Volunteer
There are many volunteer opportunities at the Greenwood PTA, so check back here often.
You don’t have to be a super hero, just have a super big heart!
Help Wanted! 2011-12
We are in need of some volunteers for the following:
Holiday Craft Night
Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
Adults or students. SSL approved.
Contact:
Erin Ruane – ecruane@comcast.net
Kathy McMahon – kathy-mcmahon@comcast.net
Alison Leary – alisonleary@comcast.net
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Variety Show
Feb. 5, 2012 at 2:00pm
Many volunteers are needed to help the show run smoothly. Volunteers needed for pre-show (rehearsals, sets, programs, etc.) and show time. Other positions open, please contact the coordinators.
Contact:
Lisa Rose & Jen Mavrikes
lisa_d_rose@yahoo.com
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Accelerated Reader Volunteers needed
We still have some weekly, biweekly, and monthly volunteer slots available for Greenwood’s Accelerated Reader program this year. AR is a very fun reading program for 3rd and 4th graders that encourages the children to read by offering point values for books. Each book has an associated quiz to be taken after the book is read, and the children get points for each quiz they successfully complete. In conjunction with their teachers, the children set personal quarterly point-goals and then read to meet those goals.
Parent volunteers are needed to fill one-hour volunteer slots during which they help students pick out books, add quiz information to student logs, and monitor computers while quizzes are being taken. This program offers a great opportunity to really work with and interact with the students, and get to know your children’s classmates. The children are truly excited about taking part in the AR process. If you would like more information about volunteering for the AR program, please contact Lauri Black at lauriblack@comcast.net or 301-260-0360.
Thanks so much!
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Handwriting Without Tears Volunteers Needed!
Please consider giving your time to this valuable program. The commitment is about 45 minutes per week. During that time you will work with a small group of kindergarten and first grade children on a handwriting lesson. You will get lesson guidance and materials will be provided. The times that most teachers requested are between 1 – 2:45, or first thing in the morning. If you are interested please contact Tracy Wilson at wilson.ot@gmail.com
Thank you for your support of this wonderful program.
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Greenwood Gator Guides
Essentially, the goals of the Greenwood Gator Guide Program are to ease the transition for new famliies; strengthen our community; build positive relationships; create more family involvement. If you are a family who has been a part of the community, you are perfect for this program, and we need you to make it a success!
How do I join? You can apply to participate either as a Gator Guide or a New Gator by completing the short application http://tinyurl.com/3c49j4f . Because this is a new program, to be piloted in the 2011/2012 school year, there are a limited number of Gator Guide positions available.
We are open to suggestions and look forward to growing a fantastic program with the help of our amazing community.
If you have questions, please contact Amy Mascott: amymascott@verizon.net
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Room Parents are needed!
There are two ways that parents can help support the classroom in the Room Parent Role. These folks help plan and run the Halloween and Valentine’s parties for his/her child’s classroom and coordinate little items such as the end of the year gift and spring fair basket.
See choices below and email Catherine Akers at akersonline@verizon.net
- Are you interested in being the head room parent for your child’s classroom? If so, you will work as the liaison between the teacher and the other parents who are interested in helping out!
- Do you want to assist a group of parents who want to help out? If so, work with the head room parent as needed, to coordinate parties, year-end gifts and other special projects.
For any questions or to indicate your interest, please use the contact email above.. The PTA can provide a handbook to all interested parents to help navigate this role!
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Be a Media Center Volunteer
TEN GOOD REASONS TO BECOME A MEDIA CENTER VOLUNTEER
- Your child will love it
- Your child will think you’re the coolest
- Your library can meet its goal of open accessible checkout
- Your media specialist and media assistant will love you for it
- You get to see all the new cool book titles when they arrive
- You get to check out books for yourself and your family
- You become a partner in your child’s love for reading
- You see how technology is used to enhance learning
- You make new friends (younger and older)
- You make a difference in many children’s lives
Your child will thank you for it ….if not we’ll thank you!!
Interested?
Contact the GREENWOOD LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Elisa Wrenn – Media Specialist
Laurie Speiden – Media Assistant
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