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General Descriptions of Volunteer
Opportunities
Programs
Bus Safety Week -
August 25th – August 29th
Bus Safety Week’s goal is to ensure safe, efficient, economical, and high-quality transportation to schoolchildren on their trips to and from school and school-related activities.
Chair and Co-Chair Duties:
Coordinate activities of Bus Safety Week for Columbia Elementary.<br
Coordinate with the City of Madison for theme and any citywide contests.
Procure any items or giveaways associated with the week’s activities.
Coordinate volunteers as needed.
Coordinate training of Bus Safety for students in grades K-2 by holding safety seminar on school bus.
Volunteer Duties:
Assist Chair and/or Co-Chair in program as needed.
Fire Safety Week – October 13th
– October 17th
Since 1922, NFPA's focus on fire safety has been teaching people how to prevent fire and protect themselves and their loved ones from its associated dangers.
Chair and Co-Chair Duties:
Coordinate the activities of Fire Safety Week for Columbia Elementary.
Coordinate with the City of Madison for theme and any citywide contests.
Procure any items or giveaways associated with the week’s activities.
Coordinate with local Fire Department for visit to Columbia Elementary School.
Coordinate volunteers as needed
Volunteer Duties:
Assist Chair and/or Co-Chair in program as needed.
Red Ribbon Week – October 27th – October 1st
Red Ribbon Week is a United States initiative of prevention and education about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. During this week in October, students all over the country make pledges to live drug and alcohol free.
Chair and Co-Chair Duties:
Coordinate the activities of Red Ribbon Week for Columbia Elementary.
Coordinate with school counselors and central office for theme and any citywide contests.
Procure any items or giveaways associated with the week’s activities.
Coordinate volunteers as needed.
Volunteer Duties:
Assist Chair and/or Co-Chair in program as needed.
Reflections - October
The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts.
Chair and Co-Chair Duties:
Coordinate the activities associated with the annual PTA Reflections program for Columbia Elementary.
Coordinate volunteers as needed.
Coordinate with PTA and central office for theme.
Procure any items or giveaways associated with the program.
Copy entry forms and directions and distribute.
Volunteer Duties:
Assist Chair and/or Co-Chair in program as needed.
Space Week – April 20th – April 24th
A week of fun filled, hands on learning activities celebrating Space Week.
Chair and Co-Chair Duties:
Coordinate the activities of Space Week for Columbia Elementary with Teacher representative.
Volunteer Duties:
Assist Chair and/or Co-Chair in program as needed.
Fundraisers
Super Market Cards – On going
throughout the year
Kroeger, Publix and Star Market offer programs in which a percentage of parent’s individual grocery sales go directly back to Columbia Elementary.
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Coordinate with
local supermarket programs to comply with requirements.
- Procure and
distribute cards and program information to parents of students at
Columbia Elementary.
- Set up
collection procedures.
- Include the
information in the Newsletter and distribute flyers.
- Attend Open
House with information for parents.
- Coordinate
volunteers to assist as needed.
Book Fairs
A large variety of books are for sale during the week and on Parent Nights. This is an awesome way to donate books to Columbia Elementary, your child’s individual classroom and increase your at home library. A portion of the proceeds go directly to the Columbia Elementary Media Center.
Fall
Book Fair ~ November 3<sup id="a3mp89">rd</sup> – November 7<sup id="a3mp90">th</sup>
Spring
Book Fair ~ TBA
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Coordinate with
media specialists and fundraising companies to comply with all
requirements.
- Set up book fair
in media center, restock, and break down as needed.
- Coordinate
volunteers as needed.
- Collect all
monies, tally and turn in to the PTA Treasurer daily.
Volunteer
Duties:
- Work 30 minute
to 1 hour shift assisting Chair and Co-Chair with sales, restocking
shelves and assisting students with wish lists and purchases as
needed.
