1. SYMMES VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR 2018-2019
Name:____________________________________________________
Phone number:____________________________________________
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_____ I might consider a chair or co-chair position (see back page)
_____ Put me on a general /sign-up genius list for volunteers
This form can be filled out online:
One-time events (approximately 2 hour commitment):
_____Cookie Sale- provide support for this fundraiser in late September, October
_____Fall family night- help man activities during this event
_____Moms and Muffins- help serve muffins before school
_____Health Screenings- work one or more shifts the days of screenings (RN’s needed, but all can help)
_____Family Assistance- work one shift to help sort clothes for our school drive, Fall
_____Book Fair – take a shift to set up, take down, or work the sale
_____Cultural Heritage Night - work on a committee to plan event that allows families to share their heritage and culture
_____Carnival - work one shift on the night of carnival
_____Dads and Donuts- help serve donuts and juice before school
_____Field Day- work one half day shift and help with the zany, fun games
Year-long commitments- (approximately 1 hour, 1-2 times/month):
_____Symmes Stars- take turns on Monday mornings to interview our “Students of the Week”
_____Symmes Steppers- take turns on Wednesdays in fall and spring to monitor students on the walking track during lunch recess.
_____Carnival Committee-Help plan the biggest event of the year (can be as involved as you have time for)
_____Gardens- work with others to maintain Symmes gardens (no work in winter)
_____Nature Trail Committee- meet several times a year to discuss development of nature trail, and help carry out projects related to trail.
_____Staff Appreciation Committee- work on projects throughout the year to thank our staff
_____Green Team- Work on committee to plan Earth day events and other special activities throughout the year.
_____Art room- take turns helping with art room projects such as hanging or photographing work
_____Music room- take turns helping to care for instruments and provide other support
_____Media Center- take turns to help shelve books in the library
_____Recess Equipment Monitor – help collecting and inventorying equipment
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2. Chairperson Opportunities
Considering chairing a committee, but you’re a little nervous about being in charge? A PTO board member will mentor you along. You are never alone. Also, if you’d like to have a partner, almost any position can be co-chaired, or find a friend to work with. ?’s Camilla Millar,
Carnival Committee – Chair one aspect of the carnival (our most important fundraiser of the year, March 1
_____ Carnival Co-Chairperson
_____ Carnival Publicity
_____ Carnival Prize Room Co-Chair
_____ Carnival Bid-N-Buy Co-Chair
_____ Carnival Tickets Co-Chair
_____ Carnival Sponsorships Co-Chair
_____ Carnival Game Co-Chair
_____ Carnival Great Gatherings
_____ Carnival Cake Walk
_____Symmes Players Parent Rep (3rd/4th grade parent): jobs span from Dec.-April, works closely with director
____ School Supplies for Fall work with the teachers in the early spring 2019 to determine school supply lists, price out supplies with outside company, and distribute/collect order forms in late spring. Coordinate supply box distribution in August
_____Book Fair Coordinator –work with Media Specialist to arrange for and run book fair. Does not need to be present all week. Set up is most important. (November 5-9)
_____Cultural Heritage Co-Chair: One more co-chair is needed for the annual celebration of different cultures, January
_____ Green Team Coordinator - Work with committee to facilitate student appreciation of the environment.
_____ Music Room Coordinator- work with music teacher to determine volunteer needs. Recruit/schedule volunteers when needed
_____ Bridge Books Coordinator- works with Collins Educational Supply to order Bridge Books as a service for families (5-8 hour commitment), spring 2019
_____ Website Coordinator- help and upkeep with the Symmes PTO Website. Training can be given.
4th Grade Celebration - Plan and carry out a component of celebration/Graduation
_____ Day
_____ Evening
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