Volunteer

volunteersParents are particularly important to the development of students and to the overall strength of the School. The School truly appreciates and values parental involvement and believes school-parent cooperation is vital to the student's life and the life of the School.

Parents running the school storeThroughout the school day and school year there are many occasions when parents assist the School in volunteer activities and related projects, either in the classroom, on field trips, or after hours.

Parents are encouraged to become involved in classroom activities. Grade chairs help plan parties and other activities for the class. Parents help plan and chaperone field trips, and, in the younger grades, help with cooking classes and other activities. Parents are always welcome to contribute their time in the classrooms and are encouraged to share their unique talents as learning opportunities for all of the children.

All parents of children enrolled at Community School are members of the Community Parents Association (CPA), which provides many opportunities for parental involvement. If you'd like to become more involved with the CPA or its activities (see list below), simply click on the Volunteer Now button at right.

Events and activities organized by the CPA include:

Activity Purpose
Cornucopia Auction fundraiser
Community Classic Family event fundraiser
Book Show Provide books for Discovery Center/classroom
Flower Sale Scholarship fundraiser
Discovery Center Label, catalog, track library inventory
Faculty Hospitality Teacher appreciation with treats
Fall Picnic Welcome back families/students
Stan & Clayton Rice Night Fifth & Sixth graders with fathers/friends
Grandparents/Special Friends Day Program/class visits for grandparents/friends
Mailing Mailings for annual giving, newsletters, reports
Book Covering/Repair Maintain and repair books
School Tours Provide guided tours during admissions process
School Store Sell items to promote school spirit
Yearbook Organize and produce annual yearbook