Richardson Heights PTA

Board Roles & Responsibilities

All Board members, executive and standing chairs, are expected to attend the RHE PTA Board meeting each month. It is held at 6pm on the first Tuesday of every month.

Executive Board Members

President - The officer in charge, who will stay up-to-date on legislation as it affects Heights Elementary, and report updates and changes to Heights Elementary parents and community.

Aide - The officer in charge, who works with the president as needed and handles certain duties like: arrange for babysitting at executive board meetings, recognizes executive board birthdays, and helps communicate with committees as needed or dictated by the president. Will coordinate the Sneak Peek event before school begins in August.

Programs - The officer in charge, who along with a committee of at least 1 person, will coordinate or delegate as needed, the planning of programs. Examples include the Back to School Picnic, Movie Night, Donuts with Dads, or any other programs as approved by the executive board.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Membership - The officer in charge, who along with a committee as needed, will recruit members through a coordinated membership drive and apply for membership awards with the Texas PTA.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Fundraising Fall - The officer in charge, along with a committee of at least 1 person, who will coordinate the Fall Fundraiser. This officer will also schedule and advertise a minimum of 2 Spirit Nights or spirit night equivalent.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Fundraising Spring- The officer in charge, along with a committee of at least 1 person, who will coordinate the Spring Fundraiser. This officer will also schedule and advertise a minimum of 2 Spirit Nights or spirit night equivalent.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Communications - The officer in charge, along with a committee if needed, who will prepare a regular e-newsletter and promote Heights PTA events through social media.

Standing Committee Chairs

Arts in Education - will coordinate PTA Reflections Art Contest in the Fall and attend training in the Fall and Winter.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Bilingual – along with a committee as needed, will help to translate any communications from the PTA into Spanish, and will communicate with Spanish-speaking parents and volunteers on behalf of various PTA committees, as needed.

Carnival - along with a committee of at least 1 person, will coordinate the Carnival in the Spring.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Clothes Closet - along with a committee as needed, will promote and coordinate donations for the RISD Clothes Closet, ensure RHE volunteers at the Clothes Closet twice a month as available.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Community - along with a committee, will coordinate PTA support and volunteers within the feeder neighborhoods, and encourage feeder neighborhoods to include PTA information in their newsletter. The chair will also plan and advertise the Wee Wildcats program during the school year, and the annual Kindergarten/1st Grade Back to School Party.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Dad’s Club - along with a committee, will coordinate fathers and other positive male role models from our student community to assist with events during the year as needed. Will coordinate “Dads at the Door” to assist with traffic flow during morning drop off by helping open car doors. Will plan and execute Muffins with Moms.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Environmental/Beautification - will promote participation in environmental awareness days (Earth Day, Arbor Day, etc.), will educate Heights Elementary about environmental issues, and will support the Healthy Lifestyles Chair with staging national Walk or Bike to School Day. Will maintain the plants on the front porch and help keep the schoolyard clean.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Gardens – along with a committee, will maintain the plants in the courtyard gardens and encourage teacher and classroom participation in the garden. The chair, along with a committee, will also coordinate work days in the garden for the community to help maintain the grounds.  Support Environmental with front porch plants that are purchased.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Hospitality- Along with a committee, will help the President and Program chair with events. Set up snacks for PTA executive board meetings. Help coordinate the PTA executive board holiday party and end of year party with the President. Host the Senior Breakfast. Coordinate the stocking of the teacher lounge and coffee bars on a continuous basis throughout the school year.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Healthy Lifestyles - along with a committee, will work with the school counselor to coordinate Red Ribbon Week and with the P.E. teacher to coordinate snacks and volunteers for Field Day. Will also organize national Walk or Bike to School day with the support of a committee and the Environmental/Beautification Chair, and will recognize School Counselor Day and School Nurse Day.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Marquee - will coordinate the regular updating of the marquee, including birthday recognitions. Will send communications home with students about birthday recognition at the beginning and middle of the year.  Check cash box in the office weekly for donations.

Merchandise - along with a committee, will coordinate the design and purchase of any T-shirts and spirit wear to be sold throughout the year, open online store at least twice a year, as well as order and sell merchandise on the Wildcat Wagon.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Wildcat Wagon – order and sell merchandise on the Wildcat Wagon and coordinate with Programs to have Wildcat Wagon present during events.

Multicultural - along with a committee, will work with the school counselor to coordinate the Patriot Day ceremony, as well as, help promote character development through various means. Examples include: Veteran’s Day Wall of Honor, recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognition of Indigenous Peoples ’Month, and recognition of African American History Month. This chair, along with a committee including the Art and Music teachers, will plan and execute Multicultural Night.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Reading/Library - will work with the librarian to coordinate volunteers for the Story-time program in grades pre-K to 2nd grade and the Library Book Fair. Will also help or form a committee to help the librarian shelve books, and will recognize School Librarian Day.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Room Parent - along with a committee, will work to cover each homeroom with parent(s) to coordinate two class parties, and work with Teacher and Staff Appreciation chair to coordinate Teacher Appreciation Week. Will encourage room parents to recognize teacher birthdays. The chair will also work with the website chair to review and update the Staff & Teacher Favorite Things List on the website.

SAGE - along with a committee, will advocate for the gifted, learning disabled, dyslexic, etc. through different means. Will also keep PTA informed about meetings and news about this topic.

School Supply - will coordinate creating school supply lists and communicating with a company to do school supply sales. Will coordinate the advertising and purchasing of school supply packs for the upcoming year.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Sixth Grade Honors - along with a committee, will coordinate all events to honor outgoing sixth graders, including the float for RHS homecoming, 6th-grade pennants, and the end of the year reception and party for sixth graders. Will also work with the Hospitality chair to coordinate the Senior Breakfast.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation - along with a committee, will work with Hospitality Chair and Volunteer Coordinator to create a list of parents willing to assist with baking/serving. Recognize teacher and staff birthdays and appreciation days. Plan and host various staff luncheons; for example: back to school, holiday, and end of year. Coordinate staff retirement receptions. Will provide snacks for teachers during STAAR testing and faculty meetings. Work with Room Parent Chair to execute Teacher Appreciation Week. Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Volunteer Appreciation - along with a committee, will collect volunteer hours served for RHE and chair the Awards & Recognition committee in the spring, to award up to two life members, two golden apple awards, and any other recognitions as needed.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.

Website - along with a committee, will maintain the PTA website, relying on committee chairs for information updates and event photos.

Yearbook - along with a committee of at least 1 person as needed, will coordinate the planning, making, and selling of the yearbook. Additionally, will take photographs of school and PTA events.  Strongly encouraged to coordinate a Yearbook Club with 3^rd Grade teachers.  Coordinate with Executive Assistant for Picture Days dates (class, picture, and re-take day).  Create Google Drive to collect photos from teachers twice a year.  Coordinate with student data specialist prior to yearbook submission deadline.  Provide necessary and timely information to Communications and Website (ie: Social graphics, sign-ups, etc.) so all Heights families are informed.