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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Queen Anne!

Below you'll find a detailed listing of the many jobs and committees available to QAE volunteers with differing levels of required commitment and needing participants at different times during the year.. To learn more about a particular committee, contact Heather Anderson, QAE PTSA Parent Volunteer Chair.

FUNDRAISING:

• Cash-Back Program Scout (1-2) - identify, share & manage e-scrip, Safeway, etc.
• Move-a-Thon Lead (1-2) - manage ‘day-of’ volunteer team
• Procurement (2-3) - Walk-a-Thon & Auction
• Mail-merge Expert (1) - generate fund drive letters and all fundraising Thank You letters
• Logo-Wear Lead (1) - design, manage logo-wear inventory & sales (online & on site)
• Auction Team (10-15) - Copywriter, slide show production, site coordinator, registration, set-up/clean-up, A/V coordinator, check-in/out, spotters, recorders, invoicing, Dessert Dash Lead
• Fundraising Committee (as many as as are interested!) - be available to help as needed.
• Book Fair - Set-up/Break-down, inventory, teachers’ wish lists, cashier
• Engraved Paving Tiles - Decorate our school and raise money for PTSA-funded programs

ACTIVITIES:

• Classroom Coordinator * (1-2 per classroom, to be finalized with each class's teacher) Gather & distribute contact info for class parents, lead teacher appreciation projects,coordinate volunteers for snacks, in-class assistance & class parties, lead/identify a lead for the creation of a class auction project, act as liaison between teacher and PTSA Activities & Volunteer Chairs
• Social Committee (5-7) - assist PTSA Social Coordinators in arranging/organizing non-fundraising all-school socials, mid-year classroom tours/ prospective families meet & greets, year-end Field Day
• Yearbook Committee (4-8) - assist with all aspects of yearbook creation, publication & distribution
• Parent Education Committee (3-5) - assist in identifying/obtaining parent ed presentations
• Garden Team (10-12) - Planting, harvesting, watering, weeding, general maintenance & upkeep with direction of Garden Coordinator (possibly to incorporate recycling & sustainability activities)

BACK TO SCHOOL:

• Safety Patrol Monitors (7 each AM & PM) - Assist 4th & 5th grade crossing guards & oversee safety patrol locations, especially at the corner of 4th & Boston.

• Classroom Set-up (2-3 per room) - help teachers settle in before First Day (cleaning, decorating,  labeling, leveling class libraries

• Drop-Off Traffic Director (2-4) - 9:20-9:40AM. Help direct cars for a few days until everyone gets the hang of the traffic flow.
• General Greeters (2-4 AM & PM) - Directing lost children and/or lost adults.  If kids get off the bus or come through the door without an adult, they might need a friendly face to show them to their classroom or to the office. After a long school day, a friendly face to direct them will help it end on an up note. 9:00-9:45AM, 3:30-4:00PM
• Playground Helpers (2-3) - Help keep our kids safe and happy during recesses! We need volunteers to referee playground activities, monitor Running Club lap runners, and oversee entrances and exits outdoors. Our students also have access to the gymnasium and library during recess, so if you prefer to help indoors, we can accommodate! Our goal is to supplement staff supervision. Even 15 minutes of your time can help. Come join in the fun!. 12:10 to 12:50PM (ongoing)
• Lunchroom Assistants (2-3, non-kindergarten parents) With only 20 minutes for lunch, our lunchroom NEEDS at least one lunch line volunteer each day to ensure that kids get served in a timely manner. Additional help is often needed by our younger students, as well, opening containers and directing recycling/clean-up efforts..  You can help by signing up for one 45-minute slot once a week, twice a month, or once a month. It's quick, fun and truly serves a vital need!
• Science Kit Inventory (3-5) - inventory incoming science kits
• Scavenger Hunt Guides (8 tech team members) - immediately after lunch on the first day of school

SUBJECT or CLASS-SPECIFIC:

• Science (1-2 per classroom) - assist lesson set-up (day prior/day of), assist running lessons, assist lesson clean-up, perform outgoing inventory (November).
• Standardized Testing - assist in the computer lab during testing periods
• Classroom  - regular schedule (specific subject or hours), there are so many ways to help your child's class, both in the classroom and at home! Your child's teacher or CC will let you know what jobs, (e.g. subject-specific help, library time, field trips, celebrations, materials prep, etc), are available.
• Library - assist with student check-in/out, re-shelving, as directed by Librarian

STANDING & REGULAR AD HOC COMMITTEES:

• Website ** (2-5) - maintain and improve QAE PTSA website under direction of Webmaster
• Communications (2-3) - assist Communications Co-Chairs with content and various associated tasks

• Parent Volunteer Committee (1-2) - recruit, organize and be a point-of-contact for PTSA & external volunteers; assist Committees and Staff in filling volunteer needs for school-related activities directly & via Class Coordinators; Survey & build database of incoming parents as to volunteer interests/contact info; Assist QAE Administrative Assistant with keeping required documents up-to-date

