Avonworth PTA - Committees

Our PTA has many opportunities throughout the year for you to assist our teachers and students. All committees are very flexible and can accommodate as much or as little time as you are willing to volunteer. We are also always open to new ideas and suggestions on how to improve our organization. Please browse our committee descriptions to see where you can make a contribution. You CAN make a difference!

Art and Music Committee - Gina Coudriet, Chair

This committee assists the art and music teachers at APC and AES, as they prepare for the Art and Music show in the Spring. Volunteers are needed to assist Mrs. Croft with mounting artwork and displaying it in the halls for the Art Show. Volunteers will also be needed to help direct children during the Music Show. Time commitment varies.

Fundraising Committee - Laurel Furlow and Dianne Cook, Committee Leads

Students benefit from a wide range of enriching experiences—thanks to the generous support of our PTA fundraisers. These funds help provide:

Field Trips
Assemblies & Special Events
Classroom Learning Tools

Your participation in our fundraisers directly impacts the quality of education and experiences our students receive. Every dollar raised goes right back into making school more exciting, engaging, and enriching!

Fundraising Sub-Chairs/Core Team Members Include: Ereka DiSanto, Jennifer Setting, Melissa Logeman Michael Innamorato, Patti Stewart, and Tarrah Myers. Core Team Members may handle different events (i.e. Special Events, After-School Clubs, etc.).

Kindergarten Welcome Committee - Jessica Boyd, Chair

This committee organizes and plans our Kindergarten Welcome Nights. Events include Kindergarten Round Up, an Ice Cream Social and Scavenger Hunt, a Movie Night and the Kindergarten Welcome Party. Time commitment is 2-3 hours 3-4 times a year.

Kindness Committee - Megan Farrell and Jessica Hoover, Chairs

Spreading compassion throughout our school community. The Kindness Committee is a donation-based group dedicated to supporting Avonworth families and individuals who need a helping hand. Through thoughtful outreach and meaningful programs, we aim to foster a culture of empathy, generosity, and care.

Blessings in a Backpack: One of our cornerstone programs, Blessings in a Backpack, provides non-perishable food items to families in need every Friday—ensuring children have food for the weekend when school meals aren’t available. This program is completely anoymous.

This simple act of kindness makes a big difference in the lives of our students and their families.

Library/Bookfair Committee – Amanda Mason and Lindsay Wolff, Chairs

A fantastic way to be involved in your child’s school—and see their academic world up close! Whether you're helping shelve books or assisting students during book fairs, your time and energy make a big difference. Plus, you'll be rewarded with friendly smiles and a deeper connection to the school community.

Library Volunteers AES:

Return books to shelves (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Catalog new books
Repair damaged volumes
Locate books for students
Assist with special projects

Library Volunteers APC:

Process new books
Support special library projects

Time Commitment: Weekly, monthly, or occasionally as your schedule allows.

Book Fair Volunteers: Support our Scholastic Book Fairs held in fall (AES) and spring (APC) - a highlight of the school year for many students! Help students:

Choose books and items
Collect payments
Enjoy the excitement of students discovering new stories

Each Book Fair runs for one week during school hours. Classrooms are scheduled to shop at specific times, and several volunteers are needed daily.

Time Commitment: Just one 2-hour shift during the week of the book fair makes a big impact! Proceeds from the book fairs fund new books and library improvements.

Staff Appreciation - Amanda Mason and Lindsay Wolff, Chairs

This is a donation based committee that is responsible for showing gratitude to the teachers and support staff at AES/APC. We have a few events throughout the school year to celebrate our teachers and staff and conclude the year with a week-long celebration during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

Winter Shop - Jennifer Kyes, Melissa Logeman, and Nicole Wilkinson, Chairs

A store will be set up in the school in November/December. This event lasts for one week during school hours, with each class being scheduled a specific time to shop. Students may purchase gifts for parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, and pets. All items are priced at $2.00. Volunteers are needed to help set up, help the children shop for the people on their list, collect money, wrap each gift (in a paper bag with a tag), and clean and pack supplies at the end of the week. Volunteers typically work in “shifts” either during the morning or afternoon sessions. You can volunteer as much or as little as you want. The schedule will be provided so you know when your child’s class will shop. The time commitment can vary.

*****IMPORTANT*****

The state of Pennsylvania now requires ALL school volunteers to obtain the following clearances: Act 34, Act 151, and Act 141 Fingerprint Clearances prior to volunteering for any PTA events, activities, school parties, field trips, etc. Once these clearances are obtained, please submit them to the school office.