PETER KIRK ELEMENTARY

Volunteers

PARENT INVOLVEMENT:  Parent volunteers enhance opportunities for learning in today's classroom by increasing the effectiveness of individual pupil learning.  We have a need for volunteers to further reduce pupil-adult ratio.  With this reduction, each child will learn more, learn faster and achieve at a higher level when they receive individual attention in the classroom setting.

The following is a partial list of the tasks which the teachers now perform and in which the volunteer may be asked to assist:

If you can donate an hour or more a week, please contact your child's teacher.  We genuinely need and appreciate your help.

 

VOLUNTEERS  

Things to remember when helping at school:

    1.   Sign in at the office.

    2.  Pick up and wear a name tag.

    3.   Be consistent/punctual - teachers depend on you.

    4.   Be positive with children.

    5.   Any concerns should be directed to the teacher.

    6.   Younger siblings not enrolled in school may not go on the playground during recess times or special events when parents volunteer.

    7.   Check with the teacher before bringing younger siblings to class.

    8.   The workroom is for ADULTS only.

    9.   Younger siblings may not go on field trips when the students are using district     transportation.  

    10.   Parents may  not chaperone a group of students if siblings attend.

    11.   Teachers determine times for specific reasons.  Stay as constant as possible to the times assigned.

    12.    Confidentiality is critical.

                  (#6,  #7 and #9 are safety and liability requirements for the district.)


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