School Volunteers

April is National Volunteer Month. Who knew, right? Even if you’re not prepared to formally recognize your school’s volunteers (which often occurs as the school year is wrapping up), it’s a great opportunity to give a shout-out to the folks who offer their gifts of time. Verbal acknowledgments and handwritten notes are quick and easy….

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Parent Volunteers

I taught kindergarten, and I always had a reasonable number of parents ask to volunteer in the classroom. Great! The help was appreciated. After some time, I realized that volunteers could be broken down into the following types: The On-the-Ball Parent—This is the parent who not only can make copies and cut out patterns but…

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