WELCOME TO
ST.FAUSTINA CATHOLIC
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
As a school community, St. Faustina has
been blessed with very dedicated
volunteers over the years and we want
to encourage parents that are new to the
area, or those who have been thinking of
volunteering to join us in making every
school year successful for our children.
We understand that many parents are
busy with work and extra curricular
activities during the week, but even a
small amount of time given can make a
difference. Opportunities are available
daily, weekly, monthly or as a special
event. There are a variety of tasks that
may require as little as 30 minutes a
week and larger projects that involve
working on an ongoing committee.
Not only will giving some of your time
and talent make a difference to the
children of St. Faustina, but you will be
joining a dynamic group of volunteers
who are also parents in your community.
Meeting new people and making friends
is a wonderful fringe benefit to
volunteering.
HOW DO I BECOME A
VOLUNTEER?
DO I NEED A CRIMINAL
RECORD CHECK?
Please fill in our volunteer application
form which will provide us with your
contact information, availability and an
understanding of the types of programs
that interest you.
Volunteers are required to apply for a
criminal record check, which is standard
for anyone volunteering their time with
children. There is no cost for volunteers,
but you are required to submit the form
in person at Peel Police Headquarters
at
3476
Glen
Erin
Drive
in
Mississauga. This process can take
weeks so don’t delay! While the
application is pending there are other
programs that can benefit from your
efforts.
Many of our current volunteers started
when their children were in kindergarten
and their free time was limited to a few
hours. We all understand how precious
that time can be! However, giving even a
small amount of time each week can
help us provide the students of St.
Faustina with a variety of services. It
also gives you the opportunity to meet
some fantastic people!
WHERE DO I PICK UP
THESE FORMS?
These forms can be picked up at any
time from the school office.
Once you receive the official criminal
record check in the mail, bring it by the
office for verification. The school keeps a
copy for their records and you keep the
original.
PROGRAM
OPPORTUNITIES
☺
Volunteer Reading Coaches
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Printing Program
☺
Pizza lunches
☺
Fall BBQ
☺
Movie Nights
☺
Fundraising
☺
Special Events
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Dance-A-Thon
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ShareLife
☺
Playday/Hot Dog Day
And many more……
We couldn’t run these programs without
the dedication of our parent volunteers.
We would love it if you came out and
joined our team!
In addition to volunteering in the school,
you also have the opportunity to become
a member of the School Council.
Positions include: Chair, Vice-Chair,
Treasurer, Secretary, Fundraising Chair,
Special Events Chair, Education Chair,
Parish Rep, OAPCE Rep, Community
Rep and Parent Rep. If you simply want
to come out to the meetings, everyone is
welcome and encouraged to attend.
Meeting dates are communicated
through the school newsletters and
posted on the school website
WHY DO WE VOLUNTEER?
Many of our volunteers will tell you
that they enjoy volunteering because
they get to know the teachers,
administrators and students from all
grades. They know that their
participation in the school has a
positive influence on the morale and
environment. Personally, volunteers
also benefit because it gives them an
opportunity to network with parents
and make new friends.
PARENTS of ST.FAUSTINA
Come Join the
ST. FAUSTINA
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
VOLUNTEERs!
“I started volunteering at St. Faustina when
my son was in JK. I wanted to meet the
teachers and understand more about the
school system. I keep volunteering because I
too know I am making a difference. But what I
enjoy most is the smile on the kid’s faces
when they see me.”
Parent
“Parental involvement is one of the most
significant factors contributing to a child’s
success in school. When parents are involved
in their children’s education, the level of
student achievement increases. Students
attend school more regularly; they complete
more homework in a consistent manner and
demonstrate more positive attitudes towards
school.”
School Improvement Planning: A Handbook
for Principals, Teachers and School Councils
Education Improvement Commission
Jesus said, "Let the little children come
to me, and stop keeping them away,
because the kingdom of heaven belongs
to people like these.
Matthew 19:14
May 2011