Volunteer

Executive board

The executive board works closely with the school to determine priorities and goals, such as enhanced student enrichment and community event opportunities. Positions include president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. They meet monthly during the school year.

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Commitment:

• 1-5 hours weekly throughout the school year, depending on position

Teacher Appreciation

The Beattie teachers and staff are second to none. And, we want them to know how much we appreciate them. Throughout the school year, the PTO will coordinate parent-teacher conference meals, little "thank yous" or provide classroom supplies that have run out.

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Commitment:

• 3+ hours planning committee, or

• Donate goods or funds

Scholastic Book Fair

Each spring, Beattie PTO hosts a book fair. This event provides needed funds to support the school media center and provides an opportunity for students to purchase amazing books! Help with set-up, working during the event or take-down. All training provided.

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Commitment:

• 1-2 hours at events;

• 5-10 hours to help organize and set up

After-School Clubs

Beattie PTO organizes after-school interest clubs with community partners, such as the YMCA, Master Naturalists, and the Center for Great Plains Studies. These help complement a suite of options hosted by Beattie teachers. Clubs are offered in Q2, Q3 and Q4. Help find and secure community partners. Learn more about clubs.  

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Commitment:

• 5-15 hours per quarter

Room Parties

Help your student's classroom celebrate the seasons during the two yearly parties in October and February. Room parents coordinate fun games, activities and crafts to take place during the parties.

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Commitment:

• 2-3 hours per party

Garden Committee Liason

A quick glance at the school grounds and you will see Beattie is lucky to have such amazing gardens. We need a person to act at the Beattie PTO liaison on the school's garden committee. They would help keep the Beattie community informed of garden events and help keep the garden well maintained. 

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Commitment:

• Your choice

Walk-A-Thon

This annual fundraiser in the fall supports every Beattie PTO effort, from community nights to extra field trips to extra classroom supplies.

Help make this our one-and-only fundraiser by joining the planning committee or volunteering day of to cheer on our students.

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Commitment:

• 1-6 hours at the event; or

• 4+ hours planning committee

Community Nights

One of the main goals of Beattie PTO is to help build a sense of belonging for all Beattie Families and enhance the Beattie community. We do this throughout the year by hosting free family events, such as Fall Fun Night, Glow Dance and Art Night. Own one of these community nights and make the plans. Or help by setting up and tearing down, and conducting activities.

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Commitment:

• 1-3 hours at events; or

• 4+ hours planning committees

Student Enrichment

Beattie PTO works to provide enrichment opportunities for students through extra field trips and in-school educational assemblies, such as Wildlife Encounters, an inflatable planetarium or Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau guests. Help secure trips and buses.

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Commitment:

• Varies, but typically 1-5 hours annually

Student Picture Day & Yearbook

PTO helps organize student picture day including getting everyone where they need to be and hair they way it should be.This person also designs our Beattie Elementary yearbook.

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Commitment:

• School picture day & redo day

• Yearbook design

Fifth-grade Promotion

This position secures fifth grade’s bowling trip, Salt Dogs game, chairs and buses, sucker sales, photo booth and more for Beattie’s graduating class. Typically is a fifth-grade parent. One volunteer needed.

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Commitment:

• 15-20 hours over course of the schoo

Media Center

The Media Center is a busy place. Assist with checking in books, helping students find the perfect book or assist with library resources. All training provided. 

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Commitment:

• 1-2 hours per week