Committees and Executive Board

Below are the ELMS PTA committees that are always looking for volunteers:

• Fundraising - coordinate logistics for PTA bake sales at fall & spring ELMS theater shows as well as winter online Taharka ice cream fundraiser. All other ideas are welcome!

• Restaurant Nights - coordinate monthly restaurant night fundraisers.

• Spirit Wear - coordinate selection and sale of ELMS apparel.

• Social Events - plan and execute social activities for students including fall & spring 6/7th grade socials. Other ideas include game, movie, or sports nights, etc.

• Principal's Honor Roll Celebrations - coordinate quarterly food for Straight As celebrations.

• 8th-Grade Team - coordinate End of Year 8th-grade dance and yard sign sale.

• Yearbook Volunteer - provide parent / student perspective and support ELMS staff member coordinating yearbook creation. 

• Scholarship - share scholarship forms with local high schools, gather applications, form a committee to review and award a graduating HCPSS 12th-grade student.

• Hospitality - coordinate lunch for parent-teacher conferences in November.

• Sunshine Cart - coordinate with administrators to provide bimonthly small staff appreciation treats.

• Staff Appreciation Week - coordinate food and decorations for Staff Appreciation Week in May.

• School Improvement Plan Volunteer - provide parent / student perspective on ELMS school improvement plan initiatives. 

• PTACHC Rep (PTA Council of Howard County) - attend monthly PTACHC meetings and report back at the monthly ELMS PTA meeting.

• SECAC Rep (Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee) - attend SECAC meetings and report back at the monthly ELMS PTA meeting. 

• GTAC Rep (Gifted & Talented Advisory Committee) - attend GTAC meetings and report back at the monthly ELMS PTA meeting. 

Executive Board positions and descriptions:

• President:
  Overall leader of the PTA, responsible for presiding over meetings, representing the organization publicly, and coordinating board activities. 

• Vice President:
  Assists the President, often with specific areas of focus like programs, membership, or fundraising. 

• Treasurer:
  Manages the PTA finances, including collecting dues, maintaining accurate records, and preparing financial reports. 

• Recording Secretary:
  Takes minutes at PTA meetings, maintains official records, and distributes meeting summaries.