The PTA supports the school by participating in the Box Top Program. 

The committee's responsibilities include managing and coordinating all of the Box Tops' activities throughout the school year (collect and submit the Box Tops, receive payment, etc.). Time commitment varies, depending on the task.

Consisting of two to three volunteers, this committee helps formulate the PTA budget and financial procedures. Volunteers with different perspective and roles (i.e. Room Parent, Teacher, Committee Members, Parents who volunteers at fundraiser/school events etc.) are encouraged.  This team will work with the Treasurer and Exec board to review current budget structure and identify areas of improvement going into the next year.  The term of the position will be from January – June, for one to three hours per month.  No specific financial experience required, but you may need to attend Executive Committee meetings.

This community wide-event began in 2001, as a way for our community to come together to heal after the tragedy of the 9/11 terror attacks.  

This event occurs in September and most of the planning and coordination (i.e.promotion activities, volunteer signup, DJ/vendor arrangements, concession stand supplies, etc.) occurs in the ~3-4 weeks leading up to the event and then supporting the actual event day activities. 

The PTA supports various art assemblies, programs, and author visits fostering art awareness and education. 

The committee manages and coordinates various art events and author visits with the teachers. Time commitment varies, depending on the task (i.e.. promotion of activities, manage requests for author visits, coordinate school, and author schedules, manage payment, etc.). 

The PTA works with the school on providing an aesthetic school environment.  

The committee assists with the upkeep of the school grounds and planting of various gardens around the school (sunflower and butterfly garden etc.). Time commitment varies, depending on the task.

Enrichment Program (Before/After-school Activities)

The PTA's enrichment program offers before/after-school enrichment classes that enhances the student's learning.  

The committee manages and coordinates all vendor activities, class setup, promotion, and other administrative tasks. Time commitment varies, depending on the task but is highest in the Fall and Spring, ~4-5 hours a week. Less time commitment is needed to maintain/oversee the classes throughout the year.

The PTA is an active partner with the Fairfax County Council PTA (FCCPTA)-teaming up to stay abreast on the latest news and best practices. 

The FCCPTA representative attends regular FCCPTA general meetings and is the liaison between FCCPTA and the CWES PTA.  

The PTA sponsors professional quality Family Portrait Days during the school year.  

The committee works with local vendors and manages all event activities. Management and coordination include event promotion, vendor selection/management, payment, etc. Time commitment varies, depending on the task and is highest before the event.

Occurring in the Spring, this is a community-wide event that brings families and the community together for a day of fun. 

The committee's responsibilities include management and coordination of the events. The event features games that are created, built, and run by CWES’ 6th graders. Most of the planning and coordination (i.e.promotion, volunteer signup, concession stand supplies, game/activity management, vendor management, etc.) occurs ~3-4 weeks leading up to the event and supporting the actual event day activities.

The PTA partners with the FCPS Global Plus Program to support the development of additional languages. 

The committee's responsibilities include managing the program's promotion, providing oversight and set-up of the classes. Once the session starts, the communication is between the parents and teachers and the committee acts as a liaison. Time commitment varies, depending on the task and is highest from September-October.   

The PTA provides recognition to staff and teachers throughout the year.

The committee assists in coordination and planning of events on a monthly/semi-monthly basis. Most of the planning and coordination (i.e.promotion, volunteer signup, treats, gifts, etc.) occurs ~3-4 weeks leading up to the event and supporting the actual event day activities.

The PTA is a membership guided organization.  

The committee's responsibilities include promoting and recruiting, collecting dues and managing membership engagement. Enrollment of members occurs annually but signup can occur anytime during the school year. Time commitment varies, depending on the task and is highest in August (i.e.. Open House/Back to School) and during PTA events. 

The CWES family and community are invited to a free family-friendly movie night at CWES.

The time commitment needed to manage this event varies, depending on the task. Most of the planning and coordination (i.e.promotion, volunteer signup, concession stand supplies, etc.) occurs ~3-4 weeks leading up to the event and supporting the actual event day activities. Fun raffle prizes are given and children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring stuff animals, pillows, and blankets.

Consisting of at least 3 volunteers, this committee will be responsible in issuing calls for candidates (Executive Board Members, except for the President) and nominating eligible candidates to be slated for election. The committee shall elect its own Chairman. The committee will report its nominees to the members and participate in the election process during the general membership election meeting or via an absentee ballot. Serving on a nominating committee does not prevent you from running for office themselves. Past Board Members are encouraged and welcome on the committee.  

In partnership with a local company, this art program supports the value of turning student's art into a custom keepsake.

The committee will work with the art teachers on coordinating the program to print artwork on various home items. Only a few hours a month (via phone or e-mail) are needed at the beginning of the school year through mid-November, to coordinate program deadlines. 

This is an annual event that encourages students to read. 

The committee's responsiblities include: creating and distriuting flyers, determining read-a-thon goals and rewards, creating, managing and executing read-a-thon event, collecting read-a-thon pledges, raffels, rewards, etc.. Time committment varies depending on the activities and is heaviest around event time, ~40-50 hours total. 

In partnership with the National PTA's reflection program, the PTA helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

The committee's responsibilities include helping the National PTA Arts/Music/Dance/Drama/Photography organize the competitions, recruit individuals to judge student entries based on a defined rubric, collect and catalog student entries, and submit 1st place entries to county-level judging. Duties also include helping plan school-level reflection reception. Entries are due in October and submitted to County-level at the beginning of November. Reception generally takes place in late Spring. Estimated time commitment is about 5-10 hours for the year. 

The PTA promotes community/family engagement and therefore have partnered with local business to offer restaurant night one night every other month. 

The committee's responsibilities include coordinating with local businesses and negotiating donation structure. Duties also include management of schedules and promotion of events.

The PTA supports the teacher and room parents by being their point of contact.

The committee's responsibilities include orienting room parents to their job, facilitate communication among room parents and coordinate room parent involvement in school-wide activities along with The Teacher Appreciation Week activities. Time commitment varies, depending on the task and is the highest at the beginning of the year. 

Spiritwear: Spiritwear is typically sold at the beginning of the school year. 

The committee's responsibilities include creating the design, choosing the items, getting the pieces printed, pricing, collaboration of online sales, and distribution of purchased items. Duties also include selling items during PTA sponsored events, such as Open House and Cougar Crawl. Time commitment varies, depending on the task and is heaviest at the beginning of the school year and when selling at events .

The committee's responsibilities include working with the school/ teachers on coordinating and planning the spelling bee activity/event. This includes registering the school/students, providing resources to the teachers and parents, and managing, planning/promoting the spelling bee day event. Time commitment varies depending on the tasks, with the biggest time occurring before and during the event. 

The committee's responsibilities include creating 3 parent-led art history lessons for all classes, recruiting and organizing parent volunteers, and ordering, setting up, and maintaining activity supplies.  Time commitment varies depending on the tasks, with the biggest time going into designing and testing the lessons/activities, ordering supplies, and setting up the activity kits.

The committee's responsibilities include making updates as needed to the CWES PTA website. Programming or web development knowledge is not required, though basic Word Press skills will be helpful. Time commitment is about 30 minutes a month, higher at the start of the school year.