2005-2006 COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPERSONS
Anyone interested in Volunteering
for a committee should contact the chairperson(s) listed or click on the
committee link
Help generate school spirit with the sale of Hillside apparel
Fran Romeo...................................... 535-1149
Mary Coyne...................................... 994-2956
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
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
Kimberly DeFilippo........................... 994-4517
Linda Noecker.................................. 535-8780
Take care of the birthday bulletin board bi-monthly and Distribute $1.00 coupons
Linda Glassman................................. 740-2466
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
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
Alison Berliner................................... 422-1158
Linda Noecker.................................. 535-8780
Val Richards...................................... 992-6478
Frances
Parinello............................... 994-2837
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
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
Review and revise Hillside PTA’s bylaws as needed
Fran Romeo...................................... 535-1149
Selects and organizes professional assembly programs
Kris Boni .......................................... 994-2641
Karen Wood..................................... 740-1855
Marilyn Burack.................................. 533-0016
Plan activities involving environmental awareness
Maureen Sugarman............................ 716-9009
Anna Torrens.................................... 758-0266
Plan activities for election night
Divya Seth......................................... 422-0614
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
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
Attend town-wide LMAC meetings, reviews materials for inclusion in school curriculum
Grace Yang....................................... 716-0468
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
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
Organizes
schedule for family pictures
Allison Tevlin.................................... 535-3166
Organize a few fun/cultural after school activities throughout the year
Marilyn Wickstrom............................ 716-0359
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
Advocacy group for academic G/T program as well as liaison between all
G/T teachers and school
Susan Ming....................................... 422-0381
coordinate activity and volunteers for Sunday afternoon program
Laurie Wolfe..................................... 535-6056
coordinate activity and volunteers for Sunday afternoon program
Carol Scheskowsky........................... 533-6791
Dayna Platnick Kamiel....................... 994-1741
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
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
Keep the Hillside scrapbook up-to-date. Work in close contact with Publicity chair.
Georgiann Herzinger..........................
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
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
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
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
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
Keep PTA informed about State and Federal legislation pertinent to education and children
Catherine Bracci................................ 992-0954
Ilene Price......................................... 994-1313
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
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
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
Gather nominations for open positions on Executive Committee to be presented to membership for a vote
Carol Scheskowsky........................... 533-6791
Promote nutritional values at school through educational and fun-filled theme days, articles and programs
Judy Daniels...................................... 422-9378
Ilene Price......................................... 994-1313
Maureen Sugarman............................ 716-9009
Responsible for arranging for Hillside to be represented by students in the township’s Memorial Day Parade
Elaine Anderson................................ 716-9827
Plans parenting programs. Help organize parent workshops at Hillside
Elaine Anderson................................ 716-9827
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
Attend town-wide meetings and report to PTA
Lisa Rodino....................................... 535-3844
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
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
Susan McCann.................................. 758-9652
Frances Parrinello.............................. 994-2837
Diane Egner....................................... 533-9020
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
Send gifts, flowers or cards to members of our school family as needed
MaryLou DePaolo............................. 758-9384
Laurie Wolfe.................................... 535-6056
Webmaster for Hillside PTA web page. Keep PTA web page updated.
Karen Wood..................................... 740-1855
Attend and report on Town Council meetings relevant to school issues
Divya Seth......................................... 422-0614
Collect, organize and format committee information which appears in the
Wednesday Weekly Bulletin
MaryLou DePaolo............................. 758-9384
Anna Torrens.................................... 758-0266
Annual fall fundraiser. Jobs include collecting money, record keeping and distribution of wrapping paper
Bridgette Nevola............................... 422-0383
Susan McCann.................................. 758-9652
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