Every awesome activity that adds value to your child's experience at Jefferson Hills Intermediate School is driven by an awesome committee of parent volunteers. Whatever time, talents, or ideas you have to contribute, there is a committee just waiting for you to join in!
If you would like to Volunteer to assist for one of the committees please reach out to the committee chair who will try to touchbase with you as they begin planning for the event.
If you have any questions about a committee and/or the responsibilities please email us directly at jhispta@gmail.com
Thanks for helping make JHIS great!
Committee
Description/Chair
5th Grade Activities
Dance - May 14
5th Grade Day - May 26
Plan activities and volunteer for 5th Grade Day celebrations.
Chair: Lisa Pokrajac
Co-Chairs: Lisa Hill, Jolene Bogdan, Cindy Fite
Grade Coordination Chairs
Assist in confirming memberships and clearances of party parent helpers for the associated grade. Parents choosing this position are permitted first choice as homeroom parent for their child's class. One Chair and Co-chair will be selected for each grade.
3rd Grade Chair:
4th Grade Chair:
5th Grade Chair:
Book Fair
September 30 - Evening Book Fair
March 1-5 - In School
Help setup and teardown Scholastic book fair. Assist children with shopping. Book sales typically occur twice a year including the last week in February for Read Across America Week.
Chair: Monica Lewis
Co-Chair: Emily Nieport, Chelsea Calla
Decorations
Create and setup multiple bulletin boards inside the school for every season.
Chair: Lori Edkins
Co-Chair: Terria Goslicky
Events
Members will team up with our fundraising and event chairs to help make each event a success! From securing permits to coordinating volunteers, your support helps bring every event to life.
Co-Chair: Becky Kempa and Crystal Broley
Family Bingo Night
December 6
Plan, decorate, assist with entertainment, food and all events including set-up and clean-up for Bingo Night.
Co-Chair: Regan Katz & TBD
Field Day
June 2
Volunteers will assist the chair and co-chair with the one-day event planned for late May/early June including outdoor activities for all of the students in the school. The group will plan, organize, set up and clean up the day of the event.
Chairs - TBD
Holiday Shop
December 7-11
Help with set up, tear down and assisting students with shopping throughout the week of the Holiday Shop.
Chair: Adri Greenblatt
Co-Chair - TBD
Nominating Committee
April 6 - Voting meeting
Volunteers will work with the chair to find candidates interested in filling open PTA Board positions for the upcoming school year before elections take place.
Chair:
Read Across America Week
March 1-5
Assist the school librarian and chair in coordinating and planning a themed reading week for the school.
Chair: Wendy Vario
Co-Chair: TBD
Red Ribbon Week
October 26-30
Coordinating and planning a themed week for the school to raise awareness and prevent drug use among youth.
Chair: Amy Freeman
Co-Chair: TBD
Reflections Program
As a member of this committee, you will assist the chairs in collecting and sorting art entries for judging and setting up display and preparation/clean up of award ceremony.
Chair: Holly Miller
Co-Chair: TBD
Party Parent Volunteers/Bingo Baskets
As a member of this committee, you will assist room parent coordinator in set-up/clean-up for parties and help work the auction table during the Family Bingo Night. Being a member of this committee does not guarantee you will be a room parent.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
May 3-7
Help plan theme and food items, décor, setup and clean up for teacher and staff luncheon during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
Co-Chair: Rita Carter and Michalene Cerqua
Yearbook
Assist the Chair in collection and organization of school photos of events during the school year. Volunteers will also help in the ordering and distribution of yearbooks to students.
Chair: Allison Lanca
Co-Chair: TBD