How to Get Involved

We welcome parent involvement of all types.

PARENT ASSOCIATION:  All parent/guardians are automatically a member of the Parent Association, entitled to participate in all PA affairs.  We need every parent to get involved as much as possible in supporting our School, its teachers and their classroom needs. Please mark your calendars with dates and times of PA and School events. Please attend PA meetings to get to know other parents, and volunteer for PA activities. PA leaders also welcome ideas and suggestions for special guests or specific topics. There are plenty of opportunities for all members to utilize their special talents and interests.  It is also critical to communicate with your Class Parents. You can find out about specific volunteer roles in the PA by clicking here.

To volunteer in a more informal way, here are a few ideas:
PLAN A TOUR OF A:

•    Hospital, Court Room, Radio/TV Station, Your Place of Work

WIN OVER : the following people to spend at least a 1/2-hour speaking to our youngsters:

•    Opera singer, Theatre Professional, Musician, Any Creative Professional

INVITE A SPEAKER: for Black History, Science Week, or Graduation

VOLUNTEER FOR A PARENT ASSOCIATION EVENT: Octoberfest, Valentine’s, Sports Award Dinner, Proms, Parties, etc.

NEGOTIATE WITH A DANCE TROUPE, PUPPET TROUPE, ANIMAL EXPERIENCE COMPANY: to come perform at T.C.S for less than their usual fee ( T.C.S. will pay)

RECRUIT A CORPORATE SPONSOR (PEPSICO, NESTLE, ETC.) for a reciprocal program (i.e. they might sponsor a child to go on the spring trip and/or provide sodas for a school party and in return our students will help stuff envelopes, etc. for them)

30 Other Ways to get involved

IN THE SCHOOL

1. Thanksgiving  - Coordinate the Luncheon or a Square Dancing class for students
2. Uncommon Wednesdays need class helpers
3. Website Volunteer
4. Create a Booster Club to support sports, band, or fine arts
5. Lunch Period Chaperone
6. Hang up bulletin boards or assist with the Tiger Times Newspaper
7. Gardening
8. Annual Fund: Volunteers call 5-8 members of their child's class and ask them to contribute
9. Library:  Help with Book Fair
10. Admissions/Recruitment:  Welcome new parents or hosting an admissions event
11. Start a school-wide Flickr Photo Site and collect images of students in class or at special events
12. Dictation: Collect stories from students based on their creative and cognitive storytelling skills
13. Write articles for the Parent Memo
14. Phys. Ed. Dept.: Gym Equipment, Coaching, Parent Basketball Game or Awards Banquet
15. Be a guest speaker to talk to students about your career
16. Senior Year Events: Prom, Senior Trip, Graduation
17. Attend a PA meeting or join the Steering Committee

AT HOME 

1. Read with your child
2. Make sure they are well-rested
3. Limit amount of electronic entertainment

FOR THE CLASSROOM

1. Field Trip Planning:   Research and arrange field trips
2. Community Service:  Assist the Community Service class for Seniors
3. Cooking Coordinator:  Take the lead on gathering ingredients
4. Science Lab: Gather supplies
5. Be a computer assistant
6. Assist with an Art class
7. Share your skills: poetry, reading, carpentry, photography, sewing
8. Tutor a struggling student one hour per week
9. Mentor a discouraged student one hour per week
10. Mentor a gifted or very creative student one hour per week

call 212-223-5055 to find out more

These are just a few ideas to spark your interest.