Throughout the year there will be many opportunities for families to become involved with PTO functions. We have many events planned throughout the year including the Fall Festival, Natcher night at various restaurants, Spaghetti Supper and many other events. For each hour of time spent on one of these events, your name will be entered for a gift card drawing to be held on Field Day. Volunteers have an opportunity to meet and work with Natcher staff and families to support our school.

Did you know that when you volunteer:

  Students do better in school and in life. Students are more likely to earn higher grades and test scores, graduate from high school, and go on to higher education.

  Family members become empowered. Families develop confidence by helping their children and other children.

Schools get better.  When families are involved at home and at school, that makes them full partners.  The performance of children in the school tends to improve as families and schools work together.

Communities grow stronger. Families feel more invested in the school system and the school system becomes more responsive to the family and the community needs.

Suggested ways you can help:

On-site

♣Read to a child

♣Laminating

♣Filing

♣Share talents, skills, and hobbies

♣Build Bulletin Boards

♣Become a Classroom Helper

♣Assist with musicals

♣Landscaping, painting

♣Assist with Technology

♣Assist with Picture Days

♣Assist in the Library

♣Sponsor an After-school club

Off-Site

♣Monitor bus stops

♣Attend field trips

♣Cutting, stapling, etc.

♣Assemble projects

♣Make phone calls

♣Organize classroom parties

♣Help with sewing projects

♣Run errands for teachers

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q.Can I be a volunteer if I work full time?

A.Of course!  There are many projects that can be done at home or on the weekends that can help our children and their teachers.

Q.I have small children at home, how can I be a volunteer?

A.You can arrange with another parent to swap kids for an hour or two so you can come to school to help, or you can pick up a packet of work so that it can be done at home and returned at the time needed.

Q.I don’t like standing in front of the kids and teaching.  Is that something I would have to do?

A.Leave the teaching to the teachers unless you have a talent or special area of interest that you would like to share with the students.  Working with kids one-on-one or in very small groups is what is needed more than working with a large group. 

Q.I would like to help, but I really don’t want to be involved directly with the children.  Are there other ways I can help?

A.There are so many little projects that every teacher needs to have done.  Cutting, pasting, creating, copying, laminating, filing, etc. When volunteers help with these small projects, it allows the teacher more quality time with their students.

Q.How long do I have to volunteer?

A.We hope that you would spend at least 10 hours a school year volunteering in some capacity.  That is only one hour, once a month.  However, we would welcome and encourage more!

Q.Does volunteering on a PTO committee count as part of the Family Volunteer program?

A.It sure does!  There are many PTO activities during the year that can’t be carried out without family support. We would love to have as many families as possible helping carry out the activities the PTO has planned.

How can you become a family volunteer?

Our Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Tabor, during the first month of school, will conduct several orientation/trainings for all volunteers.  This includes the volunteer training required by the Warren County School District. This required training is also available a few times throughout the school year at other school locations. It is Warren County Board of Education policy that EVERY person that works with children in the school has a background check EVERY year.

Important Reminders for Family Volunteers:

Effective and responsible volunteers are essential to the success of the volunteer program.  This requires a professional attitude and interest in education and a real desire to help students become responsible, productive citizens.  It is important to know and respect school policies regarding volunteers. Please remember these friendly reminders:

♣Always sign in and out in the school office, wear your volunteer tag, and keep track of your hours in our volunteer notebook. Keeping track of these hours school wide is helpful to us in documenting our family partnerships.

♣Work only under the direction and supervision of a teacher or other staff member of the school staff.

♣Respect the privacy of students and staff by not discussing school matters outside the school setting.  Confidentiality regarding student performance and abilities is very important.

♣From the time you sign in until you sign out, please make sure all of your activities are focused on helping children and the teachers.

♣Act as a cautious parent would act when dealing with a child. If you are having a problem with a student, consult the teacher. 

♣Volunteer with an interest in supporting and improving educational programs for all students – not just as a means for furthering personal interests.

♣Please discuss concerns about the Volunteer Program with Susan Tabor, Volunteer Coordinator or with the principal.

If you would like to accompany your child on a school field trip, you MUST have an approved background check.  Please do this early in the school year as it takes several weeks to receive confirmation.  Contact Susan Tabor, Family Resource Coordinator and Family Volunteer Coordinator for more information.