PTA Committees

  • The PTA runs committees in multiple areas. For ease of use, we divide those committees into categories. For most up-to-date committee chair information please visit our committee list on . Please contact them with any questions. All sign-ups occur here:
    Fundraising
    Book Fair (Fall and Spring):
    Held in the library; the Scholastic Book Fairs raise money to support the purchase of new and exciting books for the Library. Volunteers are needed to set-up, tear-down, and man the registers for the week. Shifts are in both the morning, afternoon and evening.

    Check the Duniway calendar for dates.

     

    Box Tops:
    Box tops help support the school. on your phone and scan receipts to earn money for Duniway! 
    Fund Run:
    This is the PTA's largest fundraiser. It is held in the spring. Students collect pledges and then run laps for 30 minutes around the Duniway Field. This money goes to support all programs in the PTA and is also a giant celebration of community, featuring a live DJ, post-run popsicles, and prizes. Volunteers are needed to count pledges, mark laps, set-up, tear-down, process lap sheets, run the water station and cheer for students.


    Holiday Home Tour:
    The PTA's second largest fundraiser. The tour features 6-7 beautiful neighborhood homes, which are on display for ticket holders to tour through. There is also a Boutique featuring local vendors, held at the school. Volunteers are needed for set-up, tear-down, ticket sales, and "angels" who staff each home. There are both day and evening shifts for this beautiful event.

     
    Community Building

     
    Advocacy:
    The Advocacy Committee's focus is to do what's best for our children and to make sure it's being done in an equitable and logical manner. We want to make sure our voices are heard and we're being involved in the conversations and decisions that are being made for our kiddos.
    Carnival:
    One of our largest community building activities, this spring events brings in families throughout the community to enjoy food, fun, and prizes. Volunteers are needed to run all the games, oversee the activities, hand out prizes and help with set-up and tear-down. This is one of our most volunteer-heavy events! 
    First Friday in June
     
    Welcome Events:
    The PTA provides support for the Connect to Kindergarten event and oversees the Kindergarten playdates each summer at the Duniway playground and also organizes the Back to School Picnic.
    Variety Show:
    This heartwarming event is a Duniway tradition. Students are encouraged to bring their talents, showmanship, and enthusiasm to the Duniway stage. Regular rehearsals take place a few weeks before the show to get out those pre-performance jitters. Volunteers are needed to run the rehearsal, help with mic placement, run the sound system and oversee the lights and stagehands.
    Winter Dance:
    A Duniway favorite! All students are invited to come get their dance on in the S. Gym, while a live DJ plays popular music. Featuring a photobooth and refreshments. No cost to attend. Volunteers are needed to set-up, tear-down, sell concessions and run the photobooth.
    Yearbook:
    Volunteers needed to take and upload photos of events and student life. Everything can easily be done online.
    Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB):
    Please see the OBOB information page here:

    Volunteers needed to help judge and run the event.
    Dates: TBD

    Community Giving:
    Clothing Closet:
    All ½ûÂþÌìÌà schools provide volunteer support at the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Clothing Closet throughout the year. Sign up to help organize clothing, help shoppers, etc.

    Staff Appreciation:
    This is the week to shower our amazing Duniway staff with love! The PTA provides treats throughout the week for staff in the library. Volunteers are needed to coordinate daily gifts.
    Clothing Drive:
    We will be collecting new and gently used clothing for the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Clothing Closet. Special needs include new socks and underwear for both genders, gloves and mittens. Duniway volunteers needed for September & February.
    Programs:
    Art Program:
    The Duniway PTA funds a robust art program. Through artists-in-residencies who teach students everything from clay to stop-motion animation to African dance, and the funding of supplies and an extensive library of prepared lessons for teachers, the goal of the art program is to continue to integrate art into the student curriculum.
    Lost & Found:
    Each month the unclaimed lost and found is collected and taken to the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Clothing Closet. Families are encouraged to write their child's name on all clothing items, as those are returned to the office.
    Green Team:
    Molly Mitchell is our Green Team lead. This team heads up the Duniway Community Clean up and supports and education for green initiatives throughout the school.