VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools)
Can you believe it? The year is halfway gone already! We hope you and your kids are having a great one!
Please join us for two Dine-Out Nights this semester! 15% of your check from each of these events will be rebated to the Academic Challenge program. The first date is a NEW & LOCAL VENUE!! It will be at Vern’s in LaPorte on Thursday, February 7th, from 4 – 8 p.m. Vern’s menu is diverse and the food is always incredible! The second (and last for this year) is at the Fort Collins Johnny Carino’s restaurant on Tuesday, April 8th, from 4 – 10 p.m. Their menu, as you know, is also wonderful! Just mention CLPJH to your server so the school gets credit! Thanks for supporting these restaurants as they support us!
Did you know?...The Academic Challenge program is designed as a reward program to help kids get B’s or better or bring up their grades one point. Talk to your student today about their progress! (And if you support charitable organizations for tax deductions, please consider a cash donation to this program; it directly benefits our kids’ work and has made a real difference in their classroom efforts!)
Pizza & drinks after school: will be available for purchase on the following Fridays: 1/18, 2/22, 3/28, 4/25 & 5/23. Have your student bring $$ for a snack on these Fridays!
Want to be “in the know”? We occasionally send out school-related emails to keep parents “in the loop”. If you’d like to receive them, let us know! E-mail your address to Claudia* and watch for updates about “CLPJH”! A great way to keep caught up with between-newsletter events!
We’ve received Pirate Treasure Chest donations from 48 families totaling over $2,000. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! If you haven’t yet donated this year, please send in $40, $20, $10 or $5. With CSAP breakfasts in March, we need your help now!
School Directories will not be printed this year due to “under”whelming demand. The process will be re-evaluated for the 2008/9 school year. Let us know your thoughts!
Did you receive your Key Tab for the newly re-instated Albertson’s Community Partners Program? Keep it on your key ring and have the clerk scan it with any purchases you make. If you haven’t received yours, e-mail us and we’ll send one out to you! Your help makes a big difference!
Parents – Will your employer assist?
We are currently planning CSAP breakfasts for March. Will you ask your business to “sponsor a breakfast” for approximately $500 or maybe a grade for $150 or a class for just 40? Email or call Jacci**. To show our appreciation, your business will be recognized in the next school newsletter. Thanks for helping by checking with your employer!
Please contact us if you have any questions! Happy winter!
Claudia Cain, 493-6076
claudiaincolorado@comcast.net
Jacci Peterson, 224-2873
jaccip@comcast.net
Parent Volunteer Newsletter
1st Semester 2007
2nd Semester 2008
Fundraising
We raise funds to buy “extras” for the kids – a grades incentive program, refreshments at the dances, CSAP breakfasts, snacks, and one large item each year, voted on by the kids. Please support all of our fundraising efforts!
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer
just click on the link and print the form
and send it in or drop it off at the office.
CLPJHS Volunteer Application Form
Explanation of Volunteer Activities at CLPJHS
Coordinator/Helpers- Helps with all activities. We work together.
Small projects:1-2 hrs. a month. Data entry, phone calls, research.Can be done from home.
Newsletter - comes off the press every quarter. Typing, layout, design. Stapling, sorting. Any amount of time is helpful.
Dances-Pouring soda pop @ dances from 7-9. Time 2 +hours. FUN! Donate soda pop. Set up for the dance.
Carino’s Night: Make up posters/handouts. Gift drawing at dinner.
Inflatable~Party helpers: Supervise kids safety. Sell food/ drinks. Visit elementary/JH schools to announce event.
Chaperone field trips-Usually involves the 7th grade class, but other needs may arise. Time varies.
Boundary Committee-Meets in the evening as needed, generally 1x/mo, 2-3 hrs. a meeting. Report to school SAAT team.
SAAT committee-Meets 1x/mo., 4-5:30, and is a parent driven group with faculty involvement. A great way to learn what is going on in school.
District Advisory Board- Meets 1 evening/mo., time 2-3 hrs. District wide participation. Reports back to SAAT .
Staff appreciation-Meets 1x a quarter. Lunch for 60 staff. bring a dish, drink or help coordinate. Lots of people help.
Tutoring students-What are your special interests? let your kid’s teachers know. Math tutor needed.
Media center-Laminating, shelving and misc. stuff. Time varies. Daytime hrs. only.
Magazine fundraiser-Our Most Important/Only Fundraiser. Help before school and lunch hour. Count money, sort orders,give out prizes.
Last day celebration- last day of school, from 7:45- 11 AM. Handing out yearbooks, helping where needed.
9th grade celebration-Happens in May. Work with Ms. Owen, and the students to make this event successful.
River Walk Sept.9-14th. Parents discover nature . Lunch with kids.Take pictures.Keep them safe.
