Organized by the Junior League of Seattle (a charitable group, set up to help kids): a traveling art exhibition to be hosted at individual schools for a 6-week period. They have approximately 10 different exhibits traveling in rotation. We will have Exhibit 6: Exploring Wildlife. All of the art (approximately 7-8 pieces in each exhibit) are original works of art from local artists and will be displayed in the art room.

After School Activities Coordinator: This person is the committee chair who oversees Before/After School Programs.

Thanks to your generosity and RSAR teachers' creativity and commitment to improving their students' education, PTSA is able to fund multiple projects a year with awards being given in the fall and winter as approved by PTSA Membership. We are striving to create a grant process that works together towards our common goal of improving our children's lives through better education, parents and teachers have made a big difference. THANK YOU!

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: To promote Reflections at Renaissance. Reflections is a National PTA sponsored event that is held at the local, council, state and national levels for competition in categories of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 1-2
RESPONSIBLE TO: PTSA VP President.
BENEFITS: Supports students and families for RSAR. Fulfills student family volunteer requirement.
DESCRIPTION:
• Collaborate with Reflections Council for the schedule and theme.
• Collaborate with teachers and students to inform students of the Reflections’ theme, deadlines and requirements.
• Arrange for Reflections judging, and arrange for advancing entries with teachers, students and parents, for the Reflections Show. Deadline is November.

Yearbook: To publish a bound commemorative book, including photographs of the students, detailing events of the school year. Work with students to create their theme and oversee their progress. Coordinate with Photography chair and use SMUGMUG for photo sharing.

2023 Spring Performances, grade level one act plays

1 additional Committee Member needed for Set Construction for the Spring Performance.
Construct basic set pieces.

• Work from director’s set design ideas

Set/Prop/Costume Transportation Committee:
Lead and 2 additional committee members needed.

Committee members load, unload and assemble. The committee helps unload, set up and strike after the final performance.

Transport sets/props to and from Storage Unit behind the school, RSAR, and EHS Performing Arts Center
• Picking up set pieces from storage unit and transporting to RSAR (flexible timing)
• Helping to move set pieces from RSAR to EHS (day of dress rehearsal)
• Striking set after final performance and returning set pieces to RSAR
• Transporting sets/props back to storage unit (flexible timing)


Lead: ______________________________ Email: ____________________


Helper: ___________________ Email: __________________________
Helper: ___________________ Email: __________________________

Help plan and run the Winter Showcase.

Organizing student participation in Talent Show and will oversee all event details.
VOLUNTEERS: Minimum 2.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Mrs Daman and PTSA President for additional support.
VOLUNTEERS: Minimum 2. Determined during Auditions.
RESPONS
IBLE TO: Theater – Production Chair & Mrs Daman. PTSA President for additional support.
OTHER PARTIES: Mrs. Daman (RSAR Performing Arts Teacher), Tina Thomas (Theater House Manager), Eastlake High School Head Custodian, Student to coordinate Music for the Show, RSAR Office Administrator, Volunteer Coordinator, Videographer/Photographer/Yearbook Coordinator.
DESCRIPTION: Start communication in November. Contact with Theater House Manager and reserved event. Advertise show and Auditions (Dec). Plan/provide dinner for performers the evening of the show. Determine volunteers and advertise with Volunteer coordinator. Determine photos and make arrangements. Determine line up and flow of the show. Communicate with Parents.

The Content Manager oversees all of the content on the website and helps Content Managers populate the website.
Sharing school information and working closely with the Communication Chair (could be one in the same), the Webmaster, Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Volunteer and PTSA Board of Directors to collect information.

The Content Manager and the Content Committee Members add information to the website for all of the school to view.
The Home Page, Announcements, Program updates, Documents and Forms, all of the editing is done in the program OurSchoolPages, which is very simple to use. No website design or coding experience necessary, but a plus.

The RSAR PTSA online directory is a service to its members to provide parents and students names, phone numbers and email addresses. This is placed in a secure are of our website and can be only accessed by PTSA members. You must login to our website to access it. It is for your personal and school use only; not to be used for postings or business email lists. If there is a correction that is needed, please contact the webmaster.

