Committees

The heart of the work of our PTA is accomplished in our Committees. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our committee chairs and members, we are able to bring our children many enriching events and activities. Our committees are always in search of people willing to use their unique skills and talents to bring these programs to life.  

If you are interested in volunteering for one of the committees below please submit our online form volunteer form.

Committee Chair(s) Description
Arts in Education Dee Parrish

Involves planning of cultural events at school.
Back to School Bash Karoline Ross

Coordinates the games, food, set-up and clean-up.
Birthday Books Kristen Cochran
Sherri Seyfert
Coordinates the participating students birthdays with book presentation to the library.
Book Fair Beth Rosenfeld

Coordinates the participating students birthdays with book presentation to the library.
Boxtops and King Kullen Receipts Michelle Hollman
Maureen Husch
Coordinate with committee volunteers the promotion of program as well as the gathering, counting and mailing of Box Tops and King Kullen receipts.
Cartridge Recycling Program Christine Bowe

Coordinates recycling of printer cartridges for drop-off at Staples.
Casino Night and Basket Dinner Jenny Lorenzen
Kim King
Coordinate with committee volunteers the planning and execution of our largest Fundraiser of the year held at the Port Jefferson Country Club Lombardi's on the Sound.
Class Parent Liaison Sue Rosensweig

Coordinates class parent contacts
Courtyard-Gardening Susan Blake

Helps coordinate volunteers to maintain the Children's courtyard and plan programs using this valuable resource.
David's Cookies Karen O'Brien

Coordinates the distribution of orders, tallying of orders, placing and receiving orders. Organizes pick up of orders.
Family Game Night Julia Maillard
Lisa Abatiello
Coordinates the planning of games, set-up and clean-up.
Founders Day Christy Radke

Coordinates our annual Founders Day celebration in April with local historical organizations.
Gingerbread University

Organizes our annual Gingerbread University family night.
Holiday Ashley Pies Fundraiser Danielle Dunn

Coordinates the distribution of orders, tallying of orders, placing and receiving orders. Organizes pick up of orders.
Holiday Boutique Tammy Shimaitis
Karen Sartain
Organizes and staffs children's holiday boutique in December.
Homecoming

Plans and runs Setauket School's booth at Ward Melville's football homecoming game.
Hospitality

Prepares refreshments for PTA meetings and clean up.
Kindergarten Screening/Orientation Claire Bucher
Cyndi McAvoy
Assists with screening program for incoming kindergarteners.
Lip Sync Night

Oversees our first annual Lip Sync Night student performance.
Membership and Student Directory Maureen Husch
Michelle Hollmann
Coordinates the PTA membership and school directory distribution. Collects dues and distributes membership cards.
MST Committee Elizabeth DellaSalle
Karen O'Dell
Coordinates PTA activities to support the school curriculum in Math, Science and Technology, including MST Career Day.
Multi-Cultural Family Reading Night Margaret Sobel
Lisa Mattimoe
Coordinate with committee volunteers planning, set-up and execution of the event. This event consists of a night of activities, entertainment and displays celebrating reading and different cultures around the world.
Plant Sale Lisa Abatiello
Dorothy Nielson
Chris Kempton
Coordinates our annual spring fundraiser with local nurseries.
Presidential Service Award

Coordinates the paperwork filing for this prestigious award for our school.
Reflections

Assists with PTA Art program, collecting and displaying children’s work.
School Pictures Paula Schwanke
Jeanne O’Neil
Assists children on picture days and sorting and distributing pictures.
Science Fair Christine DiFede
Nicole Sampson
Coordinates our annual Science Fair.
Sixth Grade Committee Jenny Lorenzen
Kim King
Colette Dunham (PTA Council Rep)
Coordinates Sixth Grade events.
Spirit Wear Kathleen Lobben

Sells the Setauket school T-shirts as a fundraiser at school events to promote school spirit. You can also order by downloading an order form and sending it with your payment via backpack to the PTA mailbox.
Staff Appreciation Nancy Boland

Coordinate with committee volunteers the planning, setup and execution of event, usually a luncheon, in appreciation of our school staff.
Student Banking Laura Bothfeld

Assists students at school with monthly banking, during arrival of students.
Yankee Candle Fundraiser Lisa Abatiello
Chris Kempton
Coordinates the distribution of orders, tallying of orders, placing and receiving orders. Organizes pick up of orders.
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