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ADOPT A BOOK: An ongoing program to benefit the library. Families
purchase new books for the library, often in recognition of a teacher
or child's birthday. During a week-long book fair, classroom teachers
and the librarian select and highlight books that complement curriculums
and areas of study. These books and others are available to adopt throughout
the year.
BACK TO SCHOOL COFFEE: A casual get together the first day of school. Drop
your child/children off and meet with other parents over coffee and baked
goods provided by the many volunteers at Duveneck.
BACK TO SCHOOL PACKETS: A package of important school documents, letters
and informational flyers available for pick up on the Friday before the start of school from
4:00 - 6:30 p.m. and the first day of school.
BACK TO SCHOOL STAFF LUNCH: Parent volunteers arrange lunch for
teachers and staff once during the first week of school. The parent
in charge of this event coordinates volunteers to prepare food
and clean up.
BAGEL SALES: Most Thursdays during recess, children can purchase
whole or half bagels for a nominal fee. This tradition is a favorite of
Duveneck kids. People helping with this activity prepare and serve bagels.
Parents may purchase bagel tickets in advance. This is not a fundraiser.
BIKE & TRAFFIC SAFETY: In October, the third grade bicycle
rodeo consists of obstacles on the playground that simulate traffic
conditions. The person in charge of this event coordinates volunteers,
supervises the activity, and promotes pedestrian, bicycle, and
automobile safety at the school throughout the year.
BOOK FAIR:
In November, parent volunteers set up and coordinate a week-long book
sale held in the multipurpose room. Part of the proceeds go to purchase
books for the library.
CHILDREN'S THEATRE: An every other year opportunity for children to participate in a
dramatic production at Duveneck. Volunteers supervise students and assist
with music, costumes, and other activities.
COMPUTER HELP DESK: Provide weekly computer support to teachers for
their use of computers the classrooms.
DISPATCH: This bi-weekly newsletter is published
by the PTA and used by school staff, administration, teachers,
and site council to get important information home to families.
The school district and other schools also append information
to the Dispatch.
DISPATCH COLLATOR:
Requires a couple of hours every other Friday morning to pick up the Dispatch
from the District office, add any last minute flyers, and count and assemble
for each classroom.
DISPATCH
EDITOR: The Dispatch editor
assembles and designs the bi-weekly school newsletter and takes it to
the District office for copying.
DRAGON DINNERS: Coordinate(s) volunteers to respond to needs for
help (emergencies, illness, new babies, etc.).
DUVENECK eNEWS POSTMASTER:
Compiles and disseminates
timely, brief, Duveneck news by email to parents and staff. Subscribe by sending mail to the postmaster.
DUVENECK SPORTSWEAR: Organizes the sale and distribution of T-shirts
and sweats with school logo. The clothes are available in child and adult
sizes.
DUVENECK STUDENT NEWSPAPER: Edit,
staff and publish the school's student newspaper to provide the student
population with opportunities to publish their writing and artwork. Teach
and coordinate two staffs of eight to 14 student reporters
E-FUNDRAISING: Volunteers coordinate the school's eScrip
and www.SchoolPop.com
fundraising programs. Parents list their credit cards, debit cards and grocery cards with eScrip for free; then every time they use these cards with participating merchants, Duveneck earns a percentage of the purchase. SchoolPop is an online shopping site. When people start their shopping at this site and designate Duveneck as the beneficiary, Duveneck earns a percentage of every purchase.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Work with the Principal on earthquake
and emergency plans and supplies. Oversee volunteers from each
classroom who inventory classroom emergency supplies each fall.
GIFT WRAP: Help coordinate and oversee the fall gift wrap fund-raiser.
HARVEST CARNIVAL: On Saturday, October 23, 2005, the Harvest Carnival will be held at Duveneck. This is a community-building event that brings families together for fun, games, food and music.
HEAD LICE: Coordinates lice checks with room parents on an
"as needed" basis.
