{"id":2042,"date":"2012-09-14T11:28:56","date_gmt":"2012-09-14T16:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/?p=2042"},"modified":"2012-09-14T11:29:20","modified_gmt":"2012-09-14T16:29:20","slug":"how-to-get-involved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/how-to-get-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Allenby  relies on our teachers,  students and parents to play a vital role in  making the school a  caring, educational and friendly environment. As  parents, we all have  the same goal \u2014 we want a great school for our  children\u00a0\u2014 but we all  have varying amounts of time and resources to  support that goal.<\/p>\n<p>We   get it. As we begin the school year, we want to let you know that  there  is no expectation that everyone has the time or inclination to  chair a  committee or be at every pizza lunch &#8230; but it takes a  critical number  of volunteers to make our programs run. There are many  different ways to  volunteer at Allenby, and we welcome ANY and all  contributions of time no matter how big or small!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This year, the APA has a number of positions open. Please think about the  roles described in below and choose one or  more that fit your time and interest. We  would love the opportunity to  work with you to find the right fit for  you!<\/p>\n<p>It really does take us all to make Allenby a  place we can be proud to send our kids. Feel Free to contact Lori Miller Pike at <a href=\"mailto:lori.miller@rogers.com\">lori.miller@rogers.com<\/a> should you want more information about any of these roles.<\/p>\n<h2>APA Board Members<\/h2>\n<p>Any and all positions are open. Nominations close <strong>September 14<\/strong>. General elections are at the first APA meeting on <strong>September 27th<\/strong> at 7:00 pm. Please see descriptions <a href=\"http:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/about-the-apa\/\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chair Person<\/li>\n<li>Treasurer<\/li>\n<li>Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Directors of Health and Safety<\/li>\n<li>Directors of School Programs<\/li>\n<li>Directors of Communications<\/li>\n<li>Directors of Community Awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Classroom Parent Coordinator<\/h2>\n<p>Coordinate information with all <a href=\"http:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/communications\/class-parents\/\" target=\"_self\">class  parents<\/a>. Act as a conduit to get important information out quickly and  effectively. Great for working parents who have access to a computer.<\/p>\n<h2>Technology Committee Members<\/h2>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Work with teachers and parents to understand the growing and changing technology needs of our school.<\/p>\n<h2>Literacy Project Volunteers<\/h2>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Volunteer to read with a child once a week. The school selects a student for you and it is done during the school day.<\/p>\n<h2>Health and Community Awareness<\/h2>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe and Caring Schools Committee members: <\/strong>The  focus of this role  is on\u00a0the student&#8217;s character education.\u00a0\u00a0 The\u00a0Safe  and  Caring\u00a0committee implements initiatives and participates with  school  staff to review the TDSB\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\">Safe School Policy<\/a> and the Allenby Code of Conduct to\u00a0facilitate respect, empathy and help cope with peer pressure.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eco School Coordinator<\/strong>: Acts as the <a href=\"http:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/health-and-safety\/ecoschool-and-environmental-awareness\/\" target=\"_self\">Eco School<\/a> ambassador, works with kids to conduct eco audits, boomerang lunch and other related activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Environmental Awareness Coordinator<\/strong>: Ensures that the school environment is in accordance with environmental standards, also works on greening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attendance Verification Volunteers<\/strong>: Come work in the office a morning a week\/two weeks to ensure that our kids are arriving safely at school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kiss &#8216;N&#8217; Ride Volunteers<\/strong>:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/health-and-safety\/traffic-safety\/#kissnride\" target=\"_self\"> Kiss &#8216;n&#8217; Ride<\/a> takes place on the Castlefield side of the school every morning from  8:40-9:00. Take a weekly or bi-weekly shift. 20 minutes and you are on  with your day!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lice Check Volunteers<\/strong>: No checking heads just escorting classes. <a href=\"http:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/health-and-safety\/staying-safe-at-school\/#lice\" target=\"_self\">Lice checks<\/a> take place 3 times each school year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Traffic and Safety Coordinator<\/strong>: In charge or coordinating all things <a href=\"http:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/health-and-safety\/traffic-safety\/\" target=\"_self\">traffic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Fundraising<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Pizza Lunch Volunteers<\/strong>: Serve <a href=\"http:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/fundraising\/pizza-lunch\/\" target=\"_self\">Pizza<\/a> the last Friday of the month<\/p>\n<p><strong>Big Night Out Committee Members\/Volunteers<\/strong>: Help plan this<a href=\"allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/fundraising\/events\" target=\"_self\"> November parent&#8217;s event<\/a> or just volunteer that night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Fair Committee Members\/Volunteers<\/strong>: Help plan this <a href=\"allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/fundraising\/events\" target=\"_self\">June event<\/a> or just volunteer that day<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lip Sync Coordinators\/volunteers<\/strong>:  A February or March 2-night event that allows all of our kids to be  <a href=\"allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/fundraising\/events\" target=\"_self\">rock stars<\/a>! There is an afternoon of &#8220;Auditions&#8221; (all kids get a spot!),  a dress rehearsal and the 2-night event. Begins in January.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allenby relies on our teachers, students and parents to play a vital role in making the school a caring, educational and friendly environment. As parents, we all have the same goal \u2014 we want a great school for our children\u00a0\u2014 but we all have varying amounts of time and resources to support that goal. 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