Assemblies Committee:

This committee works closely with the principal to provide quality and educational programs funded by the PTA for in school assemblies.

Chair: Monica Bohorquez-Zemser            
Co Chair:  Needed  

TREP$  Market Place - After School Club:

This committee helps plan, organize and oversee the 8 week PTA sponsored after school program for 5th and 6th graders. 

Chair: Needed
Co Chair: Needed

Bake Sale:
 
This committee runs the bake sales during Parent/Teacher conferences in November as well as the Winter and Spring Concerts.  Tasks involve getting baked goods donated, pricing, set up/clean up and volunteer scheduling.

Chair:   Tara Gargiulo
Co Chair: Robin Signoretti   

Best Man Dance:

This committee organizes a dance for girls in Pre-K through 6th grade with their Best Man (Father/Step Father/ Grandfather/Uncle/ Guardian/ Favorite Family Adult Friend).  Responsibilities include paper work, tickets, entertainment, getting baked goods, snacks, beverages donated, decorating, set up and clean up. 

Chair:  Eileen Marzalik 
Co Chair:  Needed

Beautification Committee:
 
This committee helps plan, plant and maintain the garden beds, flowers and trees on our school grounds. 

Chair: Patti Binko 
Co Chair:  Needed 

Book Fair (Fall/Spring):

This committee helps set up and break down the book displays, helps students select books for parental approval during   
their "browsing sessions", helps find children's selections during their "buying days" and helps during evening hours (one evening) for parental shopping.  

           
NOTE:  Fall Book Fair Safari is scheduled for the week of October 12th!   PlLease contact Krista at 973-749-6103 to volunteer.

Chair: Krista Zweil
Co Chair: Irene Ramos-Henkel
      

Box Tops for Education:

Box Tops for Education is sponsored by Betty Crocker and is similar to General Mills Box Top Program. This committee will provide a collection bin, counts and sends in the Box Tops for points/credit for our school. 

Chair: Melissa Wright  
Co Chair: Angela Oliver  

Campbell's Soup Labels:
 
This committee collects, bundles, and sends in the Campbell Soup labels for points/credit for our school.

Chair: Melissa Wright
Co Chair: Angela Oliver
        

Class Pictures: 

This committee helps on picture day and the day scheduled for re-takes to make sure the student's order forms and money are 
handed in, their hair is neat and in place. 

Chair: Irene Ramos-Henkel     
Co Chair: Melissa Wright   

Clothing Drive (Fall/Spring): 

This committee sets up a collection date, collects donated items at the school on the designated Saturday and helps load the truck.

Chair: Eileen Marzalik
Co Chair: Needed 
 

General Volunteer: 

Not sure you can committ to a specific committee but want to help.  This committee maintains  a list of individuals that will help out if available.   

Chair: Heather Commoreto

Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale:

This committee prepares and sends home the order forms then collects the orders and money.   They also organize and distribute the merchandise on delivery day.

Chair: Carrie Mulligan
Co Chair: Needed  

Gift Wrap Sale: 

This committee prepares and sends home the order forms then collects the orders and money. They also organize and distribute the merchandise on delivery day.

Chair:  Carrie Mulligan
Co Chair: Needed 

Halloween Spooktacular: 

This committee plans a night of fun, games, food and frigths!  They also collect donations of bottled water, soda, snack size bags of chips, juice boxes/pouches and baked goods.  They also look for either borrowed or donated decorations.

Chair: Eileen Marzalik
Co Chair: Gayle Raymond
    

Healthy Lifestyles:

Chair: Janice Brigante 
Co-Chair: Needed

Holiday Shoppe:

This committee helps students select inexpensive gifts for their families for the holidays.  Merchandise would be set up on tables prior to the event, which is held in December during school hours. 
         
Chair: Deidre  Crew
Co Chair: Colleen DuBois

Hospitality:
 
This committee collects and/or purchases baked goods for PTA meetings, Teacher's luncheons as well as any special
PTA event (this does not include committee events). They also set up and clean up after the events.

Chair: Krista Zweil 
Co Chair: Needed
 
        

Ink Cartridge and Cell Phone Recycling:
 
This committee sets up a bin for collection of empty laser & inkjet cartridges and cell phones and sends them in to earn points for our school.  The PTAredeems the points for cash or name brand technology and recreational products. 

Chair: Jody Sullivan 
Co Chair:     Needed 
 

Peace Week: (An anti-violence, anti-bullying week long program)
 
This committe would assist by getting items ready for distribution to the classrooms for the students.  Marilyn Heinze  coordinates the event for the school.  

Chair: Marilynn Heinze
Co Chair:  Melissa Wright  
  

Publicity: 

This committiee would attend the various school events (assemblies, concerts, classroom activities, parties, special guest speakers, etc...) in order to take photos, provide a brief description of the event and submit them to Principa Novak for approval before sending them on to the local papers. 

Chair: Martina O'Donoghue Dauber
Co Chair: Needed
 

Safety Town: 

This committee would volunteer one evening in May 2011 to help register children at the Hillcrest Community Center.  This program is designed to teach incoming kindergarten student's basic safety rules.  It is held during the summer at Westbrook School.

Chair: Needed
Co Chair: Needed

UGL Student Scholarship: 

This committee reviews the  applications of graduating West Milford High School seniors who are alumnae of UGL School, as potential recipients of the Albert E. Pecci Memorial Scholarship Award.    Albert E. Pecci was a long time Principal of UGL School who passed away.

Chair: Heather Commoreto
Co Chair: Eileen Marzalik

School Decorating: 

This committee decorates the main hallway of the school entrance foyer for the various seasons, holidays and special events.

Chair: Kathie Ourelio
Co Chair: Needed

School Spirit:
 
This committee is responsible for organizing ongoing sales of school clothing.  Can be available on Back to School night as well as run a sale in time for Christmas delivery. 

Chair: Christine Constanza 
Co Chair: Needed 
        

School Store:
 
This committee is responsible for running the school store which is held each month during lunch periods.   They are also responsible for purchasing and selling merchandise, establishing prices, set up and clean up of the “store”.

Chair: Beth Miller 
Co Chair: Barrie Marotta

Sixth Grade Activities: 

This committee is made up of 6th grade parent volunteers.   They plan fundraisers to support the 6th grade activities as well as compile and complete the 6th grade yearbook.

Chair: Beth Miller
Co Chair: Debbie Veninger
            

Ski/Snowboard Club:

This committee arranges for UGL families to ski and snowboard at Mt. Peter Ski and Ride in Warwick, NY at discounted group rates.  The program begins in January 2011.           

Chair: Eileen Marzalik
Co Chair: Needed

Spring Flower Sale: 

This committee prepares and sends home order forms, collects the orders and money. Places order with Eden Farms. Sends 
coupons out to all who purchased for pick up @ Eden Farms @ the purchasers convenience. 

Chair: Debbie DeLucca
Co Chair: Needed 

Sustainable UGL: 

Chair: Janice Brigante 
Co-Chair: Needed

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week:
 
This committee plans a week of treats for our teachers and staff, along with a special luncheon.  It is held in May during National Teacher Appreciation week.

Chair: Needed
Co Chair: Needed
         

UGL PTA Website:

This committee maintains and updates the PTA website.

Chair: Eileen Marzalik
Co Chair: Martina O’Donoghue Dauber    

Variety Show:(students in grades 4th, 5th and 6th grades are eligible to participate):

This committee organizes the event, distribute and collects the "acts" registration forms, previews the music, chaperones dress rehearsals, compiles the music and program.   

Chair: 6th Grade Parent Needed
Co Chaire: 5th Grade Parent Needed