Volunteers are a Treasure at Lewis
Welcome to the 2011-12 school year!!
Our PTA offers Lewis families many exciting activities and programs throughout the school year. In addition, we provide support to and appreciation for our wonderful teachers and staff. We cannot be successful without YOUR help.
Below is a list of many opportunities for you to get involved. Please thoughtfully consider how you would like to help and place a check (√) next to those activities in the table below. You may volunteer for as many as you like, but keep in mind that you will be called to help and we will be counting on your support. You will be contacted by the event coordinator prior to each activity for which you volunteer.
You are an essential part of our success at Lewis. Thank you in advance for all your help and support!
Download Volunteers Form
Download SERVE Form required*
Some of our opportunities to serve ...
| Event | What is it? |
| 5th GRADE EVENTS | Help teachers and other parents plan the end of the year celebrations. |
| ACADEMIC MENTOR | Work one on one to help select students improve their reading, writing and math skills. |
| BEFORE SCHOOL EVENTS | Help with student activities, such as Reflections and Turkey Brigade on a few select mornings (7:30-8:30am) in the fall. |
| BOOK FAIR | Help students shop and make purchases during this one week event held bi-annually in the fall and spring. |
| CELEBRATION EVENTS | Help organize, set-up, serve food and drinks, and clean up events such as the Grandparents' Breakfast, Donuts for Dads, Veterans' Day service, etc. |
| FAMILY EVENING EVENTS | Help organize, set up, serve food & drinks, and clean up events such as the Fall Dinner, General Assembly meetings, Spring Carnival, etc. |
| FIELD DAY | In the spring (March or April), P.E. coaches plan a day of outdoor fun and games for all the students. Help set up events, serve water and treats. |
| HOSPITALITY | Help plan and run special events such as lunches and other extras designed to show our faculty and staff appreciation during various times of the year. |
| MEDIA CENTER | Help check materials in and out, shelve books, assist students and make copies. The Media Specialist provides training. |
| PANTHER ASSISTANTS | Provide assistance by helping during picture days, health screening days, lunchroom assistance, etc. |
| PARENT ON CALL | Help wherever needed. Your contact information will be provided to each of the committee chairs and they will call on you whenever there is a shortage of volunteers. |
| PRIDE WALK | Help with this annual school-wide fundraiser held in the fall by providing snacks, water, set-up, clean-up and counting laps walked by the students. |
| WRITER'S CAMP | Assist the 2nd and 4th grade teachers during this two week bi-annual writing workshop and help make books from the stories created by the students. |
| YEARBOOK | Help with photography, page design, creative ideas, etc. |
*All volunteers are required to sign in at the computer in the office when you volunteer - please note that you will need your driver's license! Also, each volunteer must have a completed SERVE form on file before doing any volunteer work at our school - no exceptions.
