Help organize a semi-formal event to celebrate our graduating 8th graders. Tasks include setting the date, choosing a venue, selecting a theme, planning the menu and coordinating entertainment.
Organize winter and spring dances in the Woodglen Cafeteria for our 7th and 8th grade students, which includes hiring a DJ, selling refreshments and chaperoning the event. Schedule the use of the school gym(s) for indoor basketball; create student sign-up and arrange for volunteers to chaperone.
Plant seasonal arrangements in the large pots in front of Valley View and Woodglen. The arrangements are generally changed in time for Back to School Night (September), Winter Concert (December) and Spring Open House (May).
The Nominating Committee should consist of 3 members and an alternate; members of this committee will solicit and identify nominees for any open officer roles. They evaluate all options and choose a qualified nominee for each position.
The Scholastic Book Fair comes to Valley View and Woodglen in the Fall and Spring. Committee volunteers help set up book displays and assist students in selecting and purchasing books. Many different time slots available to suit your schedule.
Arrange for monthly cultural performances and events. Coordinate with administrators from each school in the selection and dates of the events.
Help organize PTA-sponsored events encouraging community, friendship and family togetherness including movie night, bowling, roller skating, ice skating, miniature golf and other great family events.
Help organize a fun day of celebration for the children moving up to Woodglen. Help with theme selection, activities, food, etc.
Coordinate and manage the annual fundraiser to support PTA-sponsored programs, events and activities. The LTPTA has moved away from merchandise fundraisers in favor of event-based fundraisers. We alternate schools each year. We've had huge success with Boosterthon Fun Run at Valley View and the Don8 Zone Color Run at Woodglen.
The Holiday Shop is a week-long program that makes it possible for our students to experience the joy of giving. Volunteers set up the Holiday Shop, inventory merchandise, place re-orders and supervise shopping. They help children choose the perfect gift(s) for family and friends.
Coordinate collection and submission of BoxTops for Education to earn money for our schools.
Review and select scholarship applications from Voorhees High School seniors who graduated from Lebanon Township School District.
To show our staff how much we appreciate them, we take one week a year and stuff them full of goodies. Help with food, themes, donations, decorations and clean up.
Help our children showcase their talents in this hugely popular show. Volunteers help students with their acts during rehearsals, and assist with ticket sales, concession booth and flower sales.
The LTPTA Theater Program has been offered for more than 20 years and has proved to be a popular and fun-filled event. The production is open to WG students in grades 5-8 and to VV students in grades 2-4. Each program includes several weeks of supervised dramatics instruction (acting, singing, dancing, etc.) as well as production preparations. Volunteers help with supervision and organization.
Volunteers maintain the garden and manage new projects in coordination with Valley View staff.