Programs and Events

Capri PTA Programs 2011-2012

We are so fortunate to have a large, varied school population with many backgrounds, skills, talents and personalities. If you have an idea that could benefit our school, please let us know or find a committee that could benefit. Volunteer opportunities can be ongoing, monthly, or even onetime events. Offering your support through time, talent, and other means is a great way to help the school and your child and a chance to meet other parents. Here are some ways to learn about volunteer opportunities:

Check out descriptions of PTA sponsored events and programs below and contact Volunteer Chair for more information.

Contact your child's assigned room parents.
Talk to your child's teacher about helping in the classroom.
Contact Capri’s PTA Volunteer Coordinator-Heather Collins.


Event/Program	Volunteer Chair	Description	Commitment
Arts Attack	Erin D’Alessandro Mary Wagner	Parent volunteers teach pre-designed standards based art lessons in the classroom. Supplies and video tapes are provided and available in the Arts Attack area in PTA room. No previous art background necessary!	Once a month
Art Walk	Open	All students art work will be exhibited through an art walk/show in May	Ongoing
Book Exchange	Amy Glancy	The Book Exchange is a wonderful opportunity for students to bring in books that they have already read and exchange them for books that other students have brought in. For each book that a student brings in, they may choose a "new" book to take home. Volunteers needed to help sort books according to reading level and genre.	June
Capri de Mayo	Argelia Lopez	Capri’s own Spring Fiesta is a great way to end the school year and kick off the summer. Come join in on the FUN!! There's plenty of good food, music and fun activities. Everyone including friends and extended family is invited! Volunteers run booths, supervise the attractions, work cash registers, set up activities and tear down the show.	May
Capri Reads	Linda Goldsmith	Capri’s annual reading program designed to promote reading in a fun and motivating atmosphere. Contact your child’s classroom teacher to volunteer.	October thru February
Capri Strides		All are invited to come before school at 7:30am to run/walk on the track. Students are responsible for goal setting and keeping track of their laps. Volunteers needed for supervision.	Weekly
Capri Wear		Show your Capri pride with Capri t-shirts and sweatshirts. New designs available this year!	On-going
Directory	Denise Covington	A directory listing student names, addresses, phone numbers, classroom information and general school information is distributed to PTA members in the fall. Volunteers are needed to proofread and confirm information.	September
EEF	Cindy Gray Debbie Caliguiri Alex Kindander	Encinitas Educational Foundation School Representative: EEF board will support efforts in every possible way providing marketing materials, training and resources for fundraising at Capri. Click her for EEF Volunteer information.	Ongoing
Multi-cultural Festival	Alex Brown Ana Ramirez Amy Sawyer	Talk about FUN!! There is always plenty of yummy food, games and music at the Annual PTA Fall Festival! Everyone including friends and extended family is welcome! Volunteers run booths, supervise the attractions, work cash registers, set up activities and tear down the show.	September
First Lego League	Alex Brown Kim Brownell	Coaches needed for robotics program designed to get kids excited about science and technology. Coaches do not need any technical experience. Go to www.FirstLegoLeague.org for more information or contact Kim Brownell. Offered to 4^th, 5^th and 6^th graders	Fall session – 3 months Spring session – 6 weeks
Library	Catherine Wallace Vicki Williamson Rebecca Macdonald		Ongoing
Math 24	Christine Stein	Teach 3rd-6th graders to play the Math 24 game; coordinate school-wide competition to select participants for the district-wide competition.	Every Friday during lunch
Newsletter	Erin D’Alessandro		Twice a year
Red Ribbon Week	Debbie Caliguiri	An early-intervention program to create awareness of healthy living choices including problems related to the use of tobacco and drugs. Red ribbons are used to remember drug enforcement agent, Kiki Camarena, who was killed on duty while trying to prevent illegal drug trafficking. Students attend age-appropriate assemblies as part of the week’s activities.	October
Science Night Coordinator	Sabrina Glasser Heather Cole	Capri’s monthly Science Nights (one grade per month): a self paced and self directed evening for students and their parents to explore science in a fun, hands-on learning environment. Parent volunteers from each grade are needed once during the year to assist in the administration of one event.	A couple of weeks leading up to each grade’s science night.
Sister School	Karen Whatnall Alex Brown	Exchange activities with Capri’s sister school in Tijuana, Instituto Juan Diego, provides valuable educational and cultural experiences for all Capri kids. Volunteers are needed to provide hospitality during their visit to our school.	March
Staff Appreciation Week	Tina Butler	We invite all families to honor our WONDERFUL teachers and staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May. All week long, we will be showing our heartfelt thanks for their dedication to our children.	May
Sweetheart Dance		Capri kids love to dance at Capri’s annual family Valentine’s day celebration. Volunteers are needed to help sell tickets, decorate, set up and clean up.	February
Teacher Mini-Grants/ Classroom Contributions	Various	Through PTA funds teachers are proivded with supplies based on mi	Ongoing
Variety Show	Sian Welch	A Talent Show showcasing our very own students! This event is one of Capri’s favorites amongst families! And admission is FREE!	January
Yearbook	Erin D’Alessandro Sharon Weintraub	A wonderful compilation of our school is put together and available for purchase. Volunteers are asked to take pictures during school events and programs.	Ongoing