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Committee Chairs: Melissa Ross & Sandi Richardson

Volunteers check student booklets on a daily basis as submitted, update classroom records and award prizes as the students progress.

(yearlong: flexible hours during school day)

Committee Chairs: Jenny Kovach & Kate Fuelberth

This program provides teachers and students a great opportunity to purchase books for school and home. The committee sets-up, oversees the book sale, collects remaining books and returns them to the vendor. This activity typically involves only a few hours of your time. 

(fall; during and after school hours)

Committee Chairs: Nancy Meyer & Cassie Hull

This committee is responsible for scheduling and publicizing monthly Dine-to-Donate events through the year.

(yearlong; flexible hours)

Committee Chair: Nancy Meyer

Our Fall Fundraiser kicks off the school season! This group counts and tracks money during the fundraiser which runs in September.

(1 time event, counting during the day)

This special event is hosted by The MORE Group

This committee plans and hosts a night of family fun in January. Please come out and help make this a success!

(1 time event, flexible planning hours, evening event)

Committee Chairs: Jennifer Arnold & Katie Hammer

This committee plans the end-of-the-year celebration for our fifth graders.

(1 time event, flexible planning hours, evening event)

Committee Chairs: Katie Hammer & Jennifer Arnold

The Flower Sale Committee coordinates the school’s largest fundraiser.  Volunteers are scheduled to help unload the trucks and counting flowers (the day the flowers arrive), and assisting customers when they come on their designated pick-up day. 

Many volunteers are needed for a successful Flower Sale! (during and after school hours available)

Committee Chair: Kathy Granger

This committee is responsible for coordinating our community outreach events such as our annual coat drive and maintaining our snack pantry throughout the school year.

(yearlong, minimal flexible hours)

Committee Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Pilling & Katie Hammer

This committee provides treats for various school activities such as: baked goods/fruit trays for teachers throughout the year, Bus Driver Appreciation, Teacher Appreciation and Staff Appreciation Weeks, Friday Bakers.

We especially need volunteers who can help out with Teacher Appreciation week!

(yearlong, flexible baking hours, during and before/after school serving hours)

Committee Co-Chairs: Maggie Burks, Katie Hammer, & Breann McNeil

Organize our back-to-school event.

(time during the summer to plan and host the day of the event)

Committee Chair: Diane Wu

Volunteers help organize, maintain, and order replacement pieces for our MakerSpace. You will work in conjunction with the Media Specialist. No experience or preparation necessary.

(yearlong: monthly or weekly, sign-up genius will be sent out)

Committee Chairs/Practice Coordinator: Sarah Perkins

Tournament Coordinator: TBD

Three divisions learn math and logic games. The teams compete in a tournament in the spring.

(winter and spring volunteer opportunities after school)

Committee Chair: Barbara Velez

Volunteers help students check books in and out of the Media Center, and shelve books. If you are unable to volunteer on a regular basis, you can volunteer as a substitute. No previous experience or preparation required.

(yearlong, weekly or monthly during school hours)

Committee Chairs: Jon Dwyer, Chris Kleman, & Colin Lobo

(flexible planning hours, evening and early morning events)

Committee Chair: Katie Hammer

This committee provides welcome folders to new students throughout the year and schedules welcome gatherings for new families such as The Boohoo-Yahoo Breakfast & Kindergarten Bowling Night.

(flexible hours during and after school)

Head Coach: Kevin Hetrick

Carmel Elementary’s Fall Cross Country & Spring Track program for 4^th and 5^th graders.

(volunteers needed to help supervise students during after school practices and during the meets. All volunteer times are after school)

Committee Chairs: Jennifer Arnold, Katie Hammer, & Erin Scott

Each classroom has at least one Lead Room Parent who is responsible for coordinating individual class parties. Room Parents may also be asked to help with other small projects during the school year that directly benefit their child's classroom. Room Parent meetings are held a couple of times per year to plan room parent activities for the school year.

(evening planning meetings, activities and parties during school hours)

Committee Chair: James Riley

Help organize Carmel Elementary’s Science Fair in late Winter.

(After school and evening hours)

Committee Chairs: Tina Griffith & Laura Lancaster

This committee works with our vendor to choose designs/pieces of spirit wear for purchase, then collects funds and organizes items for distribution.

(2x year, flexible hours)

Editor: Amanda Ferguson

Tiger Tales is our Carmel Elementary newsletter. It is generally published every other week and includes information about school & district events, student & family resources, and fundraising & volunteer opportunities. It is distributed electronically to all Carmel Elementary School families. 

(yearlong, flexible/evening hours, can be done remotely)