Parent/Caregiver involvement is vital to the success of fun, community building events and enrichment experiences. We ask that each caregiver dedicate some time to helping build our community during the school year. Below are some places we could use your help! Brief descriptions are included followed by expected time commitments. We also need your help spearheading new ideas to benefit our community. Participate and make the MSC community better for our children! Scroll down to learn how you can be part of the fun! PARENT-LED COMMITTEES INCLUSIVENESS AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE (IDC) The MSC Inclusiveness and Diversity Committee (IDC) is dedicated to creating a shared school community of families and educators that embraces and reflects the diversity of our District and our City. Creating such a community takes intentional and collaborative work; our mission is to raise the collective awareness and cultural competencies of members of the community. We are committed to making MSC a school where all voices are heard, valued, and respected towards shaping an inclusive and welcoming community. Please click here or contact msc333.diversity@gmail.com to learn more. ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FAMILY GIVING Each fall, our Family Giving Committee raises money for all of MSC's supplemental programs, including our arts, music, wellness and greenhouse programs. Funds raised during Family Giving account for 40% of the PA’s operating budget. Please contact Charles Nguyen: charles.v.nguyen@gmail.com READING BUDDY PROGRAM COORDINATOR Work with a former parent to roll out the program to all grades within the school. The pilot program last year was a big success. Several hours at the beginning of the school year. A couple hours a month during the year TEACHER APPRECIATION COORDINATOR Take the lead in coordinating events to show our teachers how much we appreciate them. Several times throughout the year and daily during Teacher Appreciation Week SUPPLY CLOSET MAINTENANCE AND ORGANIZATION Drop into the teacher supply closets to check on supply levels and make sure the closets stay organized. Let the PA Exec Team know what supplies are running low. Unpack new supplies. 30 mins twice a month WATER DELIVERY Deliver water bottles from a designated area in the school to classrooms and collect empties using a cart provided by the janitor. (note – requires heavy lifting) 30 mins twice a month PARENTS NIGHT OUT Plan a Parent’s Night Out in September or October. Find a nearby bar or restaurant to host. Can be done by grade in coordination with class parents. A couple hours the first several weeks of school PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING VOLUNTEER Learn about participatory budgeting and how MSC can get (literally) hundreds of thousands of dollars to improve our school. The volunteer will work with the City Council Member’s office to try to get our project on the ballot and then get out the vote! 1-3 hours per week in the spring Please contact Julissa Gomez: Julissa.torresg@gmail.com BOOK ROOM LEADER The Book Room is a parent volunteer led library in the school. For the past several years it has been led by an amazing volunteer. While she is stepping down, she has graciously offered to train a new leader. The leader will organize and coordinate the Book Room with the help of a group of parent volunteers. 1-2 hours per week RECESS EQUIPMENT Recess equipment is housed in a locked container in the yard. Periodically check that balls are inflated, equipment is in good shape and let the PA Executive Team know if replacements are needed. 30 mins twice a month GRANT WRITING We are seeking parents with experience in grant writing and research, who will identify and create grants to fund various school-wide projects and activities. At your own pace – as much or as little as you are able TALENT SHOW COORDINATOR Help bring a Talent Show to MSC! MSC BROADWAY LOVES MSC Help us organize our annual fun and community-building show, Broadway Loves MSC. Please contact Megan Sikora: megansikora@mac.com READ-A-THON Co-Chair (2 needed) Learn directly from the past co-chairs about leading this new and loved event. Mainly entails uploading student data and helping with questions or support. The event is hosted by a professional company so minimal involvement is needed. 1-3 hours per week during the month of the event Please contact Wendy Cohen SPRING BENEFITS Co-Chair (2 needed) Lead a group of volunteers to help plan our school’s annual spring benefit. Work with a Co-Chair (1 leading planning, the other leading fundraising) to bring back this important community event which raises significant funding for our school. 1 hour every 2 weeks for fall/winter. 2-3 hours per week in the spring TECH SUPPORT Provide support (website, mailing lists, etc.), as needed GRAPHIC DESIGN SUPPORT Provide support, as needed TELL US YOUR IDEA You tell us how you’d like to help the MSC community! The PA Executive Committee is here to help! Set your own hours Please contact volunteer@friendsofmsc.org to get involved OR fill out ourvolunteer survey |
CLASS PARENTS
Being a class parent is a fulfilling way to actively participate throughout the school year helping support our classroom teachers and connecting families to the MSC community.
If you are interested in serving as a class parent email: classparents@friendsofmsc.org