Parent Partners for Learning
I would like to encourage you to be a volunteer in our classroom. I
appreciate the importance of working in partnership with parents and value your
support. I have an open door policy and invite you to join us. There are many
interesting and important jobs that need to be done and I will be happy to train
you in any area needed. Please fill out this form and return it by Friday,
September 10th if you would like me to schedule you as a classroom volunteer. If
you are unable to volunteer on a regular basis, there will be opportunities to
volunteer for field trips.
Child ______________________________________
Parent/Grandparent name ________________________
Home phone ____________________
Cell phone _____________________
Email contact _______________________
I am available (please circle one)
One time a week
Two times a week
Monthly
I am available in the (please circle one or both) Morning
On call
Afternoon
Job Descriptions: please check any/all jobs you would like to do
□ Small group support
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Check “Who needs what?” form.
Pull a small group of students.
Work on varied skills using materials provided by teacher.
*** I feel comfortable working with a small group in: (please circle all that apply)
Math
Reading
Writing
Spelling
□ Fact practice
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Pull one student at a time.
Work on math fact flash cards (multiplication/division)
Record date and which facts student struggled with.
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□ Art Docent (preferably Wednesdays or Fridays)
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Give a short lesson on a piece of art work or artist
Facilitate art project based on art or artist (doesn’t have to be a recreation)
OR if you are a crafter, painter, quilter, potter, knitter, gardener we’d love
to have you share your passion with us! This can be one time or ongoing.
□ Spelling/priority word mentor
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Pull one student at a time.
Read them words from their priority word list.
Record date and words misspelled.
□ Friday folders (Friday afternoon)
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Arrive to class after lunch
File student work and school announcements in each student’s Friday
folder
Retrieve any last minute notices from teacher’s box and file.
Load folders by 2:45
Set up a cool bribery system to get students to return their folder!
□ Copies and crafts
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Check “Copies” file of parent volunteer box.
Make copies and return to teacher.
Check “Crafts” file of volunteer box.
Put up artwork in the hall.
Create fun thematic showcases for hall work.
Wow! This is quite a list…it really does “take a village!” You can see how
important volunteers are in our classroom. Don’t be shy, we love sharing our
learning with you! Please come and join us.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Eryn Carpenter
F.Y.I. I will hold a parent volunteer night once I create a schedule. During this
meeting we will go over each important job and how to make sure you feel as
utilized as possible.