2005-2006 COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPERSONS

 

 

Anyone interested in Volunteering for a committee should contact the chairperson(s) listed or click on the committee link

 

 

Apparel

Help generate school spirit with the sale of Hillside apparel

 

Fran Romeo...................................... 535-1149

Mary Coyne...................................... 994-2956

 

 

Art Appreciation

Introduce famous artists and their works in the classroom.  (Prepared lessons and

materials for projects are provided)

 

Elaine Anderson................................ 716-9827

Roseann Toma.................................. 422-0024

 

Auditing

Audit the PTA books at the end of each school year.  Submit report to NJPTA

(CPA or accounting background a major plus)

 

John Tiralosi...................................... 992-6062

 

Bake Sale

 

Kimberly DeFilippo........................... 994-4517

Linda Noecker.................................. 535-8780

 

Birthday Board

Take care of the birthday bulletin board bi-monthly and Distribute $1.00 coupons

 

Linda Glassman................................. 740-2466

 

Board of Education Observer

Attend weekly Monday evening Board of Education meetings on a rotating basis

with other committee member and report to PTA

 

Ilene Price......................................... 994-1313

Liz Myers.......................................... 992-8256

 

Book Fair

Set up, coordinate volunteers and operate the Book Fair in the Fall and the Gently

Used Book Fair in the Spring

 

Patricia Murphy................................. 994-1511

MaryLou DePaola............................. 758-9384

 

Box Tops for Education

 

Alison Berliner................................... 422-1158

Linda Noecker.................................. 535-8780

Val Richards...................................... 992-6478

 

Buddy Program

 

Frances Parinello............................... 994-2837

 

Budget Task Force

A committee that coordinates efforts to pass Livingston’s school budget.  Attend 4

morning meetings at the Board of Education just prior to the April election

 

Kris Boni........................................... 994-2641

Cecelia Tiralosi.................................. 992-6062

 

Buzz Book

This is Hillside Schools PRIVATE telephone directory.  Information received from parents is organized, printed and distributed at the beginning of the year

 

Ken Nevola....................................... 422-0383

Susan McCann.................................. 758-9652

 

Bylaws

Review and revise Hillside PTA’s bylaws as needed

 

Fran Romeo...................................... 535-1149

 

Cultural Arts

Selects and organizes professional assembly programs

 

Kris Boni .......................................... 994-2641

Karen Wood..................................... 740-1855

David's Cookies

 

Marilyn Burack.................................. 533-0016

 

Earth Day

Plan activities involving environmental awareness

 

Maureen Sugarman............................ 716-9009

Anna Torrens.................................... 758-0266                                                                                                                          

 

Election Night Activity

Plan activities for election night

 

Divya Seth......................................... 422-0614

 

Fact Pack

Perfect summer job.  Compile information, stuff envelopes, and bring to Hillside at end of August to be given out the first day of school

 

Frances Parinello............................... 994-2837

Waranya Parsons.............................. 716-0940

 

Faculty Luncheon

Organize and hostess a catered affair for the Hillside staff in December

 

Lisa Bonvini ...................................... 535-6225

Maureen Sugarman............................ 716-9009

Elisa Madorsky................................. 533-9187

Georgianne Herzinger........................ 992-7523 

 

Family Living/Drug Education

Attend town-wide LMAC meetings, reviews materials for inclusion in school curriculum

 

Grace Yang....................................... 716-0468

 

Family Night

Help organize this fall event that will serve as an opportunity for Hillside families to

get together for an evening of fun

 

Carol Werner.................................... 535-9102

 

Fifth Grade Committee

Parents from all grades are welcome to help raise funds for a special year-end event for the fifth grade

 

       

Fran Romeo...................................... 535-1149

Frances Parrinello.............................. 994-2837

Lauren Cherny................................... 597-0221

 

F-16 Family Photo Day

Organizes schedule for family pictures

       

Allison Tevlin.................................... 535-3166

 

Fun Time

Organize a few fun/cultural after school activities throughout the year

 

Marilyn Wickstrom............................ 716-0359

 

Gifts and Grants

Act as liaison between faculty and PTA.  Compile gift list, creative arts and

science list and grant list to be presented to and voted on by the membership

 

Cecilia Tiralosi................................... 992-6062

Kris Boni........................................... 994-2641

Gifted and Talented

Advocacy group for academic G/T program as well as liaison between all

G/T teachers and school

 

Susan Ming....................................... 422-0381

 

Habitat Garden

coordinate activity and volunteers for Sunday afternoon program

 

Laurie Wolfe..................................... 535-6056

 

Halloween Hoopla

coordinate activity and volunteers for Sunday afternoon program

 

Carol Scheskowsky........................... 533-6791

Dayna Platnick Kamiel....................... 994-1741

 

Helping Hands

Coordinate volunteers to assist families in need within the school and the

Livingston community, i.e. meals, car pools, clothing, etc…  Organize

Father’s Day Bagel Breakfast fundraiser and other find-raisers only as needed

 

Marilyn Wickstrom............................ 716-0359

 

Hillside Carnival

Our fun-filled carnival to be held in the Spring.  Run a game booth, help

set up, prepare and/or serve food, or clean up

 

Karen Wood..................................... 740-1855

Dayna Platnick Kamiel....................... 992-1741

                                        

Historical

Keep the Hillside scrapbook up-to-date.  Work in close contact with Publicity chair.

 

Georgiann Herzinger..........................

