PARENTS - WE NEED YOU!! They say “It takes a village” and YOU are part of the “village”.

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions for the next school year. This is a great way to get involved with the school, meet teachers, and other parents.

PLEASE RETURN TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER, 1, 2017

Name: ______

E-mail: ______

Phone # (cell) or (home): ______

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Events and Descriptions

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September 12 - School Picture Day

p / Volunteer: Manage students and order forms

October 12 - Hispanic Day

p / Chairperson: Plan the event and purchase food.
p / Volunteer: Help set up and clean up the event.
October 12 – Cherrydale Delivery
p / Volunteer: Assist with order pick up
October 13 - Picture RETAKE Day
p / Volunteer: Manage students and order forms

October 17 - Teacher Conference Meals

p / Chairperson: Organize dinner for staff; organize volunteers to help with set-up/clean up
p / Volunteer: Help out Chairperson as needed

November 16 - Native American Day

p / Chairperson: Plan the event and purchase food.
p / Volunteer: Help set up and clean up the event.
December 22 – Cherrydale Big Blast Party
p / Volunteer: Supervise/chaperone limo rides &/or Big Blast party
February 8 –African American Day & Soul Food Dinner
p / Chairperson: Get supplies, order food from venders, decorate
p / Volunteer: Help set up and clean up the event.

February 15 - Teacher Conference Meals

p / Chairperson: Organize dinner for staff; organize volunteers to help with set-up/clean up
p / Volunteer: Help out Chairperson as needed

February 14 - 16 - Scholastic Book Fair

p / Chairperson: Plan the event
p / Volunteer: Help out Chairperson as needed
TBD – Somali Day
p / Chairperson: Plan the event and purchase food.
p / Volunteer: Assist Chairperson in organizing the event and/or volunteering during the event
May 2 – Asian Day
p / Chairperson: Plan the event and purchase food.
p / Volunteer: Assist Chairperson in organizing the event and/or volunteering during the event
May 4 – Eighth Grade Dance
p / Chairperson: Coordinate dance including refreshments, decorations, entertainment, etc.
p / Volunteer: Assist Chairperson in organizing the event and/or volunteering during the event
May 15 – Color Run / Anthony Family Day
p / Chairperson: Organize food, volunteers, tents, and activities.
p / Volunteer: Assist the Chairperson as needed.

June 12 – Eighth Grade Completion Ceremony

p / Chairperson: Coordinate refreshments, flowers, music and other details as needed
p / Volunteer: Serve refreshments to the 8th graders and their families

On-Going Opportunities

Spirit Wear Sales - sold at school events throughout the year

p / Volunteer: Help out Chairperson as needed.

Restaurant Fundraisers - throughout the year

p / Volunteer: Assist the Chairperson as needed. Restaurants all over the area offer fundraising opportunities for schools (e.g. Chipotle, Lowbrow, Edina Grill, etc.). Coordinate dates and specifics with restaurants, develop a calendar of events, and promote through the Panther Post, e-mail, and Facebook

School Office Assistant – times and dates TBD throughout the year

p / Volunteer: Assist the office staff throughout the year.
Media Center Assistant: times and dates TBD throughout the year
p / Volunteer: Assist Media Center staff.
Amity Interns, Spanish & French Classes, Teacher Assistants
p / Volunteer: Help Amity interns get established in their new environment.

Plant Sales (Holiday Plants-November & Summer Plants-March/April)

p / Volunteer: Assist Chairperson with promoting sales and distributing plants

Gardening Team (Spring and Fall)

p / Volunteer: Help beautify the school grounds by planting, trimming & weeding
Chinook Book Sales Fundraiser (Fall)
p / Volunteer: Coordinate selling coupon books at various events