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Volunteer OpportunitiesNo matter what your interests are, the Parent Association offers rewarding ways to be involved in the Prospect Sierra community. Ongoing committees and activities include these:
Book FairsThe library staff and parent volunteers transform the elementary school multi-purpose room and the middle school library into a book store for a week each— and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Prospect Sierra libraries. Contact: Tapscott: Lee Steadman Avis: Maggie Cooke and Ann Skartvedt Panther PicnicBe part of this festive back to school tradition. Food, fun and games for the whole community. Contact: Susie Marcus and Gloria Schliesser Caring CommitteeWhen a Prospect Sierra family is faced with a significant or unexpected need, the Caring Committee draws on an organized network within our school community to provide practical, tangible support when requested. Contact: Tapscott: Pam Zelnik-Stuhr, Avis: Madeleine Kahn
Celebration of the ArtsAn important fundraiser for the Scholarship Endowment, this benefit features music, dancing, and food; a silent auction of student artwork and donated items; an Art Shoppe with note cards, t-shirts, journals, and other handmade gifts for sale; and a showcase for the music, drama, and arts programs at our school. It is a true community effort, with parent coordinators, teachers, students, and staff all working together. Contact: TBA, Auction: Susan Berger End-of-Year PicnicAll students, kindergarten through eighth grade gather on one campus and celebrate the end of school with a picnic! Contact: TBD
Faculty-Staff AppreciationProspect Sierra parents appreciate teachers and staff every day — this committee organizes an end-of-the-year party and other ways to say special thanks for their work. Contact: Tapscott: Eva Angell, Avis: Kate Hoshour and Carolyn Weil MerchandisingT-Shirts, etc... Contact: Susie Marcus and Sloane Morgan
Monday MunchThese once-per-grade level events provide lunch for the teachers on various Mondays throughout the year. Contact: Tapscott: Kari Gaspardone, Carla Lieske, Cindy Pfost Pawlak, and Suzie Phillips Avis: Manish Doshi and Rachel Penn
New Parent OutreachParent Association volunteers work with the Admissions Office to help new parents connect with each other and with the entire school community. Contact: Andrea Binger and Cindy Pfost Pawlak Parent EducationTo help families address challenges facing them today, the Parent Education committee organizes a year-long series of seminars and discussions. Rob Evans, author of Family Matters: How Schools Can Cope with the Crisis in Childrearing, kicks off the year with a talk on Tuesday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Avis. Contact: Elisse Gabriel and Jenny Kinder
Room Parent CoordinatorsRoom parents are key to communication between parents and the school, aiding teachers in recruiting parent help in the classroom, on field trips, and for many activities. Coordinators from the Parent Association help recruit and provide direction for the room parents. Contact:
Service LearningThe Parent Association recruits coordinators for the Service Learning programs at all grade levels. This important effort helps our students to learn about and address unmet needs in the wider community. Contact: Kathryn Lee
eScrip, Schoolpop, & Amazon
Learn more and sign up for eScrip, Schoolpop, & Amazon. Contact: Kier Fullmer and Marian Spector
Pizza Day & Weekly LunchesLove to take a break from making lunches? These special lunch days help parents, delight students, and provide funds for Parent Association activities. Contact: Tapscott: Susie Chua Avis: Doug Chinn
Valentine's DayBe part of a wonderful tradition honoring our faculty and staff! Contact: Maggie Cook Parent CaféParent Cafés are a great opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee and connect with other Prospect Sierra parents! We will also host follow-up discussions to the Parent Education Speakers. Contact: Tanya Avila and Cindy Pfost Pawlak Healthy Head CommitteeThis committee helps educate parents about lice and to aid in prevention, checks students for lice on scheduled days throughout the school year. Tapscott: Marti Grubb, Avis: Shelley Nathans 8th Grade Graduation Coordinators Parents work together to help with graduation festivities. 8th grade rep: Carolyn Weil
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Parents,
grandparents, and friends, please enroll in the eScrip and Schoolpop programs!
Funds
raised from these programs support 1) the community-building activities
listed above and 2) ) the Parent Association mini-grant program provides funds to enrich curricular and classroom projects at all grade levels.