SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Every year our school relies on parent volunteers from our school to ensure the success of our sponsored enrichment programs. Below is a list of most of the volunteer opportunities for the 2020-2021 school year. These are a great way to get involved, meet other parents and students, and to help make Alta Vista the best school it can be for our children!
View Videos with more information about volunteering for our enrichment programs here:
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View Videos with more information about volunteering for our enrichment programs here:
drive.google.com/open?id=1HAmg4ZMMnPBluVPRiNJaOi2gWwO8eW32
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS RUN BY PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Art Vistas
Co-chairs: TBA
Help bring the love of art to your child's class! No art experience is necessary - training will be provided for you by the district Art Vistas Inc. program leads. New docents will attend a one-time, two hour training session. And, all docents attend grade-specific training twice during the year (fall and winter). There are six lessons per year - each lesson includes a scripted presentation of art concepts and prints followed by a fun hands-on project. All of the art supplies are prepped and provided for you. This year, docents will be preparing pre-recorded lessons and posting online. Learn more about Art Vistas.
Co-chairs: TBA
Help bring the love of art to your child's class! No art experience is necessary - training will be provided for you by the district Art Vistas Inc. program leads. New docents will attend a one-time, two hour training session. And, all docents attend grade-specific training twice during the year (fall and winter). There are six lessons per year - each lesson includes a scripted presentation of art concepts and prints followed by a fun hands-on project. All of the art supplies are prepped and provided for you. This year, docents will be preparing pre-recorded lessons and posting online. Learn more about Art Vistas.
Virtual Mileage Club
Chair: Johanna Lintu
Stay tuned for more information about the Virtual Mileage Club.
Chair: Johanna Lintu
Stay tuned for more information about the Virtual Mileage Club.
Project Cornerstone
Chair: Jessica Kazmucha
Project cornerstone helps teach life skills and tools to deal with social conflicts and bullying. This program uses children's literature as a jumping off point for discussions and activities about feelings, experiences and concerns around social interactions. This year, the lessons will be pre-recorded and made available online. To see what we've talked about this year, see our Cornerstone Corner.
Chair: Jessica Kazmucha
Project cornerstone helps teach life skills and tools to deal with social conflicts and bullying. This program uses children's literature as a jumping off point for discussions and activities about feelings, experiences and concerns around social interactions. This year, the lessons will be pre-recorded and made available online. To see what we've talked about this year, see our Cornerstone Corner.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS RUN BY OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF
Technology
Coordinator: Lisa Merkel
Technology is an important part of the educational program and environment at Alta Vista. Each student is provided with a Chromebook to check out for Distance Learning. Click to learn more about Alta Vista's Technology program.
Coordinator: Lisa Merkel
Technology is an important part of the educational program and environment at Alta Vista. Each student is provided with a Chromebook to check out for Distance Learning. Click to learn more about Alta Vista's Technology program.
SPONSORED PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Virtual Author Visits
Coordinator: Jane Findley
Parent volunteers partner with Hicklebees, a local bookstore, to bring well-known children's book authors to speak to the students at Alta Vista twice per year. Authors will lead a discussion and answer questions from the students. This year, we will offer virtual author visits and all students and parents will be invited to attend the YouTube presentation live, in addition to the recording. Signed copies of the books are made available for purchase online and orders can either be picked up from Hicklebees or orders of $25 or more will be delivered directly to your home.
Dad's Club
Coordinator: John Hart
Who We Are
We are fathers of children at Alta Vista Elementary School who want to be involved with the school community. Our members have a wide variety of skills and abilities; some folks are great at fixing things and some are great at helping with events. We value everyone’s talents.
What We Do
The club has three main objectives:
During the school year we meet twice, once in the fall and once in the spring at a local venue.
How to Join
You can sign up in MTK in the volunteer toolkit under your teacher's name and under "Dad's Club" or email John Hart at: avfathers@gmail.com.
Garden Club
Coordinator: TBA
The Garden Club is open to students, who would like to meet at lunchtime on designated days out in the garden. Under the supervision of a teacher or a parent volunteer, students help maintain the garden, learn about a variety of plants and trees, and help with weeding, planting, and harvesting.
