Volunteers Light the Way!

     I wasn't able to attend the Volunteer Party last week at Virginia Grainger because I was busy in a union negotiations meeting, but I did receive my Volunteer certificate and the cute little keychain flashlight that says, "Volunteers Light the Way!"
     It's so true. Whatever little time you can give, it does make a big difference.
     It's so rewarding for me to work with kids one-on-one and give them extra support! I love doing little things for the teacher, too :)
     Another added benefit is KNOWING the kids with whom your kids attend school!
     As well, I have always been of the philosophy that parents and teachers should be partners in education!
     And, actually my volunteering experience when my boys were young and in preschool and elementary school, truly is what motivated me to become a teacher!
     Parents can volunteer in all sorts of ways. I am able to go in weekly, but I know some parents cannot do that because of their schedules.
     But, you can volunteer to go on field trips, bring snacks to class, help with special parties or activities, create a bulletin board, or you can even volunteer to take on a craft project at home (preparing it, cutting it, etc.).