Box Tops/Campbell’s Soup Labels
– On going throughout the year
A program that allows parents to clip the small box top label or Campbells soup labels on products that they normally purchase. Labels are then sent into the Box Top/Campbell Soup Label program for reimbursement.
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Facilitate the
collection of Box Top Labels and Soup Labels.
- Coordinate with
companies to comply with all requirements.
- Sort, count and
submit labels/box tops to companies for monies.
- Collect all
monies and turn in to PTA Treasurer and/or track points and assist
in the selection of prizes.
- Coordinate
volunteers as needed.
Volunteer
Duties:
- Assist Chair and
Co-Chair in collection of Box Tops/labels.
- Meet to cut and
sort items and submit to company.
Elf Store - December 8<sup id="a3mp115">th</sup>
– December 12th
A fun and exciting gift shop. Children and their families purchase special gifts for loved ones and friends.
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Facilitate the
Elf Store for Columbia Elementary.
- Coordinate with
vendors to comply with requirements.
- Procure items
for sale.
- Coordinate with
volunteers to wrap all items prior to function for ease of sale.
- Collect all
monies, tally and turn in to the PTA Treasurer.
- Coordinate
volunteers as needed.
- Set up, restock
and break down event in Media Center.
- Collect all
monies and turn in to PTA Treasurer daily.
Volunteer
Duties:
- Work 30 minute
to 1 hour shift assisting Chair and Co-Chair with sales, restocking
shelves and assisting students with wish lists and purchases as
needed.
- Work with Chair
and Co-Chair as needed to wrap all items prior to function for ease
of sale.
Columbia Carnival – TBA (Spring)
A fun filled Saturday with games, food items, raffles and silent auctions.
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Facilitate the
Spring Fling for Columbia Elementary.
- Coordinate with
vendors to comply with requirements.
- Procure items
for prizes and games.
- Procure items
for silent auction and general raffle.
- Work with food
vendors to meet all requirements.
- Coordinate
volunteers as needed.
- Set up, restock
and break down event as needed.
- Collect all
monies and turn in to PTA Treasurer.
School Spirit Sales – On going throughout the year
A variety of Columbia Elementary apparel items such as t-shirts and sweatshirts for students and adults alike. Columbia Elementary decals are also available.
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Coordinate with
design and ordering of School Spirit items including apparel and
decals.
- Coordinate
Volunteers as needed to sell items at PTA meetings, Breakfast with
the Principal, and Family Fun nights through out the year.
- Count all monies
and turn in to PTA Treasure at the end of each function.
Volunteer
Duties:
- Work shift as
scheduled to sell School Spirit items to families attending school
functions.
Original Art Works – January
Turning original art work into professionally made products you can wear and share.
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Assist the Art
Teacher in the Original Art Works Fundraiser for Columbia
Elementary.
- Coordinate with
the Fundraising Company to comply with their requirements.
- Collect all
monies associated with the fundraiser, tally and turn in to the PTA
Treasurer.
- Coordinate
volunteers to assist as needed.
- Coordinate
distribution of product when delivered from Fundraising Company.
General PTA
Renaissance - on going through out year
The mission of the Renaissance Program at Columbia Elementary School is to acknowledge the educational achievements of students, reward the outstanding contributions of staff, and recognize the commitment of Columbia Elementary School’s community partners.
Chair
and Co- Chair Duties:
- Coordinate the
Chairpersons, activities and awards associated with the Renaissance
Program.
- Coordinate
volunteers to assist as needed.
- The mission of
the Renaissance Program at Columbia Elementary School is to
acknowledge the educational achievements of students, reward the
outstanding contributions of staff, and recognize the commitment of
Columbia Elementary School’s community partners. This is
accomplished through a number of programs at Columbia Elementary
School, such as the following:.
Achievement
Recognition is a program designed for K-2<sup id="a3mp171">nd</sup>
grades and special education classes to recognize the efforts of the
students each grading period. (All students receive a reward). Pottery
By You, Macaroni Grill, Sonic and Friday’s have been Community
Partners for this program in the past.
