Open Committee & Chair/Co-Chair Roles
Your Lafayette Elementary Leopards need you! Consider helping to lead one of the below programs or events for the 2026-2027 school year.
Each role plays an important part in building a strong, connected school community and offers a rewarding & fun way to get or stay involved!
Interested in joining one of these committees for next year? Email: PTA VOLUNTEERS VP
This Page Last Updated: June 21, 2026
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Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Chair/s
Coordinates LES teams’ participation in OM.
Time Commitment: Light to moderate; ongoing during season.
Key Responsibilities: Coordinates/liaisons with OM National & distributes info as needed. Organizes Interest Meeting early fall, helps teams set up/get a coach. Keeps coaches on track throughout prep months. OM Competition event usually in Feb.
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Frozen Friday Co-Chair
Work with seasoned Co-Chair to organize & help stock, sell Frozen treats on designated Fridays after school in the LES Courtyard.
Time Commitment: Select Fridays (Sept–Oct, Apr–May). Light prep & logistics mgmt tied to event dates.
Key Responsibilities: Ordering, setup, volunteer coordination. Interact w/happy students!
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Winter Toy Drive Chair/s
Organizes seasonal toy drive.
Time Commitment: Nov–Dec.
Key Responsibilities: Promote drive to students & families. Manage on-campus bins for unwrapped toys. Manage collection and distribution logistics to beneficiary organization.
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Cultural Fair
Work with seasoned co-chair to help plan & execute school-wide cultural celebration.
Time Commitment: Moderate to high before event in February 2027.
Key Responsibilities: Coordination, logistics, communication.
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No Place for Hate – 4th & 5th Grade Parent Reps
Supports student group alongside staff leaders.
Time Commitment: Light; student group meets ~1/month throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities: Communication, coordination. The parent rep is welcome to attend & help at meetings (during lunch recess 12-12:30).
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Advocacy Week Chair
Help PTA board Legislative Rep plan and execute Advocacy Week activities (e.g.: campus visit from school board/city council members, mayor; a campus voting day; etc.)
Time Commitment: Focused around event week Oct 2026.
Key Responsibilities: Programming, events, family engagement.
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One Book One School (OBOS)
Coordination role/s supporting our wonderful Librarians and Principal, who host One Book One School.
Time Commitment: Light to moderate; busier leading up to February 2027.
Key Responsibilities: Promotion, signups, food coordination.
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Run Club Co-Chair
Work with a truly delightful & seasoned Co-Chair to organize and manage student run club sessions.
Time Commitment: Fall and Spring Weekly mornings before school - light admin/communication during seasons.
Key Responsibilities: Session support, communication, coordination with Walk-a-thon in the fall.
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