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Parent Service Organization (PSO) - El Dorado Hills » Committees

Committees

 

PSO Committees

There are wonderful opportunities for parents to get involved here at John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills!  The following committees are comprised of countless parent volunteers, and led by individual chairpersons.  Click on a committee below to discover ways you can assist in building a Culture of Greatness here at JAA!

 

 Please join these committee groups on ParentSquare!

 

Joining a group does not commit you to helping, but simply informs you of opportunities to volunteer.

 

 

The Community Building Committee's purpose is to welcome new families and strengthen bonds within the John Adams Academy community through supporting 10 Core Value Nights, Parents Night Outs, and bi-annual Welcome Breakfasts.
 
The Community Events Committee supports school sponsored events such as the First Day of School, Veterans Day, Grandparents Day, Constitution Day, and the Revolution Run.
 
Organizes monthly dine-out nights at local eating places who give the school a % of the proceeds back for fundraising. 
 
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The Elementary Events Committee organizes and facilitates opportunities for scholars and their families to encourage unity and make memories in such celebrations as a Fall Harvest Festival, the Daddy-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son Event and Donuts with Mom/Dad.
 
The Library Crew supports the EDH Elementary Campus Library with book wrapping, book processing, Book Donation Program, and bulletin boards.
 
The Fine Arts Committee supports the Fine Arts Departments (Art, Music, and Drama) in various ways, including: community library displays, prepping/hanging artwork for school events, decorating for performances, helping with ticket sales, and assisting with fundraising.
 
The Read-a-thon Fall Fundraiser Committee organizes the fall fundraiser to raise funds for the PSO to support campus-wide activities, teacher grants, and other campus needs. 
 
The Garden Committee creates a beautiful school garden where scholars learn to plant, tend, and harvest (taste) different vegetables.
 
The Holiday Service Committee organizes an annual adopt-a-child project through Choices for Children in Cameron Park.
 
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Room Parents help communicate classroom needs to parents on behalf of the teacher.  Helps coordinate classroom parties, teacher gifts from the class, silent auction baskets, etc.
The Secondary Events Committee orchestrates the details for the School Kick-off event, End of year 8th Grade Promotion, Dances/Socials and other such occasions for our secondary grades (7th-12th). Volunteers will coordinate their efforts in furnishing secondary scholars with memorable and uplifting events which encourage unity and provide positive social engagements.
 
The Library Crew supports the EDH Elementary Campus Library with book wrapping, book processing, Book Donation Program, and bulletin boards.
 
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Under the direction of the campus Athletic Director, provides support to the Secondary Sports programs with fundraising, helping at games with ushering, concessions, etc. 
 
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The Staff Luncheon Committee coordinates and hosts a monthly luncheon on one Friday afternoon a month. 
 
The Staff Appreciation Committee collaborates and organizes teacher appreciation activities for our wonderful teachers and staff.  This includes, but is not limited to teacher appreciation week and staff birthdays.
 
Uniform Management Committee helps manage the uniform closets, uniform swaps and Spirit Wear.
 
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The Yearbook/Photography Committee documents JAA-EDH and PSO events throughout the school year and then work with Secondary Scholars to create a yearbook available to be purchased by all scholars.