Event Overview – Locust Valley Elementary Parents Council

Year of Events (2023 – 2024)

(AMP – Ann MacArthur Primary, LVI – Locust Valley Intermediate)

Activity	Dates	School	Description
Tears & Cheers	September 6 9:15 @ AMP	AMP & LVI	There is no better way to become familiar with our schools than at the Tears & Cheers Breakfast. Take this opportunity to learn more about the Locust Valley Elementary Parents’ Council and have your questions answered. Committee Chairpersons provide a continental breakfast and babysitting is available. Munch, mingle and make new friends!
Fall Fundraiser	September 18 – Begins	AMP & LVI	One of our largest fundraisers, the LVEPC earns a generous percentage on every item sold. Although we do not promote door-to-door sales, we ask that you assist your child in sharing the brochure
Kindergarten Meet & Greet	September 15 @ AMP 3:30	AMP & LVI	One of our largest fundraisers, the LVEPC earns a generous percentage on every item sold. Although we do not promote door-to-door sales, we ask that you assist your child in sharing the brochure
Back to School Night Spirit Sale	September 21stSeptember 28th	AMPLVI	Show your school spirit by purchasing and wearing Locust Valley Elementary School athletic apparel. This committee selects the clothing that will be offered for sale, and distributes order forms to parents. Volunteers are needed to help distribute completed orders and assist with sales at certain school events.
Family Picnic	October 13- 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.Rain Date: Oct. 20	AMP & LVI	A fun evening where Locust Valley Elementary families picnic on the field of the Ann MacArthur Primary (AMP) School and enjoy each other’s company. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s new classmates and their families. All parents are called upon to donate beverages and desserts for this fun event. Many volunteers are also needed to help with the setup and clean up.
Fall Book Fair	October 12th – October 13th during school hoursDuring the Family Picnic:October 13 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.	AMP & LVI	This is a wonderful way to get students involved in reading. A fine selection of books and products are available from Scholastic Books. Each child has the opportunity to shop at the Fair for books with his/her class. A special Family Night during the Family Picnic provides shopping, games, and refreshments for all. Many volunteers are needed to help organize this three day event and assist the children while they are shopping with their class. The proceeds go directly toward the purchase of new books for both AMP and LVIE school libraries. Give the gift of reading.
Class Pictures	October 2nd	AMP & LVI	SMILE!! The LVEPC has arranged for a professional photography studio to come to AMP & LVI to take both individual & class pictures. Parent Volunteers are needed to help organize the classes in each school.
Halloween Hullabaloo	October 27th 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.	LVI	Grades 3-5 only. Join us for a Halloween Costume Party!! All participants must be in costume and ready for a great DJ and ghoulish fun. Parent volunteers chaperone, set up game booths and provide treats for all the children. Do not miss this one – many volunteers are needed.
Holiday Boutique	December 5th – 6th	AMP & LVI	Nothing is more rewarding than the gleam in our children’s eyes as they thoughtfully purchase their holiday gifts for family members. At this LVEPC sponsored event, children have an opportunity to shop with their classmates and purchase gifts for their loved ones. All classes attend the boutique during the school day. Committee members pre-select the items to be purchased, set up display tables and help the children make their purchases. Many volunteers are needed.
Gingerbread House Making Party	Dec. 1st at 5 – 6pm	AMP
International Food Festival	February 1st	AMP & LVI	Let’s band together as one community and celebrate our many cultures by enjoying a variety of foods from around the world! Many volunteers are needed to help cook and set up. Let’s cherish and preserve our cultural diversity.
PARP (Parents as Reading Partners)	February 12th – 16th	AMP & LVI	PARP is a two-week long reading celebration that engages our children, parents and school communities in a number of hands on reading activities. This program is designed to foster a lifelong love of reading in children.
Fantastic Circus	March 8th at 7:00 pm at the MS/HS	LVI
Sports Game Night	April 12th 3:30 – 5:30pm	LVI	(Grades 3 to 5 only) This LVEPC sponsored event is an exciting evening for all Locust Valley Intermediate students. Children come dressed for the theme and play games and listen to a great DJ. Snacks and beverages are provided for all. Many parent volunteers are needed to chaperone and set up sports related game booths.
Art Show & Open House	May 12thMay 9th	AMPLVI
Author’s Day		AMP & LVI	The LVEPC sponsors children’s book authors to visit our schools and share their writing experiences with the students. Assemblies are held for each grade, giving the students an opportunity to meet and question the author. Children and teachers alike spend weeks preparing for this wonderful day. Committee volunteers schedule the day’s events for the author and provide autographed books for parents to purchase.
Science Fair (Grades 3 to 5 only)	March 19th (LVI Gym)	LVI	An evening of proud parent moments as our children’s science projects are displayed for all to see. Students create their projects at home, under the guidelines provided by the LVEPC Science Fair Committee. It’s a fun and educational experience.
Mother/Son Bowling	May 19th		LVI Only
Annual Benefit for our Children	TBD	AMP & LVI	Spend a fabulous evening out dining and dancing with fellow parents while helping to raise funds for the many LVEPC programs. Committee volunteers organize this event and oversee the donation of the many great raffle baskets that are there for the winning!
Daddy Daughter Dance	March 14th @ 6 – 8pm	LVI
Kindergarten Orientation	May 17th @ 9:30am	AMP
Staff Appreciation Luncheon	May 10th	AMP & LVI	Our committee create a special luncheon for our teachers and staff to thank them for all of their hard work.
Field Day	June 14th,Rain date: June 18th June 21st, Rain date: June 24nd	AMPLVI	This wonderful event is run by our school’s Athletic Department and involves all the children in fun outdoor activities. LVEPC volunteers are needed to provide refreshments for the children during the course of the morning.
Grade 2 Celebration	June 9th	AMP
Grade 5 Trip	June 7th, Rain date June 10th	LVI	The LVEPC tries to make our fifth graders last year at LVE memorable. Many fun activities are planned, starting with the Fifth Grade Family Picnic, the Fifth Grade Student Breakfast and ending with the beautiful Moving Up Ceremony in June. The assistance of many fourth and fifth grade parents is needed.
Grade 5 Breakfast	June 25th	LVI
Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony	June 25th	LVI
Kindergarten Celebration	June 25th at 9:30am	AMP

