PTSA openings for 2008-09

Have you got way too much time on your hands? Parents, this is your personal invitation to be a part of making Lakeridge Junior High the best school it can possibly be! Whether you have a little time or a lot, we have a place for you. TAKE A LOOK at our PTSA openings for 2008-09 and call Ada Wilson at 224-1521 if you see a place you’d like to serve or have questions! Or you may contact me by email at keith_ada@byu.net

 

  • PRESIDENT ELECT – Special someone who is not too busy next year who would be willing to take on some light responsibilities this year as needed.
  • SECRETARY – Someone good at taking notes and writing minutes. Computer skills optional. Monthly meeting.
  • STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES – Looking for several students, male or female of any grade, who have good ideas for service projects. If you know a student who would enjoy this opportunity, please inform us and we will contact the student.
  • TEACHER BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION – Someone to purchase birthday gifts and keep track of a weekly calendar of upcoming birthdays. Our teachers really appreciate this!
  • AWARDS COORDINATOR – Need someone to be in charge of soliciting nominations for our annual Golden Apple Award, given to a teacher or administrator.
  • CULTURAL OUTREACH COORDINATORS – Would love to have volunteers from varied cultural backgrounds to help promote understanding and work to solve the complexities of educating students from varied cultural backgrounds. We have a few projects started that will need continued support.
  • SERVICE PROJECT COORDINATOR – Need a good organizer to set up the year’s activities during FLEX time ---every-day involvement not necessary. Many students love the opportunity to serve and there are so many fun ways to involve them. Many volunteers willing to help. FLEX time is Tuesday through Friday from 11 to 11:30am—short and sweet! Need to coordinate closely with the school to keep volunteers informed if FLEX is cancelled for some reason.
  • REFLECTIONS COORDINATOR - Need someone excited about helping kids develop their many talents! This position involves soliciting contest entries (writing, music, art, photography, dance, etc.) and lining up judges. An assistant would also be very nice.
  • HEALTH, SAFETY, & WELFARE COMMISSIONER – This person should be interested in these issues and willing to be a part of the Lakeridge Safety Committee.

Committees that could use your help:
  • Sucker Sales (T, TH, monthly commitment)
  • Student Service Projects (FLEX time, Fun!)
  • Make-A-Wish Family Fun Run (November)
  • 8th Grade Reality Town (January)
  • Red Ribbon Week (October)
  • Teacher Appreciation Week (May)

Assisting teachers with remediation during FLEX time – This will begin some time after the beginning of the school year. Will need to be trained and reliable.

THANKS to all of you who have already accepted positions---YOU ARE THE GREATEST!
VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE DURING REGISTRATION IN THE FALL.