AFTER PROM
Event Date: Friday, May 16, 2008
Chairperson: Mary Tingley & Ania Wojtasiewicz

The After Prom Committee plans, coordinates and supervises activities for an all-night entertainment venue for the Upper school students, whether or not they attend the Prom. Volunteers can help in the initial planning stages or just on that night.

LRA AUCTION
Event Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008
Chairperson: Kristin Blackwood & Christine Hart

This Committee is responsible for raising money for the general operating funds for the school. Committee members meet regularly to plan this one-night fundraising event–past themes have included Walk the Red Carpet and Casino Night.

BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC
Event Date: Sunday, September 9, 2007 Noon-3:00 P.M
Chairpersons: Michelle Razdrh & Sherry Esch

This event, held on campus, invites the entire school community and alumni to a day filled with food, games, and activities geared towards school spirit. The Committee coordinates a potluck-style picnic to compliment the grilled entrees, student bake-off, oversees the organization of student-led games and incorporates various school-sponsored activities. Volunteers help with planning, setup, grilling, activities, and clean-up.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BREAKFAST
Event Date: Thursday, October 25, 2007
Chairperson: Rachel Tansey

This event features speakers and information on Breast Cancer awareness and self-examination. Volunteers needed to plan, setup and cleanup.

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
Event Date: Friday, December 14,2007
Chairperson: Dave Kuentz & Jennifer Hanrahan

A one-day fundraising event which gives the LRA Community a chance for holiday gift making. The Holiday Craft Shop gives the children a chance to create, instead of shop. Prior to the event, the Committee chooses what items will be offered, organizes volunteer teams to design, purchase and prepare each craft project, and coordinates the paperwork for ordering by the lower school students. The day of the shop volunteers set up, assist the students in creating, wrapping and tagging their craft items and take down the gift-making stations. Many volunteers are needed, and it’s a great way to meet children and adults alike! Please contact the chairs immediately if you have a great gift idea.

GIANT GYM SALE
Event Date: Friday, May 2, 2008 & Saturday, May 3, 2008
Chairperson: Kristin Roshkowski & Karen Stary

This is the quintessential Giant Gym Sale - our 400+ family garage sale! Volunteers (many, many!) help sort, display and price donations the week prior to the sale; serve as cashiers and floor helpers during the two days of the sale.

LOWER SCHOOL FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Event Date: Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008
Chairperson: Heidi Deane

A winter event with the focus on FUN!! This event is designed to bring lower school children and their families together for a social occasion.
The theme changes annually, and usually includes lots of food, music, dancing, games/crafts, and bounce house fun. Volunteers set the theme and coordinate all the aspects of the dance. Help is needed with the planning, decorations, refreshments, etc.

YEAR-LONG ACTIVITIES

LOWER SCHOOL EDUCATION AIDES & WEB PUBLISHING
Chairperson: Athena Diamantis

These volunteers are an integral part of the K - 5 curriculum. Duties range from copying, laminating and cutting to publishing books, newsletters and newspapers using Pagemaker software, scanners and digital cameras. The Chairperson will organize “work” schedules and train volunteers to use the equipment and computers as needed. This committee is one of the best ways to meet students across the LS grades and gain insight into the lower school’s Language Arts & Social Studies curriculum!

FACULTY APPRECIATION
Chairperson: Terri Zajac

This Committee is responsible for showing appreciation to the faculty/staff for their dedication and support of our children and school. Historically, this gratitude has taken many forms, and volunteers help by donating food items or assisting in the actual events. Examples are:

• Dinners provided during parent/teacher conferences.
• Special occasion lunches.
• Gifts/creative tokens/edible treats in recognition of holidays and notable events.
• Cookie Exchange before the December holiday break.

LIBRARY AIDES
Chairperson: Kristin Blackwood

These volunteers assist our school librarians in a variety of ways, which includes processing new books, reshelving books, preparing birthday books and filing materials.

PARENT EDUCATION
Chairperson: Lisa Bramhall

This Committee will work to identify parent education needs, and provide resources to include library materials and outside speakers and recommended books with group discussions. Members will also participate in PACT (Parents Aware Communicating Together), a forum sponsered by the Cleveland Council of Independent Schools to deal with teen issues.

PIZZA LUNCH
Chairperson: Cindy Tellerd

The purpose of this Committee is to provide a pizza lunch every Friday for the Lower School children, faculty and staff. The Chairpersons establish pricing, handle ticket sales and purchase pizza, side dishes and beverages. Volunteers are scheduled on rotating Fridays to set up and serve the lunches.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FUND LUNCH
Chairperson: Michelle Belardo

ADMISSIONS & HOSPITALITY OUTREACH
Chairperson/Coordinator: Kristin Roshkowski

The Hospitality Chairperson works closely with the Admissions Office to host major introductory functions including the New Parent Orientation and Admission Open Houses for prospective families. Parent volunteers are needed to help in two ways:

• Greet visitors, provide tours of the school at Open Houses, make follow-up calls
• Organize, set up and clean up refreshments at the Admission events

SUNSHINE COMMITTE
Chairperson/Coordinator: Terri Zajac

The Sunshine Committee takes calls and sends flowers, cards and small gifts to students, their familes and faculty who need extra support during a difficult time.

THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Board is comprised of the President, Treasurer, Secretary, Immediate Past President, and seven Coordinators as listed below. The Executive Board shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Association, make recommendations to the Association, attend the meetings of the Association, and keep records of the committee or office to be passed on to succeeding Board members. Please refer to the website www.lakeridgeacademy.org/pa/bylaws for an itemized list of duties for each of these executive positions.

The Board is in place for the 2007-2008 school year, but we are always looking for qualified and willing candidates for the following year. If you are interested in serving in the future, NOW is the time to let us know so you can become more familiar with the PA organization. If you have any interest, or even a general curiosity, please see list below.

• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Fundraising & Event Coordinator
• Membership & New Family Coordinator
• Parent Education Coordinator
• Volunteer & Social Coordinator
• Lower School Division Coordinator
• Middle School Division Coordinator
• Upper School Division Coordinator