Closter PTO Committees

Below please find a list of the many committees and event chairs. Please feel free to contact any event chairs for more information or to volunteer. Thank you for your continued support.

2011-2012 - CALL AS NEEDED
Chair:   Please contact any member of the PTO Board.
Description:   No matter how little or how much time you have - WE NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS! Call today - we have a spot for you!
 
2012 Annual Dinner Dance - Fri, March 23rd
Chair:   Tina Stratton and Joanne Darmanin
Description:  

Join us for an evening of fine dining and dancing at The Rockleigh. We require a large number of volunteers to make this event happen. Please contact Tina or Joanne to find out more information.

 
Annual Military Bridge Night - Fri, April 27th
Chair:   Eileen Smith and Wendy Nigro
Description:  

Fun, laughter, fair play and wonderful raffle baskets.

 
Annual Spring Fair- Sat, May 19th
Chair:   Catherine Roe & Bridget Macklin
Description:  

A family fun day, with sporting activities, demonstrations, crafts, vendors, music, food and not forgetting the Fun Run! This event requires many volunteers. Please contact Yooie or Tina for more information.

 
Art to Remember - Hillside
Chair:   Deirdre Connell and Marie Lee
Description:   Look back at your child’s growth through artwork. We are giving you the opportunity to order fun memorabilia displaying your child’s original artwork. Order forms will be sent home in October.
 
Art to Remember - Tenakill
Chair:   Deirdre Connell and Marie Lee
Description:   Look back at your child's growth through artwork. We are giving you the opportunity to order fun memorabilia displaying your child's original artwork.
 
Bicycle Safety Course - Sat, April 21st
Chair:   Stephen Miller
Description:  

Join the Closter Police as they conduct a bicycle safety course for HES and TMS students. Kids will learn ways to ride safer and smarter. Be on the lookout for more details about this important event in September.

 
BINGO Night - Fri, March 9th
Chair:   Joanne Darmanin
Description:   BINGO spells a night of Fun and Prizes!
 
Box Top Collection
Chair:   Alka Srinivasan
Description:   Get ready to cut those coupons! Go to www.boxtops4education for a list of your favorite foods which carry the Box Tops logo. Kick off date for the first collection is Monday, September 21st. Remember, the classroom that collects the most wins a surprise gift! All proceeds from the collection go directly back to the Closter Schools.
 
Dan Gutman, Author Visit to HES
Chair:   Katie McDermott
Description:  
 
Fall Parent Social - Fri, October 14th
Chair:   Christy Vinson
Description:   Please join us for an evening of friends, fun and laughter. Tasty treats and adult beverages are sure to be enjoyed!
 
Halloween Costume Exchange
Chair:   Still Open - Please contact Yooie Yun or Katie Haray if you would like to chair this event!
Description:   Out with the scary and in with the funny. Here is your chance to exchange last year’s costumes for this year’s costumes for a fraction of their cost.
 
Halloween Event - October 30th
Chair:   Open Chair Position - Contact the PTO to Volunteer
Description:   It’s a spooky spectacular Halloween Fair at the Tenakill Gym after the Closter Boro ragamuffin parade.
 
Hillside Birthday Book Club
Chair:   Deborah Felder, Pam Bern and Sharon Meinger
Description:   The Birthday Book Club has been very successful - thank you! Please take advantage of this special opportunity to honor your child’s birthday with a book donation to the Hillside School Library. What a wonderful, memorable way to support the school library.
 
Hillside Book Fair (Fall & Spring)
Chair:   Sue Argenziano, Nicole Jakab and Miriam Lambert
Description:   Join us at the Hillside School gym as we offer you a fabulous selection of books from Books, Bytes and Beyond.
 
Hillside Class Parents
Chair:   Donna Kelly and Marnie Mai
Description:   Now it’s your time to get involved! Class Parents are an integral part of every classroom in our schools. If more than 3 parents volunteer per classroom, class parents will be selected by lottery. Class parents will be notified of their assignments by mid-September. If you have questions, please contact head Class Parents, Donna Kelly (ykell@msn.com) or Marnie Mai (marniemai@yahoo.com). Thank you for volunteering!
 
Hillside Friday Lunches
Chair:   Yeon Joo Yoo (201-316-7782) & Dorhee Youn (201-463-3346)
Description:   Please contact me if you would like to volunteer to serve lunch on Friday's at Hillside.
 
Hillside Grade T-Shirts
Chair:   Christy Vinson
Description:   Following the successful launch of the Grade T-Shirts last year, we are delighted to be offering you the opportunity to purchase Grade T-Shirts for the upcoming year. Each grade (K-4) has a unique color. Wear these t-shirts throughout the year and during school activities, such as class trips. Adults sizes are also available.
 
Hillside Monday ASEP (After-School Enrichment Program)
Chair:   Tina Stratton, Michelle Kushner and Katie Haray
Description:   ASEP is an after-school enrichment program for all elementary grades. We offer an incredible variety of classes including yoga, mad science, arts, cards games, nature and sports. We run two 8 week sessions, one in the Fall and one in the Winter. Classes run from 3:20 p.m to 4:20 p.m. at Hillside School. Class descriptions and registration forms will be online in early September. Priority placement is given to PTO Members.
 
