Volunteering Opportunities
Points for Parents
We ask each family to donate some time to the school. Volunteer opportunities will be assigned a point value. Each family is being asked to volunteer and earn a minimum of 60 points for the school year, which would approximate 12 hours of donated time. A fee will be assessed for those families that do not volunteer the minimum amount by the end of the school year. Information about this program was included in the August brown envelopes.
VOLUNTEERING/POINTS PROGRAM Email trackingpointsforparents@sainttimothyschool.org to report points earned and/or checking on status of points earned. Instructions for entering your points are provided in the black notebook next to the laptop at the front office window. You may also download these instructions here. |
TB Testing of Volunteers
To ensure the health of our students, the Diocese of Arlington requires that all staff and volunteers provide a medical statement regarding being "free of communicable tuberculosis". The health statement must be based on the results of either a PPD skin test or chest x-ray (if you have previously tested positive with a skin test). The original test must be performed within the last 12 months and repeated every 3 years if you are working with the elementary level or every 2 years at the preschool level and aftercare.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Art
No artistic ability is needed to help the children in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade work on their art projects. Rotate with other parents in assisting Mrs. Sponaugle during Art class, usually once every 3-4 weeks. Plan on arriving 10 minutes before class and staying to help clean up for ten minutes afterwards. You can check your child's schedule to see if it is at a convenient time for you. Please sign up with your child's room mother, who will be arranging a schedule for the year. Extra help will be needed throughout the year hanging artwork for display. Completion of Virtus requirements necessary.
Computers
Volunteers needed in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade during Computer class. Rotate with other parents in assisting Mrs. Weiskopf, working once a week for four weeks, usually every 3-4 months. Completion of Virtus requirements necessary.
PE
Assist the PE teachers, Miss Culbert and Mr. Parrish, with PE activities such as dodge ball, basketball, soccer and gymnastics indoors and outside for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade on days that the entire grade level has a combine PE class. No knowledge of specific sports is required. Rotate with other parents in assisting, usually twice every 3-4 weeks. Extra assistance will be needed during the Presidential Fitness testing later in the year. Completion of Virtus requirements necessary.
Library
Rotate with other parents in assisting Mrs. Tierney while your child is in the Library for Kindergarten through 8th grade, usually once every 3-4 weeks. Help check in and shelve books and check out new books. Training on the computer program will be provided. Extra help will be needed throughout the year during Book Fairs. Completion of Virtus requirements necessary.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Playground
Another wonderful volunteer opportunity for parents with younger children and those with children in multiple grades. This allows you to see all of your children in one trip to the school and to get to know their classmates in a non-academic setting. Assist playground staff supervising and organizing activities for the children in the "Bus Barn"and on the playground from 10:40 until 12:15 Tuesdays through Fridays as frequently as you are able. There is no recess on Mondays. It is recommended to volunteer on a consistent basis (one day per week or every other week). To schedule, please contact the Recess Coordinator at recess@sainttimothyschool.org. Please remember to check in at the front office before helping at recess time. Completion of Virtus requirements necessary.
Morning Carpool
Parent volunteers with a cheerful face are needed to greet our children each morning and assist them in getting out of their cars and car seats from 7:55 until 8:20. A quick and easy way to make a big difference during a time you are already at school. The more volunteers we have, the quicker the carpool line will move for everyone! Please contact Maureen Armstrong or stop by the carpool line one morning to volunteer. Completion of Virtus requirements necessary.
Lunchroom
A wonderful volunteer opportunity for parents with younger children and those with children in multiple grades. This allows you to see all of your children in one trip to the school and to get to know their classmates in a non-academic setting. Duties include: handing out straws, napkins and spoons; opening milk and box drinks; assisting students with cleaning duties and lining students up to go back to their classroom. Assist the lunchroom staff during from 10:50 until 1:15 as frequently as you are able. It is recommended to volunteer on a consistent basis (one day per week or every other week). To schedule, please contact Shelly Costello at scostello@sainttimothyschool.org. Please remember to check in at the front office. Completion of Virtus requirements necessary.
Kitchen Staff
The Kitchen Staff needs volunteers to assist with the following: Selling Ice Cream and Chips from 10:50 - 1:15 Tuesdays through Friday. This is a great way to see all of your children during their lunch periods. Sign up for one day each week; Helping out on Pizza Days from 10:50 - 1:15. In order to serve pizza, the staff needs an additional 3-4 people to assist. They sell up to 900 pieces of pizza and could really use the help on these occasional Fridays; Wednesday and Thursday hot lunch preparations from 9:30 - 11:00. The preparation for certain lunches require extra help. Volunteer for as occasional Wednesday or Thursdays as you are able to commit. Contact kitchen managers, Belinda Salzano or Karen Yee for more information or to volunteer.
