The OCE PTA is still hard at work planning for next year. Interested in joining this passionate team of OCE parents? We have a variety of positions that can accommodate your time, skills, and schedule.

Below is a list of open positions:

Treasurer: Responsible for annual budget, monthly reports, and all deposits and expenses. Person should be detail oriented, available to pick up deposits from the school and/or deliver checks to the school or bank during school/bank hours.

VP of Fundraising: Responsible for overseeing the Fundraising events for the year and making sure Committee Chair(s) are in place and supported. (Some chairs are returning).

Go Play Save - Selling Go Play Save coupon books is returning this year. This fundraiser takes place at the beginning of the school year and requires someone able to come to the school to manage distribution as well as money/book collection. We know many of you missed this fundraiser last year, so if you are passionate about Go Play Save, please consider helping this year! We need to fill this position ASAP!

Movie and/or Bingo Night - Plan and execute 1-2 fun social evenings at the school to foster community spirit.

Apex Leadership Fun Run - This position works closely with the Fun Run company and the administration to make our Fun Run a success. The Fun Run takes place for two weeks in the fall and does require onsite time.

Silent Auction/Parent Spirit Night - The 2020-21 school year is slotted as an off-year for the Silent Auction, however, there has been some interest in a more casual parents-only event with raffle and auction basket items to take its place this year. A team of a few people would be great to make this idea a reality.

Carnival/Artapolooza - Our spring fundraiser. This year our committee chairs had put together a fun Artapolooza event that unfortunately did not come to pass due to the stay at home order. These parents are Sailing Up and will not be at OCE next year, but can provide their plans for next year to execute. Plans from previous carnivals are also available.

Staff Appreciation Clopening Breakfast and Teacher Workday Meals: Coordinates clopening breakfast the week between the end of one school year and beginning of the next as well as teacher workday meals with local vendors as well as onsite needs for set-up around 7am and clean-up around noon. Note: These take place on teacher workdays when school is closed.

Walk to School Wednesday: Advertise and oversee Walk to School Wednesday from October to June. Walk to School Wednesdays are the first Wednesday of each month. Provide prizes, organizes special guests, etc...

Grandparents Breakfast: Plan and oversee two grandparents breakfasts (2 tracks per event) that typically take place before school during the fall and spring book fair events. Organize with cafeteria staff, coordinate dates with book fair chair, and recruit/organize volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, and any planned activities.

Grant Writer: Research and apply for any grants for which the school may qualify.

Please contact ocepta@gmail.com for more information on any of these positions or to volunteer. Thank you - we couldn't do what we do without supportive people like you!

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