UTS PTA Committees

AWARDS – Coordinate various awards presented by the PTA to acknowledge students, PTA Volunteers, and teachers.

Outdoor garden/courtyard at the MS - in conjunction with grow a row.

Art Fest – The Art Fest celebrates the artistic talents of our UTS students from preschool thru the 8th grade.  We mount and display at least 1 piece of art from every student in the gymnasium.  Examples of some of the art are: clay projects, weaving, paper mache, comic strips, and pointillism.  Some years we have had more than 1,800 pieces of art on display.  Also, we have many student musical performances during the event.  The event happens one designated Friday afternoon in May from 3:45 pm -7 pm.

BOE/ PTA LIAISON - Serves to keep the PTA up-to-date on school board activities.  Attendance at board meetings is essential.  All parents are encouraged to attend as many board meetings as possible.

The Kindergarten and 1st Grade Bookworm programs are designed to compliment reading and get the kids excited about books. There are 2 to 4 after school events. Each event will focus on 1 book and themed activities following.

BOXTOPS For EDUCATION - Involves the collecting, trimming, and saving of box tops for redemption for cash

 LABELS FOR EDUCATION - Involves the collecting, trimming, and saving of labels for redemption for school software, computers, and video equipment, etc.

Winter Holiday event with breakfast and crafts, face painting and the kids get to meet Santa.

CULTURAL ARTS/ ASSEMBLIES – Several times throughout the year assemblies are presented to our students by outside professionals.  New ideas are always welcome. Committee is responsible for finding, running and organizing assebly's and other cultural art events for the schools. 

GALLERY TIME - This is an innovative art appreciation program designed to acquaint the children with famous artists and their work.  Volunteers would be expected to spend 30 minutes in the classroom once a month (October through May except December).  This schedule is based on one volunteer per classroom.  If multiple volunteers sign up in a single classroom, presentation commitments would rotate between the volunteers.  Each volunteer receives a well-designed manual, which includes information about each artist, their works, and some suggested activities.  It is the decision of the volunteer how to present the material to the classroom.  Examples include hands-on art activities, books, songs, and games to name a few.  Gallery time is set up monthly, with the classroom teacher, on a mutually agreed upon date and time.  It is a wonderfully rewarding program for our children, teachers, and volunteers alike. 

GOODWILL - This committee brings good cheer to our UTS school families in times of celebration or need, via cards, cheer baskets of goodies, or an occasional meal.

Want to revamp the annual Halloween party and make it an outdoor fall festival with a trunk or treat. Need a volunteer to run this.

This committee chair oversees the homeroom parents, organizes all of them at the beginning of the year and helps where needed to get messages out to the membership.

KID STUFF BOOKS  - Books are coupon books for national and regional retailers, restaurants, activities, etc. They are well received by the membership and the PTA generates strong revenue.

Program designed to bring incoming kindergartners together to meet each other, make new friends - and for the parents to meet each other. The program runs in multiple sessions in the spring - May and June.

MARKET DAY - A monthly food co-op;  we need volunteers to staff the sale/pick-up date for 2 hours, once a month.  Easy and fun, meet lots of new people!  Volunteers are also needed to make promotional and reminder phone calls.

MEMBERSHIP - During the first weeks of school dues are collected and PTA membership cards are distributed.  This person distributes and collects membership information.

MINI-GRANTS-   A program that offers funds for our teachers with original, innovative ideas for classroom enrichment

NEW FAMILY WELCOME - Organizes and coordinates welcome packet, mentor program, and school tour breakfast for families new to UTS.

NOMINATING - Designed to identify potential candidates for the upcoming year to the executive UTS PTA board positions.

NUTRITION & WELLNESS – A new task force to examine the school lunch program, the food options available and the accessibility, pricing and placement of healthy foods.  Identify ways to promote wellness.

ORIGINAL WORKS - Your child’s artwork is transformed into product ready for Christmas. Students do an art project in art class and that work of art is transformed to a variety of products chosen and purchased by the family. This is a fundraiser for the PTA and is well received by families - as they love to have the artwork.

School sponsored function or from the school calendar

READ ACROSS AMERICA – A weeklong celebration of reading inside and outside the classroom.

STAFF / TEACHER APPRECIATION - This committee sponsors events to express appreciation of teachers and support staff.  This includes food preparation, set-up and clean up.

Community Service Hours are available for Middle School students willing to work hard.  We need helpers for the babysitting room for Teacher Conferences, envelope stuffers for all kinds of projects, set up help for the Holiday Shop in December and the table help for “Minute to Win It” events in Jan/Feb. 

We would also love to offer a Reading Buddies program with the Middle School and First and Second grades.  Parents are needed to help coordinate these efforts.  Please send your or your student’s info through the Executive Board tab and select the “contact the UTS PTA Board” link. 

Shopping online for Back to School Clothes or Supplies?  Use the links in our Marketplace to help raise money for UTS PTA while you shop.  Thank you in advance. 

In Loving Memory of Joseph Kao

As we close out this school year, please take a moment to think about Joseph Kao. Our beloved student and friend. An oak tree and marker are dedicated in his honor off of the 1st/2nd grade wing at the elementary school.

Please click here to a loving and beautiful on-line memorial for Joseph.

Thank you.