Parent Council of Explorer
Elementary Charter School

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Explorer Elementary Charter School
2230 Truxtun Road | San Diego, CA 92106
P: 619-795-3600 | F: 619-795-3090 | Aftercare: 619-795-3600 (Office)
W: www.explorerelementary.org
E: info@explorerelementary.org

Parent Council (EPC) 2011/2012

Please contact anyone on the EPC via the email addresses provided below. They are easy to remember and redirect to each parent's personal email address. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at an upcoming PC meeting. For your reference, you can use this handy doc (also posted in hard copy on the PC bulletin board) for a complete visual listing of who does what and their direct PC email address.

Elected Officers	Email Addresses	Responsibilities
President Jana Fortune	president@pcee.info	The President serves as the primary liaison between Explorer's parent body and the school's administration. They set the agenda for each meeting of the Parent Council and Executive, preside over each meeting, and oversee all Parent Council activities. The President does not vote on any motions before the PCEE.
Volunteer Coordinator, VP Tonya Larabee	volunteers@pcee.info	The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating event organizers and volunteers for all of our PCEE programs. They compile lists of volunteers from the annual "Volunteer Survey", as well as from sign-up sheets and emails requesting volunteer participation throughout the year. This position includes finding Chairpersons for each PCEE event, helping them to coordinate with past Chairs and new volunteers, and following up with them post-event.
Communications Coordinator, VP Jordan Smurthwaite	communications@pcee.info	The Communications VP is responsible for coordinating and communicating messages between PCEE and Explorer families. Presently, they gather all PC-related messages on a weekly basis and forward them on to the office for inclusion in the weekly community-wide school email. This process is under review and could change in the near future.
Webmaster, VP Rebecca Frazee	webmaster@pcee.info	Working in close partnership with the Communications VP, the Webmaster shall handle all of the IT-related responsibilities of the EPC, including: maintaining this website, SurveyMonkey, Constant Contact and the EPC/PC email accounts. Any questions regarding these tools should be directed to the Webmaster.
Treasurer Kelli Major Katharine Wardle	treasurer@pcee.info	The Treasurer is responsible for creating a budget for the PCEE and managing all of their funds. Typically, an updated financial report is prepared and distributed at each Parent Council meeting for all PC members to review and/or approve any spending motions before us. All transactional records are organized and maintained by the Treasurer.
Secretary Kelly Gralewski	secretary@pcee.info	Attends all Executive and Parent Council meetings to record both attendance and minutes. They prepare the minutes in document form for review and approval at the next consecutive meeting. Once approved, the minutes are posted online and a copy filed in the office for parents to review.
Room Parent Coordinators Kelly Williams & Wendy Hutchison	roomparentcoord@pcee.info	The Room Parent Coordinators help the individual Room Parents understand their duties and budget. They provide the overall support and guidance required by the individual room parents. Due to the demanding nature of this position, it has been split into two roles: communications (Kelly) and classroom funds (Wendy).
Fundraising Coordinators Danielle Adler & Sharon Mayer	fundraising@pcee.info	The Fundraising Coordinator works on all aspects of PCEE's fundraising - parent community, HT Village, and external. They must oversee and work with other fundraising volunteers. It is important that this person be persistent and very good at following up on fundraising leads.
Parliamentarian Jimmy Moreno	parliamentarian@pcee.info	The Parliamentarian keeps Parent Council and Executive meetings in compliance with Robert's Rules of Order, which have been designated as the authority in questions of procedure for PCEE.
Board Liaison Erica Lund-Anastasakis	boardliaison@pcee.info	The Board Liaison's role is to attend the board meetings for Explorer Elementary. They are PCEE's non-voting representative at those meetings. Any PCEE-relevant issues from the board meetings are brought back and reported at a subsequent PC meeting.
At-Large Representative (Vacant)	atlarge@pcee.info	No pre-determined responsibilities. This position has been in place for a couple of years. PCEE is still defining some general guidelines or expectations for the At-Large Representative.
Alumnus Representative Steve Price	alumnus@pcee.info	The Alumnus Representative is the only non-elected (Principal-appointed) position on PCEE. They serve to share their historical knowledge of the school and Parent Council, and are consulted when broader questions of what is best for the long-term future of the school arise. They have no other specific responsibilities.

