Investing In Our Future, One Child At A Time! Lost Lake Elementary 2018-2019 Investing In Our Future, One Child At A Time! Welcome Volunteers

Who Are We? Student Race Enrollment = 1020 Caucasian 449-44% Hispanic 313 – 30.8% African American 131 – 13% Asian 64 – 76.3% Multi 45 – 4.4% American Indian 15 – 1.5%

Who Are We? 1017 Students 533 Males, 484 Females 44% Free & Reduced 190– IEP/504 43- ELL Students

It Takes a village! Students’ Families School Staff Community Partners Volunteers

Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer Program benefits Enriched curriculum Improved school-community relations Opportunities for individualized instruction Assist teachers with non-instructional tasks Strengthened school-community relations

Volunteer levels Level 1 Work in the presence of a school employee Assist in the classroom Assist at school events Online Application Level 2 Work one on one with students Assist in office areas Attend field trips Online Application Return Waiver Complete fingerprints

Steps to Volunteer Fill out online application Notify school that application is complete Return FDLE Waiver to school Complete fingerprints Contact Teacher to schedule a time to volunteer **Very Important Check SPAM folder

Volunteer Guidelines Volunteer Hours 9:00-2:30 (1:30 Wednesday) Schedule with teacher Sign IN and OUT each time Display volunteer name tag appropriately Volunteers should not discipline students Dress appropriately Act as a role model Uphold student confidentiality *After hours volunteering can be coordinated and logged

Opportunities With a Classroom Teacher weekly, monthly, special events With an Enrichment Teacher Book Fair, Field Day, Performances At School Wide Events Fundraisers, Festivals, STEM night, PTO Sign up Today!!!

Disney Employees EARs to You is a program that allows cast members to turn their hours of volunteer service into a financial contribution to a nonprofit organization of their choice! Full time or part time employees Visit your online “Hub” at enterpriseportal.disney.com Click the “cast” tab Kelly Cousineau CousineauK@lake.k12.fl.us

PTO Join Today!!!

Mentor Program Purpose What is a Mentor? Positive Role Model Friend Coach Advisor Self-Esteem builder Advocate Purpose A relationship to build trust between mentor and the student. Some of the students do not have positive relationships with adults outside of school.

How to become a Mentor Sign up today! Become a level II approved volunteer Mentors will be contacted as the need arises PinkstonK@lake.k12.fl.us

Mentor: Best practices Be consistent! If you need to miss a session, let the teacher or Mrs. Pinkston know Remain visible when working with children Be active listeners when working with students Keep positive attitudes when working with students

Mentor: Best practices Hold high expectations Keep student information confidential If you suspect abuse or if the child shares any information that is alarming to you, please notify Guidance department K-2 Donna Marie Shryock 3-5 Bonnie Gault Encourage feedback from students (what they enjoy about meeting with you)

Thank you!! Thank you for your commitment to the students and teachers of Lost Lake Elementary! We could not succeed without our wonderful volunteers and mentors!! Contact me: Katy Pinkston PinkstonK@lake.k12.fl.us 352-243-2433 x 4417