We are seeking a person to lead the free, family craft event at Winterfest. This role includes generating ideas for 2-3 craft activities, purchasing and organizing materials and setting up. The PTA will reimburse for all costs and will recruit volunteers to supervise the area on the day of the event, no need to stay for the entire event. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Leah at winterfest@lfppta.org

We have several volunteer spots available to suit your interests and schedule. Choose from the following roles:

• Market Setup: Assist with setup of Craft Area and Hot Chocolate Bar

• Hot Chocolate Bar Volunteer: Assist with keeping hot chocolate bar area tidy

• PTA Table and Raffle Ticket Sales: Assist with PTA information and raffle ticket sales, promoting community engagement.

• Craft Area Volunteer: Oversee the craft area and ensure creative activities run smoothly for our young guests and keeping the craft area tidy

• Market Floater: Float at market to help vendors as needed or mind booths while they take a short break

Signing up to volunteer is easy! Simply click here 

Questions or need more information? Contact Leah at winterfest@lfppta.org.

The Family Services chair organizes monthly school donations to The Works.  Including:

• Socktober

• Winter Coat Drive

• Holiday Baskets Food 

The Family Services works as the liaison between The Works and LFP Elementary for the Back to School event in August. This position can be in communication with the school’s Family Advocate to determine further needs for our school community.

Family Engagement is a shared effort of families, schools, and community leaders to advance programs, practices, and policies that empower every parent/legal guardian to make their child’s potential a reality.  

Position Responsibilities: 

• Conduct an assessment of the demographics of our school (race, culture, ability level, etc.) and examine previous representation of these groups in the PTA.

• After identifying under-represented groups, review previous PTA activities and messaging to analyze opportunities where inclusion can be improved. 

• Create opportunities to listen to families (surveys, focus groups, listening sessions) to learn specific ways they would like to be more engaged with their child’s learning. 

• Work in collaboration with the FACE Chair (and other board or committee members as appropriate) to design new initiatives that will help our PTA connect with unreached families. Use feedback from all groups to develop a realistic plan for improving engagement of unreached families. 

• Work with PTA board and committee leaders to infuse family engagement practices into existing activities. 

• Serve as a representative of the LFP PTA to the Shoreline PTA Council’s DEI/FACE Committee and share information with our PTA. 

• Perform additional duties as defined. 

Work with the Advocacy Chair to determine our membership/school legislative priorities and attends council legislative meetings, reports at monthly Board meetings, assist in writing articles for newsletters, and attends both Legislative Assembly and Focus Day.  Attend Board of Directors meetings. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the PTA President at president@lfppta.org

The nominating committee (to be elected at November meeting) is critical to the success of the PTA and serves to recognize and recruit the most qualified people available for elected PTA positions. Members of the nominating committee are elected by our members. Committee work includes holding confidential meetings, reviewing nominations, and searching for the best qualified candidates for leadership roles in your PTA. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the PTA President at president@lfppta.org

The Spelling Bee committee needs two volunteers to assist with spelling bee practices in January and February. This requires a commitment of 8 practices for 45 minutes each. Then volunteers are needed to attend the official spelling bee on February 29th. Activities include teaching rules of the spelling bee and leading fun spelling games. All rules, games, supplies, spelling words, and guidance will be provided, so this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to dip their toes into a volunteer activity. 

Questions? Email spellingbee@lfppta.org

We are bringing back the popular Heritage Festival which was on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This festival celebrates the cultural diversity and family heritage of our Lake Forest Park Elementary community through art, food, and history. The committee is recruiting 2-3 volunteers who can help plan this one day event through soliciting participants to put on displays and activities. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the PTA Laura at heritagefestival@lfppta.org

Our school partners with Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) to provide some students with food bags for the weekend. The bags need to be picked up and the empty boxes returned. Sign up to help here! 

Thank you! If you have questions, email Family Advocate Susie Moore or call her at 206-393-1332.

Volunteers are essential to keeping the shop organized and well stocked. Helpers will sort and hang clothes - find a friend and sign up to help out together, once a year, or once a month! Sign up here!

Questions? Email The WORKS at theworks@shorelinepta.org