Volunteering

Helping hands of hundreds of parents, students, grandparents, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends truly make a difference at our school and in our greater community. Learn more below about the many ways to volunteer at Prospect Sierra.

Parent Association

Classroom Field Trips & Athletic Events

Fundraising

Admissions

Service Learning

Parent Association

The Parent Association organizes community-building events and activities such as the all-school Panther Picnic, the Book Fair, and the popular Parent Education series.

Officers: Carla Lieske , Gloria Schliesser ,
Sherry Katz

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Classroom/Field Trips/Athletic Events

Teachers keep parents posted on ways to help each classroom through newsletters. The weekly PS News is another resource. Being a room parent is a valuable gift to teachers. To volunteer, sign up on the online summer volunteer sign-up form or contact the appropriate Parent Association Room Parent Coordinator.

Contact: Room Parent Coordinators
Tapscott: Tanya Avila and Kristina Sepetys
Avis: Jean Sanchirico and Dana Tillson

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Fundraising

Annual Fund

Parent volunteers play a vital role in our Annual Fund campaign. Grade captains coordinate efforts at all grade levels while working closely with the fund co-chairs and the Development Office.

2009-2010 Co-Chairs :
John Martinez and Michael Hohmeyer

Celebration of the Arts

An important fundraiser for the Scholarship Endowment, this benefit features music, dancing, and food; auctions of student artwork and donated items; 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:

Liz Clark , Dir. of Alumni Relations & Special Events

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Admissions

Parents provide valuable help to the Admissions staff during parent tours, information events, and in other ways. See the Volunteer Sign-up Form for a complete listing.

Contact: Lily Shih, Director of Admissions

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Service Learning

Service Learning projects help our children broaden their perspectives, think critically, and develop interest and compassion for the world around them. Children at all grade levels are engaged in projects with specific, articulated learning goals, connecting classroom learning and skills to real-life needs in the community. Parents help plan and carry out projects.

Contact: Kathryn Lee, Director of Service Learning