PC 2012/2013

CONGRATULATIONS to the newly elected 2012-13 Parent Council Officers:

President: Steve Price
Volunteer Coordinator, V.P.: Tonya Larabee
Communications Coordinator, V.P: Kelly Williams
Fundraising Coordinator(s): Danielle Adler & Sharon Mayer
Parliamentarian: Jimmy Moreno
Webmaster: Rebecca Frazee
Board Liaison: Stephen Schellenberg
Parliamentarian: Jimmy Moreno
Alumnus Representative: Jana Fortune

The following positions are still available:

Room Parent Coordinators
Secretary
Co-Treasurer to handle monthly financial reporting.

Please email Jana Fortune if you are interested or have questions.

Next year promises to be an exciting year for our school and we’d love to have your input and enthusiasm!

PCEE Program Chairs

Programs	Email Addresses	Details
Art From The Heart	afth@pcee.info Sharon Mayer, 2012 Chair	Art From The Heart, or AFTH as it is commonly known, is PCEE's largest fundraiser of the year. It takes the dedication of many amazing parents to pull off this event. We invite all parents to get involved and also come out for the fun. It is a great night with delicious food, music, silent auction, and not to be missed LIVE auction of our children's beautiful artwork. You will want to be there to see it all. Seeking co-chair and volunteers now.
Book Fair	bookfair@pcee.info	Samantha Przywitowski is the new chair. Co-chair and volunteers needed now.Calling all readers and pre-readers alike. What is better than raising money while fostering a love of reading and books in our children? Again, we ask for your support to make this week-long event a huge success. As one of our biggest fundraisers, we need the help of many.
Box Tops, Labels & Recycling	easymoney@pcee.info	Chair or co-chairs needed now.Help our school earn as much of this "easy" money as possible. Cut out your Box Tops for Education labels, Campbell's Soup labels, and turn in all of your old cell phones and used toner cartridges. We have dedicated bins located at the front of the school. This is one of the simplest and most effective ways for us to raise money.
Early Intervention Reading Program "Barton"	barton@pcee.info	The Barton Early Intervention Reading Program is a multisensory phonics program based on the Barton Reading and Spelling System. No teaching experience is necessary since tutor training is provided with mentoring by our school's resource teacher. Twice a week you will tutor 1-2 children for 30 minutes each. This program helps to build a solid sound-symbol relationship. If you have a passion for truly helping children please consider this rewarding opportunity and contact us. (Sharon Mayer and Amy Lancaster, 2011).
eScrip	escrip@pcee.info	Our best vehicle for simple, year-round fundraising is eScrip. Merchants contribute each time families make a purchase using their grocery club or registered credit/debit cards. There are no receipts to collect, no certificates to buy, no hassles. Explorer's eScrip Committee promotes, tracks and problem-solves, using the online eScrip Coordinator Toolkit throughout the year to ensure our power in the program is running high. Contact us to help with creative designs, administrative tasks, and email communications!
Everyone A Reader	ear@pcee.info	Do you have a passion for reading? Everyone A Reader (EAR) is a wonderful service opportunity for anyone who would like to share the gift of reading with a child. Reading tutors receive specialized, professional training and then work 1.5 hours per week with “their” students on developing confidence, fluency and comprehension in reading. If you are interested in becoming part of our dedicated team of parents, grandparents and community members, please contact us. (Luisa Elizondo, 2011).
Explorer Wear	explorerwear@pcee.info	Explorer Wear is a great way to show your school spirit. We offer a wide range of products, from simple T-shirts to reusable grocery bags. Visit our online store (www.hightechhigh.org/store). Profits support PCEE.
Farm Raiser	farm@pcee.info	Explorer Elementary is excited to offer a Farm Raiser, in conjunction with Suzie’s Farm. They offer a weekly produce box containing 6-10 freshly harvested, in-season, organic produce items delivered to Explorer. Email Danielle Adler at farm@pcee.info for more information.
