VOLUNTEER 2026-2027 Young Writer's Day

 

Sign up to donate a meal (clearances not required), set up/ clean up, or be an escort (clearances required) at this year's Young Writer's Day!

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Young Writer's Day

We can't wait for this year's Young Writer's Day on November 20!  It is one of our favorite events of the year.

 

What is Young Writer's Day?  It's a day where all Lynnewood students are visited by one or two local authors!  The author talks about their craft, how they get their ideas, what the process of writing and publishing is like, and more!

 

How can I help?  The PTO is responsible for several parts of this day. 

 

  • Food - We are excited to have the opportunity to provide a luncheon for all of the authors and staff!  We need main dishes, side dishes, paper products, drinks, and more to be provided for approximately 140 people.  This opportunity does not need clearances.
    • Entree ideas - quiche, baked ziti, pulled pork sandwiches, meatball sandwiches, casseroles, macaroni and cheese, myo taco supplies, chili, tomato pie, flatbreads
    • Side dish ideas -deviled eggs, fruit salad, charcuterie, veggie tray, caesar salad, pasta salad, potato salad
    • Dessert ideas - brownies, cookies, pound cake slides, cupcakes, fruit

 

  • Escorts - Each author is assigned a parent escort.  The escort will be given a bio about the author in advance, and is asked to walk with them from room to room and then to the luncheon.  This opportunity does need clearances.

 

  • Set up and Clean Up for the Luncheon - clearances are required for this opportunity

 

The authors are compensated for their time, and that payment comes directly from your PTO dues!  Thanks for supporting the PTO!  If you haven't paid your dues yet you can do that at anytime here - PTO Dues

Escorts
You will walk with the author from room to room and then to the luncheon. This opportunity does need clearances. Please plan to arrive promptly at 8:35 am and be available until 12:30.
11/20/2026 08:35 am
9 signed up.
Signed Up: Joe Brady, Julie Brady, Laura Crispin, Jaclyn Downes, Jennifer Froelich, Felicia Leicht, Sally OConnell, Jillian Rogers, Jamie Veight
Food Donation
Please sign up to make or purchase food for the authors and staff!
Breakfast item for 12 people - please list what you are making :)
0 signed up.
Dessert for 12 people - please list what you are making
2 signed up.
Signed Up: Kim Granato (Please list what you are making:: S’mores bark), Sally OConnell (Please list what you are making:: Banana Pudding)
Main entree for 12 people - please list what you are making
2 signed up.
Signed Up: Sally OConnell (Please list what you are making:: Stuffed Shells), Jamie Veight (Please list what you are making:: Pulled bbq pork and rolls)
Drinks - we do not need water but all other bottled/canned drinks please!
3 signed up.
Signed Up: Julie Brady (Please list what you are making:: 24 pk flavored seltzer), Jennifer Froelich (Please list what you are making:: Case of Pure Leaf Ice Tea), Kim Granato (Please list what you are making:: Case of Diet Pepsi )
Side Dish for 12 people - please list what you are making
0 signed up.
Luncheon Setup/Cleanup
Luncheon Set Up Arrive at 9:45 am to help set up the space for
1 signed up.
Signed Up: Kim Granato
Luncheon Clean Up Arrive at 2:00 pm to help clean up the space
1 signed up.
Signed Up: Matthew Wells