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Byrd HSA Committees |
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SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S CLASS! The Byrd HSA is a terrific way to become more involved in your child’s elementary school experience and become part of the Byrd School Community. We have opportunities for people who want to be actively involved, at all levels of time commitment. |
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Byrd HSA President(s) |
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| Chair: | Monica Laura and Kellie St. Laurent | |
| Description: | The Co-Presidents oversee the HSA Board and ensure that HSA activities have the resources and tools necessary to run smoothly. They conduct monthly board meetings and several general meetings throughout the year. The Co-Presidents also meet with school administration on a regular basis to stay in touch with school happenings and needs. Each Co-President serves a two-year-term. |
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5th Grade Breakfast |
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| Chair: | Andrea Nisbet & Bethany Libenson | |
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Byrd Broadway |
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| Chair: | TBD | |
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| Head Coordinator - Curtain's Up High School Musical | ||
| Parent /Caregiver Volunteer | ||
| Parent/Caregiver Volunteer | ||
| Bagel Day | ||
| Chair: | Laura Haley and Mark Lemieux | |
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| Bagel Days 2 | ||
| Chair: | Laura Haley | |
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| Book Fair | ||
| Chair: | Elaine Wade | |
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| Cyclebar | ||
| Chair: | Monica Lauro | |
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| Donuts | ||
| Chair: | TBD | |
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| Fall Parent Social | ||
| Chair: | Lisa Lynch/Gena Incantalupo | |
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| Ghoul the School | ||
| Chair: | Susan McNair | |
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| Halloween Party | ||
| Chair: | Susan McNair | |
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| Multicultural Night | ||
| Chair: | Jaye Kang | |
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| Pool Party | ||
| Chair: | Elaine Wade | |
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| School Store (Virtual) | ||
| Chair: | Sara MacDonald | |
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| Shoot-a-Thon | ||
| Chair: | Johanna Sheldon | |
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| Spring Social | ||
| Chair: | TBD | |
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| STEMPosium | ||
| Chair: | Susan McNair | |
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| Teacher Appreciation | ||
| Chair: | Liz Tullo | |
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| Yoga | ||
| Chair: | Julie Finkel | |
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| PumpkinFest | ||
| Chair: | Sara Macdonald and Susan McNair | |
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Secretary |
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| Chair: | Christa Folco | |
| Description: | The Secretary attends all HSA general and Board meetings and keeps an accurate record of happenings at these meetings, including attendance records. She maintains all HSA records except for financial records, which are maintained by the Treasurer. In an effort to strengthen communication amongst the Byrd community, the secretary will provide HSA meeting highlights for class parents to distribute to their individual classes. |
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Treasurer |
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| Chair: | Laura Haley | |
| Description: | The Treasurer manages HSA bank deposits and checks monthly bank statements. She collects and deposits cash and checks for all school events and manages Paperless PTO deposits. The Treasurer also prepares budget reports for all HSA meetings. |
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VP Administration/Community |
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| Chair: | Lisa Lynch and Liz Tullo | |
| Description: | The 1st VP of Administration/Community oversees the following student enrichment committees & programs, listed below. Chiars and volunteers for each committee are listed individually. Author Days Board of Ed Rep The Byrd Environmental Committee Caring & Sharing Class Parent Coordinators Front Door Planters Learning Center Coordinator Lost and Found New Family Welcome Committee Playground Committee School Safety Committee Teacher Appreciation Welcome Back Coffee Welcome Back Staff Luncheon Byrd Website/Highlights/Byrd Blasts Communications Chair |
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| Board of Ed Rep | ||
| Chair: | Rotate amongst the HSA board | |
| Description: | Attend BOE Meetings and report back at Byrd HSA meetings |
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Byrd Website/Highlights (Email)/Byrd Blasts |
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| Chair: | Lauren Munshower | |
| Description: | Manages content of weekly Byrd HSA Highlights and sends out email. Updates Byrd HSA website |
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VP Activities |
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| Chair: | Silvia Snell and Johanna Sheldon | |
| Description: | 2nd VP The Vice President - Activities coordinates family activities of the Byrd HSA, as listed below. Committees responsible include: 4th of July Parade Art Show Welcome Back / Family Fun Day BINGO Night Byrd Broadway Byrd Dance Fall/Spring Parent Socials Field Day All School Pool Party Read Across America Science Fair Health Fair 5th Grade Activities Diwali Assembly Talent Show |
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Read Across America |
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| Chair: | OPEN | |
| Description: | Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books. Coordinate guest readers for each class. |
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5th Grade Chairs |
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| Chair: | Lauren Munshower | |
| Description: | These parents are responsible for organizing the events for the 5th Grade including fundraising, service projects, pool Party, Graduation and the Memory Book. Hot Chocolate Day: Memory Book: Pool Party: Service Project: Class Breakfast: Treasurer: Class T-Shirts: Clap-Out: |
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VP Fundraising |
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| Chair: | Sara Macdonald and Susan McNair | |
| Description: | 3rd VP The 3rd VP of Fundraising oversees the following fundraising activities for Byrd, listed below. Chairs and volunteers for each committee are listed individually. Bagel Days Box Tops Cards for A Cause Family Carnival Night Harlem Wizards Holiday Shop Ice Cream Days KidStuff Coupon Book Pizza Day Book Fair School Supply Boxes Spirit Wear New Family Liaison Public LibraryLiaison Communications & Webmaster Byrd Highlights |
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Box Tops for Education |
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| Chair: | Teresa Garguilo | |
| Description: | This person organizes the collection and submission of Box Tops for Education. This includes providing collection boxes to classes, collecting and counting the box tops, and communicating totals |
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KidStuff Coupon Book |
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| Chair: | Brigid Nonas | |
| Description: | Work with Kids Stuff to coordinate receiving books and order forms. Send one book home per family with an order form. Collect and tally order forms and any books not wanted. |
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School Supply Boxes |
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| Chair: | Keillie St. Laurent and Monica Lauro | |
| Description: | Coordinate the sale of School Supply boxes in May and June. Help distribute boxes to classrooms before school starts. |
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Spirit Wear |
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| Chair: | TBD | |
| Description: | Plan and design Byrd School clothing and fun items that will be available for order and coordinate sales of these items. |
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SEPAC Liason |
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| Chair: | Open | |
| Description: | Helps organize and attends S.E.P.A.C. (Special Education Parent Advisory Councils) meetings and reports back to the HSA. |
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Communications & Webmaster |
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| Chair: | Lauren Munshower | |
| Description: | Update Byrd HSA website with daily activities and events. Generate reports for all committees. |
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Byrd Dance |
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| Chair: | Emily Lehr and Kate Thompson | |
| Description: | Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop are offered from preschool-age to fifth grade and held in Byrd School. |
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Movie Night |
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| Chair: | Silvia Snell and Johanna Sheldon | |
| Description: | Held annually at the beginning of the school year, families can pack a picnic dinner and head over to the Byrd School grounds for a family friendly movie on the big screen. This is a great way to meet new families.
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TIC TOC |
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| Chair: | TBD | |
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Harlem Wizards Fundraiser |
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| Chair: | David Lauro | |
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| Covid Guidelines |
Guidelines for HSA Events 2021/22
Clearance for Participation in HSA Events
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| School lunches can be ordered online from the Pomptonian website |
| A monthly menu can be found here |