old VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

PRIORITY POSITIONS & COMMITTEES

JOG A THON

Fall. Biggest Fundraiser of the year. Students collect pledges from friends and family and on event day run as many laps as they can in the allotted time. Volunteers are needed to setup, cleanup, serve water, punch tally cards, cheer, and count the collected monies.

Chair: Liane Cutforth + 4 positions

CROSSING GUARDS

Year Round. Keep kids safe. Monitor crosswalks in front of school, East or West Tamarisk. Choose day and AM or PM slot. Scheduled weekly commitment just 15 minutes.

Chair: Tim Crean + 20 positions

MARKETING/

FUNDRAISING

Year Round. Coordinate between businesses and families to earn fundraising dollars for Coal Creek. Programs include AmazonSmile, King Soopers cards, Box Tops, Milk Caps, PayBack Coupon Books, and Dining for Dollars. Promote fundraisers and other PTA events.

Chair: Tammie Helm + 8 positions

YEAR LONG POSITIONS & COMMITTEES

DONUTS FOR DADS

Gather the power of fathers and engage them into the school community and donuts.

Chair: Dr. Kiemele + unlimited opportunity!

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Create community. Organize and promote parent social events outside of school.

Chair: Liz Novosel, MaryBeth Sullivan

GARDEN LIAISONS

Assist teacher and garden coordinator with garden lessons. Leads help secure volunteers for each grade’s garden lesson. Circle all grades you are interested in. Interested in a lead role?

Chair: Rebecca Leslie, Heather Stone + 8 positions

STAFF APPRECIATION

Provide Coal Creek staff with food (usually dinner) during onsite activities. Help with setup, clean up, and delivery to express our gratitude for their long hours and hard work.

Chair: Trudi Moran

LIBRARY ASSISTANTS

Help librarian with projects. Plus the books: checkingin, shelving, and helping children choose.

Chair: JoLynn Scott + 18-36 positions

WALK/BIKE TO SCHOOL DAYS

Promote green transportation methods in coordination with BVSD schedule 23x per year. Publicize event and procure goodies for participants.

Chair: Missy Gasser

WORKROOM ASSISTANTS

Make copies, posters, cut and paste, and other tasks to assist busy teachers. As little as one hour per week. Training on all equipment provided.

Chair: Sarah Kershaw + whoever wants to help!

YEARBOOK

Take candid photos, develop and distribute yearbooks. Parent Lead per grade (K5) who ensures a candid photo exists for everyone in that grade. Circle all grades you are interested in photographing. Interested in a lead role?

Chair: Need a Chair + 8 positions

FALL POSITIONS & COMMITTEES

ART FUNDRAISER

Coordinate with the art teacher to promote artistry and fundraise for the art department.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Opportunity for families and Coal Creel to expand their libraries. Help librarian promote, setup, staff, cashier, and packup the fair.

Chair: JoLynn Scott

PARADE OF LIGHTS

Organize and lead the Coal Creek entry into the Louisville Parade of Lights (December).

SCHOOL DIRECTORY & WEBSITE

Update website for the new year, organize class lists, help families enter their contact information, track orders, acquire advertisers, arrange layout, print and distribute.

Chair: Ann Bruinsma + 5 positions

PHOTOS - INDIVIDUAL & CLASS

Assist professional photographer on picture days in September and/or April.

VISION & HEARING SCREENING

Assist district staff with annual hearing and vision screenings (September).

Chair: Liz Beasley

SPRING POSITIONS & COMMITTEES

5TH GRADE PROMOTION

Organize the 5th grade promotion ceremony and celebration. Members of this committee usually have a 4th grader.

Chair: Sandy Sundberg

PARENT PARTNERS

Liaison to families new to Coal Creek. Organize mentor meet and greet groups at the Kindergarten Orientation and coordinate hosts for summer play dates.

Chair: Kim Langley & Joy Jackson + 10 positions

MOVIE NIGHTS

Familyfriendly movie in the Coal Creek gym. Advertise, setup, and clean up the gym. Assist with food and drinks during event.

Chair: Peggy Wood

SPIRIT WEAR & SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS

Spread school spirit. Coordinate with our school supply vendor for Coal Creek clothes. Collect order forms and distribute school supply boxes at the Meet the Teacher event in August.

Chair: Preston Vaughn