Ongoing Activities

The following are activities that are not scheduled for a specific date.

Activity	Description
After School Enrichment Program	Committee volunteers organize this after school program for the children of AMP & LVI. The classes offered include arts & crafts, tennis, chess, yoga & karate . Classes are taught by both Locust Valley Elementary teachers and outside instructors. The possibilities are endless!
Beautification Committee	The LVEPC takes pride in the appearance of our schools. This committee works to create seasonal arrangements in the planters in the front of each school as well as placing festive holiday decorations and banners to bring a smile to the children’s faces each morning. New ideas and helping hands are welcome.
Box Tops for Education Committee	We encourage everyone to clip and save Box Tops Logos from all participating General Mills products. Our schools earn up to 10 cents for each one collected. This is a fun and easy way for LVEPC to raise money, $600 last year!!. Committee volunteers conduct monthly classroom collections and submit all Box Tops to General Mills. Awards are presented monthly to the classes that collect the most Box Tops. For additional ways to help our schools earn more money, visit the Box Tops for Education website at www.boxtops4education.com.
Budget Committee	The committee is made up of concerned parents who wish to get involved in the annual school budget process. Parent volunteers work with the Locust Valley Central School District Board of Education, Administration, and the districts parent organizations to develop communications to inform residents about the annual school district budget vote in May. It is a great opportunity to have a voice in the budget process.
Health & Nutrition	This committee works to provide healthy food choices in the cafeteria for our children. Meetings of this committee are open to all interested parents.
Outreach Committee	Outreach is a program within the Parent Council that raises funds to help Locust Valley Elementary families during difficult and challenging times.
Bulletin Board Committee	Are you creative? Do you enjoy taking photographs? Committee volunteers are needed to help decorate the LVEPC bulletin boards located in AMP and LVI. These bulletin boards are updated monthly with pictures from our events and are proudly displayed for children and parents to view.
Room Parent/Committee Chairperson Breakfast Meeting	If you are a Class Room Parent or a Committee Chairperson you are required to attend this breakfast meeting hosted by the LVEPC Co-Vice Presidents. Your responsibilities will be discussed in detain & you will be provided with an important information packet.
Student Directory	The LVEPC used to gift a printed directory to each family. We have brought it to the digital age and maintain an online directory. The directory is lifeline for families to contact new friends and send invites to birthday parties. The job involves: Setting up for the next year by moving all the classes up a grade. Getting the word out at the beginning of the year for people to update or add their personal info to their profile that will be shared under login. Updating current data by putting children into the right classroom at the beginning of the year Review new registration data
Site Base Committee – AMP, LVI, SEPTA	Parents, teachers and administrators work together to identify where improvements can be made and implement solutions. Site Based Teams have been instrumental in addressing topics such as student achievement, quality of curriculum and instruction, and safety and building issues pertaining to each individual site, etc. Meeting dates and times are decided upon by members of the individual sites. Take advantage of this great opportunity to work cohesively with administrators and teachers.