Duniway PTA - Programs & Activities

Our PTA is extremely active in all aspects of the school. Which is another way of saying that there are plenty of volunteer possibilities available!  Here's a list of our programs and committees (click on the links for more information):
 

  • Advocacy
  • Applied Arts
  • Audit Committee
  • Book Fair -Hhelp to provide our students, staff, families and neighbors with quality reading materials, encouraging reading literacy! It also provides a "donate your loose change" fund jar during the fairs, and donates all funds collected to purchase new books from the fair to our own library; thus refreshing and keeping an updated stock available to all students!
  • Box Tops - Collect Box Tops for Education labels and redeem them for cash for Duniway
  • Chinook Books - Chinook Books are sold from Oct until November 2nd for $20 each. They are coupons books for local and national retailers, restaurants, services, and grocery items with an emphasis on eco-friendly practices. Order forms are in the office and in the hall across from the auditorium. Contact Rossana for questions.
  • Classroom Representatives
  • Clothing Closet & Community Service - The PTA Clothing Center is located at Marshall High School and distributes clothing, shoes, backpacks, etc., to families in need whose children attend Portland Public Schools. Each school in the district participates by donating items (from Lost and Found) and by providing volunteers twice a year to assist on site with the organization and disbursement of clothing to families.
  • Community Giving
  • Cool School
  • Cultural Arts
  • Directory
  • Fall Fundraiser
    - The sale of items from Innisbrook including wrapping paper, household items and chocolates where 50% of the proceeds go to the PTA. Typically the sale runs September through the beginning of October.
  • Fifth Grade Activities - Visit the Holiday Home Tour Boutique and enjoy a few tasty treats baked and sold by the fifth grade students.  The end of the 2010 school year has us saying goodbye to a wonderful group of 5th graders - parents and teachers put together a fun celebration.
  • Fund Run - This is the opportunity to connect physical activity with charitable involvement. Sponsor your children as they run to raise money for Duniway
  • Green Team / Safer Routes to School
  • Holiday Giving Project - Coordinate, gather and assist the Duniway faculty/staff with food and gifts for Duniway families that are in need of some help during the December holidays.  The Duniway community helps with purchasing food and gifts.  The faculty and staff deliver the boxes of food and gifts right before the holiday break in December.
  • Home Tour - Be a part of a neighborhood holiday tradition that is 31 years strong! This year's event takes place on Friday, December 4th and features six lovely homes in Eastmoreland and its surrounding neighborhoods. Plenty of hands make this event possible. Sign up to be a tour "Angel" who guides visitors through the home, assist in ticket sales or help coordinate the Holiday Boutique. Contact Kristin Cole at coleducks@comcast.net for more information.
  • Home Tour Boutique Coordinator - The Boutique is a component of the Holiday Home Tour, offering a wide range of creative gift items from local artists and artisans. The coordinator selects vendors based on their merchandise, coordinates contracts and volunteers, and manages the financial aspects of the sale.
  • Hospitality & Teacher Appreciation - The Hospitality committee hosts the First Day of School "Meet and Greet" for Kindergarten parents, organizes and provides dinners for teachers during November conferences, and may also help with food/drink at the Art Faire and end of the school year celebrations.
  • Ice Cream Social - A celebration/fundraiser held in winter/spring featuring an ice cream treat.  Typically held in conjunction with either the talent show (February) or spring book fair (March).
  • Kindergarten Roundup
  • One Day Events - School pictures, (3 events, School pics, retakes, class pictures) 1 to 5 hours. Health screenings, vision, hearing, and dental, usually done on same day, 4 to 5 hours. Some folks work shifts of a few hours, some commit to the entire day.
  • PTA Membership
  • Room Rep Coordinator - Coordinates room parent and art room parent volunteers. Complies names, phones and emails to distribute to all room/art parents and teachers once the people have committed to the position. Continues to support room reps throughout the year if they need help.
  • Scrip & eScrip - Scrip/eScrip is a year-round committee that raises funds in two similar ways.    eScrip – merchants pay a small commission to Duniway when supporters register and use their grocery, debit, loyalty cards, etc. in the eScrip program.  Scrip -  supporters purchase gift cards for various merchants and services and a portion of the amount spend is donated to Duniway.
  • Spring Carnival - Fun, games, food, prizes and more are at the annual Spring Carnival at Duniway. Families volunteer to host each game and attraction, contributing to the "fun" in this fundraising event.
  • Spring Parade - Planning spring parade at end of school year. Involves obtaining permits, arranging for 5th grade band and Sellwood band, notifying teachers and DAS staff, purchasing popsicles (often can get donation from Safeway), and informing neighbors along parade route (via flyers), and setting up day of parade (with help from janitor)
  • Talent Show
  • Website Communications
  • Yearbook - Help organize the many elements that go into the creation and distribution of the Duniway Yearbook.  Committee member responsibilities include taking and organizing pictures, collecting orders, class parent liaisons, content proofing, and distribution.

2008-2009 Programs and Activities

  • Advocacy
  • Applied Arts
  • Audit Committee
  • Book Fair
  • Box Tops & Labels
  • Childwatch
  • Clothing Closet
  • Community Giving
  • Cool School (includes Chess Club)
  • Cultural Arts
  • Fall Fundraiser
  • Fifth Grade Activities
  • Fund Run
  • Home Tour
  • Hospitality
  • Ice Cream Social - Fall
  • Kindergarten Round Up
  • Reading Pioneers
  • Scrip
  • Spring Carnival
  • Spring Parade
  • Talent Show & Celebration
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Visitor's Day
  • Volunteer Pool

2007 - 2008 Programs & Activities

  • Advocacy Committee
  • Applied Arts
  • Audit Committee
  • Book Fair
  • Box Tops & Labels
  • Childwatch
  • Clothing Closet
  • Community Giving
  • Cool School (includes Chess Club)
  • Cultural Arts
  • Directory
  • Fall Fundraiser
  • Fifth Grade Activities
  • Fund Run
  • Haunted House
  • Home Tour
  • Hospitality
  • Ice Cream Social - Fall
  • Kindergarten Round Up
  • Reading Pioneers
  • Scrip
  • Spring Carnival
  • Spring Parade
  • Talent Show
  • Talent Show Celebration
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Visitor's Day
  • Volunteer Pool

2006 - 2007 Programs & Activities

  • Advocacy Committee
  • Applied Arts
  • Audit Committee
  • Book Fair
  • Box Tops & Labels
  • Childwatch
  • Clothing Closet
  • Community Giving
  • Cool School (includes Chess Club)
  • Cultural Arts
  • Directory
  • Fall Fundraiser
  • Fifth Grade Activities
  • Fund Run
  • Haunted House
  • Home Tour
  • Hospitality
  • Ice Cream Social - Fall
  • Kindergarten Round Up
  • Reading Pioneers
  • Scrip
  • Spring Carnival
  • Spring Parade
  • Talent Show
  • Talent Show Celebration
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Visitor's Day
  • Volunteer Pool

2005 - 2006 Programs & Activities

  • Applied Arts
  • Audit Committee
  • Back to School Night
  • Book Fair
  • Box Tops & Labels
  • Clothing Drive/Community Giving
  • Cool School
  • Cultural Arts
  • Directory
  • Fall Fundraiser
  • Fifth Grade Activities
  • Fund Run
  • Haunted House
  • Home Tour
  • Hospitality
  • Ice Cream Social
  • Kindergarten Round-Up
  • Reading Pioneers
  • Scrip
  • Spring Fair
  • Spring Parade
  • Talent Show
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Volunteer Pool
  • Wreath Sales