Volunteer
Like most private schools, St. Peter’s Elementary School depends on our parents to support the programs and activities that add to our students’ education and learning experiences.
There are many good reasons for parents to volunteer at school. • It shows your kids that you take an interest in them and their education.
• It sends a positive message that you consider school a worthwhile cause.
• It provides first-hand experience of your child’s daily activities.
• It gives students pride in their parents.
Parent Volunteers have allowed us to keep our tuition reasonable. Without you, some of our programs, activities, and extras may need to be limited or discontinued.
Each family will be expected to COMPLETE 16 hours per school year PER FAMILY.
If unable to give the required amount of time, you may choose to “buy out” your hours. Your buyout funds would be used to subsidize, parties, events, special trips, and wherever we would need to pay for something special that would normally be provided by volunteers.
SERVICE HOURS are simple to earn.
The following are some examples of ways that parents can accumulate hours:
• Attending a PACE meeting will earn one volunteer hour
• Serving as a room parent
• Assisting a classroom teacher
• Helping with specific celebrations, special events, and PACE activities throughout the year
• Chairing a fundraiser
• Meeting a minimum requirement for selling products for a fundraiser
• Assisting with school ground beautification
• Serving as a PACE officer
• Serving as a hot lunch or recess volunteer