Hawk PTA Committees
The Maurice Hawk PTA is run entirely by volunteers. For further information, contact ‘Committee’s dedicated email address‘.
Audit
Certify the accuracy of the books & records of the Hawk PTA. Also, assure the membership that the association’s resources/ funds are being managed in a business-like manner within the procedures established.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: audit@hawkpta.org
Back to School Social
A fun, casual event where you & your child can meet other children who will be in the same class this coming academic year as well as other Hawk parents. (Class rosters are posted at the event to facilitate the meeting of classmates.)
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: backtoschool@hawkpta.org
Birthday Books
Donate a book to your child’s classroom library in honor of his / her birthday. Bookplates recognizing your child and his / her birthday is placed in each book.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: birthdaybook@hawkpta.org
Book Fair
Each Fall & Spring, this committee runs a weeklong in-school book fair where students (and their families) can peruse and purchase their favorite books for their home library and / or donate a book to their classroom library. The fair aims to foster the children’s love of reading while raising funds for that will directly impact their educational experience at Hawk.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: bookfair@hawkpta.org
Clothing
This committee coordinates the purchase and sales of school logoed merchandise at various Maurice Hawk events.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: spiritwear@hawkpta.org
Family Carnival
An annual fun-filled family event that features games & prizes, face painting, temporary tattoos, inflatable bounces & slides, DJ entertainment, Italian ices, and a chance to win at the Cakewalk. Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner or purchase food from various vendors at the event.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: carnival@hawkpta.org
Family Fun – Ice Skating
This committee coordinates an ice skating outing.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: iceskating@hawkpta.org
Family Fun – Candy Bar Bingo
A fun-filled evening of Bingo that is sure to entertain the whole family. Play for your chance to win a sweet treat.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: bingo@hawkpta.org
Family Fun – Movie Night
This is an annual event is enjoyable for the whole family. Enjoy a screening of a kid-friendly movie with other Hawk families. Savory & sweet treats and water are included in ticket price.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: movienight@hawkpta.org
Field Day Coordinators
Help coordinate a fun, activity filled day for the school. This includes creating a banner, one for each grade, that all the students will sign!
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: fieldday@hawkpta.org
Graphic Artist
Help committee chairs design and edit Hawk related documents & items
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: graphics@hawkpta.org
International Fair
Coordinate the annual international fair celebrating Hawk’s cultural diversity.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: internationalfair@hawkpta.org
Library Volunteers
These volunteers support the school librarian by assisting with the checking in / out and shelving of books. No prior experience required. The chair helps coordinate the volunteer schedule at the beginning of the school year.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: library@hawkpta.org
Plainsboro Pantry Food Drive
Coordinate our annual one-month food drive in support of the Plainsboro Food Pantry.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: fooddrive@hawkpta.org
Rebate Programs
This committee coordinates the Box Tops for Education and McCaffrey’s receipts fundraising programs.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: rebates@hawkpta.org
Science Fair
An annual event, the Hawk Science Fair is a non-competitive, interactive fair that offers our students the chance to learn about and demonstrate science projects.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: sciencefair@hawkpta.org
Staff Appreciation
This committee coordinates events designed to thank the Maurice Hawk teachers and staff for their dedication to our children.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: staffappreciation@hawkpta.org
Student Programs
Work with the Maurice Hawk PTA Executive Board and school administration to organize and coordinate fun, educational assemblies for the Hawk student body.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: assemblies@hawkpta.org
Third Grade Picnic
A fun-filled end of the year fete celebrates our 3rd graders as they prepare to leave the Hawk nest for 4th grade. This committee plans games & activities for this event as well as creates a special year book keepsake.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: thirdgradepicnic@hawkpta.org
Web Master
Update and maintain the Hawk PTA website with important news and information.
If interested in volunteering, please contact our membership chair at: webmaster@hawkpta.org