Volunteering
How to volunteer
JMS PTA Volunteer Sign-Up, 2005-06
Thanks for completing this form. Everyone can help. Find an activity below that sparks your interest. If you have other ideas, absolutely write them in. Please return this completed form to the PTA Mailbox in the school office. You’ll be contacted to help you get going.
Name(s) _____________________________________________________________
Phone: Day ________________________ Evening __________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Child’s Name: _________________________ Teacher/Room #: _________________
Check one or more that interest you.
School Pride and Community
___ JMS School Directory: Help put together this incredibly valuable resource for parents and students at JMS
___ After-School INTRAMUIRALClasses: Help recruit, organize, and publicize these great classes for students.
___ Weekly Read-IT: Compile, publish, copy and distribute this critical communication tool for parents at JMS.
___ JMS T-Shirts: coordinate development, sales, and distribution of these wonderful shirts.
___ Gardening: Assist in creating and maintaining the landscapes that surround our students.
___ Open House: Help organize and publicize this spring showcase for our students’ achievements.
___ Display Walls: Coordinate rotating displays on the bulletin board at the entry gate.
___ JMS website: Help maintain these valuable information tools.
___ JMS Creek Restoration/Upkeep: Plan weekend gatherings to keep our creek looking pristine.
School Support
___ Classroom Volunteer or Tutor: Help in a classroom on a regular basis.
___ Lunchtime Volunteer or Staff: Assist in cafeteria with school lunch initiative.
___ Parent Education: help plan, coordinate, and publicize evening programs for parents.
___ Computers/Technology: Work with others to expand JMS’s computer and technology resources.
___ Kindergarten Information Night: Help plan an evening that helps parents appreciate JMS
___ End of Year Beach Day: Plan and participate in this school-wide day of fun.
___ Teacher Appreciation Lunches: Coordinate lunch buffets for teachers and staff.
___ Library Assistant/Support: Help in the library on a regular basis.
Fund Raising
___ JMS Silent Auction: Plan and coordinate this festive and fun event.
___ JMS May Faire: Plan and coordinate this annual event.
___ Book Faire: Help organize, match up students and parents with books, and cashier.
___ JMS Walk-A-Thon: Coordinate or helping out on this day of outdoor fun
Office/Clerical
___Kindergarten Registration: Help with this springtime effort.
___ School Office Volunteer: Help out on a regular or and as-needed basis.
___ Supervise during spring testing: 2-3 hour shifts during the two week testing period and/or provide snacks.
For Next Year
___ Kindergarten and New Families Potluck: A special welcome the day before school starts
___ First Day of School Coffee: Create a place for parents to gather that first exciting morning.
___ Room Parent: Sign up to help with volunteer recruitment, classroom communications and special projects.
What other ideas or skills do you have? ____________________________________________________
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