2. Welcome to K.I.D.S. Kind I mportant D ependable S tudents Coordinator, Mrs. McPheeters

3. K.I.D.S. - What is it exactly? u K.I.D.S. is a volunteer service organization at Rose Tree School. We are involved in service projects in our school and community.

4. K.I.D.S. Qualities Kind Important Dependable Students

5. K.I.D.S. - Projects Here are some examples: u Read to Kindergarten u Greeters and Guides on special visitation days u Community service projects u Help coordinate school wide efforts during Holiday sharing u Assist at Strawberry Festival and other school special events as needed u Help with Recycling

6. How do I join? u K.I.D.S. 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.

7. K.I.D.S. 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!

8. Cover Letter u Show your family! u Important information! u Be ready to clarify! u Contact Mrs. McPheeters with questions. u 610 627 7203 or jmcpheeters@rtmsd.org

9. Application Page u This page is for you! u Complete this page on your own. u Tell what it means to you. u Don’t forget your signature.

10. Recommendation u To be completed by someone other than your parents and older than middle school. 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!

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

12. Final Suggestions u Return application to Mrs. McPheeters on or before September 18 - no later! u All pages must be completed and handed in together. u See Mrs. McPheeters with any questions.

13. Is K.I.D.S. for you? u Are you interested? u Are you available? u Are you willing to give up some of your time? u Can you remain committed throughout the school year?

14. K.I.D.S. - we work hard and have fun, while serving others! Join today!! K.I.D.S. - we work hard and have fun, while serving others! Join today!!

15. Thank you for your attention today!