Staff / Parent / Community Support
Hospitality Committee
Hospitality Committee
Chair:
When:
October/January/March/May
This committee plans & coordinates the meals for our staff & teachers during conference week in October and March. They will set up a sign-up list for volunteers to bring in food and oversee the setup of this.
Volunteers will create treat bags for the end of the semester in January. This committee will also help coordinate Staff Appreciation Week in May. (Including deciding the theme and creating sign-ups for volunteers to donate items/meals.)
Kindy Camp
Kindy Camp
Chair:
When:
August
After you drop off your Kindergartener at Kindergarten Camp, join us for some coffee. This is a great chance to mingle outside and get to know other Kindergarten families! The Little Cedars PTA will be on hand to help answer questions about starting school and the upcoming school year.
Meet The Teacher
Meet The Teacher
Chair:
When:
Week Before School Starts
Students & families, come meet your new teachers and see your classroom!
Families will be divided into two sessions (Last names A-L or M-Z) to minimize the crowded parking situation. Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies so that they can be put away in their classrooms. PTA volunteers will be on-site so you can join PTA, volunteer for events, purchase yearbooks and spirit wear, and ask questions about the new school year.
Membership
Membership
Chair:
When:
All Year
Join Our Adventure and use your voice by voting as a Little Cedars PTA Member.
Members have access to more than just a vote at PTA meetings - there are many great discounts through the WA State & National PTAs' partnerships with many businesses such as Great Wolf Lodge, FedEx, Hertz, etc!
Teacher Conference Meals
Teacher Conference Meals
Chair:
When:
October & March
Each year, our Hospitality Committee organizes staff meals during conference weeks.
Watch our Home Page, the Wolverine Weekly, and social media for sign-ups. We are thrilled to support our staff on those busy days of conferences!
Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week
Chair:
When:
May
The Hospitality Committee coordinates special treats and gifts from our Little Cedars Community to show our spectacular staff gratitude for teaching and supporting our students and families.
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Events
BINGO Night
Fall Event
Fall Event
Chair:
When:
October
2023-2024 School Year LCE Going to the Pumpkin Farm!
Spring Carnival
Spring Carnival
Chair:
When:
May
This is a huge community event that is put on each spring. We are always looking for volunteers to run carnival games, food truck vendors, and artists.
Talent Show
Talent Show
Chair:
When:
April 2024
The Talent Show Registration Opens 3/8/24.
Group performances and variety acts are encouraged. Video Audition Submissions Required. Both groups will perform on April 194th during school hours at an assembly and again in the evening for families and friends. The evening performance will be in the MPR from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Winter Dance Party
Winter Dance Party
Chair:
When:
December 9th
Fun, Fun, and more Fun!
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Academic Programs
Art & Culture Night
Art & Culture Night
Chair:
When:
Spring
An evening of Art & Culture! Little Cedars celebrates our student's artwork through the Art Docent Program, as well as Cultural Displays hosted by Little Cedars families. Join us for Culture, Art and refreshments.
Art Docents
Art Docents
Chair:
When:
All Year
Classroom volunteers teach a specific artist or painting and lead the children in an art project once a month. Projects are displayed in the hallway monthly and then at the Celebration of the Arts at the end of the year. Celebration of the Arts usually takes place one evening in May celebrating the Art Docent program and highlighting the students' art work. Volunteers will help set up and clean up that evening and work with the Art Docent coordinators as needed.
Reflections Program
Reflections Program
Chair:
When:
Winter
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life.
Students create original works of art in response to a theme. A student may submit an entry in any of six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted.
Science Docent
Science Docent
Chair:
When:
All Year
The Science Docent program is PTA funded and volunteer-run. The goal is to engage all levels of students and encourage curiosity of the scientific process.
Volunteers will deliver pre-planned science lessons in classrooms. No experience is needed to volunteer! Contact your teacher to let them know you'd like to be a Science Docent!
Science Fair
Science Fair
Chair:
(none)
When:
March 1, 2024
Little Cedar's annual Science Fair will be held on March 1, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room.
Students are encouraged to create a science project to display during the school day and at night. Volunteers are needed for advertising and publications, student signup, placement and awards, as well as general setup and takedown.
Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee
Chair:
When:
January
The Little Cedars PTA Spelling Bee is a fun event open to all Little Cedars Elementary students, where kids get a chance to show off their oral spelling ability in front of an audience.
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After-School Clubs
Art Club
Art Club
Chair:
When:
Fall, Winter & Spring
After school Art Club offered to students in person, starting in this Fall. This club will be after school starting at 2:50-4:30pm. Supplies will be provided.
Please email programs@littlecedarspta.org for additional info.
Gardening Club
Gardening Club
Chair:
When:
Spring
After School Gardening Club offered to students in person, starting in April. This club will be right after school at 2:50-4:30pm. Supplies will be provided.
FIRST Robotics Club
FIRST Robotics Club
Chair:
When:
All Year
Robotics Club is looking for volunteers for the 2022-23 school year.
