PTO Committees

  • Community Events

    Community Events include the Welcome Back Party and EOY Party. Duties include coordinating food vendors, event volunteers, and entertainment.

    September and June

    I’d like to help organize!

  • Social Media

    Manage and create content for Instagram and Facebook.

    I’d like to help!

  • After-school Programming

    After-school programs for Ambrose students are designed to help them explore a variety of interests with the Ambrose Staff. This committee helps coordinate programming materials.

    Year round

    I’d like to help!

  • Safety

    In addition to working with school administrators and the Town of Winchester regarding safety concerns, this committee promotes Walk-To-School Fridays during the fall and spring months and tallies numbers for the Golden Sneaker award!

    Fall/Spring

    I’d like to help!

  • Talent Show

    Ambrose has lots of talent! This committee promotes, organizes and produces the annual talent show.

    April - June

    I'd like to help

  • Capital Improvements

    Help keep Ambrose looking great! This committee works to improve the school grounds, including the Butterfly Garden and playground.

    Year round/Spring

    I’d like to help!

  • Book Fair

    The Book Fair is the sole fundraiser for the Ambrose library. Help Ms. Bernardi prepare for and run the Book Fair.

    October/November TBD

    I'd like to learn more!

  • Ambrose Children's Theater

    The Children’s Theater puts on a production starring Ambrose’s budding actresses and actors. The play is run by an outside director but needs parent volunteers.

    If you are or know someone who might be interested in directing a play with our students, please let us know!!!

    December - March

    I'd like to help

  • Buddy Committee

    Help welcome new to Ambrose families grades 1-5! Designed to ease the transition of moving to a new school, this committee matches incoming families with Ambrose families with students in the same grade.

    Year round

    I'd like to help!

  • Bulletin Board

    This committee is responsible for promoting seasonal school events via the bulletin board at the corner of Westland and High streets.

    Year round

    I’d like to help!

  • Communications

    This committee manages weekly school newsletters, email blasts, and the PTO website.

    I’d like to help

  • Community Outreach

    This committee oversees, plans, and implements Community Service Projects, oversees communication with Special Needs liaisons and the Parent to Parent liaisons in the Ambrose Community.

    I'd like to help

  • Fundraising/Direct Appeal

    Help the PTO raise funds via the annual Direct Appeal campaign and other fundraising projects. Direct Appeal dollars directly fund all student enrichment programs at Ambrose.

    Year Round

    I’d like to learn more…

  • Enrichment Committee

    This committee works through grade level representatives with faculty to organize enrichment programs for students.

    Year round

    I’d like to help!

  • Field Day

    The PE Department organizes Field Day, but its success depends on parent volunteers. Help the PE staff to recruit volunteers.

    June

    I'd like to join the team

  • Fifth Grade Committee

    This committee organizes all of the 5th grade activities, including the fall fundraiser, Halloween/Fall Pie sales, Cradles to Crayons community service project, the yearbook, end-of-year BBQ and Moving On Ceremony.

    Year round

    I'd like to join the team

  • Green Team

    The Green Team works in concert with other Winchester schools to implement different “green” initiatives designed to reduce-reuse-recycle.

    Year round

    I’d like to help!

  • Global Education

    This committee is dedicated to broadening students’ awareness of how children live and learn in other parts of the world.

    Spring

    I’d like to help organize!

  • Spooktacular

    For those that start buying pumpkins after Fourth of July. This committee organizes the infamous Halloween party.

    October

    I’d like to join the team

  • Teacher Appreciation

    Help show Ambrose teachers and staff how much we appreciate everything they do for our students! This committee coordinates 4 luncheons over the school year.

    Year round

    I’d like to help!

  • Husky Swag

    This committee organizes the sale of Husky Swag and distributes orders. In addition, committee members assist in the sourcing of materials and setting up pop up shops at community events.

    I’d like to help!

  • Kindergarten Committee

    Help organize events for incoming Kindergarten families - playdates, popsicle party, parent social.

    I’d like to help!

  • Memorial Day Parade

    March in the town Memorial Day Parade representing Ambrose to honor and remember those who died while serving in the armed forces.

    May

    I'd like to help

  • Mentor Program

    Offered to 4th and 5th grade students to explore a field of interest. This committee helps to match students with mentors and organize an event showcasing students’ projects.

    November-March

    I’d like to join the team

  • Room Parents

    Two-three parents per classroom assist teachers with various projects and recruit volunteers as needed.

    Year round

    I'd like to help!

  • SchoolKidz

    Work with teachers and our Schoolkidz representative to finalize the school supply lists for the next year.

    Spring

    I’d like to help!

  • Seed-To-Plate

    Work with 4th grade students to plant a garden in the spring and to harvest salad greens in the fall as 5th graders. Salads are served in local restaurants as a 5th grade fundraiser.

    Spring/Fall

    I’d like to help!

  • Veterans' Day Parade

    Coordinate Ambrose families to represent Ambrose in honoring our veterans and marching in the town parade.

    November

    I’d like to help!