Hillside Monday Lunches
Chair:   Joanne Darmanin (201-745-2822)
Description:   Please contact me if you would like to volunteer to serve lunch on Monday's at Hillside.
 
Hillside Spirit Clothing
Chair:   Christy Vinson
Description:  

The Closter PTO introduces a new items for Hillside School in the school colors RED & WHITE!   Look cool in school and show your school spirit!

 
Hillside Thursday Lunches
Chair:   Deirdre Connell (201-767-2275) & Marie Lee (201-750-8883)
Description:   Please contact me if you would like to volunteer to serve lunch on Thursday's at Hillside.
 
Hillside Tuesday ASEP (After-School Enrichment Program)
Chair:   Tina Stratton, Michelle Kushner and Katie Haray
Description:   ASEP is an after-school enrichment program for all elementary grades. We offer an incredible variety of classes including yoga, mad science, arts, cards games, nature and sports. We run two 8 week sessions, one in the Fall and one in the Winter. Classes run from 3:20 p.m to 4:20 p.m. at Hillside School. Class descriptions and registration forms will be online in early September. Priority placement is given to PTO Members.
 
Hillside Tuesday Lunches
Chair:   Nancy Reilly (201-660-8774) & Lisa Kleinman (201-341-9140)
Description:   Please contact us if you would like to volunteer to serve lunches on Tuesday at Hillside.
 
Hillside Wednesday ASEP (After-School Enrichment Program)
Chair:   Tina Stratton, Michelle Kushner and Katie Haray
Description:   ASEP is an after-school enrichment program for all elementary grades. We offer an incredible variety of classes including yoga, mad science, arts, cards games, nature and sports. We run two 8 week sessions, one in the Fall and one in the Winter. Classes run from 3:20 p.m to 4:20 p.m. at Hillside School. Class descriptions and registration forms will be online in early September. Priority placement is given to PTO Members.
 
Hillside Wednesday Lunches
Chair:   George Yako (212-444-2063)
Description:   Please contact me if you would like to serve lunch on Wednesday's at Hillside.
 
KidsStuff Coupon Books
Chair:   Eileen Smith
Description:   Raise money for the Closter Schools while saving money on clothing, shoes, toys, electronics, sporting goods, activities, food and so much more! KidsStuff Coupon Books are filled with great coupons to your favorite stores. Coupons are valid for over a year!  Look out for your order form in September.
 
Mothers Day Plant Sale - Fri, May 11th
Chair:   Jessica Winter
Description:   Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without flowers. We give the children the opportunity to purchase flowers to bring home to mom! This is wonderful event for all the children and parents to enjoy.
 
Movie Night - Friday, December 16th
Chair:   Hillside Chair: Miki Park, Tenakill Chair: Still Open!
Description:   Kids bring their sleeping bags and pillows to a movie-time slumber party in the Hillside gym. Please contact Yooie Yun or Katie Haray if you would like to volunteer!
 
Talent Show at Hillside - Friday, February 10th
Chair:   Stephen Miller
Description:   Time for the children to show off one of their many hidden talents! A family evening of entertainment presented by our own “Rising Stars”.
 
Tenakill Book Fair - March 20th - 22nd
Chair:   Karen Farber and Elissa Miller
Description:   Books, Bytes and Beyond bring a wonderful selection of books for the Tenakill students to browse and purchase, while supporting the Closter Schools.
 
Tenakill Friday Lunches
Chair:   Deirdre Connell (201-767-2275) & Marie Lee (201-750-8883)
Description:   Please call us if you would like to volunteer to serve lunch on Friday at Tenakill
 
Tenakill Monday Lunches
Chair:   Soci Kayserian (201-362-8025)
Description:   Please call me if you would like to serve lunch at Tenakill on Monday.
 
Tenakill Thursday Lunches
Chair:   Bridget Macklin (201-767-5568) or Soci Kayserian (201-362-8025)
Description:   Please call us if you would like to serve lunch on Thursday at Tenakill.
 
Tenakill Tuesday Lunches
Chair:   Sumi Kim (201-767-1989) & Hyun Sook Tsui (201-767-2033)
Description:   Please contact us if you would like to serve lunch on Tuesday's at Tenakill.
 
Tenakill Wednesday Lunches
Chair:   Berrin Avcilar (201-767-0556) & Mikiko Seki (201-560-7979)
Description:   Please contact me if you would like to serve lunch on Wednesday at Tenakill.
 
Thanksgiving Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Chair:   Mary Ann Denner
Description:   Support your friends at Tenakill by participating in the Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Sale. Delivery will be made in time for Thanksgiving on November 18th. If you would like to help coordinate Hillside orders please contact Mary Ann Denner (madenner19@gmail.com)
 
Trivia Night - Friday, November 18th
Chair:   Stacy Budkofsky
Description:   Please join us for our Annual Trivia Night Ultimate Brain Challenge "Live" TV Game Show for grades K-5. Prizes for everyone!
 

Closter PTO Fundraiser

Every time you click on a merchant link and make a purchase, we receive a donation from that merchant.

If you would like us to track your fundraising activity please login to your account.


macys.com

Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC

Flower.com



David's Cookies - Order Direct Online

f.y.e.120x90

Apple iTunes

View all merchants