Hospitality Committee
Mallory Ichien, Erin Kasenchak, Daniella Wells, Asma Ghori, Elizabeth Fries, Jessica Kazmucha, Jorah Ryken, and Jayne Ng
The Hospitality committee provides decorations, food, and beverages for teacher appreciation, Back-to-School, and other special events.
Room Parents
Coordinator: Jane Findley
Room parent volunteers act as a liaison between the teacher and the parents. They maintain a class roster, communicate with the parents about class and HSC updates and online events, organize class activities if needed by the teacher, teacher appreciation , and help recruit classroom volunteers, as needed by the teachers.
Alta Vista's Annual Virtual Variety Show
Coordinator: Lisa Merkel & Jane Findley
Students (and sometimes teachers) perform their talents along with family or friends in a pre-recorded 1-minute video that is edited into one video show and the link is shared with the community. Whether its singing, dancing, acting in a monologue or skit, doing magic tricks, spinning DJ tunes, playing an instrument, juggling, telling jokes, or showing off a sport, be creative and share your talent in this fun annual show!
Yearbook
Coordinators: Anne-Marie Hart
Kids (and parents) relive special moments throughout the year with the help of our yearbook.
Coordinator: Jane Findley
Parent volunteers partner with Hicklebees, a local bookstore, to bring well-known children's book authors to speak to the students at Alta Vista twice per year. Authors will lead a discussion and answer questions from the students. This year, we will offer virtual author visits and all students and parents will be invited to attend the YouTube presentation live, in addition to the recording. Signed copies of the books are made available for purchase online and orders can either be picked up from Hicklebees or orders of $25 or more will be delivered directly to your home.
Dad's Club
Coordinator: John Hart
Who We Are
We are fathers of children at Alta Vista Elementary School who want to be involved with the school community. Our members have a wide variety of skills and abilities; some folks are great at fixing things and some are great at helping with events. We value everyone’s talents.
What We Do
The club has three main objectives:
- Assist in enrichment events. We pitch in to run or assist with school events such as: Movie Night, the Art Show, Walk-a-thon, Fantasy Faire, fifth grade graduation, Olympic Day and Donuts with Dad’s.
- Help the school. We help fix things that need fixing, host clean-up and repair days at the school, and generally lend a hand.
- Encourage involvement, meet other parents, and network. Besides the two annual events, we normally gather after school events to celebrate. One of the best benefits of being part of the club is getting to know your fellow parents and neighbors.
During the school year we meet twice, once in the fall and once in the spring at a local venue.
How to Join
You can sign up in MTK in the volunteer toolkit under your teacher's name and under "Dad's Club" or email John Hart at: avfathers@gmail.com.
Garden Club
Coordinator: TBA
The Garden Club is open to students, who would like to meet at lunchtime on designated days out in the garden. Under the supervision of a teacher or a parent volunteer, students help maintain the garden, learn about a variety of plants and trees, and help with weeding, planting, and harvesting.
Hospitality Committee
Mallory Ichien, Erin Kasenchak, Daniella Wells, Asma Ghori, Elizabeth Fries, Jessica Kazmucha, Jorah Ryken, and Jayne Ng
The Hospitality committee provides decorations, food, and beverages for teacher appreciation, Back-to-School, and other special events.
Room Parents
Coordinator: Jane Findley
Room parent volunteers act as a liaison between the teacher and the parents. They maintain a class roster, communicate with the parents about class and HSC updates and online events, organize class activities if needed by the teacher, teacher appreciation , and help recruit classroom volunteers, as needed by the teachers.
Alta Vista's Annual Virtual Variety Show
Coordinator: Lisa Merkel & Jane Findley
Students (and sometimes teachers) perform their talents along with family or friends in a pre-recorded 1-minute video that is edited into one video show and the link is shared with the community. Whether its singing, dancing, acting in a monologue or skit, doing magic tricks, spinning DJ tunes, playing an instrument, juggling, telling jokes, or showing off a sport, be creative and share your talent in this fun annual show!
Yearbook
Coordinators: Anne-Marie Hart
Kids (and parents) relive special moments throughout the year with the help of our yearbook.