Communications Chair: Oversee the flow of information to RSAR families via the RSAR website. Works with co-presidents, school secretary and volunteer coordinator chair to post updated information.
Manages RSAR Families closed group on Facebook. Posts information in a timely manner.
Being a PTSA Board member can be a plus for this position; or to work closely with the co-President for information.

Communications chair manages RSAR Families closed group on Facebook. If you are on Facebook, search for RSAR Families and request to join the group.
This group is for family members of RSAR students. The purpose is to share information, resources, etc. relating to RSAR. Any commercial posts will be deleted.

Help maintain the RSAR PTSA website. Content for the website will be provided by the RSAR PTSA Executive Board members.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: To provide current, concise and accurate contact information of student families willing to share plus staff personnel in an online format for Staff and PTSA membership use.

HOURS: On your own time from mid-August – October. After publishing, job is completed for current year.

BENEFITS: Supports students and families for RSAR. Hours go toward volunteer commitment

RESPONSIBLE TO: RSPTSA Board, School Office Administrator.

DESCRIPTION:
• Divide duties between committee members, set deadlines
• Format data for Directory
• Publish online in format and on platform acceptable to board

Chair or co-chair position. The 8th Grade Celebration Co-Chairs work with the student committee to organize a celebration for all 8th graders. Please contact Jo Richardson at jorichardson.inbox@gmail.com for more details.

Committee members work with the 8th Grade Student Committee to produce a theme, paper program and promotion ceremony details. Ideally, this committee is a mix of 6th, 7th and 8th grade parents. Please contact Jo Richardson at jorichardson.inbox@gmail.com for more details.

This committee consists of 2-3 volunteers that will work with the 8th Grade Celebration Chair. Committee members will set up the 8th Grade Reception, which includes decorations, cake and beverages, and event clean up. This committee needs 6th and 7th grade parents, so the 8th grade parents are able to enjoy the promotion ceremony and reception. For more information, please contact Jo Richardson at jorichardson.inbox@gmail.com

8th Grade Legacy Chair works with the 8th grade students to determine a gift to leave to the school during commencement. Generally, it is a class project or participation by the class, and usually a smaller group of 8th graders works with the Legacy chair to determine the gift.
Past gifts include: art decorated bench (2013), blown glass orbs and hung in each classroom (2014); bench & Mrs. Kane's retirement gift (2015), decorated planters (2016), Rock and succulent garden (2017).

Outdoor Ed/Camp: To coordinate the fall Outdoor Education. This position will be supported through all three grades. 6th grade: In Training, 7th Grade: Lead Coordinator (last year’s training volunteer), 8th grade: Mentor (last year’s lead).
Must be very organized. Works closely with the RSAR staff and location of the camp.

Coordination in the fall is the busiest time. Must have post-Camp meetings and assist future year's camp to collect money and forms in the Spring (April/May) during incoming 7th and 8th grade PTSA membership meeting and incoming 6th grade meeting.

Photography Chair manages and coordinates the photography needs for the school throughout the year, manage the photography site SMUGMUG with Yearbook Chair.
VOLUNTEERS: Team of photography volunteers for theater photos, website, dances, field trips, yearbook, special events, talent show, camp, head shots etc.
RESPONSIBLE TO: PTSA President/VP President for additional support.
DESCRIPTION: Manage and coordinate the photography needs for the school.
Interact with other chair positions, school staff, for all school events during the year.
Manage a team to ensure all required events are covered.
Have basic knowledge of photography and computer technology.
Work closely with the Yearbook Chair and manage different aspects of the RSAR SmugMug photo sharing site which is a depository for Yearbook as well as a means to share photos in a password protected environment among the RSAR community.

Staff Appreciation - Monthly Lunches chair: Provides lunch for staff one time a month, coordinates with teachers/staff on best day, meal prep, coordinates additional volunteers. If you would like to donate food, contact committee chair to receive monthly SignUpGenius email.

