The Book Fair Committee organizes and runs the annual Scholastic Book Fair, which supports the Muraco library.

The Directory committee compiles and distributes the Muraco School directory, which contains teacher and staff contact information, as well as contact information for students and families.

The Enrichment Committee coordinates the enrichment programs for the school. One or two volunteers per grade work with classroom teachers to research and book enrichment programs. The Chair coordinates the committee’s activities and serves as the liaison to the district-wide enrichment source, Community Schools Association (CSA).

Library volunteers are needed each school day morning to help shelve books and assist with other librarian support.

The facilities enhancement and playground committees oversee the beautification and upkeep of the school grounds and playgrounds. Coordinate fall and/or spring clean-up days.

The Coordinator ensures that each teacher has room parent volunteers. Room Parents (2 per classroom) work with teachers throughout the year to coordinate class parties and extracurricular activities.

Schedules the after-school programs by coordinating with teachers, notifies community of programs, sets class rosters, handles registration, fees and instructor reimbursement.

Coordinates volunteers to contribute breakfast foods for the staff on the first Thursday of the month. Always looking for parents to donate food to staff breakfasts.

The Fifth Grade Committee coordinates the 5th Grade programs and activities for the year, such as school and staff gifts, memory book, class trip and the fundraisers to support these initiatives.

Maintains existing green projects and implements new initiatives at the school. Some active projects are: Lunchtime Recycling, Marker Recycling through Crayola’s ColorCycle program, and Anti-Idling Campaign.

Matches 4th and 5th grade students with a mentor in their field of interest and recruits members of the Muraco community and community-at-large to serve as mentors.

The Grants Committee identifies potential grants and writes grant applications on behalf of the Muraco staff to WFEE, Rotary, and other organizations.

Coordinates summer play dates and activities to welcome incoming Kindergarten children and their families.

Committee publishes the weekly MESPA newsletter: “Muraco Matters.”

Contacts local newspapers to arrange coverage of special events at Muraco School and submits articles and photos of Muraco events to the local newspapers.

The Special Needs committee PAC Liaison attends meetings of the Special Education Parents Advisory Committee and updates Muraco community of issues, meetings and events.

The School committee Liaison attends Winchester School Committee meetings and report back to the Muraco community regarding matters discussed and voted upon by the School Committee.

The Webmaster maintains the MESPA website.

Attend monthly Coalition meetings and serve as a liaison between the Coalition and the Muraco community.

Serve as a liaison between WFEE and MESPA.