danielle Voyez
Staff Appreciation Week
Co-Chairs: Christine Lydic & Danielle Voyez
This committee plans and executes daily treats/meals/activities to show our appreciation for the amazing VZ staff. This week typically takes place in the Spring.
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