all volunteer opportunities are on hold for the 2020-21 school year!
Activities at Alton Darby happen because our parents’ dedication and willingness to volunteer their time. Please contact Karla Warren @ [email protected] if you are interested in one of the below positions.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITMENTS
Publishing Shop: Totally supported and staffed through PTO. The Publishing Shop gives ADE students an opportunity to publish their literary works. Open based upon volunteer sign-up. You may volunteer your time in one-hour blocks weekly or monthly as your time permits.
General School Volunteer: Help in the Media Center (library), office chores, kindergarten screening, picture day, book room and other general assistance as needed.
PROJECTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Move-A-Thon: February 7, 2020
It is time for our Alton Darby Elementary Move-A-Thon Winter Fundraiser! This fundraiser ends with the Move-a-Thon event on February 7th. Students will need a packed lunch on February 7th.
Move-A-Thon is a wonderful fundraiser because 100% of the money raised goes directly to Alton Darby PTO and to our students.
Money raised from Move-A-Thon help pay for: Classroom supplies, Lucy Calkins Books, 5th-grade memory books, Classroom rugs, Keep Books, National Geographic subscription, Storyworks, Pastries with Parents, Family Tailgate Night, Professional Development for Teachers, Family Fun Day supplies, Buses for Field Trips, Makerspace, End of year Luau, Field Day, And so much more…
Lots of volunteers will be needed! Thank you SOOOOO much for your support!!!!
Move-A-Thon is a wonderful fundraiser because 100% of the money raised goes directly to Alton Darby PTO and to our students.
Money raised from Move-A-Thon help pay for: Classroom supplies, Lucy Calkins Books, 5th-grade memory books, Classroom rugs, Keep Books, National Geographic subscription, Storyworks, Pastries with Parents, Family Tailgate Night, Professional Development for Teachers, Family Fun Day supplies, Buses for Field Trips, Makerspace, End of year Luau, Field Day, And so much more…
Lots of volunteers will be needed! Thank you SOOOOO much for your support!!!!
Take a Taste: Looking for a fun opportunity to serve our students?? Take a Taste is a once a month time for the students to try a new fruit and veggie during lunch time! Takes a short prep and then you just pass it out to the kids! First one is in October If you are free on Friday's and want to help then sign-up now!
Maker Space Volunteers
We need 2-4 volunteers every Friday from 9:30-12:00 to work with kiddos in the Makerspace. Teachers would be able to send down a few students as needed to work in the Makerspace. To help make this successful, we will need lots of volunteers. Visit the Makerspace website to sign up and for information about the Makerspace, including donations for the Makerspace throughout the year. Click below!
We need 2-4 volunteers every Friday from 9:30-12:00 to work with kiddos in the Makerspace. Teachers would be able to send down a few students as needed to work in the Makerspace. To help make this successful, we will need lots of volunteers. Visit the Makerspace website to sign up and for information about the Makerspace, including donations for the Makerspace throughout the year. Click below!
Fundraising: Assist with fundraising activities, distribution and follow-up calls.
Spirit Nights: Organize fundraising events with local restaurants (community partners). Duties to include distribution of fliers/coupons to students prior to each event; collecting receipts and submission to the Community Partner.
Family Fun Day: Help plan our annual spring family day. This is an event full of games, raffles, crafts, inflatables, food and silent auction. Planning can be done from home. Event day volunteers needed in 2 hour blocks. Individuals who donate their time for an entire shift either Friday night (set up) or during the day of the event will receive 35 free tickets for the games. If you work all day on Sat, you will receive a free lunch. Friday night set up will also include pizza.
Fifth Grade Recognition: End of year recognition event for graduating fifth graders. This committee plans and organizes the event with 4th grade students being a part of the celebration. Memory books, Pizza Party and Recognition event defines this event. Time commitment varies. Planning and Memory Books can be done from home.
Spirit Wear Sale: Help coordinate the orders and distribution of logowear.
Field Day: Assist with various games (including water) and inflatable activities in May. 2-1/2 hour volunteer opportunities in the morning and afternoon.
Art Room Help: Help the Art Teacher during school hours, afternoon and evenings as needed.
Room Parent: Coordinate Holiday and End-of-Year parties for your child’s classroom.
Family Social Events: Help coordinate, plan and volunteer at school social events, which include the Fall Tailgate Party in October and the End-of-Year Luau Picnic held in May. Volunteer opportunities in the evening
Family Game Night: Help coordinate and plan game night at the school.
Staff Appreciation: Assist with providing meals for staff during parent/teacher conference weeks in November and February. Also assist with planning luncheon activities and providing special pampering for staff during National Staff Appreciation Week held during the first week of May.
Playground/Garden: Be part of a committee by helping plan and implement changes and improvements to ADE playground, walking path and garden.
Boxtops for Education: Help clip, trim and bundle boxtops and UPC labels for submission. Volunteer from home.