Volunteer Opportunities
There are many opportunities for parents to volunteer at Great Oak School.
There will be a flyer that you can fill out and return to the school through
your child. Some of the events are the Halloween Party, Ice Cream Social,
Book Fair, Roller Skating, Movie Night, Teacher Appreciation, and Yankee
Candle.
There are also volunteer opportunities that are ongoing, either monthly or
weekly. They are the Weekly Flyers, School Store, and Slush. You can help
out with as many as you would like, from one to all!
You could also volunteer in the library, during your child's Library time!
Email Lisa Swaine at lisaswaine@danvers.org.
All are welcome, if you would like to volunteer, please see Jacquie Rideout
and make sure that you have filled out a CORI Form!
If you are interested in volunteering for anything listed below please email
Tammy Plante at tamandobe@comcast.net. Thank you for all of your help. We
wouldn't be able to do all of the wonderful things at the school without you!
1. _________Cultural Enrichment, Committee Chair: Erica Rossitto (2009-
2010)
Work with Erica to coordinate and investigate new enrichment opportunities.
Act as a host to the artist/performer during the event. (Low Commitment)
2. _________Ice Cream Social, Committee Chairs: Tina Krasovec (Book
Fair) and Katie Pyburn (Ice Cream) (December 2009)
Usually held the week after Thanksgiving, the Great Oak School is transformed
for a night of fun. The cafeteria is transformed into an Ice Cream Parlor
and Crafts can be made in the Gym. Students can also spend time shopping for
books in the library and have the option to buy a book for themselves or
their teacher. Volunteers are needed to help staff the gift tables,
scoopers, assist the children with shopping and tally the merchandise. (Low
Commitment)
3. _________ Halloween Party! Committee Chair: Andrea Walke (October
2009)
This is the school’s most spooky event and the highlight of the children’s
year! The Halloween Committee transforms the school’s cafeteria and
gymnasium into a Haunted atmosphere of games, raffles and munchies. The
committee members outdo themselves every year and we look forward to hear
what they have up their sleeves this year. This event needs many volunteers
to make it a success. Volunteers are needed to work on a committee to plan
the event and staff it the day of. (Medium Commitment)
4. _________ Teacher Appreciation Lunch (DAY), Committee Chair: TBD
(May)
Each year, the PAC sponsors a lunch at the school for our teachers and
educators in appreciation for their dedication and commitment to our
children. The luncheon is held in May during school hours. Volunteers are
needed to help coordinate and help during the luncheon. (Medium Commitment)
5. _________ School Store, Committee Chair: Christine Cheetham (All year)
The school store is open from 7:50 AM to 8:20 AM Thursdays. Children may
purchase their favorite school supplies with their allowance. Students look
forward to these days every month as they shop for pens, pencils, calculators
and other supplies before School. Volunteers are needed to assist in
staffing the school store.
(Medium Commitment)
6. _________ Flyers, Committee Chair: TBD (Thursday Mornings)
Help Jacquie Rideout in the Office Thursday mornings sorting, organizing,
stapling, counting and distributing Thursday morning flyers. Great Oak
School needs parent volunteer every Thursday morning. You can work every
Thursday or sign up for a few Thursday’s. Arrive between 7:45 and 8:15
should take approximately an hour. (Medium Commitment)
7. _________ New Parent Committee (2010 Commitment)
We are looking for volunteers to serve on a new committee to explore ways to
help orient new parents to the school in the next school year. We are
seeking parents with students in kindergarten and first grade to be a
Mentor. (Low Commitment)
8. _________ Danvers Educational Enrichment Partnership (DEEP)
Representative
The Danvers Educational Enrichment Partnership’s mission is to enrich Danvers
Public Schools' educational process through a unique partnership comprised of
schools, community volunteers and businesses. A volunteer is needed to serve
as the Great Oak School representative. Responsibilities include attending
DEEP meetings every third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 AM and attending the
PAC meetings to provide updates.
(Medium Commitment)
9. _________ Parent and Administration Communicate for Education (PACE)
Representative
The Parent and Administration Communicate for Education mission is to support
the school department in its efforts to provide the children of Danvers with
a high quality of education to make recommendations to the superintendent and
to advise the superintendent on system wide matters of concern. A few
volunteers are needed to serve as the Great Oak School representatives.
Responsibilities include attending PACE meetings every first Friday of the
month at 9AM and attending the PAC meetings to provide updates. (Medium
Commitment)
