Committees

Please let Sara Bircher (512-380-9445) know if you are interested in serving on any of the below committees.

The Arts Across Lee

Lee is an elementary school in the McCallum Fine Arts vertical team. There is much that we already do at Lee that aligns with this vertical team emphasis, but this committee will look for ways to add/layer new opportunities for our kids to be exposed to creative expression. Committee will synthesize existing practices and work with teachers and staff to implement new creative projects, installations, etc. Coordinate submission of work to the TXPTA Reflections program.

• Susannah Hollinger, Chair

Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety

Work with Lee administration and parents to promote safe bike riding to and from school.

• Vacant, Coordinator – Help Wanted!

Box Tops

Promote, collect and mail in all the Box Tops submitted by school supporters in exchange for cash for Lee.

• Beth Monson, Coordinator

Chess Club

Coordinate Lee’s after-school Chess Club on Thursdays in the Library

• Liz MacPhail, Coordinator

Copy Cats

Help support teachers and staff by making copies, laminating and doing other tasks in the workroom.

• Amy Woiwode, Coordinator

Community Partnership

Select and coordinate community service activities for Lee Students and families. Work with our sister school Widen Elementary.

• Adrienne Dawson, Coordinator

Cultural Awareness Committee

This group of parents and caregivers will work closely with the school to promote understanding across racial, ethnic and cultural differences.

• Dave Junker, Chair

Financial Committee

Budget and Finance Committee, and Financial Reconciliation Committee

• Michelle Smith-Polanco, Chair, Financial Reconciliation Committee
• Matt Stewart, Treasurer
• Carey Kerrigan, Deposits Administrator
• Rosemary Stewart, Checks Administrator
• Melanie Tolen, Reports and Records Administrator
• Lauren Ross, Fundraising Events Accountant
• Mehul Sheth, Stripe Accountant
• Lily Altstein, Venmo Accountant
  

Fundraising

Coordinate the PTA fundraising efforts among Lee families and corporate partners. Funds raised from the following efforts comprise Lee’s annual philanthropic success, including: Box Tops, Roadrunner Rally, Directory Ad Sales, Fun Run, Grocery (HEB) Cards, Halloween Carnival, Lee Live, School Supplies, merchandise (see individual committee listings for roster).

• Medwyn Price, VP
  

Fun Run Committee

Coordinates our fun run fundraiser in the fall.

• Adrienne Dula, Chair

Go Green

Coordinates recycling and waste management efforts at school including the Hallway Recycling Center, Party Packs at classroom events, etc.

• Hilal Yilmaz, Coordinator

Grade Level Coordinating

Grade Level Coordinators facilitate communications between teachers and parents and help organize volunteers for grade specific activities like class parties, Geography Day and field trips.

• Snow White, GLC Coordinator

Grocery Cards

Promote, sell and distribute HEB Gift Cards to Lee parents and staff, earning 5% for Lee.

• Kim Pember, Coordinator

Halloween Carnival

Organize the late October carnival and haunted house including ticket sales, food vendors, candy and prizes, and games.

• Ann Pelton, Chair
  

History Committee

Gathers, archives, and summarizes materials from PTA and school activities in order to preserve and recognize work done in the past, to provide context for current projects, and to inform decisions for the future.

• Dan Oppenheimer, Historian
  

Hospitality

Provide food and gifts, as appropriate, to Lee teachers and staff in appreciation for all they do throughout the year.

• Renee Barnett Drew, Chair

Landscape/Playground

Maintain and improve Lee’s landscaping and tree health, including coordinating several workdays throughout the year.

• Vacant, Coordinator – Help Wanted!

Lee Live

Organize and execute Lee’s annual spring Live Music, Community Fundraiser and Auction

• Snow White, Chair
  

Lee Creates

Organize, compile, produce and print Lee’s annual kids art/poetry/writing publication.

• Diane Presti, Chair
  

Lee Olympics

Assist P.E. Teacher in organizing field day in April, including refreshments for athletes.

• Lauren Ross, Coordinator

Lee Parents Support Special Needs

This is a group for parents and caregivers who have an interest in supporting and furthering the educational and social experience of kids at Lee Elementary with special needs.

• Leigh Ann McGehee, Chair

Library

Assist librarian in coordinating volunteers and other activities. Coordinate one Scholastic book sales events a year with proceeds benefiting the library.

• Piper Nelson, Coordinator

Lost & Found

Organizes and reunites lost items with their owners. View posts on Facebook.

• Leigh Ann McGehee, Coordinator

Nominating Committee

Work with current administration and Executive Board Committee to highlight and present potential candidates for the PTA Executive Board. Duties take place prior to the spring vote on board members.

• Vacant – Elected by Membership

Roadrunner Rally

Coordinate, promote and run the annual “cash up front” fundraiser at the start of school.

• Andrea Hunt, Chair
• Rosemary Stewart, Asst Chair

Roadies

Liaison with Principal Hewlett. Coordinate meetings and volunteers to run (2–3 per semester) campus improvement days. Recruit members to help coordinate with other committees on collaborative activities (Carnival, Noche Latina, etc.). Coordinate social events with other parents.

• Vacant, Coordinator – Help Wanted!

Scholarship Committee

Appointed by the Executive Board, this committee reviews applications annually for the Lee PTA Alumni/ae Scholarship and makes recommendations for awards to the PTA Executive Board.

• Allan Cole, Chair

School Supplies

Coordinate ordering and delivery of school supplies to families who purchase the packages.

• Vacant, Coordinator – Help Wanted!

Science Fair

Work with Lee’s Science teachers to coordinate the science fair activities including recruiting judges, scheduling volunteers, acquiring ribbons, and running the event. Science Fair rules and guidelines.

• Tom Yankeelov, Chair
• Wolfgang Frey, Science Fair Saturday/Sunday Chair

Student Directory

Oversee, update and produce Lee’s online and printed directory including data collection, advertising, layout, marketing, and distribution. Engage in social media.

• Todd Pruner, Data Coordinator

Transfer Family Welcome Committee

Organize social gatherings for families transferring into Lee.

• Jocelyn Elder, Coordinator

Website

Oversee, update, and maintain Lee’s website and store including management of content, events, products, tickets to events, and PTA communication.

• Mat Hamlin, Webmaster

World Voices

The World Voices Committee mission is to help all international families integrate into our Russell Lee community. Russell Lee embraces cultural diversity and in doing so we want to find more ways to share our international families culture! Please contact the committee chair if you’re interested in volunteering. If you speak another language, we are always looking for translators to update our welcome package for international students/parents.

• Paola Bueche, Chair

PRIDE

New to Lee for 2018 this LGBTQIA+ support group is still building a plan of work for the year and recruiting a chair.

• Vacant, Coordinator – Help Wanted!