Committee Descriptions

This event brings the BF community together for fall themed games, prizes, raffles, etc. On the day of the event, volunteers are needed to set up, run games, sell raffles/concessions, work the activity/prize stations, and/or clean-up.

For this Halloween tradition, PTO welcomes Ben Franklin families to show off their costumes, visit decorated car trunks, and collect treats.  Volunteers are needed to decorate their cars and distribute treats (nut-free candy and/or small prizes) to the children.

Each year, during the fall and spring weeks of in-school parent/teacher conferences, the Scholastic Book Fair is held at the school. Prior to the fair, a committee is formed to plan book fair related activities/items. Volunteers work during the event (school day or evening) helping students form their wish lists and shop the fair.

Together, third grade parents and guardians work to help give the third graders an amazing final year at Ben Franklin! The committee is broken down into sub-committees: yearbook, 3rd grade party, and class gift. Volunteers are also responsible for generating funds for the party through committee planned fundraisers.

Four times throughout the year, teacher appreciation meals are sponsored by the individual grades at Ben Franklin. A committee for each grade is needed to put together a lunch or dinner for the faculty and staff. Parent/guardian volunteers are needed to plan and determine the best way to collect food or donations to put on the event.

Annually, the PTO organizes a race to provide an opportunity for families to be active together. Volunteers are needed for set-up, concessions, and/or clean up.

Held in mid-December, the Holiday shop allows students to shop low-cost items to gift family members for the holidays.  Wrapping included!  Helpers may be required for sales during school hours and in the evening.

To celebrate the diverse cultural backgrounds of Ben Franklin families, Multicultural Night allows for students and their families to showcase and honor their cultures with the school.  Volunteers are needed to share their cultures through interactive tables or by bringing in food. They are also needed to help set up, clean up, and/or work at the check in table.

Family Movie Night is an event in which Ben Franklin students and families enjoy a movie and snacks with each other.  Volunteers are needed for set up, concessions, and clean up.

Our annual Science Night is filled with science lessons, activities, and information for all students, while allowing for third graders to showcase their homemade science projects. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, activity stations, and/or clean up.

The PTO hosts a Book Exchange every year in honor of Read Across America Day.  Each year every student at Ben Franklin is able to take home a number of “new to them” books, depending on how many books the PTO is able to collect throughout the year. Volunteers are needed to collect used books and help on the day of the event.

The teachers and staff at Ben Franklin do an amazing job with our children each year.  To show them appreciation, the PTO sponsors and arranges acts of gratitude each day of the week.  In the past, these acts of gratitude have included supply restocks, catered lunches, and raffle prizes.  Volunteers are welcome to help plan for teacher appreciation week.

As a way to celebrate the end of the school year, the PTO puts on a carnival where families can enjoy carnival games, take part in raffles, and win prizes.  Volunteers are needed to help facilitate games, sell concessions, set up, and clean up.

This drop-off event is held at Amerikick. Volunteers are asked to stay and help out during the event and in turn are provided with FREE admission for one child! Pizza dinner, snacks, and refreshments will be included.