A
& A/B Honor Roll (3<sup id="a3mp188">rd</sup>-6<sup id="a3mp189">th</sup>
grade) rewards students are rewarded for their academic achievement.
Domino’s Pizza has been our Community Partner for this program in the
past.
Perfect
Attendance rewards students who have no absences for the school year.
Applebee’s, Sonic and Hollywood Video have been our Community Partners
for this program in the past.
The
Shining Star Program rewards achievements of K-2nd Graders who make
"Good Character Choices" for 9 weeks. Teachers, volunteers and
staff give students “shining star tickets” when they are “caught
being good”. Each month the winning class for each grade (K-2)
receives a visit from the treasure chest.
Star
Cards/Character Development:
Students
are rewarded for showing strong character. Students are nominated by
educators and entered into a drawing monthly.
Hospitality
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Coordinate
volunteers for variety of hospitality functions including teacher
workdays, award ceremonies, breakfast with the principal and teacher
appreciation luncheons, descriptions to follow:
Volunteer
Duties:
- Assist in
providing baked goods or other items as needed for luncheons and
staff development days.
Breakfast
with the Principal:
Coordinate
volunteers to bring in muffins, bagels etc for meetings. Set up to be
completed prior to 9am meeting. Purchase juice and coffee items for
meeting.
Teacher
Appreciation:
Variety
of volunteer needs working under Chair and/or Co-Chair including
planning and execution of decorations school wide as well as catered
luncheon for staff.
Other
PTA Sponsored Programs
Media Center
Chair
and Co-Chair duties:
Coordinate
volunteers as needed and working with Media Specialists for specific
needs in the Media Center
Volunteers
Duties:
- Work 1-2 hour
shifts cleaning, sorting and returning books to shelves and
otherwise assisting Media Center staff.
Field
Day K-5: TBA
Chair
and Co-Chair duties:
- Work with
vendors for inflatables and supplies needed for event.
- Meet and
coordinate dates and times of event with Administration.
- Coordinate
general volunteers to fill shifts as needed.
Volunteers
Duties:
- Work shifts in
specific stations i.e. face painting, inflatable’s, relays etc.
Field
Day 6th Grade: TBA
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Attend meetings
for overview of this year’s event and coordinating staff lunches
and volunteers for event.
Volunteer
Duties:
- Work shifts in
predetermined area i.e. front gate, concessions etc.
Website/Newsletter/Calendar
Chair
and Co-Chair Duties:
- Coordinate with
Administration and PTA Board on dates and items to be included.
- Complete items
in timely manner for submission to PTA website as well as to
Administration for inclusion to listserve notices.
Tutoring
Volunteers
are needed to work with individual children or a small group of children
who need extra help/enrichment during school hours.
Art Fair
Coordinate
with Art Teacher(s) to exhibit student art at fair. Assist Art Teacher
(s) with miscellaneous projects such as hanging art and special
projects.
Done in a Day
Volunteers
are needed for a variety of activities/projects throughout the school
year. Typically volunteers are needed for 1-4 hours. Volunteer needs
might include School Photo Day(s), Scoliosis Testing, Vision and Hearing
Testing, copying, as well as a variety of other needs as they arise.
Often Done in a Day volunteers are called the week of an event.
If
you would like to volunteer please fill out your Parent
Volunteer Survey (also found in the forms section) and return it to
your homeroom teacher. On the survey there is a section to be completed
if you have special skills that might be helpful to Columbia Elementary
School but are not listed in a specific category – please take the
time to fill this section out so that we will know what area of
expertise you offer. If you have any questions, please contact me at aimeekaduce@bellsouth.net
To
be a successful PTA we need your help!
Thank
you in advance for volunteering!
Sincerely,
Aimee
Kaduce
Columbia
Elementary PTA
VP
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