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2023-2024 PTSA Committees
8th Grade Dance
Committee Chair: Cristy Moreira
This event is planned and executed by a group of committee chairs responsible for organizing, arranging for food and beverages, publicizing the event, and recruiting volunteers to help with decorations, set up, chaperone, serving food and clean up.
Activity Night
6th grade Committee Chairs: Cristy Moreira & Rachel Vanatta
7th grade Committee Chair: Teri Germany
Activity night gives the students an opportunity to get together with their classmates and have some fun. Activity night is held at the school between 4:30-6:00PM including music, food and activities for the classes. A perfect opportunity for dads to show their FUN side by helping with games and activities. Parent volunteers help with publicizing the event and recruiting volunteers to help with coordinating parent/teacher chaperones, serving food, set up and clean up.
Communications
Committee Chair: Kim Swenson Provides updates and maintains the Simpson PTSA website and calendar as necessary. Compiles, edits, and distributes weekly email newsletter, “Eagle Eye,” which is published monthly throughout the school year.
Committee Chair: Kinnari Sheth Shares text messages via Remind.
Committee Chair: TBD Assists with administration of our PTSA FB page.
Email your notices/questions to communications@simpsonptsa.org
Cultural Connections Committee (CCC)
Committee Chair: Racquel Anderson
Promote, welcome, advocate and support the entire Simpson community, culturally and linguistically, in a secular way, shining the spotlight on performing/fine arts, literature, cuisines, etc. of various cultures.
Environmental Initiatives
Committee Chair: TBD
Co-ordinate supplies and volunteers for school grounds beautification projects and other sustainable initiatives in collaboration with school and clubs.
International Night
Committee Chair: TBD
An evening filled with cultural enrichment, Simpson families will participate by bringing a display board, craft, food samples and traditional performances.
Health and Wellness
Committee Chair: Shonda Lawary
Student health and well being to be supported via activities and programs throughout the year. Mental health wellness will also be addressed.
Email: healthandwellness@simpsonptsa.org
Hearing and Vision
Committee Chair: Angela Jones
Volunteers will help with hearing and vision screening run by school.
Hospitality: Teacher/Staff Appreciation
Committee Chair: Teri Germany
Organizes events throughout the year to recognize the efforts of our teachers and staff.
Email: hospitality@simpsonptsa.org
Kindness Initiative
Committee Chair: Aimee Ballenger
Plan and coordinate kindness activities for Simpson Students
Email: kindness@simpsonptsa.org
Legislation
Committee Chair: TBD
Provide updates on any relevant legislation and potential impacts to PTSA and its mission. Monitors and communicates current legislative issues on education and information on voter registration.
Membership
Committee Chair: Lupita Alvarez
This committee is responsible for data input of PTA members, collating membership benefit packets and cards, and ensuring that they are distributed to all members in a timely manner. It also entails working with the Treasurer each month to submit appropriate forms to Georgia PTA.
Email: membership@simpsonptsa.org
Partners in Education
Committee Chair: Holly McCaleb
Solicits, organizes, and communicates with community business partners to provide support for our school at a variety of functions. Works closely with the school’s representative responsible for our Partners in Education. Promotes important relationships with our business community who support our PTA.
Red Ribbon Week
Committee Chair: Kim Lindsay
Student driven “Red Ribbon Week”, the longest-running and largest anti-drug campaign initiative in the US. As a volunteer, you will work directly with the student team and School Principal on theme and activities to bring awareness to issues which safeguard our children. Coordinate decorations, communication and anything else to support the school's vision.
Email: redribbonweek@simpsonptsa.org
Reflections
Committee Chair: TBD
This is a National PTA program that encourages artistic expression in dance, film, music, literature, visual arts, and photography. This committee promotes the program, assembles a panel of judges to select category winners for submission and recognizes students that participate.
Email: reflections@simpsonptsa.org
School Supply Boxes
Committee Chair: TBD
Responsible for selecting a company for prepackaged school supplies, placing orders, and distributing orders to families on Soaring Day.
Student Incentive Store
Committee Chair: TBD
Responsible for planning and coordinating PBIS rewards for Simpson Students
Student Recognition
Committee Chair: TBD
Plan and coordinate quarterly rewards for Simpson Students' academic achievement.
Spirit Wear
Committee Chair: Claire Bruce
Encourages school spirit, primarily through spirit wear available for sale on Simpson PTSA Website. Responsible for selecting a company for production, placing orders, and distributing orders to students.
Email: spiritwear@simpsonptsa.org
STEAMapalooza
Committee Chair: Kimberley Massey
STEAMapalooza is a popular fun evening event focusing on all things STEAM related.