PTO Volunteer Information

Want to get involved but not sure how to get started? It’s easy… just download our volunteer form, check off the committee(s) you’d like to be a part of and return the form to the Office!

Short-term commitments – ideal for parents with lots of energy but limited time

Committees active throughout the school year – perfect for parents with tons of energy and more time to give
Short-term commitments
Activity

Date(s)
Description
Fall Fundraiser
September
 Help tally order forms and/or deliver items to classrooms
Book Fair
       September Share the excitement of students choosing and buying their own books, also a great way to add to teacher’s classroom book list
Summer Reading Incentive Party
September
 Help scoop ice cream and hand out books at this special party for Davenport’s summer readers
School Photos
October
 Volunteers needed to help make the day ‘picture perfect’
Visiting Authors
TBD
 Help coordinate these days when our students get to meet famous author/Illustrator Lizzy Rockwell.
Bingo Night
November
 Calling all volunteers to work at this fun family activity
Wish Upon A Star
November
 Help brighten the holiday of a special Davenport student
Boys Night Out
November
 Help plan a special night out for Davenport boys and their dad, grandad or uncle.
Girls Night Out
March
 Help plan a special night out for Davenport girls and their mom, grandmom or aunt..
Spring Fundraiser
TBD
 Help plan & organize this spring event.  Come with ideas - the sky is the limit.
Kindergarten Orientation
TBD
 Help greet the incoming 2008-2009 kindergarten students and their parents
Staff Appreciation Week
May
Be a part of the planning and execution of this special week to thank our wonderful Davenport staff for all their efforts during the year
Staff Luncheon
September
 Assist in this unique afternoon when the PTO pampers our staff
Closing Ceremonies
June
 Join in the fun of planning a grand send off for the graduating Class of 2009
Committees active throughout the school year:
Activity
Description
Gator Alley
 Davenport’s school store needs sales clerks several times during the year
Book Club
 Volunteers needed for this unique happening where students and their parents read and discuss a book together during the evening at school
Enrichment Committee
 Be a part of facilitating outside performances geared towards enriching each grade level’s academic pursuits
Learning To Look
 Art Appreciation taught by parents. Don’t worry if you don’t know Monet from Manet, we’ll supply the lesson plans. Culminates in a trip to the Met in NYC
Media Center
 Volunteers needed for various duties in our own library. Once a week or once a month, it’s up to you
New Parent Partnership
 Sign up to be a ‘mentor’ to an incoming parent
One-On-One Tutoring
 Help enrich a student’s learning experience and make a real difference in their lives. All it takes is one hour a week – you pick the day and time
Parent Workshops
 Help out at all or one of the series of workshops aimed at getting parents more involved in their child’s education. Academic and social issues will be topics.
School Newspaper
 Volunteers needed to help out our 4th and 5th grade newspaper staff
Spirit Sale
 Show your school spirit with various Davenport logo apparel. Assist in the distribution of flyers and products
Technology Committee
 Assist in evaluating the technology needs of the school and analyzing how the PTO can best meet those needs
Student Council
Assist our children in learning how the student government works at Davenport.  NEW!
Davenport Community Partnership Assist us in coordinating "shopping days" or "eating days" with community businesses to raise revenue for Davenport School.

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