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Chair:
When:
All Year
Lego Club is a cherished and highly attended club at Little Cedars!
Meditation Club
Meditation Club
Chair:
Is your child stressed? Meditation can help.
Research tells us that children are more stressed than ever. Register to have your child join us! Meditation Club will meet every other week.
Pokemon Club
Pokemon Club
Chair:
When:
Fall & Winter
After School Pokemon Club offered to students in person. This club will be held right after school at 2:50-4:30. Supplies will be provided.
Please email programs@littlecedarspta.org for additional info.
Spanish Club
Spanish Club
Chair:
(none)
When:
Winter, Spring
Spanish Club is looking for volunteers. Please contact programs@littlecedarspta.org
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Active Fundraising
Brick Pavers
Brick Pavers
Chair:
When:
Year Round
A great way to "leave your mark" at LCE is to purchase a Brick Paver. This committee is in charge of advertising/promoting the fundraising of our Brick Pavers, as well as organizing the installation of the pavers in the spring time.
Fun Run
Fun Run
Chair:
When:
March
Little Cedars PTA partners with Apex Leadership to put on one of the most anticipated events of the year -
The Apex Fun Run! Students learn lasting leadership lessons at assemblies & in class visits and receive encouragement and creative rewards for daily challenges. This is always a very successful fund raiser and we appreciate the generosity of our Little Cedars Community!
Silent Auction
Silent Auction
Chair:
When:
May (at the Carnival)
Our Silent Auction takes place at our annual Carnival. Typical items to be auctioned off include parking spots, front row concert seats, popcorn & ice cream for the year, Principal for the Day, and a few other surprises!
More info here
Wolverine Spirit Wear
Wolverine Spirit Wear
Chair:
When:
Sold 1-2 times during the school year
Wolverine Spirit Wear is sold in the Fall and sometimes again in the late Winter/early Spring.
Online ordering and deadlines are provided and advertised when orders are being taken, so keep an eye out for information on our Home Page, in the "Wolverine Weekly", on Socials, and with Remind messages! Extra items are available for purchase after the sale(s). Show your Wolverine pride! |
Committees & Volunteers
Academic Programs
Academic Programs
Chair:
This is a great opportunity to serve students at Little Cedars Elementary!
There are a variety of ways to assist with Academic Programs: - Art/Science Docents in the classroom (five times per year) or shop for supplies - After School Clubs (day/frequency is up to you!) - Lego, Meditation, Gardening, Pokémon, Spanish, and Art - Spelling Bee (January) - Science Fair (March) - Arts & Culture Night (March) See button on side menu for more information
Events
Events
Chair:
Do you love throwing a good party? This is the volunteer opportunity for you! We need planners, organizers, and day-of people to make the magic happen.
Help with your favorites or volunteer for all of them: - Kindy Camp (August) - Meet the Teachers (August) - Fall Family Event (October/November) - Winter Event (December) - Bingo (February) - Talent Show (March/April) - Carnival (May)
Fundraising
Fundraising
Chair:
Our PTA couldn't support the students at Little Cedars Elementary without the generous donations of our community.
We need volunteers to make our various fundraisers happen. Choose one or help with them all, we always need extra hands: - Spirit Wear Sales (Fall/Winter) - Fall Fundraiser (October/November) - Apex Fun Run (March) - Silent Auction (May) - Brick Pavers (June)
Yearbook
Yearbook
Chair:
This committee produces an annual Little Cedars yearbook available for purchase by students and staff. (Delivered in June.) The chairs and committee work to plan and design the yearbook.
The yearbook features every class, specialist, and school group. It also highlights other activities that occur during the school year. Several volunteers who are comfortable with a camera are needed to photograph various school-wide and grade-level activities throughout the year. |
WatchDOGS Sponsored Events
WatchDOGS
WatchDOGS
Chair:
What are WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students)?
They are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official Watch DOGS school. The students love having WatchDOGS on campus!
WatchDOGS Pizza Party
WatchDOGS Pizza Party
Chair:
When:
October (TBA)
Pizza Party and Info Night
Join us in the Multipurpose room on an evening in October (TBA). Come eat pizza with your kids, learn about the WATCH D.O.G.S program and signup for YOUR day! Watch the Wolverine Weekly, our Home Page, and social media pages for more information! |
Passive Fundraising
Box Tops for Education
Box Tops for Education
Chair:
When:
All Year
Collect “Box Top” labels by purchasing items with the Box Tops for Education logo and log them in your app.
Each one benefits our school with a donation that will be used for educational items, programs and events! You'd be surprised at how many household products and foods offer this great chance to raise additional funds for Little Cedars Elementary: Ziploc, General Mills, Betty Crocker, Kotex, Pillsbury, Kleenex and SO MANY MORE! 
Corporate Matching
Corporate Matching
Chair:
Do you work for a company like Microsoft or Boeing that offers Corporate Matching for donations or volunteer time?
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Chair:
When:
All Year
Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Little Cedars. Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping Little Cedars earn a donation!
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