Tue, Aug 27 4:22pm
Welcome to the first edition of the Duffy PTO eBlast! The blast goes out once a week to help keep you informed of PTO activities and events as well as our volunteer needs.
Our first event of the year is tomorrow morning right after drop off! Join us for Coffee & Conversation on the front lawn! Meet Kristi Laverty (principal), Brittany Bliss (VP), Leslie Carpenter (Lead Secretary), members of the PTO and other parents; ask questions; get to know more about the Duffy community; and share your needs. This informal event is held periodically throughout the year.
Other upcoming events:
First PTO meeting: Friday, September 6 @ 2pm at Duffy. All are welcome! The Duffy PTO is a small group of volunteers that organizes events for students and staff; holds fundraisers; and distributes funds for field trips, school equipment/supplies and more. Meetings alternate between in person/virtual and day/evening. If you can't attend in person, a zoom link will be going out; watch for details.
Thursday, September 19: the Annual Duffy Welcome Back Social! All new Duffy families are invited to a pizza dinner from 5:00-6:00pm at the Duffy Courtyard. All current and new families are invited to the ice cream social from 6:00-7:00pm at the Duffy Playground.
Thursday, September 19: the Annual Duffy Welcome Back Social! All new Duffy families are invited to a pizza dinner from 5:00-6:00pm at the Duffy Courtyard. All current and new families are invited to the ice cream social from 6:00-7:00pm at the Duffy Playground.
It takes a village to pull off all of the various PTO events that happen throughout the year, and we're seeking volunteers for the following positions:
- URGENT NEED: Volunteer Coordinator(s): Work with the outgoing VC to learn the ropes and recruit volunteers for the various PTO committees and events held throughout the year. The VC also attends monthly PTO meetings (held both virtually and in person). No experience is needed, just good planning and organization skills!
- Conference Week Chair(s): During conference weeks in November and March, we treat Duffy staff to lunch and other goodies. Seeking 2 people to handle choosing and coordinating the events, getting quotes for food, recruiting volunteers to help and being on hand for the events if needed.
- Wolfpack Event Chair(s): On Friday, February 21, Duffy families will attend a Wolfpack ice hockey game. Seeking 1-2 people to work with our Wolfpack contact to organize and promote ticket sales this winter.
- Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Committee Chair(s): Seeking 1-2 people to plan fun, meaningful ways to grow awareness and understanding, and celebrate Duffy’s diversity. Past activities have included Illuminate West Hartford, Duffy Citizens of Equity Project, and collaborative, district-wide events.
For more information, contact Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.
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