H.O.M.E. Helping Others at Media Elementary Coordinator, Mr. Murphy

H.O.M.E. - What is it exactly? u H.O.M.E. is a volunteer service organization at Media School. We are involved in service projects in our school and community. We are H.O.M.E.

The H.O.M.E. Team u Everyone at Media Elementary School u Fifth graders provide the leadership

H.O.M.E. Work (Projects) u Read to Kindergarten u Greeters and Guides on Grandparents/Special Friends’ Day u Coordinate school wide efforts during Holiday sharing u Assist at Harvest Fair and Holiday Workshop u Providing leadership with school –wide initiatives

How do I join? u H.O.M.E. is open to all interested fifth graders. It is a volunteer organization. There is an application process that you will need to complete. Completing the application is your opportunity to explain why you are a good candidate for this program.

H.O.M.E. Application u Cover Letter - show this to your family u Application Page - this is for you! u Recommendation - someone who knows you well, besides your parent. u Parent Page - check it out!

Cover Letter u Show your family! u Important information! u Be ready to clarify! u Call Mr. Murphy with questions. u

Application Page u This page is for you u Complete this page on your own u Tell what it means to be: 1. Responsible 2. Cooperative 3. A positive member of a group u Don’t forget your signature

Recommendation u To be completed by someone other than your parents u Have them tell why you are a good candidate for this program u Use paper provided or your own u Don’t forget the signature… their signature! u Please be respectful of their time.

Parent Page u To be completed by parent or guardian u Check all items that apply u Don’t forget the signature u YOU are still responsible for this page!

Final Suggestions u Return the application to Mr. Murphy by Friday, September 26th- no later! It is responsible to be on time. u All pages must be complete u See Mr. Murphy with any questions

Is H.O.M.E. for you? u Are you interested? u Are you available? u Are you ready and willing to give up some of your time? u Can you remain committed throughout the school year? u We provide “H.O.M.E.-Cooked Meals” u We make “H.O.M.E. Runs” u We do “H.O.M.E. Work” around the school and community

The H.O.M.E. Team We work hard and have fun while serving others. Join today!

Thank you for your attention!