2016-17 sample menu:
September: pizza lunch with salad
October: chili and cornbread
November: Thanksgiving Feast (roasted turkey breast with all Thanksgiving day sides, salad)
December: Boxes of assorted homemade cookies and hot cider
January: Super Bowl subs - subs from Jimmy John's
March: Baked Potato Bar (with chili, salad and toppings for bakers)
April: Pizza from their choice of take-out with fruit salad
May: Mexican Fiesta
Servings for our teachers and staff (this included office admin and Mrs. Fabish).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: To coordinate a Staff Appreciation week to acknowledge teachers’ hard work and dedication.
NEEDED VOLUNTEERS: Based on schedule of events or meals
TIMELINE: NATIONAL STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK HELD IN MAY (Useful to start March/April for preparation or if you plan to have a theme).
LOCATION: Most of the work can be done from home, (mostly phone work and emails to coordinate activities).
BENEFITS: Great way for parents and students to show their appreciation to teachers and staff at RSAR. Supports students and families for RSAR. Fulfills student family volunteer requirement.
BUDGET: YES
RESPONSIBLE TO: PTSA VP for support
DESCRIPTION:
Creating a Schedule for the week.
Coordinate with office manager space to set up luncheons, or to make arrangements.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator to get other parents to help, and delegate responsibilities.
Help sign up volunteer parents to coordinate the week, cook, provide food & drink, gifts etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Coordinate a Staff Appreciation for early December; work with the Staff Appreciation Luncheon Chair to coordinate lunch or treats.
NEEDED VOLUNTEERS: Based on schedule of events
TIMELINE: Nov-Dec
LOCATION: Most of the work can be done from home, (mostly phone work and emails to coordinate activities).
BENEFITS: Parents and students to show their appreciation to teachers and staff at RSAR. Fulfills student family volunteer requirement.
BUDGET: YES
RESPONSIBLE TO: PTSA VP for support
DESCRIPTION:
Plan out a Day in December to give the gifts, treats, luncheon or whatever is planned for a holiday thank you.
Coordinate with office manager space to set up luncheons, or to make arrangements.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator to get other parents to help, and delegate responsibilities.
Help sign up volunteer parents to coordinate the week, cook, provide food & drink, gifts etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The role of the Videographer Chair is to manage and coordinate the video recording needs for the school throughout the year.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Videographer volunteers if needed.
TIMELINE: VARIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOLYEAR
RESPONSIBLE TO: Reach out to PTSA President/VP President for additional support.
DESCRIPTION:
• Manage and coordinate the videography needs for the school throughout the year
• Collaborate with Performance Arts Teacher, other chairs and volunteer coordinator (if necessary) to meet those needs.
• It is important that the person who takes on this role has knowledge of videography and computer technology.

Volunteer Coordinator helps find all RSAR PTSA volunteers. Works with Communications Chair and with Staff and Committee Chairs, to allow families to sign up online for donations and events that contribute to the success of our wonderful school by its generous parents.
Volunteering and working with the Volunteer Coordinator can help you discover many opportunities within the Renaissance family. Working from home or volunteering in the classroom; working 1 hour or working several hours, or even opportunities like chaperoning (several days with Outdoor Ed) or field trips, lunch supervision (one day or multiple days) can be rewarding.

The Financial Review Committee is made up of at least 3 PTSA Members who can go through a checklist of questions, given by the District and PTSA Standards practice to review our treasurer's bookkeeping as well as our documentation from our secretary's files. The three person committee cannot have any signing rights to the bank, therefore, none of the co-Treasurers or co-Presidents can be apart of the Financial Review Committee. This is an excellent opportunity to take a very good look at the financial and documentation records of RSAR's PTSA.
Time commitment is usually done in an evening, once in the winter, about 2 hours; and again in the spring, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. The second session, in the spring, has a few more questions and it's end of the year closing information.

