Volunteering your time can make a big difference to both your child and to Roy Cloud! Below are a list of ways to help out:
Click here to download the volunteer form and then you can return it to the school office.
Roy Cloud Auction
This is our largest fundraiser. It is a dinner/ dance auction held in late winter/early spring. The auction requires a large number of volunteers and planning begins in the fall. We need help with everything from data entry, event planning, soliciting donations, processing payments, decorating, etc. Contact Rachelle Analla, Becky Jones, or Amy Truesdale at roycloudauction@gmail.com for more information.
Scholastic Book Fair
This is a partnership with Scholastic to sell books. This is a multi-day event held in the fall in the MUB/Library. Planning begins in Sept. We need help with process sales at night of event, decorating, selling snacks, and clean-up. Contact Rebecca Ratcliff for more information.
Jog-a-thon
Students collect donations for the number of laps jogged around the school. This is a one time event held in the spring during school hours. We need help with lap counters, funds collection and data entry, decorating, snacks sales, and food/beverage pick-up. Contact Meredith McLean for more information.
Escrip
Escrip is our way of getting “free-money” to the school. Parents register their credit/debt cards and a percentage of their money spent at participating grocery stores goes directly to the school. We need help with publicizing this opportunity, as well as small amount of data entry. Contact Anna Shade for more information.
Art in Action
Art in Action is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing art education back into the classroom. This is a parent-volunteer program and no art experience or teaching experience is required – all training, curriculum and supplies are provided by Art in Action and the PTO. Volunteers present art masterpieces to the children and lead a discussion about art history and art techniques. Sign up to be a docent or a helper. The docent leads the discussion and presents the art project. The helper assists with prepping for the art lesson, helping the children with the project and clean up. Each classroom needs at least one docent (parent teacher) and 3-6 helpers. Activity happens during school hours based upon teacher schedule. Contact Jennifer Pagano or Gina Magliocco for more information.
Science Enrichment Classes
Lawrence Hall of Science, Marine Science Institute in-class science Lessons. Previously offered as an after-school class for grades K-5, the PTO is now sponsoring this program during school hours. These programs require 1-2 organizers per grade level and 4 helpers per class offered. In-classroom time needed, no previous experience needed. Contact Julie Snyder or Allison Benjamin for more information.
Physical Education for Grades K-3
Parents, if you are looking for a fun, energizing, exciting and rewarding experience as a volunteer this year, sign up to be a PE docent for your child’s class. Sign-ups will be available at Back to School Night, Sept. 2nd. You will be able to attend a fantastic Playworks training workshop, and you will be given PE games and lessons to follow as well as a classroom full of eager students. Hope to see you on the blacktop! Contact Beth Chagonjian for more information.
Technology
Web site creation and updates, computer maintenance, and network administration – anything computer related! We need help in various areas; willing to work with your schedule. Contact Robin Klein for more information.
Gift Wrap Fundraiser
Gift wrap sales to raise money for Roy Cloud. This is a one-time only Fall/Holiday event. 12-15 volunteers needed during daytime hours for organizing, sorting and delivery. Contact Tammy Cattarin or Danielle Ryan for more information.
The Learning Garden
This provides a hands-on garden experience for our students. Requires 6-8 volunteer helpers to water, weed and maintain. Work can be done during or after school. Contact Denise Chappelle for more information.
School Beautification
Landscaping maintenance such as watering, weeding and planting. Work can be done during or after school. Contact Suzy Rohlfes for more information.
Used Book Sale
Bring your used books for sale to the students. This is a multi-day event happens during school hours in the spring. We need help with setting up, processing sales, selling snacks, and clean-up. Contact Lisa Furtado for more information.
Dad’s Club
The Dad’s Club plans and hosts events throughout the school year, as well as help with construction projects. It is designed as a community building experience (Spaghetti dinners, Pancake breakfasts, etc.) The group typically meets 1st Tuesday night of the month to plan and prepare for events. Contact Yeuk Yuan for more information.
Staff Appreciation
Staff appreciation occurs through the year as well as during Staff Appreciation Week in May. We like to take the time to recognize and thank our teachers and Roy Cloud staff for their dedication and hard work. We need help with event planning, soliciting donations, decorating, and providing food/treats, etc. Contact Kathy Smith for more information.
