Assist in guiding students in and out of the lunchroom during their scheduled lunch time (10:55am-1:00pm.) 

Help children move through the picture line, straighten clothing, and make sure their faces are clean. 

Assist the Media Center Director with shelving books and helping with special projects as they arise.

Help our staff by assisting with their copying needs.  Items that need to be copied will be placed in a specific “inbox” throughout the week.  Copies can be made on day(s) of your choice during the school day. 

The Boosterthon Fun Run raises funds for our entire year's budget! Students have a blast being a part of the Boosterthon programming. Help coordinate the event, fill up water cups, mark shirts, and cheer on all our students!

Encourage a love of reading while raising funds for our Media Center! We host 2 book fairs every year. Assist with setup, take down, checkout, and reshelving books.

Create, plan and schedule events that foster connections within the school community and beyond.

Help recognize and celebrate teachers and staff at Poplar Bridge by planning activities for appreciation days and coordinating meals for teacher conferences.

VEAP is a basic needs and social services organization in Bloomington whose programs promote access to healthy foods, stable housing and other supportive services. This district-wide food drive helps VEAP stock their shelves for those in need.  

The VEAP committee helps to encourage participation by setting the goal and theme for the year, and delivering donations to the food pantry.  Paired with Spirit Week, this event is fun and impactful.

Organize the activities, supplies, and volunteers for this beloved event in the spring.

Organize, choose designs, and sell Poplar Bridge clothing throughout the school year. Help the Poplar Bridge community show their Polar Pride!

The Student Directory Committee works at the beginning of the year to enter data into our student directory. This is an easy data entry volunteer opportunity that you can do from the comfort of your home, at whatever time works best for you!

The Yearbook Committee is looking forward to featuring fantastic photos of our little polar bears in action! We strive to capture and preserve precious moments to be enjoyed for years to come. Help gather pictures from the community, and then design, order, and distribute the yearbook!

Not ready to join the committee, but still want to help? Share your photos from classroom activities, celebrations, school projects, field trips and events. Send your photos to info@poplarbridgepta.com, and note the grade and teacher represented. (Note: Photos must be school-related activities on campus or on field trips only.) 

Help maintain our outdoor learning spaces and keep them beautiful by weeding, watering, and spreading mulch when needed. This is a great volunteer opportunity for the whole family! 

Help us identify, foster, and establish mutually beneficial relationships with our community residents and business partners, while working together to improve our school and our neighborhood. Have a business? Let us know if you’d be interested in being a sponsor to our school. 

Help us translate important PTA messages from English to Spanish and/or Somali. You don't need to write the messages, just translate them. If you're fluent in either of these languages and can ensure the messages are clear and easy to understand for our communities, we'd love to utilize your skills! 

Are you an accountant and willing to donate your expertise by filing our nonprofit taxes? Are you experienced in grant writing and want to help us find and apply for grant opportunities? Tell us about your special skills that you'd like to share with the PTA!

If you don’t want to sign up for any specific volunteer opportunities, but would still like to be notified as volunteering needs arise.

The PTA President leads the officers to keep the PTA running smoothly and presides over meetings. Acting as the official contact and representative, the President signs checks, contracts, and payments. Additionally, the President is an ex-officio member of all committees, offering guidance and support.

Serve as the successor to the current president, preparing to assume leadership responsibilities. Work closely with the president, gaining insight into the role's duties and assisting with organizational tasks, ensuring a smooth transition when you assume the presidency. No previous PTA experience required.

Record the minutes/notes at the PTA meetings. Monitor/reply/redirect all PTA email correspondences.

Responsible for managing the organization's finances. This includes paying out reimbursements, keeping accurate records of income and expenses, monitoring the budget, and ensuring financial transparency.

BPFAC is a collaboration between parents from each of Bloomington's 15 schools, School Board, teachers, principals and the superintendent. BPFAC meets monthly for one hour over the lunch time hour.  This is a unique way to get the inside scoop on what's going on within our district.

Our BPFAC representative attends these meetings as a representative for the Poplar Bridge PTA, takes notes, and shares back with the PTA what was discussed.