Programs & Committees

We offer a variety of programs and events for the students and families of Falmouth Elementary School to connect, be inspired, and have fun! Take a look below and learn about the programs and committee efforts. To learn more or to suggest new ideas, please email elementary@falmouthpto.org.

Programs

Are You New To Falmouth?

Welcome! Check out our intro flyer to help you familiarize yourself with the school and the PTO. Download this great resource for info about the town of Falmouth. In addition, please sign up for our First Mates program. We look forward to meeting you soon!

First Mates: At your request, your family will be matched with a seasoned Falmouth parent who will be your “First Mate.” This First Mate will help you navigate through your first year. Questions about drop-off, bus schedules, lunch? Volunteering, extracurriculars, or anything you just don’t know? Your First Mate can help!

Wish to be matched with a Falmouth First Mate parent?

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How Current Parents Can Help

First Mates: Assist new student families by matching incoming parents with seasoned Falmouth parent volunteers. First Mates offer a friendly resource to help answer questions about any school process, procedure, or program. Don’t worry – you are not expected to know all the answers! Your role is to look for resources or point your family in the right direction and our PTO committee will be here to help you along the way.

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Class Navigators: Primary liaison between the PTO, the class teacher, and their fellow class parents. They assist with communications and collaborations with class parents/caregivers on the PTO's behalf.

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Fleet of Families: New this year! The PTO needs a group of people (parents, grandparents, siblings who need volunteer hours) we can contact if we need help with small or large tasks. Requests could include: sorting papers, running an errand, or signing up to help at a school event. We send an e-mail with what we need help with... you e-mail us back if you can help. It's as easy as that!

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Committees

Events

The Events Committee organizes FUN and (mostly) FREE family events throughout the school year. Past events have included: Harvest Festival, Ice Skating, Sea Dogs Game, Bingo Night, and more.

Chair:

Katie Knapp

Teacher and Staff Appreciation

The Teacher Appreciation Committee celebrates FES teachers and staff throughout the school year. Past initiatives have included teacher lounge makeovers, holiday gifts for all teachers and staff, Valentines' Day Love Notes, and Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in May.

Chair:

Tiffany McKenna

Fundraising

The Fundraising Committee raises funds to support the entire PTO budget. The Annual Campaign Drive is the biggest fundraising event of the year, which takes place in September/October every year. Other fundraising initiatives throughout the school year help fund the remaining budget needs.

Chair:

TBD. Stacy Taylor or Katie Knapp will lead in the fall.

Marketing

The Marketing Committee promotes the various events and initiatives of the FES PTO. The main marketing tools are the PTO Newsletters (sent out via email 1-2x/ month), the FES PTO website, social media, posters, flyers, and other PTO promotional materials.

Chair:

TBD. Stacy Taylor will lead in the fall.

Class Navigators

Class Navigators are the primary liaison between the PTO, the homeroom teacher and their fellow class parents. They assist with communications and collaborations with class parents/caregivers on the teacher’s behalf.

Chairs:

Megan Zelones and Britani Carson

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DEI) aims to raise awareness around equity across our school. Past and current initiatives have included Diversity in December (inviting parents to purchase books to continue to diversify reading materials), selling Lawn Signs with inclusive messages, and gathering diversity resources for the PTO Newsletter.

Chair:

TBD. Katie Knapp will help organize in the fall.

Spirit Wear

The Spirit Wear Chair is responsible for choosing the company from which to order Spirit Wear, selecting the types of products and clothing that will be offered for sale, and working with the chosen company to ensure prompt delivery of items to FES families.

Chair:

Michaela DiGianvittorio

Abilities Awareness

The Abilities Awareness Committee helps students become more aware and inclusive of their classmates with different abilities. Past initiatives have included FES lobby displays, a Superhero Walk to benefit the Cromwell Center for Abilities Awareness, and gathering resources for the PTO Newsletter to help families learn more about disabilities.

Chairs:

Julie Hammer and Erica Blomberg

Community Connections

The PTO is actively developing new ways to connect the FES community, as well as broaden our connection to the broader Maine community. Past initiatives have included First Mates Program, Playground Meet-ups, Parent Mixers, and donation drives for nonprofits like Maine Needs and the Falmouth Food Pantry.

Chair:

TBD. Stacy will help organize in the fall.

Arts Enrichment

The PTO supports student enrichment activities to enhance FES learning experiences. Examples include—dance classes, field trips, live performances, speakers, author talks, music appreciation, museum visits and more.

Programs & Committees

Programs

Are You New To Falmouth?

How Current Parents Can Help

Child(ren)

Committees

Events

Chair:

Katie Knapp

Teacher and Staff Appreciation

Chair:

Tiffany McKenna

Fundraising

Chair:

TBD. Stacy Taylor or Katie Knapp will lead in the fall.

Marketing

Chair:

TBD. Stacy Taylor will lead in the fall.

Class Navigators

Chairs:

Megan Zelones and Britani Carson

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Chair:

TBD. Katie Knapp will help organize in the fall.

Spirit Wear

Chair:

Michaela DiGianvittorio

Abilities Awareness

Chairs:

Julie Hammer and Erica Blomberg

Community Connections

Chair:

TBD. Stacy will help organize in the fall.

Arts Enrichment

Chair:

Jason Middleton

Volunteering

Chair:

Chelsea Livingston

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