Volunteer at P.S. 198!

We're always seeking volunteers to assist with PTA programs and initiatives! The following PTA committees offer opportunities to get involved:

 

1. Tech Committee (Virtual)

• Manage PS 198 PTA website

• Manage Email List

• Seek ways to increase PS 198’s presence and reputation in the area and on-line blogs

• Facilitate improved communication between the school, parents, school Administration

 

2. Lunch & Recess Committee

• Assist PS198 staff to  help monitor lunch and recess

 

3.  Fundraising Committee

• Develop, coordinate and monitor all aspects of the Annual Fund drive

• Identify and apply for all public and private grant opportunities for the school

• Coordinate with Administration on school needs & wish lists

• Manage Catalog Fundraiser

• Evaluate fundraising initiatives with local businesses and other organizations

• Identify alternate fundraising venues: Target, Amazon, etc.

 

4. Events Committee

• Help plan and execute: Movie Nights, Book Fair, Bake Sales, Ice Cream Social, Winter Party

• Spring Carnival Sub-Committee – Help coordinate all aspects of the 3rd Annual Spring Carnival

• International Night: In conjunction with PS77, help organize and run multi-cultural food & event

 

5. Budget & Audit Committees

• Budget Sub-Committee

  • Prepare budget in concert with PTA Executive Board in advance of PTA approval

  • Prepared annually and monitored throughout the year

• Audit Sub-Committee

  • Review and approve financial reporting and any filings required on a quarterly basis

  • 4 people, majority as non-signatories on account

 

6. Spring Fling Committee

• Run Spring Fling, including coordinating and soliciting donations, identifying venue location, event theme, organizing & implementing day of event.

 

7. After School Committee

• Establish strategy and plan for After School programs at PS198

 

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please email PTA@ps198m.org to sign up for a committee.