Thank you for your interest in volunteering at MSR. Strong parental participation has always been a trademark of this community, and whether you would like to help out with one of the events below or simply to volunteer in your child’s classroom, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to become more involved.
Please let me know if you might be interested in helping out with any of the events below by clicking the appropriate box(es). In addition, please let your teachers know if you are interested in helping out in the classroom or with class-specific functions. Lastly, we are always open to new ideas for new events or volunteer projects, so please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
With many thanks, Sandra Saundercook, Volunteer and Events Coordinator
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Volunteers needed to assist the photographers with preparing the children for their individual portraits (may include but not be limited to lining kids up, straightening collars, flattening cowlicks and keeping them smiling).
assist photographer
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Saturday, October 6 (rain date, Sunday, October 7, 1 pm – 4 pm) 10 am – 1 pm
The festival is a big outdoor party, the first event of the year where our entire community comes together for a few hours of fun. There will be games and prizes for the children, and food and fun for all.
supervise class sponsored game for one shift (usually 1 hour) supervise school sponsored game for one shift (usually 1 hour) set-up games Friday, October 5 break down and clean up
Friday, October 19 (rain date, Saturday, October 20) Friday, April 18 (rain date, Saturday, April 19) 8 am – 12 pm
Volunteers needed to help each classroom clean up annuals and mulch gardens for the winter and to assist the classrooms with their spring plantings.
assist a classroom with garden projects
Thursday and Friday, October 18-19 Thursday and Friday, April 17-18 Thursday 8 am – 5 pm and Friday 8 am – 12 pm Event Chair: Tina Stevens
Twice during the year MPSA provides for purchase all the plants you need for your home’s and classroom’s garden. Brought to you from a local nursery, the plants are available for MSR families and friends right on our campus during these two 2-day sales.
publicity/signage set-up/unloading plant delivery/arrange plants for sale (Wednesday) shift/sales (assist shoppers, cashier) break down at 12:00 pm on Friday
Wednesday – Friday, November 14-16 8 am – 5 pm Event Chair: Pam Powell
Our own MSR Book Store comes to life in the Watson Center. Many books and related gifts are for sale, and we invite authors to share their works with the classes. In addition, we invite artists and storytellers to entertain the children.
publicity/signage set-up on Tuesday, November 13 shift/sales (assist shoppers, restock books, cashier) break down on Friday, November 16 hospitality and/or craft at Barnes and Noble in-store Family Night
Sunday, April 27 2 pm – 5 pm Event Chairs: Lori Hitchen and Kim Mathan
This festival is an opportunity for our students to showcase their fine arts and performing arts talents. Student art is displayed in the Art Gallery and student performances are held throughout the campus.
mount artwork for display (week before the event) display artwork in the Art Gallery on Saturday, April 26 supervise craft activity during the festival for one shift (usually 1 hour) serve refreshments during the festival for one shift (usually 1 hour) clean-up
Friday, May 9 6:30 – 11:30 pm
As the only MSR Annual Fund fundraiser, this community celebration features a Live Auction and casino-style games. Held each May this fun-filled evening includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and games. Planning begins in January and culminates with the event.
Acquisitions Committee: acquire donations for the auction Advertising Committee: sell advertisements for the auction catalogue Classroom Baskets: organize Room Parents for acquisition of Classroom baskets Decorations Committee: design decorations around theme and help collect props Promotion Committee: create descriptions for each auction item Set-up: transport auction items to the event site and set-up for event during the day Friday, May 9
Friday, May 16 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Event Chair: Caroline Eidson
In an effort to show our appreciation for the wonderful work our staff does each day, MPSA treats our faculty and staff to a very special catered luncheon on Staff Appreciation Day.
substitute in classrooms while the Faculty attend the event (from 11:15 am – 1:30 pm) set-up tables and chairs Friday morning decorations clean-up Friday afternoon
Hospitality Committee
Chair: Elisabeth McGowan If you like to bake or shop for goodies, then this is the committee for you. Provide baked goods for the various Open Houses and events during the year.
Publicity
Chair: Renee Revaz Ever wonder who creates the fence posters that keep you aware of upcoming activities - the Publicity Committee. If you have graphic design experience or just like to laminate, please volunteer for this.
Office Assistants
MSR Contact: Cathy Adams, Director of Information and Children’s Services Help in the office with various administrative tasks: sorting mail, stuffing envelopes, etc.
Annual Fund Advisory Committee
MSR Contact: Rae Marie Czuhai, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs The Annual Fund Advisory Committee works with the Director of Development to solicit donations for the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund helps provide for the on-going development/training of our Faculty, Interdisciplinary programs including art and music, and quality educational materials in each classroom.
Substituting
MSR Contact: Melanie Lind Opportunities for substitute teachers when faculty is out of school. Volunteers are paid as substitute teachers; training is provided by MSR.
I am interested in volunteering, but I am not able to commit to anything specific at this time. Please contact me.
Please list any special interest/hobbies/musical talents that you would be willing to share with students in the classrooms.
