The Ben Franklin PTO organizes many events throughout the school year to help raise money, entertain the students, and bring the Ben Franklin community together. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the committees below, please fill out the form below .
If you would like to volunteer and are not sure of where to start, please reach out to the Ben Franklin PTO 1st Vice President, Petra Crevier. There are numerous areas where volunteers are needed and we can’t wait to hear how you would like to help.
Fall “Pumpkin” Fest
Each year the PTO hosts fun fall themed events where families can come together and enjoy activities together. This year we have a new spin on the event, stay tuned for details.
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, clean-up, arts and crafts, etc.
Trunk or Treat
(Friday, October 30th)
For this Halloween tradition, BF families are welcome to dress up in their costumes, visit decorated cars, and collect treats.
Volunteers are needed to decorate their cars and distribute treats to the children.
Scholastic Book Fair (Fall & Spring)
Fall Book Fair (November) & Spring Book Fair (April)
The Book Fair takes place twice a year, typically around school conference times.
Volunteers are needed to help with the Book Fair during the school day and/or in the evening. Volunteers can help by helping children find their books and assisting with other activities. During the school day, volunteers are also needed to escort students to and from their classrooms so they can attend the Book Fair.
Committee members help plan the activities for the Book Fair.
3rd Grade Committee
3rd grade parents/guardians work together to plan and coordinate end-of-year festivities for the 3rd grade class. The committee is responsible for the yearbook, 3rd grade party, and the class gift.
Please note that since these events are not PTO-led, volunteer hours will not count toward Lunch with Mr. Hewitt.
Grade Sponsored Teacher Appreciation Meals
Throughout the school year, each grade level sponsors a special Teacher Appreciation Meal for our teachers and staff. Families from each grade level contribute food, drinks, paper goods, and other items for everyone to enjoy.
The meals are scheduled throughout the year:
3rd Grade: November
2nd Grade: January or February
1st Grade: March
Kindergarten & Pre-K: April
The chairperson will help coordinate the meal, communicate with families about needed food and supplies, and organize volunteers to set up and clean up the teachers’ lounge.
Fun Run
(Sunday, October 18th)
Annually, the PTO organizes a race to provide an opportunity for BF families to be active together.
Volunteers are needed set-up, help out during the event, and/or clean-up.
Holiday Shop
(Thursday, December 3rd & Friday, December 4th)
Students are invited to shop both during the school day and at night for items ranging in price from $1-$2 dollars.
Volunteers are needed to help students find items and wrap them after purchasing them.
Multicultural Night
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.
Movie Night
Ben Franklin students and their families come together for a Friday night movie at the school, complete with snacks and refreshments.
Volunteers are needed to help with setup, concessions, and cleanup.
Science Night
(Thursday, February 25th)
Our annual Science Night is filled with science lessons and information for all students, while allowing the 3rd graders to display and discuss their homemade science projects.
Volunteers are needed to help at activity stations during the event and/or with set-up and clean-up.
Book Exchange
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.
Teacher Appreciation Week
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.
Spring Carnival
(Sunday,May 23rd)
As a way to celebrate the end of the school year, the PTO puts on a carnival where families can enjoy a special presentation, participate in carnival-themed games, and win prizes. There will also be some amazing fundraising raffles!
Volunteers are needed to help facilitate games, sell concessions, and assist with set-up and clean-up.
Clothing Drive
(Monday, October 26th – Thursday, December 17th)
Clothing, shoes, and blankets are collected and donated to Home Front and BF families.
Volunteers will periodically be needed to sort through donations and help load them onto the truck for pickup.