GVE Parent Volunteer GVE Parent Volunteer TrainingTraining

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We teach all students to…

Be RespectfulBe ResponsibleBe Ready to Learn

Reproduce materials Prepare bulletin boards Gather resource materials Set up science experiments Assist children in the lunch room Conduct flash card drills Make and play instructional games Help children select library books Help with handwriting practice Prepare/stuff Thursday folders Assist during classroom parties Help children with arts and crafts Help with book fairs Help arrange assembly programs Assist with field trips Discuss careers or hobbies

VOLUNTEER ROLES AT THE ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER ROLES AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVELLEVELThese suggestions are only a beginning

Everything you do for our school is considered volunteer time

Volunteering in the school or at home Field trips Any time spent on committees Babysitting so another parent can volunteer PTA meetings Shopping for items for events If you are not sure if something you are doing is considered volunteer time… JUST ASK!

Each volunteer must fill out an emergency contact form and school volunteer application and confidentiality agreement, along with a copy of identification.

All forms need to be submitted to the main office, where your information will be held in confidence.

Please bring ID with you to the school. Lock your other personal belongings in the trunk of your car, or make sure they are not visible from any window.

Coats may be kept in the classroom…please check with the teacher for the best place to hang it.

School phones are generally not used unless there is an emergency.

Cell phones should be on vibrate during regular school hours.

Please check with the office staff, they can assist you with getting an outside line.

When you come in to volunteer, it is not the time to have a meeting with the teacher to discuss your child’s progress.

If you need to meet with the teacher, please set up a different time that is convenient for both of you.

Please respect the teacher’s planningtime.

Be careful of the following practices, which are sometimes commonly done but represent unintentional violations of student confidentiality rights:

Publicly indicating when a student “has detention” or “is suspended”.  Forgetting to close a door and people outside of the office (especially students) overhear the trouble you are having with a particular student.  Chatting in the hallway - impromptu discussions that reveal disciplinary action, students receiving special education services, medical needs, or family challenges.  Open discussions about students with parent volunteers or school personn who DO NOT HAVE A LEGITIMATE NEED TO KNOW.  

Teachers rely on you to be a key player in the instructional program.

Please call the school so we can notify the teacher if you are unable to volunteer on your scheduled day.

Dress appropriately for the task.

For example, your dress would be different for a field trip to a farm than a regular volunteer day at GVE.

All chaperones must complete this volunteer presentation, sign a confidentiality agreement, and emergency contact form before attending field trips for the year.

Always remember…notify the teacher immediately if a difficult situation arises.

All visitors and volunteers must sign in and wear an identification badge/sticker.

Safety is our number one priority!!

WelcomeWelcomeGreen Valley Green Valley

Elementary SchoolElementary SchoolVolunteersVolunteers

1. Press buzzer button

2. Follow instructions

3. Enter through the starred door

Sign into the building here

Please be sure to keep track of your volunteer hours and log them into the binder at the volunteer table.

Volunteer Volunteer TableTable

Volunteer News

Keep track of your volunteer hours here

PTA Handbooks

Volunteer Prize Jar

(Monthly Winners)

When copies are needed fill out a

copy slip and place in the bin

Binding machine

Tape/3 hole punch/staplers/pencil sharpeners/misc office supplies

The staff lounge is open daily to volunteers, closing from 11:00am to 2:00pm to accommodate staff lunch times.

Construction paper, paper cutters, and other tools are located in the lounge, and are available for all volunteering needs outside of these hours.

The copiers located in the lounge area are for staff use only.

This area isused to work on non-classroom volunteering

projects

Always clean up after yourself

Roll paper is located in the staff lounge. This paper is used to cover the

bulletin boards.

Construction paper is located in the staff lounge under the back

countertop. They are labeled by color.

The paper cutters are VERY sharp!

Never leave blades up. Please lower and latch

after use.

The die cut machines are located on the back counter of the staff lounge. The die plates are organized in alphabetical order. Please remember to put die cut machines and die

plates back in the appropriate places. There is a recycle bin by the counter for all left over scrap paper.

The die plate should be placed rubber side down on top of

paper being cut.

Step 1

Step 2 Step 3

Step 4

Completed Product

Place the tray to the right side of the roller. The die plate

should be placed rubber side down on top of paper being cut then placed in the die cut tray. Step 2

Completed product

Step 3

Step 1

Turn handle clockwise

until tray is completely

through

All Copiers are for staff use only

ALWAYSASK FOR

ASSISTANCE

Mailboxes for staff are located between the volunteer table and office work room.

They are organized by grade then alphabetically by the teacher’s last name.

Teacher Mailboxes

PTA & Committe

e Mailboxes

PTA Disbursement

Forms

Discipline of all students is to be done by the classroom teacher.

If you are working with a child or a small group and difficulty arises, let the teacher know immediately.

Remember it is the behavior of the student we disapprove of, not the student.

To report an emergency please call the office on any school phone by dialing 63400.

In the event of a student injury…

Contact the nearest teacher.

Contact the office or health room.

Address your concerns with the teacher and/or school administrator.

Everyone must leave the building immediately and exit with the nearest class. We cannot re-enter until administration gives the “all clear.”

In the event of a lockdown, everyone must remain within the building until clearance has been given to leave.

We are responsible for every individual within the school during a lockdown and safety during this time is crucial.

The risk of contracting a blood borne pathogen disease such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HTV in the school setting is extremely low, but does exist. It is important to take time to protect yourself before rushing to the aid of a child who is experiencing a bloody nose or is bleeding from a cut or scratch. Resist the natural impulse to rush to a child’s aid without regard to your own personal safety.

Allow the teacher to care for the situation if at all possible. If the teacher is not immediately available, put a barrier between yourself and the blood before touching the child. Ideally, this barrier should include latex or vinyl gloves, but several layers of tissue, paper towels or other material may be used if you do not have gloves. Be prepared by knowing where gloves, tissues and paper towels can be found.

Be Safe – Use Caution

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Care for Exposures Immediately

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If you get blood or other body fluids visible contaminated with blood on broken/non-intact skin or if you are stuck by a contaminated sharp object or bitten or scratched hard enough to draw blood, you should: encourage bleeding from the injury, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, notify the school principal and go to Corporate Occupational Health Solutions (301-698-3001) for evaluation. If the blood is only on your clothing or is on intact skin, it is not a true exposure and follow-up is not necessary.

School Volunteer Application and Confidentiality Agreement

Volunteer Medical Form

Please complete and send in forms prior to

volunteering

Thank you so much for your Thank you so much for your willingness to volunteer willingness to volunteer your time here at GVE. your time here at GVE.

We appreciate everything We appreciate everything you do and hope to see you you do and hope to see you

often.often.