2008 - 2009

 

Welcome to the Bedford School District and thank you for your interest in the volunteer programs offered by the schools.  The Bedford school community takes great pride in the partnership that has been established between the administration, school staffs and community in working together to further the education of our children.  Last year all four Bedford Schools received the Blue Ribbon Award from the New Hampshire Partners in Education.

 

Inside this handbook we hope to provide you with some ideas on how you can help.  This booklet only covers the basics however, as all our schools have varying needs.

 

SCHOOL POLICY

 

All volunteers are under the supervision of the building principal and are immediately responsible to the classroom staff member with whom the volunteer is assigned.

 

If a volunteer has a question about school policies or procedures, it should be discussed with the appropriate school personnel and not outside the school.  Volunteers should feel free to discuss concerns with the classroom teacher, principal or volunteer coordinator.

 

Placement of volunteers shall be by mutual agreement between the appropriate school staff and volunteer.  Volunteers are matched with a teacher after the volunteer coordinator ascertains the classroom needs.

 

We hope this will be a pleasant and rewarding experience.  If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact the volunteer coordinator at your school.

 

SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERS

 

School volunteers are caring committed people who assist in the education of our children.  Volunteers come in all ages, from all walks of life.  No specific educational background or training is needed.

  • Sign in at the office upon entering and leaving the school when volunteering.

  • Wear a volunteer name tag at all times while in the building.

  • Record hours on the Volunteer Time Sheet.

  • Keep volunteer appointments and be prompt.

  • If a volunteer appointment cannot be kept, the proper person should be notified as far in advance as possible or a replacement should be found.

  • A volunteer's work is confidential.  Students should not be discussed with anyone except the appropriate school personnel.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP!

 

For some people, volunteering on a regular basis is just not possible.  There are ways to stay actively involved in your child's education even if you have limited hours.

 

Each school has fundraisers for the benefit of that particular school.  For instance, Peter Woodbury School has an annual Caribbean Cruise Night.  Memorial School hosts a Spring Fling, which includes a dinner and a basket raffle.  Riddle Brook School has a Family Fun Night which includes a basket raffle and ice cream social.  McKelvie has an annual magazine drive with the students selling subscriptions for popular magazines.

 

In addition to each school, the Bedford Parent Teacher Group offers a variety of ways to get involved and help the schools.  Opportunities Reaching Kids (O.R.K.), It's a G.A.S. (Great Artists Series) and Math Superstars are all programs that require volunteers.

 

To fund these and other programs, the PTG undertakes of variety of fund-raisers throughout the year.  All require help which ranges from a few hours to a few weeks.  Some of the popular fundraisers are:  Gift Wrap, the Ski and Skate Sale, and the Book Fair.

 

For more information about any of these activities, please feel free to contact Co-Presidents, Lisa Reed (472-5996) or Pamm Hughes (471-1005).

 

Remember to sign in at the office and wear your name tag - Thank you!!