Volunteering
Volunteering is a wonderful hands-on way to support Lin Howe, connect with other Lin Howe community members, and make great memories.
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For most opportunities, you must be a cleared volunteer. This is a one-time process that takes 1-2 weeks so don't wait. Instructions about how to become cleared can be found here.
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Don't see an opportunity that matches your interests? Fill out this form and Mr. Chabola or a parent group will reach out to you when we find a match. ​
Lunch Volunteer
Help supervise students while they are eating lunch (open containers, ensure they clean up their areas, etc), wipe down tables in between grades. You might even be asked to supervise yard games and activities.
Time: 11:20-1:45 (or portion)
Days: Come weekly or just when you can.
Contact: Leslie Gardner
lesliegardner@ccusd.org or 310-842-4338
Lost & Found
Students lose A LOT of clothes and water bottles throughout the year. Volunteers help reunite labeled items, keep the Lost & Found shed organized, and host curbside Lost & Found days for parents.
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Days: weekly, monthly or quarterly
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Book Fair
The PTA hosts a Book Fair twice a year. The whole library is themed & decorated making it both fun and magical for the students. Each class visits the Fair during school hours and it is open after school for families. The Book Fair is staffed entirely by parent volunteers, so we’re always looking for more help! The first book fair will be held Oct 6-10.
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Contact: Katie McNayr
Fundraising & Sponsorships
Help bridge the gap between the funding we receive from CCUSD and the funding we need to provide the best education and learning environment we can. Work with us to make PTA's Raise Craze, the Fund for Teaching Aides, or business sponsorships a success. No prior experience necessary just a desire to make a difference. Those with sales or communications experience are encouraged to help. Feel free to simply email any business or grant leads.
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Contact: Kristen Cruise
Committee for Equity
Join a coalition of parents volunteering to making sure every child has the opportunity to learn and grow in our school.
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School Beautification Days
Twice a year, the PTA hosts a school beautification. The event is open to anyone in the community but it needs organizers to make it happen. The first beautifcation day this year will be on October 19th.
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Field Trip Chaperones
Each grade gets to celebrate the end of the school year with a field trip. Your child's teacher will send out a volunteer form at this time. You MUST be cleared.
Morning Drop-off Valet
**You do NOT need to be a cleared volunteer for this **
Help keep our students safe on their arrival to school - open car doors, help younger kids out of the car, keep the cars moving along.
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Time: Mornings 8:20-:8:50
Days: Come daily, weekly or just drop in the front office that morning for a red vest on a day you can help.
Contact: Leslie Gardner
lesliegardner@ccusd.org or 310-842-4338
Family Fun Nights
Family Fun Nights are great community builders, but they also take a community to make happen. We’re always looking for help with planning or volunteering before, during or after the event.
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Room Parent
** you do NOT need to be a cleared volunteer for this **
Being a room parent is what you make of it. The basics are forwarding school news and communications to the class and organizing class gifts. However, you can work with your classroom teacher to make it so much more. You must be a cleared volunteer to go on campus but you can fulfill the basics from home.
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Contact: reach out to your child's teacher at the beginning of the school year.
Special Education Committee
Join a parent-led group in organizing special assemblies, classroom readings, and other activities to increase understanding and empathy for students who are differently labled.
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Science Fair & Talent Show
Make our annual science fair or talent show a success by lending your time to organizing or helping on the day. These fun events are not a lot of work but they do need a parent volunteer.
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PTA Positions
The PTA is an crucial part of making Linwood Howe a special place for students, faculty and families. At the end of each year, the PTA recruits parents to fill roles for the upcoming year. However, you do not need to wait until then. Reach out today to express your interest as most positions welcome a second hand.
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School Site Council (SSC)
SSC is a governance body made up of the principal, school staff members, and parents/community members . SSC reviews school-wide data, develops a school plan, and allocates supplemental school funds. Mr. Chabola announces open seats every fall. Keep an eye out in the Dragon Diaries.
Don't see an opportunity that matches your interests? Fill out the form here and we will reach out to you when we find a match.
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