COMMUNITY SERVICE – PTO Board Chair Leslie Del Col 2010-11

The Community Service committees are responsible for providing volunteer support which help strengthen the Sprague Community.

Cradles to Crayons
November

Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit mission to provide children with “the basic essentials they need to be safe, ready to learn, and feel valued.” Collect clothes and toys, part of town-wide donation drive.Sandra Baldinger
Wendy Garber  
Health and Safety
As needed September to June
Coordinate health and safety concerns.  Liaison to the Central Council Safety Committee.Laurie Diamond  
HEART Team
Monthly September to June
Plan structured activities for students to cultivate HEART (Helping, Effort, Acceptance, Respect and Teamwork) values, including the UNICEF Halloween event.OPEN 
Isaac’s Team
As needed
Provide support and a helping hand to Sprague Families.Kristen Weiss
Leveled Library
Monthly September to June
Maintain teachers’ guided reading books.Jennett Murphy
Lost and Found
Ongoing September to June
Organize lost and found items for return or donation.Lorelei King
SEED Team
(Sprague Energy and Environmental Defenders)
Ongoing September to June
Organize earth friendly activities that inspire students to make a positive environmental impact(Renew/Reuse/Recycle).Phyllis Theermann
Sprague Garden Club
Late August clean up, Fall and Spring
Plan, plant, and maintain gardens around the school in coordination with Building Staff.Colleen Conroy
Laurie Diamond
Teacher Appreciation
Two lunches, September and June
Plan luncheons for teachers.

Rebecca Cahaly
Janet Giesser
Lori Goldenthal

WEF Spelling Bee (Wellesley Education Foundation)
Fall
Team of 3 parents participate in annual fundraiser for WEF.OPEN 
Wellesley Parade
May (Wellesley weekend)
Coordinate student participation in the Wellesley Parade.  Create and design a theme and float.OPEN 
FarCry - Mollio