HOST NEW FAMILIES: Each new family is assigned a host family. The host family is responsible for calling the new family before school starts and welcoming it to the Duveneck community by offering information, answering questions, making introductions, etc., as needed.
LEGISLATION/SCHOOL BOARD ADVISOR: Attend school board meetings, follow
legislation and keep PTA informed.
LIBRARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Recruit and schedule volunteers to work
in the library during school.
LOST & FOUND: A PTA volunteer maintains the Lost &
Found and runs periodic Dispatch reminders to families to retrieve
forgotten items. He or she launders unclaimed clothes before
donating to the district PTA wardrobe. (Clothing from the PTA
Wardrobe is available to the community at large.)
MAY FETE PARADE: Coordinate Duveneck's participation in
the May Fete Parade, a Palo Alto community event.
MEMBERSHIP: A PTA volunteer runs the fall membership
drive and files the appropriate forms with the PTA Council.
NEW KINDER EVENTS: Arranges get acquainted gatherings during
the summer for all kinder families.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Recruits PTA members to fill PTA Executive
Board and committee chair positions. Work begins in early Spring
to fill positions for the next school year.
NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVE
(JORDAN): A fifth grade
parent suggests names for Jordan's PTA Executive Board and Committee
positions for the next year.
NOON ART: Coordinates monthly art projects offered
at noontime organized and supervised by parent volunteers.
NOON GARDENING: Coordinates noontime gardening projects
for students.
PIE (PARTNERS IN EDUCATION) REPRESENTATIVE: Represents Duveneck for this District wide fundraising organization. Solicits and coordinates volunteers to help with fundraising. Monies raised will be distributed to all the schools in the Palo Alto Unified School District. Since 2004-2005, these are the only funds which can be used for additional staffing (aides, etc.)
PTA COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Attends
PTA Council meetings and reports back to Duveneck PTA. PTA Council meets
approximately 5 times per year. Each meeting lasts approximately 2-1/2
hours.
PTA WARDROBE: The PTA Wardrobe is located at Jordan Middle School
in a portable off Middlefield Road parking lot. It is open Wednesdays
from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00-1:00 p.m. Families interested
in acquiring clean, used clothing should contact the Duveneck secretary/
principal for a referral letter. Anyone may rent rain boots, snow clothes,
costumes, or camping items for a rental fee per child or per adult. There
is no referral letter necessary for rentals. Rented items must be returned
clean within two weeks. Donations of clean clothing and shoes are gladly
accepted, and receipts are available for tax deductions. For information
call: 858-0654 during open hours. Donations and volunteers are always
welcome and needed.
ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: Recruits and organizes room parents for each classroom.
SCIENCE FAIR: A PTA sponsored science fair for interested
students in every grade. Science projects are created completely
by the children with assistance by adult mentors.
SPRING EVENT: A Friday or Saturday night family get
together centered around an all school dinner and community building
events. This event is planned and executed by parent volunteers.
SPRUCE-UP DUVENECK DAY: Volunteers contribute their time to make facility
improvements such as painting, pruning, gardening, and small building
and repair projects.
STUDENT DIRECTORY: The student directory is prepared in
the fall by a parent volunteer and office staff. The directory
is distributed to all families.
TEACHER APPRECIATION: Parent volunteers organize parents to
supply treats for teachers on Fridays in the teachers' lounge
and plan an event in the Spring in recognition of teachers.
TECHNOLOGY: Oversees the classrooms' and media center's
hardware and software needs and advocates for the enhancement
of technology resources.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Coordinates and helps recruit for all school volunteer
needs.
WELCOME NEW FAMILIES NIGHT: All
new families are invited to an evening orientation at school during the
first week of school. Childcare is provided.
YEARBOOK: Volunteers assemble and arrange for
production of the annual yearbook available in June. The committee
works throughout the school year assembling the book as well
as organizing yearbook purchase and distribution.
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