Sakamoto Parent Volunteer Orientation AUGUST, 2015 – SAKAMOTO SCHOOL

Agenda  Introductions  Why Volunteer?  Volunteer Opportunities  Culture  Safety  Confidentiality  Next Steps

Benefits of Volunteering  Connect with other families  Learn new skills  Pursue a passion  Give back to the community  It’s fun and feels great  And more!

Volunteer Opportunities  Parent Organizations (HABLA, Koffee Klatch, ELAC, PTO, Safety Cmt, GATE)  Safety (Walk n Roll, Disaster drill)  After School Sports  Classroom Support  PTO: One time events, Art Vistas, Project Cornerstone, Room Parents, and more (Give 5!)

Supporting School Culture  Act Responsibly  Be Respectful  Care for Others  Mission Statement Our Sakamoto community promotes life-long learning through a balanced curriculum, by guiding students to become self-motivated and achieve their highest potential. Sakamoto is a responsible, respectful, and caring school culture.

Supporting School Safety  TB Test/Fingerprint  Sign-In  Wear a Badge  Enter & Exit through office  Use adult restrooms  Honor Confidentiality  Report concerns to the teacher  Support Positive Behavior  Students must always be in the presence of an adult  Report facility concerns to the front office (leaky faucet, dog on campus, etc.)  Model Expectations  Participate in Fire Drills, Disaster Drills, Lock Down Drills  Educate & Inform others as needed

Maintaining Confidentiality  Student confidentiality is protected by CA Ed Code  If you have a question or concern speak first to the teacher then to Mrs. Enna  Volunteering is privledge  Language builds culture  Gossip creates a toxic culture – don’t engage in it

Next Steps/Q&A  TB Test/Fingerprint  Volunteer  Order spirit wear!