 

Hobby Hour

Co-chairs organize, hire and schedule staff for a four-week after school program in March designed to expose children to various hobbies and interests

 

 

 

Holiday Gift Shop

Co-chairs select and order items to be sold at a holiday gift shop for the students.

Volunteers help children with selection of gifts for family and friends

 

Fran Romeo...................................... 535-1149

Maureen Sugarman............................ 716-9009

 

Hospitality

Arrange refreshments at school functions and PTA meetings, host Senior Citizens Luncheon once a year, organize and/or work at one or two small fundraisers to assist Hillside families in financial need

 

Ann Mollineaux................................. 992-0673

Donna Doyle (Day)........................... 535-8885

Human Relations

Encourage children to help those not as fortunate as themselves by organizing a Halloween candy drive, a Thanksgiving food drive and a clothing drive

 

Judy Losardo.................................... 994-2105

 

Kids Stuff

Kid’s Stuff coupon books

 

Diane Egner....................................... 533-9020

 

Kindergarten Prep Program

Arrange for pre-kindergartners entering school in September 2004 to become acquainted with Hillside School.  Meets once a month.  Include children meeting staff, making crafts and more.

 

Michele Carracino............................. 422-0210

Amy Dinicola..................................... 535-1912

Karen Gelenites................................. 716-0613

 

Legislation

Keep PTA informed about State and Federal legislation pertinent to education and children

 

Catherine Bracci................................ 992-0954

 

Literary Magazine

 

Ilene Price......................................... 994-1313

 

Media Center/Library

Volunteer to help with circulation, check out books for classes and shelve books during your child’s library period.  NO SIBLINGS PLEASE.

Co-chairs also help coordinate Adopt-a-book program

 

Elaine Anderson................................ 716-9827

Waranya Parsons.............................. 716-9040

 

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

Co-chairs order plants and run this “flower shop” for the children in May.

Volunteers help children make selections for Mom and Grandmother during school hours

 

Elisa Madorsky................................. 533-9187

Tammy Minsky.................................. 992-2265

 

Multiculturalism

Encourage appreciation of the many cultural traditions represented in our schools in order to form bridges of inclusion for all students.  The committee will also plan a multicultural evening event.

 

Mercedes Lettman............................. 758-0853 

Divya Seth......................................... 422-0614

 

Nominating

Gather nominations for open positions on Executive Committee to be presented to membership for a vote

 

Carol Scheskowsky........................... 533-6791

 

Nutrition

Promote nutritional values at school through educational and fun-filled theme days, articles and programs

 

Judy Daniels...................................... 422-9378 

 

Original Works

Ilene Price......................................... 994-1313

Maureen Sugarman............................ 716-9009

 

Parade

Responsible for arranging for Hillside to be represented by students in the township’s Memorial Day Parade

 

Elaine Anderson................................ 716-9827   

 

Parent Education

Plans parenting programs.  Help organize parent workshops at Hillside

 

Elaine Anderson................................ 716-9827   

 

Pizza Days

Organize and/or volunteer to work in the cafeteria on Fridays between 11am and 12:45pm serving pizza to the children.  SIBLINGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE KITCHEN FOR SAFETY REASONS.

 

Kelly Dorey....................................... 758-1595

Linda Gannon.................................... 992-8246

Lauren Stone..................................... 994-3432

 

PPEC

Attend town-wide meetings and report to PTA

 

Lisa Rodino....................................... 535-3844

 

Publicity

Publicize Hillside School events by taking photos with the PTA camera, writing and then submitting articles to Ellen Lazer at the Board of Education office who will submit them to the West Essex Tribune for publication.  Work closely with

Historical chair

 

Liz Meyers........................................ 992-8256

 

Safety

Co-chairs identify safety concerns at school and take appropriate action to resolve

these issues, attend town-wide meetings, and participate in school safety walks

 

Gerard Falzo..................................... 992-2049

Ken O’Neill...................................... 535-6233

 

School Supplies

Susan McCann.................................. 758-9652

Frances Parrinello.............................. 994-2837

 

SCRIP Program

Diane Egner....................................... 533-9020

 

Spring Fundraiser

Many volunteers are needed throughout the year.  There is also a need for volunteers who wish to help out only that evening.  This very important and fun-filled event provides funds for many educational activities and events for our children

 

Catherine Bracci................................ 992-0954

Elisa Madorsky................................. 533-9187

Stacey Spitz...................................... 818-5982

Carrie Wightman............................... 992-2705

 

Sunshine

Send gifts, flowers or cards to members of our school family as needed

 

MaryLou DePaolo............................. 758-9384

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

 Laurie Wolfe.................................... 535-6056

 

Technology

Webmaster for Hillside PTA web page.  Keep PTA web page updated.

 

Karen Wood..................................... 740-1855

 

Town Council Observer

Attend and report on Town Council meetings relevant to school issues

 

Divya Seth......................................... 422-0614

 

Wednesday Weekly Bulletin

Collect, organize and format committee information which appears in the

Wednesday Weekly Bulletin

 

MaryLou DePaolo............................. 758-9384

Anna Torrens.................................... 758-0266

 

Wrapping Paper

Annual fall fundraiser.  Jobs include collecting money, record keeping and distribution of wrapping paper

 

Bridgette Nevola............................... 422-0383

Susan McCann.................................. 758-9652

 

Yearbook

start in the Fall to prepare the yearbook for the entire school.  Take and

collect photographs, design, type and layout pages for publication

 

Lynda Pauwels.................................. 533-0994

Carrie Wightman............................... 992-2705

 

 

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