Membership Chair: Promote RSAR PTSA membership to incoming and existing families by planning a membership campaign and preparing necessary materials. Collect and process fees / work with Treasurer to send fees and remittance form to Council PTSA, and make sure all due dates are met for remittances. Enroll members using the WSPTA web-based membership system and maintain accurate membership records for your unit. Apply for eligible membership awards.

Nominating Committee: A group of 3 to 5 committee members seeking out potential Board of Directors for next year; to fill positions of the BOD left open due to vacancies.

Your family contribution and donations to RSAR PTSA can be doubled by participating in your Company’s Corporate Matching Program. Many companies, including Boeing and Microsoft, provide a matching program. Some companies match volunteer hours as well! The following are steps on how to sign up:
•Visit your Company’s Employee website for information and procedures. RSAR PTSA is unable to sign up on your behalf.
•As an employee, you must complete all of the appropriate forms, which will include the name of the charity of your choice (select RSAR PTSA).
•Depending on your company, you may need to complete forms online or drop off the completed paper form in the RSAR PTSA mailbox, located in the office.
•Most companies send the matching dollars on a quarterly basis. Please check back with your Company’s Employee website to make sure that the matching amount has been processed.

If you have questions regarding these Programs, please contact our PTSA co-Treasurer or co-Presidents.

Similar to Corporate Matching, where companies match dollar for dollar; many companies have a Volunteer Matching Program that will make donations to RSAR PTSA based on the number of hours you volunteer with our PTSA. Companies such as Microsoft, Boeing and Amazon pay an hourly rate for your volunteer time. It's easy for RSAR PTSA to benefit from these offerings. Simply submit your volunteer hours on your company’s employee volunteer site. An RSAR PTSA Board Member will confirm these hours prior to payment from the company. For example, Microsoft will donate $17/hour to our PTSA when you volunteer with our organization. Please check with your Human Resources Department to confirm their participation in a Volunteer Matching Program.

If you have questions regarding these Programs, please contact our PTSA co-Treasurer or co-Presidents.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: To promote Renaissance Spirit Wear, and deliver orders.
RESPONSIBLE TO: PTSA VP President.
BENEFITS: Supports students and families for RSAR. Fulfills student family volunteer requirement.
DESCRIPTION:
We sell high quality t-shirts and sweatshirts with our school colors and logo. Parents can purchase these items at the beginning of the year and kids can wear them on spirit days.
• Collaborate with PTSA Board to determine Spirit Wear that will be made available for this year.
• Coordinate with company to produce Spirit Wear.
• Promote the Spirit Wear, and to distribute orders when ready.

Parent volunteers supervise RSAR students that prefer to eat on RSAR campus rather than at Eastlake High. Parent volunteers are LWSD approved. RSAR trains these parent volunteers. These parent volunteers are supported by RSAR PTSA.

This committee handles the PTA membership drive at the beginning of the year. We are striving for 100% membership!

Each year local units are asked to donate a basket to the Council’s annual basket auction held in December. Proceeds from this auction go to the Council’s scholarship fund to provide scholarships to graduating seniors and staff in our district.
September: RSAR usually submits an ART Basket. Other ideas can be found at the LWSD website. We need one parent that could procure items from area business and/or only use the $150 in the budget to create the basket.
October: Parent submits theme basket idea to LWSD and then assemble items for the basket(s). RSAR has a line item in our budget to cover the cost of the basket items.
November: Wrapped basket(s) are due at the November Council meeting. See specific information in Forms & Documents section. Baskets will be placed in the lobby area of the LWSD Resource Center.
December: Final bidding

Legislative / Advocacy: Follow current events as they relate to the State Legislative decisions regarding Washington Public Schools. Attend Board and/or General membership meetings as needed to pass information along to the membership. Also attend the State PTA Legislative Assembly in the fall.

Chaperoning field trips throughout the year. Because we are a small school, parents of any grade can chaperone any field trip, based on needed capacity. If your student is in 6th grade and the 8th graders need chaperones for a field trip, you are welcomed to apply!
The Volunteer Coordinator works with the staff and admin to locate the number of chaperones needed for each field trip.
Look for emails or go to the Volunteer section of this website to sign up.

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