1. Committees
37 Committees, 636/2102 Filled Positions
ADVOCACY
Community Service
Description: Parent and student volunteers identify ways the Edison community can help the broader community, whether it be raising bake sale funds for a family in need; organizing a food drive; or co ...
21 signed up See 2 Opening
Go Green
The Edison PTA Go Green Committee aims to reduce our impact on the environment by providing programs and education that encourage our students, our families and AUSD to reduce, reuse, and recycle in s ...
39 signed up See 11 Opening
Walk & Roll
Description: Promote walking and biking to school.  Generally, three big events throughout the year including Bike to School Day, International Walk and Roll to School Day and the Edison Bike Elf.  We ...
12 signed up See 1 Opening
SCHOOL SUPPORT & OPERATIONS
Environmental Safety
The purpose of this committee is to develop a strategy for long-term and sustainable improvements in the environmental health and safety of our school.  Specific topics to be discussed include shade s ...
15 signed up See 2 Opening
Lunch Buddies
Grab a vest and show up at lunchtime to help supervise the lunchroom and playground.  
16 signed up See 1 Opening
Teacher/Staff Appreciation
Description: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Committee organizes four luncheons throughout the year and sets the calendar for the six grade-level-hosted luncheons.   Number of chairs: 2 General volunteer n ...
4 signed up See 1 Opening
Technology Committee
Description: Parent, Teacher and School Staff representatives research and advise on school technology purchases and cost-effective methods of training and support.   Number of chairs: 1-2 General vol ...
5 signed up See 2 Opening
YOUTH ENRICHMENT
After School Enrichment / AEF Liaison
Description:  Coordinate and publicize AEF enrichment classes at Edison. Number of chairs: 1-2 General volunteer needs: Class coordinators communicate enrollment and classroom information to registran ...
2 signed up Filled
Art Docent
Description: Volunteer program to bring art into the classroom, following a published curriculum.  Volunteer docents in each class conduct art lessons and produce a class project for the annual auctio ...
6 signed up See 25 Opening
Assemblies & Field Trips
Description: Committee researches, schedules, coordinates and hires assemblies programs that enhance STEAM learning for all of our students.  Number of chairs: 2 General volunteer needs: Committee mee ...
13 signed up See 2 Opening
Garden Science
Description: Edison’s organic garden is a hands-on place to apply lessons and have real-life experiences that get kids excited about learning.  Visits to the garden teach absorbing lessons about obser ...
75 signed up See 17 Opening
Library & Children's Literacy Committee
This committee finds ways to support the literacy of Edison students by distributing and promoting reading and books, working with our teacher librarian and the Alameda Free Library and conducting oth ...
7 signed up See 3 Opening
STEAM Enrichment
Description: Parent, Teacher and School Staff representatives research and help implement STEM (Science - Technology - Engineering - Mathematics) enrichment in and out of the classroom.   Number of ch ...
17 signed up See 1 Opening
Youth Enrichment Committee
 		11 signed up See 2 Opening
Fundraising
Auction Committee
UPDATE for 2020-2021: We will NOT have an in-person event this school year due to COVID. However, we will still have a virtual event and an online auction. We will therefore still need many volunteers ...
16 signed up See 16 Opening
Book Fair
Description: Overseeing the Annual Book Fair.  Put together a team of Volunteers to help set up, run and take down.  Run the Junior Crew Program and the Give Back Cafe. Number of chairs: 1-2 General v ...
0 signed up See 1 Opening
Grants
Description: Parent volunteers coordinate with PTA president and committee chairs to research and pursue grant opportunities for specific projects. Oversee and participate in the grant application pro ...
2 signed up Filled
Merchant Programs
Description: Administrate and publicize merchant programs to raise funds for schools through purchases (Amazon, Target, etc).   Number of chairs: 1-2 General volunteer needs: Mainly requires 1 or 2 pe ...