• Social-Emotional Learning Committee (4-5) - monthly meetings & add’l research & workshop time to assist with implementation of the Roots of Empathy (ROE) program, a process for learning life skills. Such skills include how to deal with oneself, others/relationships, and work effectively.
• Legislative Committee (1-4) - inform & energize PTSA members to advocate for primary education in Washington State
• Technology Committee - “Nerd Squad” members help teachers better use technology in their classrooms, address the school & teachers’ “tech wish list”, build a technology strategic plan to support QAE’s long-term goals, liaise with SPS technology staff re QAE progress/needs
• Facilities Committee -  Facilitate master planning with QAE staff & architects for future potential buildout on QAE campus and within existing buildings; Help advocate for funding for QAE projects with District administration (e.g. BEX levy prep); Work with teachers and staff to identify needed minor improvements to school facilities and, where appropriate, implement those improvements in accordance with SPS requirements (e.g. “self-help” projects; Typical ‘handyperson’ skills a plus, but not required.
• Enrichment Committee (8-10) -

• Language Program Coordinator (1): Work with Language Link LLC to create and maintain an enjoyable, effective language program.  Back-to-School – help identify rooms for classes, coordinate use of teacher rooms, prepare registration announcements for QAE website.  Throughout school year – serve as the point-of-contact for parents, observe classes periodically and provide feedback, take photos for website/yearbook, prepare announcements for mid-year classes, support special class projects.  Develop innovative ways to enhance language program.
• Childcare Coordinator (1): Serve as a liaison between PTSA & Kids Co.; schedule childcare for PTSA evening events; communicate families’ childcare needs & concerns.
• Chess Club Coordinators (2-3):  Organize parent volunteers to provide club support during club training & tournaments, responsible for all in-school club advertising, flyers/posters & website announcements, take photos of clubs for website/yearbook, observe club meetings periodically & provide feedback, serve as point-of-contact for families.
• Performing Arts Subcommittee (3-5):  With the instructors of the Drama Club, (currently SP Nation), guide the club activities: planning & supporting an all-school play.  Serve as point-of-contact for Drama Club. Provide information on club activities to the greater QAE community.  Help QAE teachers incorporate drama in specific classroom activities.  As interest in a chorus develops, evaluate providers and add to enrichment program.  
• School Assemblies Coordinator (1): Identify artists and/or performances appropriate for student special event assemblies.  Develop budget for assemblies. Work with Enrichment Co-Chairs and QAE principal/teachers to schedule assemblies.  Host performers on assembly day.

• Finance/Budget Committee - convened as needed to review budget, record-keeping

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Running Club (5-6)
• Recess Lap monitor - create an audio record of each runner’s first/last name, grade, # of laps.  Mid-morning & lunch-time, daily.
• Lap record transcription - transcribe an audio record of student laps (see above) once or twice a week.  Can be done off-site.
• Trail-running supervision - evening/weekend off-site running
• Mileage chart recorder - transfer transcribed running data to wall chart at school
• Marathon Assistants (2-4) - early November
• Field Trip Chaperones (as needed) - available during the school day, irregular schedule
• Lost & Found "Closet Organizer" (1-2) - sort, take & post digital pics of misplaced items, deliver unclaimed items to non-profit at end of school year.
• “See a need, fill a need” - We are still in the process of “building this airplane in which we are flying”, so if you have an idea for a project or activity that would enhance our school, Let us know!

* Class Coordinator

• CLASSROOM LEADER
• Set the tone for your class - Stay Positive! You are the class cheerleader and the teacher’s “Right Hand”. Follow through on their requests in a timely manner.
• Encourage participation in PTSA activities & jobs
• Classroom Bonding – e.g. organize a parents night out so adults can meet each other .
• Teacher requests - assist with coordinating the follow through.
• Send reminders to class.
• CLASS LIAISON TO THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE CHAIR
• Attend PTSA Activity Committee meetings as class representative. Keep the class informed of PTSA news. Bring up issues/suggestions from class. Recruit/assign classroom parents duties as needed by PTSA
• ADMINISTRATIVE
• Create an electronic class lists with all relevant contact information (address, phone, email).  Send copies to the PTSA Activities Chair & Parent Volunteer Coordinator.
• Help the teacher with any parent scheduling (organizing volunteers).
• Assist/recruit assistance with classroom website.
• Fill out SPS Volunteer paperwork, collect it from all classroom volunteers & turn in to Parent Volunteer Coordinator for tracking. (A class parent checklist with forms clipped to it would be helpful.)
• Take a school “volunteer tour” with Carla Kirch. Learn to use equipment and find supplies, then show other classroom volunteers.
• BULLETIN BOARD: If your teacher feels it is appropriate, create a small “Volunteer Bulletin Board” in the classroom &/or on the class web site to post important information. Keep the bulletin board up to date.
• Volunteer Schedule
• Snack Schedule
• class newsletter
• Volunteer Guidelines
• COORDINATING CLASS AND PTSA JOBS: Throughout the year there will be a need to collect money or organize parents.
• PTSA: Student Art Project for the school Auction (lead, recruit or partner on this)
• Teacher Gifts/Thank You’s: Classroom gifts for the teachers around the holidays, Teacher Appreciation week, End of Year Thank You

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Webmaster and Website Committee Chair - 2011-12 school year

• Lead Website Committee in execution of web-related goals & activities
• Administer QAE PTSA Website
• update content to reflect current events or as requested by other PTSA board member
• create new pages / content areas as needed
• update News banner on home page with links to important news posts (as requested by Communications committee)
• Assist in teacher website administration in Weebly
• support teachers in their classroom/school use of Weebly sites
• Collaborate strategically with Technology Committee Chair and Communications Chair
• Evaluate QAE PTSA website for redesign and/or migration to SPS SchoolFusion platform
• Make recommendation to QAE PTSA board
• Lead committee in execution of redesign and/or migration