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Volunteer Opportunities at PSI

PTO PROJECTS
  • Directory (Sept.-Nov.): Enter data, help with sales and distribution.
  • Newsletter (monthly): Write articles and assist the editor.
  • Bulletin Boards (ongoing): Design and update bulletin boards.

FUNDRAISING
  • Leer–a–tón (Read-a-thon) (Oct.): Develop themes and incentives to promote the event.
  • PSI Fund Challenge (ongoing): Collect/count General Mills Boxtops, Campbell’s soup labels, and more.
  • Grant Writing (ongoing): Experienced volunteers needed for researching and writing grants.
  • Carnival! PSI Family Fun Night and Silent Auction (March): Help plan, solicit auction donations, and publicize. Help on event day too.

ALL-SCHOOL EVENTS
  • Spring Picnic: Plan, set up, play, and clean up at this evening event for current and incoming families.
  • Field Day (June): Plan and lead activities at this end-of-the-year, school-day event.
  • Picture Day (fall and spring): Help kids have pictures taken.
  • Yearbook (ongoing). Assist with coordination.
  • Music Concerts (spring). Help as needed.

AMITY COMMITTEE  (click here for more info)
  • Social Coordinator: Plan social outings.
  • Education Coordinator: Coordinate auditing of University classes.
  • Newsletter Coordinator
  • Clothing Coordinator:
  • Provide winter clothing.
  • Marketing Coordinator: Create materials for Amity Program.
  • Aunt/Uncle Family: Provide regular support for Amity Intern.
  • Host Family: Provide room and board for an Amity Intern for a semester.

EDUCATION
  • Parent Spanish Classes (fall and spring): Coordinate and promote classes. Help with transportation of Amity interns.

SCHOOL-DAY HELP
  • Thursday Folders (Thursday mornings): Keep everyone informed by stuffing student folders with school information.
  • Lunchroom/Playground (ongoing): Be a helpful, adult presence in the lunchroom and on the playground.
  • Lost and Found (ongoing): Manage lost items until claimed or donated to STEP.
  • Misc. School - Day Help: Occasional help as needed.

TEACHER/STAFF HELP
  • Specialty Class Assistants (ongoing): Support the staff in the music, media center, art, gym, and English departments.
  • Support with Misc. Projects (ongoing): Support the staff with various non-specific projects.  Many of these projects can be completed at home.
  • Book Assembly (ongoing): Help the reading department with ongoing projects, done at home or in the classroom.
  • Teacher Treats (monthly): Work with other parents to provide treats for staff lounge.

SAFE/HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Would you be interested in participating as a Safe/Healthy Environment Leadership Committee member?

Work to promote:
•Building Security
•Student Health & Well-Being
•Aesthetics (building and grounds)
•Environmental Projects
•Other initiatives as the committee prioritizes

COMMUNITY RELATIONS 
Would you be interested in participating as a Community Relations Leadership Committee member?

The primary purpose of this committee is to ensure that information important and/or relevant to PSI is gathered and communicated to the PSI community. Members of this committee would gather information from the following sources among others:
•DPAC (District Parent Advisory Council)
•School Board
•Communications with other Schools
•Other Media (Newspapers, MeetUp, etc.)
The Third Annual PSI Carnival

March 13th, 4-8pm at PSI

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
It will take almost 200 volunteers to make the PSI Carnival run smoothly for our kids.  If you plan on attending the carnival, please work a shift and tell your friends to work a shift, too!  Email Cate McDonald at work.a.shift@gmail.com to let her know which shift you prefer:  3:30 to 5; 4:30 to 6; 5:30 to 7; or 6:30 to 8.  Include your full name and phone number.  One shift per family equals great fun for everyone!  Thank you!
Click here to read more about the PSI Carnival