Hospitality Committee
If you like to host celebrations, you are invited to join the St. Timothy Hospitality Committee in hosting our many wonderful events. Some of our events include: PTO Meetings, Science Fair Judges' Dinner, Craft Fair and Graduation Receptions. No cooking is required to assist at either day or evening events. If interested, please contact the Points for Parents volunteer coordinator with your name, phone number, email, children's names and classes and a preference for daytime or evening events.
Picture Day Volunteers
Help organize and arrange the children for their school pictures. To volunteer, contact Mrs. Kovac at kkovac@sainttimothyschool.org.
Linens
A great way to help the school from home. Pick up kitchen aprons and bed linens from the office, wash and return. Contact the front office if interested.
Book Fair
During one week in the Fall and one in the Spring, the library hosts a Book Fair fundraiser. This allows our families to purchase low cost, high quality books and provides the library with a significant amount of new books. To run smoothly, the librarian needs volunteers to set up, help the children find the books on their "wish list", check out and clean up. 2-3 hour shifts will be scheduled. Volunteer as often as you are able. Contact the librarian, Mrs. Tierney , to volunteer to help in the Fall and or Spring. Specific dates to be determined.
Math Superstars
A 25 week math enrichment program for children in 1st through 6th grade. Co-chairpersons are needed as well as assistance in grading papers on Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m., tracking achievement and giving out prizes. Volunteer for a few hours once a week or every two weeks. Contact Carl Coan to volunteer.
Art Work Display/Take Down
Three to four times per year, volunteers are needed to assist the Art Teacher, Mrs. Sponaugle with the display and removal of the students' art work along the hallways for special events. This is a great opportunity to volunteer without a year-long commitment. Please contact Mrs. Sponaugle if you are interested in assisting.
Tiger Times Newspaper
Assist Mrs. Weiskopf with the publication of the Tiger Times school newspaper, published 4 times per year. Volunteers are needed to proofread the students' copy and assist with the layout of the newspaper.
PTO ACTIVITIES
Annual Spring Benefit Auction: Each year the school hosts a Spring Benefit Auction. This is our major fundraiser for the year, including class baskets, live and silent auctions and entertainment based on an annual theme. This year's event is the 30th anniversary gala, An Evening in Black and Gold. Please contact the points for parents volunteer coordinator to volunteer your time and talent.
Fall Craft Fair: Each Fall St. Timothy hosts a craft fair during which vendors rent a booth to sell their crafts. Contact Mrs. Kobyraor Karen Yee for information on what the job entails. It is a great opportunity to get to know and work with not only St. Timothy families, but the community as well. It's very rewarding when a great event materializes due to everyone's efforts! A great example of teamwork!
Car Raffle: St. Timothy will participate for the third time in the Car Raffle, sponsored by All Saints Parish each spring. Proceeds from each ticket sale will benefit our school. Each year, the Raffle has had winners from our parish! Evelyn Ingram will coordinate the mailings of tickets and accounting for receipts. Additional volunteers are needed during the months before the raffle to help with the mailing of tickets and the counting of returned tickets. Management of the lottery is the responsibility of All Saints Parish.
Movie Night: Each year, St. Timothy transforms the cafeteria and gymnasium into a movie theatre. Students bring their sleeping bags and enjoy an evening of friendship, snacks and entertainment. Assistance will be needed for check-in, set-up, snack distribution and clean-up.
Bingo Night: Each winter, in the school cafeteria, the PTO hosts a pizza and bingo night for Saint Timothy families. A very popular, energetic night. Volunteers are needed to set up, clean up, sell bingo cards and pizza and give out prizes.
Family Skate Night: Each winter, the PTO hosts a night of ice skating fun at Ashburn Ice House. The whole school comes together for this wonderful family social opportunity. Volunteers are needed to organize and help run this activity.
Santa's Workshop: In December, the school library is transformed into a Christmas store for 3 days to give students the opportunity to shop for small gifts for their families. Assistance is needed to keep the store stocked, help the children find appropriate gifts, add their purchases and pay for them.
Innisbrook Gift Wrap Fundraiser: The gift wrap fundraiser continues all year long as an online event. To order gift wrap, visit www. innisbrook.com..
Original Works: Students prepare their artwork during Art Class and it is beautifully transferred to a variety of objects (magnets, mugs, t-shirts..) for purchase. Assistance is needed to prepare and ready orders. Contact Peggy Reno with questions or to volunteer.
