Windy Ridge School Volunteer Orientation They say it takes a village to raise a child… Welcome to the village!

Training Learning Objectives  Audience will learn how to become a volunteer, the volunteer roles, responsibilities, and regulations of OCPS, and how to find volunteer opportunities at Windy Ridge School.  Audience will become familiar with Windy Ridge staff, policies, PTA, and volunteer needs.

Windy Ridge Staff Tracy Webley, Principal Nicole Jefferson, Asst. Principal Noreen Hoffman, Asst. Principal Noreen Carvalho, Dean of Students Vonda Meyer, Secretary Kerri Van Sickle, Guidance

Windy Ridge Staff Dani Rodriguez, Front Desk Diane Simonson, Front Desk Cari Dee, Media Specialist Media Specialist Holli Kennedy, Clerk Loretta Garrison, School Nurse Maggie Stewart, Front Desk

Getting Around Windy Ridge Register at volunteer.ocps.net Sign in and out with valid Driver License Wear name tag while at school Track your volunteer hours online START HERE Sign-up for Opportunites

Sign In at Front Desk

 Download Volunteer Handbook at on the Volunteer page. Volunteer Handbook (Windy Ridge PTA homepage, 2014)

 Dress Code  Sibling Policy  Parking  Bathrooms, Food & Drink Important Windy Ridge Info

 Supplies/Resources  Flyers  Copies  Teachers’ mail boxes  Requesting PTA reimbursement  Reserving a room at school Getting Things Done at WR

Volunteer Needs  In the Classroom: Classroom Assistant Homeroom Representative  Outside the Classroom PTA SAC Partners in Ed Media Center Teach In Mentor Program

Have You Met Our PTA Officers? Cari Diez, President Brooke Benson, VP Fundraising Yuliya Meusel, VP Communications Terri Hrynyk, VP Programs

Have You Met Our PTA Officers? Theresa McNeil, RecordingSecretary Jayme Fairhurst, Corresponding Secretary Gary Clute, Treasurer Nanette Campbell, Parliamentarian Karen DePriest & Shannon Abayasekera, Homeroom Rep Coordinators

PositionName PrincipalTracy Webley PresidentCari Diez Vice President CommunicationsYuliya Meusel Vice President ProgramsTerri Hrynyk Vice President FundraisingBrooke Benson Recording SecretaryTheresa McNeil Corresponding SecretaryJayme Fairhurst ParliamentarianNanette Campbell

Two Types PTA Meetings PTA Board Meeting  Held on 1 st Thursday of each month at 9:15am, usually in media.  All Board Members attendance required, open to others.  Plan events, organize committees, give input. PTA General Meeting  At least 3 per school year, held in the evenings.  Entire membership encouraged to attend.  Brief, general info, mandatory voting, followed by a program.

Friendly Flexibility Communication Consistency Confidentiality Dependability Follow School Procedures and Policy Responsibilities of Volunteers (Rolon, 2012)

 Injured Volunteering? Inform the staff person you are working with and the ADDitions School Volunteer Coordinator. Entitled to Workers Comp doctors  Please do not come to school if you are ill Cough, cold, sore throat Staying home stops spread of germs  Be certain you are completely over your illness before you return Health & Safety Regulations (Rolon, 2012)

 Do not allow an elementary school child to use a paper cutter or adult scissors.  Know emergency procedures and exits. Follow the established emergency plan.  Never leave a child alone.  Never allow a child to leave school without checking out through the main office. Safety (Rolon, 2012)

 If you have doubts about a situation, ask someone with authority.  If an accident occurs, immediately inform a staff member.  Never move a child involved in an accident. A member of the school staff will initiate proper procedures for accidents. Safety (Rolon, 2012)

 Assume responsibility for the supervision of a class. Volunteer shall never be left alone in the classroom or with a child.  Assume the responsibility for the discipline of pupils.  Make decisions regarding the relevancy of activities or procedures.  Contact parents regarding student performance or write letters home. Volunteers Shall Not (Rolon, 2012)

 Discussion of inappropriate topics  Use of profanity  Use of drugs/alcohol  Making advances  Promoting their personal business  Sharing any information about a students performance or academic progress with others Volunteers MUST Refrain From: (Rolon, 2012)

 from Do not hit “reply”, look for contact info in the  Weekly/biweekly Windy Ridge may include volunteer opportunities. Be sure you are on WR list by going to and clicking the logo that looks like this:  Flyers in your child’s backpack requesting volunteers Windy Ridge Volunteer Ops

Questions? Laura Matthews, ADDitions Coordinator School Personnel Linda Smith, ADDitions Coordinator Volunteer Applications & Sign ups Thank you for taking time to care!