Rumson PTO Committees

Do you have some spare time?  If so, the PTO needs you!!  Our committees need volunteers for the school year.  Take a look and find one (or more) that interests you.  You can choose to give an hour, a week or a month.  There is something here for everyone. 

To volunteer, you must either sign in to your account or create a new account and pay your annual PTO membership fee on the website (fee of $35).  Click the volunteer tab and sign up for what interests you.  An email will be sent to the Chairperson and you will be contacted when your committee begins planning.  Getting involved is a great way to be part of your child's educational experience.  Thanks for helping us make this another great year for the kids!!

This role will allow you to be the Chair for the 8th Greade events. Including, Car Wash, Halloween Dance, 8th grade dance, Febrary FD/Holy Cross Basketball Game set-up, Pancake Breakfast, Washington Trip (work along side school officials), etc.... 

CHAIR REQUIREMENTS: Must be an 8th grade parent.

This job opens the opportunity for you to host Assemblies for both DP & FD during the school year, with outsourced companies that we have back yearly and offer the chance to bring in some new ones. It's a fantastic way to see the smiling faces of our kids and give them the memories they can hold onto forever....

The BIGGEST game of the year! Come join us as the 2022 Forrestdale State Champions Basketball Team play against the Holy Cross Basketball team on the RFH Court! It's a night of BULLDOG PRIDE and fun for the whole family!

This is a Fundraising event for th 8th Grade Class!

Here you will work with the PTO to help give the teachers and Staff a wonderful week of expereinces, meals and gifts from funds collected through our classes and some help from the PTO. Our teachers are so worth the effort!!

Plans are in the works for this event - We will keep you updated on information to sign up! 

Our Annual Scholastic Book Fair is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and requires many volunteers to help staff and run it.  There is a large range of tasks and all are listed below.  It is a favorite of both the children and parents and offers volunteers a chance to become involved early in the school year.

We need volunteers to attend events and sell BULLDOG MERCH! Great opportunity to see the merch first hand! SIGN UP AND HELP US SELL!! 

PLEASE SIGN UP TO HELP SELL MERCH AT EVENTS

Interested in becoming a Class Parent for your students class? Please let our chairs know. Nominees must be a PAID member of the PTO.

This fundraiser is an easy way to help.  Kidstuff Coupon Books are sent out to students in K-5 at the end of September.  For $25 parents can buy the book and save hundreds of dollars over the course of the year with coupons to their favorite stores/events.  This committee organizes the distribution of the books and the collection of the money.  This fundraiser takes only a couple of weeks to complete and doesn't require a lot of time each day.

PLEASE EMAIL THE PTO WITH INTEREST TO HELP CHAIR

This event offers a great opportunity for the community to get involved. The Dawg Dash is a yearly running event through-out the town on a selected course for students, parents and helps support local businesses to join in. 

This committee organizes and hangs all of the artwork for our Annual Deane-Porter Art Show in May.  Many volunteers are needed in short shifts to hang hundreds of pieces of artwork throughout the school.  This is a favorite time for the kids to show off their creativity to mom and dad so come volunteer to make it look terrific!

Field Day takes place during a school day at the end of the year.  It is a day of games, races, contests and all kinds of fun activites for kids outside on our fields.  This event requires many, many volunteers.  Tasks include, set up and clean up, staffing games, organizing refreshments and coordinating the schedule.  This is a great volunteer day for Dads and an awesome way to celebrate the end of the school year!!

PLEASE EMAIL THE PTO TO HELP VOLUNTEER ON THIS FUN DAY! 

You will have the ability to access the directory from your PC, iPad/tablet or smart phone with a paid PTO MEMBERSHIP ONLY!  Please make sure you submit your information as you would like it to appear in the directory. 

This is the Annual Forrestdale Art Show scheduled for May.  This committee organizes and hangs all of the artwork for the Evening of Fine Arts.  Many volunteers are needed in short shifts to hang hundreds of pieces of artwork throughout the school.  This is a favorite time for the kids to show off their creativity to mom and dad so come volunteer to make it look terrific!

