Hillcrest HSA Committees

Author’s Day: A children’s author comes to Hillcrest to talk to the students about writing and literature.  This volunteer assists the author on the day of their visit and coordinates a book sale. (Date: Spring, 1 Volunteer Needed)

Beautification Coordinators: These volunteers are responsible for making the front entrance of Hillcrest look its best! This includes planting flowers in the planters and sourcing new outdoor banners. Most supplies will be available from previous coordinators. (Date: Ongoing throughout the year, 2 Volunteers Needed)

Book Fair: This weeklong fundraiser is one our biggest of the year. The chairs coordinate the event and schedule volunteers throughout the week. Will also need to be available to help on Math and Literacy night, generally the Wednesday evening of book fair week, to help have an evening selling event for families. (Date: October 19-23, Volunteers Needed to Chair)

Family Movie Night: This is a spring event, we need many volunteers for raffle baskets, tickets and food sales. The committee coordinates the event. (Date: March, 5 Volunteers Needed to Chair)

Color Run: Help coordinate the Color Run in May with AH. We need volunteers to potentially help find sponsors for the event, coordinate volunteers, and help get supplies for the day of. (Date: May, 2 Volunteers Needed to Chair)

Hillcrest Spirit Wear: This fundraiser offers clothing with the Hillcrest logo for sale to the school community to encourage school spirit. The chairperson is responsible for distributing items when received, as well as coordinating sales at events such as “Back to School Night.” (Date: Ongoing throughout the Year, 1 Volunteer Needed to Chair)

International Night: This community-building event will be hosted in conjunction with Alexander Hamilton. It will be an opportunity for students to learn about other countries and cultures, visiting classrooms representing countries around the world. A committee is needed to coordinate the presentations, set-up and clean-up. (Date: April, 3 Volunteers Needed to Chair)

Second Grade Picnic: This committee plans an outdoor picnic for the second graders in June. Parents are needed for set up, to supervise the games, prepare and serve food, and clean up. (Date: June, 2 Volunteers Needed to Chair - 2nd Grade parents only)

Second Grade Yearbook: This committee puts together a yearbook for second grade children.  (Date: Completion in May, will begin working on it in January, 2 Volunteers Needed - 2nd Grade parents only) 

Staff Appreciation: The chairperson plans and coordinates events to express our thanks to the Hillcrest staff. Volunteer opportunities include baking or purchasing goodies through a sign up form, and help with set up or clean up at these events. Also to send small birthday notes to staff throughout the year. We will help provide birthday information. (Date: 5 dates throughout the year, 2 Volunteers Needed to Chair)

Wee Deliver: Second graders distribute letters to other students and staff within the school. The chairperson sorts the mail and helps second graders deliver it twice a month. (Date: Ongoing throughout the year, 1 Volunteer Needed to Chair)

Webmaster: This volunteer maintains the HSA website, HSA Facebook page, and newsletter communications.

Room Parents: Room parents work closely with their child’s teacher to coordinate volunteers for class parties, field trips, plays and other special activities.

Sports Night (Somerset Patriots game): Help to coordinate a night out for the Somerset Patriots game - typically done in the Spring. Help coordinate date/time of the event. (Date: Spring, 2 Volunteers Needed to chair) 

Take-Out Tuesdays:Help to coordinate with local restaurants for take out Tuesday. We have resources for local businesses to coordinate with that we have connections with throughout the years. (Date: Throughout the year, 1 volunteer needed) 

Spanish Language Communications/Translator: Critical roles within HSA. Assist with translating important documents and flyers throughout the school year and being present for translation at HSA meeting.