As you know, I was not able to be at school for our orientation. Sadly, due to technical difficulties, not even my planned digital message could make it, either! Although it is a little late, I wanted to post this message for you all to see, especially those parents that haven’t been able to stick their heads in for a peek, a smile, and a quick introduction. Stay tuned for some pictures from our first week of school! It’s hard to believe it’s only the second week of school; we are working SO HARD!
Each year, I have been so fortunate to have a few parents ask me how they can help the classroom in a greater sense. Some parents have time they’d like to donate, others would prefer to donate additional supplies. All of these donations are greatly appreciated! Here are a few ideas of ways you can contribute more to your child’s experience this year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Mr. Montisano and I appreciate help on Friday afternoons stuffing the “Friday Folders” with communications, flyers, newsletters, etc. If you are available to come in for an hour or so to work on these folders, please let us know.
Early in the year, I love help with special classroom project. The students will create their own, special, personalized writer’s notebook. These need to be covered in clear contact paper to preserve them throughout the year. This is a great short-term volunteer opportunity that parents can help with at home or in the classroom.
I like to give my students and their families the opportunity to place book orders through Scholastic book clubs. If you would like to assist me in placing these orders from home, please let me know. I’ll be happy to have you trained. (This job does not require time in the classroom at all. Orders can be placed by phone or internet.)
Every classroom needs a reliable room mother and chaperone parents. If you would like to volunteer for one or both of these roles, please be sure to speak to Mrs. Nash or Mr. Montisano at Orientation.
We love a few good volunteers to turn to when it comes time for special class celebrations!
In order to preserve our classroom books as long as possible, I try to cover books in clear contact paper. (I can train you on my “tried and true” method.) This volunteer may also be useful as a “book hospital” helper, mending “sick” books. This job can be done in the classroom or at home.
Occasionally, I need assistance with laminating projects. Volunteers are appreciated to assist with the actual laminating process and/or cutting out the finished product.
There will be many opportunities throughout the year for “short term” volunteer opportunities, too. Chets Creek traditions such as literary pumpkins, fall festival, holiday auction, arts extravaganza, end of the year celebration, third grade play, and many more require lots of parent support and are excellent ways for your to get involved without making a long-term commitment.
Donation Opportunities
hanging file folders
portable CD players with headphones
labels for printer (shipping and return address size)
healthy snacks (I like to keep these on hand for students who didn’t get breakfast/lunch.)
juice boxes/bags
kid-size water bottles
3-hole puncher
clean tennis balls (can be used or new — If you play tennis, please save your “flat” balls for me!)
additional supplies (Each year we’ve found that some of our students are unable to purchase their own supplies. If you’d care to donate duplicates of folders, notebook paper, pencils, soap, hand sanitizer, baggies, wipes, etc. that would be greatly appreciated!)
Thank you in advance for all your help throughout the year. I know this is going to be a wonderful year!