1 signed up See 1 Opening
Otterwear
Description:  Coordinate website changes, ordering and sales of Edison gear (t-shirts, etc)   Number of chairs: 2 Oversees any merchandise updates to the Otterwear Cafepress website, such as adding th ...
5 signed up See 2 Opening
Read-a-thon
Description: Annual student-involved fundraising event, where students have the option to participate in a structured and enthusiastic schoolwide event, tracking their minutes read while raising criti ...
22 signed up See 2 Opening
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Local ELAC parent groups have the responsibility of providing school administrators and teachers with ongoing advice on a variety of issues related to the education of English learners. This may inclu ...
27 signed up See 7 Opening
ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee)
A group dedicated to make information more readily available to families whose students are  English Learners here at Edison Elementary.
4 signed up See 2 Opening
Communications
Communications Committee
Description:  Coordinate communications to PTA members throughout the school year. Number of chairs: 1-2 General volunteer needs:  Administer the PTA Konstella site Update the Konstella PTA calendar t ...
9 signed up See 6 Opening
Contributors To PTA Newsletter
This is the Distribution List for the Konstella PTA Newsletters on Wednesdays.    Communications Lead will send out the draft message on Mondays.  Members of this list can respond with changes or addi ...
28 signed up See 1 Opening
Translation Committee
A group of parents to are willing to help translate either in person or in writing PTA materials in order to reach ALL families at Edison. Falls under Welcome Committee. Contact lead: Rachele Latham & Pam Luo
6 signed up See 2 Opening
General
Teachers & Staff
"Committee" for Teachers & Staff to communicate with each other.     There is also an option for PTA Exec Board or Committee Chairs to be a part of the group in order to communicate with Staff. 
26 signed up See 4 Opening
Board and Leadership
Committee Chairs
Group for the Committee Chairs to share information and discussions.
34 signed up See 2 Opening
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is commonly lead by the VP of Volunteers and includes the Parliamentarian and Historian, plus 2-3 additional members.  The objective of the Committee is to determine nominatio ...
1 signed up See 1 Opening
PTA Executive Board
Description:  Coordinate communications to PTA members throughout the school year. Number of chairs: 1-2 General volunteer needs:  Monthly Exec Board meetings Quarterly PTA membership meetings PTA Pre ...
20 signed up See 18 Opening
School Site Council
The School Site Council (SSC) is the governing body of the school. It is made up of five elected parent representatives, three certificated staff members, one classified staff member, and the principa ...
9 signed up See 3 Opening
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Dads' Club
Description:  Community group for Edison dads, which organizes major annual school events: Fall Festival, Edison Night at the A’s and Day on the Asphalt.  The group also has social gatherings. Number ...
41 signed up See 2 Opening
Edison Night At The A's
Description:   Number of chairs: 1-2 General volunteer needs: 
3 signed up See 2 Opening
Grade Parents
Help organize relaxed, informal community-building to help all Otters and their families feel welcome at Edison! Playdates, potlucks, meal trains, parent nights, and more.  
7 signed up See 1 Opening
Halloween/Dia Del Los Muertos Taskforce
This taskforce will brainstorm and develop programs to bring a fun and spooky Halloween and Dia de los Muertos to Edison kids and community. Art projects, shared videos, spooky storytelling, all are o ...
7 signed up See 2 Opening
Hospitality
Description:  Provides food and drinks at PTA meetings and the Community Coffees with teh Principal.    Number of chairs: 1-2 General volunteer needs: Attend PTA events and Coffees, provide and set up ...
1 signed up See 2 Opening
Room Parents
Description: Room Parent committee coordinates communication between all the room parents. This includes recruiting parent volunteers for each classroom, hosting an orientation meeting at the beginnin ...
36 signed up See 17 Opening
Welcome
Description: Coordinate events for incoming Edison families, especially incoming Kindergarten families, so that they feel welcome and informed about life at Edison. Number of chairs: 1-2 General volun ...
21 signed up See 5 Opening
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