Field Day takes place on a school day at the end of the year.  It is a day of games, races, contests and all kinds of fun activites for kids outside on our fields.  This event requires many, many volunteers.  Tasks include, set up and clean up, staffing games, organizing refreshments and coordinating the schedule.  This is a great volunteer day for Dads and an awesome way to celebrate the end of the school year!!

PLEASE EMAIL THE PTO TO HELP VOLUNTEER ON THIS FUN DAY! 

No Broadway experience necessary!  This is our Annual Forrestdale Variety Show.  Grades 4-8 perform songs, skits and dances on stage in the Forrestdale Gym.  Many volunteers are needed to hold auditions, organize the performances, sell tickets, supervise backstage and coordinate the event.  This is a fun and exciting night for the kids so come volunteer to showcase our future stars!!

Sign up for a fun family night in Participation with Rumson Rec for Family Movie Night. Families can have a "TABLE AND TREAT" decorated table to give out candy or goodies to the local kids.  Prize awarded to the best table!  

8th Grade Commnity Service Opportunity

Hospitality Chairs are in charge of helping the PTO with offering food services at some very important school events. They are required to set up/clean up and be able to follow a budget. Some events include: Teacher's Breakfast, Orientations and work alongside event chairs for any hospitality needs.  Interested in this roll? Please email the PTO

Every February around Valentine's Day, the PTO sponsors a special event where Deane-Porter students are encouraged to have a "Loved One" of their choice come to school to have lunch with them.  It can be Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa or any other special person.  Volunteers are needed to help decorate the Deane-Porter cafeteria and gym, bake treats, and serve goodies to the children and their guests on this special day.

PLEASE SIGN UP TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE PTO GROUP - YOUR $40 MEMBERSHIP WILL GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE PTO DIRECTORY, ENABLE THE ABILITY TO VOLUNTEER FOR CLASS PARENT, VOLUNTEER TO CHAIR AND SUPPORT PTO EVENTS AND ATTEND THE MONTHLY PTO MEETINGS WHERE DR BORMANN AND OUR PRINCIPALS GIVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND ENABLE Q&A SESSIONS. 

Parents Night Out....the biggest fundraiser of the year. It is a fantastic night out for parents at a local venue, with an auction, music and delicious food and drinks! Should you have a space that you would like us to look into, please email a member of the Board. Donated auction items are a fantastic way to get involved. We are looking for concert/sport tickets, experiences, golf outings, vacation homes, new designer items, store gift cards, etc... No item is too small for this amazing night. 

The PTO Shopping Event Coordinator will help the PTO coordinate "special discounts" with our local businesses and outside vendors for our Rumson School Families. These may include, but are not limited to clothing stores, health and fitness facilities, restaurants, home stores, etc...  The events can run for 1 day, a weekend or a certian time frame, depending on the vendor.  It's a great opportunity to allow our families to give back to our schools while helping to support a business..

If you have a business you would like to see join in, please email Lisa or a member of the PTO.  

Help plan this year's Annual Tennis event. It's a great way to raise money for the school, get some exercise and spend time with friends. 

Join us as we honor and celebrate our men and women in uniform!!  The PTO sponsors Veteran's Day assemblies and speakers and hangs hundreds of posters, essays and pictures around the schools.  The kids learn valuable lessons in history and are reminded of the great gift of our country.  Volunteers are needed to arrange program details and hang artwork and posters in the hallways.  If any of you have family members willing to speak/present to the children, please email our Chair. And we would greatly appreciate any stories, items, pictures that we can display in the lobbies. 

PLEASE EMAIL THE PTO TO HELP VOLUNTEER ON THIS FUN DAY! 

Some of the favorite Assemblies are born here!  This role enables 2 shows during the year that both DP and FD students are able to be hands on with.  A famous event as an example is the BMX show...

Have a show you think would be amazing for the students? Contact the chairs for information.

Have that creative touch? Display your creativity at both DP & FD for all to see. Chair will create inspiring boards in the hallways and lobby's of our schools. Supplies will be given from the PTO, all you need to do is be creative.  

Please email the PTO with any interest.