Fresh & Easy	freshandeasy@pcee.info	Hold onto your Fresh And Easy receipts! There will be a box at the front desk to collect them. Fresh And Easy will give the school money for each receipt and we will be hosting a night at the store to raise even more money. We will keep you posted! It starts on September 15, 2011 & our shop for schools night is October 5, 2011. Any questions email freshandeasy@pcee.info or go to http://www.freshandeasy.com/Content/pdfs/ShopForSchools/SFS_FAQ.pdf
Gardening	Michelle Hackney, 2011 gardening coordinator	Please see the gardening page on the Explorer Elementary school website for information about this school-supported program.
Gift Cards	giftcards@pcee.info	Sandy Houck is now running with this fundraiser for 2011/2012. Please see the latest email from the office about this fundraiser! Contact Sandy if you have questions at giftcards@pcee.info
Hospitality	hospitality@pcee.info	We make our special events just that much sweeter. Contact Carol if you'd like to help.
Hot Lunch & Pizza	hotlunch@pcee.info	Explorer offers fun, nutritious lunches from Banyan Catering on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Sign your child up for any one or all of the days. The new sign up form is available on the 2009/10 Programs page. Profits support our school. Volunteers are needed to serve. Your child can have Papa John's pizza and baby carrots for lunch on Tuesdays throughout the school year. Sign-ups are offered twice a year. Your child can have 1, 2, or 3 slices. Look for the current form in the office and online at >>>. Profits support PCEE. Volunteers are needed to serve on Tuesdays. Please email the coordinator if you can help, or if you have any questions.
Jog-A-Thon	jogathon@pcee.info	Each year our amazing students and Coach run to raise critical funds for our school. This is one of our top fundraisers. We need you to support this program by sponsoring your child and volunteering to help with organizing this event. It's a lot of fun to come out and cheer everyone on!
Library Volunteers	library@pcee.info	Do you have a passion for books and want to share that love with children? Elizabeth would like to hear from you. She is trying to staff our beautiful library with a dedicated group of volunteers.
Movie & Munchies Night	movienight@pcee.info	An Explorer family favorite! Check out our Explorer Calendar to see when the next one is happening. If you'd like to help Sam with this year's Movie & Munchies Nights please send her an email. Many hands make light work.
Newsletter	newsletter@pcee.info	A few times every year, our Newsletter Editor publishes our beautiful Explorer School newsletter. If you have an article or idea for an upcoming issue, please email Michelle. For 2010/11 she has assembled a great team of parent volunteers to write articles and take photos. It is going to be exciting to see what they publish. Visit the Docs & Links page to find all issues - past and current.
Parking Committee	parking@pcee.info	We have a small, but dedicated team of parents from Explorer, HTMMA and HTHMA working to solve the traffic congestion problems along Truxtun Road. This is a huge and multifaceted undertaking. We can still use more parent volunteers. Please email Therese if you can join us or have ideas to share.
Skate Night	skatenight@pcee.info	Chair or co-chairs needed now. Details coming soon. If you are interested in chairing or helping out with our popular Skate Nights, please send an email to this address. Tonya, our Volunteer Coordinator, would really like to hear from you.
Square 1 Art	square1art@pcee.info	Support our school by purchasing items with your child's artwork on it. Ready in time for holiday gift giving. Contact Cindy if you have any questions.
Teacher Appreciation	teacherapp@pcee.info	Every year we try our best to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all that they do for our children. If you are interested in helping out with this year's plans please contact Michelle.
Yearbook	yearbook@pcee.info	It takes a lot of volunteers to make our yearbook. If you are interested in helping, please contact us. We need a new Chair for 2009/10, and can use others to help with taking photographs, layout, editing and proofreading.
Other Programs	volunteers@pcee.info	Our Volunteer Coordinator can connect you with this year's Chair for any of our other programs (Back-to-School Picnic, End-of-School Social, Newsletters, Volunteer Appreciation)

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