In-Classroom PEP Opportunities
All in-classroom PEP schedules are coordinated by the teachers. In-classroom PEP begins in October.
PEP for PJK – 3rd Grade
Volunteers become involved in their child’s classroom in a variety of ways from reinforcing academic skills to special projects. Commitment is based on the number of volunteers for each classroom and the Teacher’s schedule. You will sign up for this activity with your child’s teacher during the beginning of the school year. The PEP schedule varies by grade level and teacher. Click here to sign up online.
PEP for 4th – 6th Grades
Volunteers are needed to follow the direction of the teacher in areas of clerical support, cutting and pasting for class projects, drawings, filing, making copies, duplicating, or putting up bulletin boards. Volunteers will not be in their child’s classroom but will be on call or on an as needed basis. Commitment is based on number of volunteers and the class/grade level schedules. Homeroom Parents will be responsible for scheduling PEP volunteers for their assigned classrooms. Click here to sign up online.
PEP - Homeroom Parent (all grades)
Homeroom Parents act as a liaison between teachers and the parents in each classroom. Responsibilities vary by teacher and grade but may include scheduling PEP volunteers for their assigned classrooms for teacher-specified PEP activities, planning holiday functions and special events, coordinating chaperones for field trips, etc. Homeroom Parents will request volunteers for specific activities throughout the school year so there will be many opportunities to get involved. It is the Homeroom Parent’s responsibility to organize activities and delegate the work to those parents who have offered to help.
To sign up as Homeroom Parent or Assistant, please click here.
• Pre-JK, JK and K classes have one homeroom parent and one assistant homeroom parent per class.
• Grades 1-3 have one homeroom parent and one assistant per class.
• Grades 4-6 have one homeroom parent and five assistants per grade.
Homeroom assignments will be finalized after class lists have been announced in late August. Homeroom Parents and assistants will be contacted the first week of school. Homeroom Parents are being coordinated by Kim Mansur and Shannon Bisher.
Out-of-Classroom PEP Opportunities
PEP in the Garden for PJK, JK and Kindergarten
Volunteers will provide classroom support in their respective garden areas during the allotted PEP time period. These “little people” enjoy digging in the dirt and watching the plants grow. This is a flexible activity that can be done when your schedule permits. Grandparents are welcome to help. Gayle Wilson, director of preprimary education will be coordinating these volunteers. Click here to sign up online.
PEP in Garden for 1st – 6th Grades
Volunteers will provide students with support in their respective garden areas around the school grounds throughout the year. The students LOVE working in their gardens! Commitment time is throughout the year during the school day. Ms. Shannon Johnson, JCDS science specialist, with be coordinating all volunteers for this activity. This is a flexible activity that can be done when your schedule permits. Many grandparents also enjoy this activity. Click here to sign up online.
PEP with Green Teams for 4th and 5th Grades
Volunteers will help with coordinating lunchroom recycling, and school-wide recycling pickup. This is ongoing throughout the year. Ms. Shannon Johnson, JCDS science specialist, will be coordinating all volunteers for this activity. Click here to sign up online.
PEP in Science Lab for Kindergarten – 6th Grades
Volunteers assist in the lab by setting up and disassembling materials for lab stations. Commitment is weekly or bimonthly. The PEP Program for the Science Lab will be coordinated by Ms. Shannon Johnson, JCDS science specialist. Click here to sign up online.
PEP in Computer Lab for Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
Computer savvy volunteers are needed to assist students with computer projects. Volunteers must be familiar with computer programs, good proofreaders and able to keep students focused. Apple computer experience is an advantage! Software programs in the computer lab include KidPix, Kidspiration and Apple Pages. Volunteers will help directly with their child’s class. Commitment schedule varies according to when your child’s class will be in the computer lab (the schedule rotates). The PEP schedule for the computer lab will be coordinated by Cristina Sanchez, JCDS computer lab specialist. Click here to sign up online.
PEP for PASS Program for JK – Kindergarten
PASS stands for “Portable Affordable Simple Science.”
Volunteers will assemble lesson packets for JK and kindergarten students. Commitment is bimonthly and you will be working on your child’s classroom packets. This is a flexible opportunity and can be done at home, after school hours — great for fulltime working parents. The PEP schedule for the PASS program will be coordinated by Caroline Ramsay. Click here to sign up online.
PEP/Volunteer for Library
Volunteering in the JCDS Library is very flexible — you can select days and times to be there to help support library needs such as shelving books and occasionally doing special projects. The volunteer schedule for the library will be coordinated by Charrell Thomas and Rebekah Selevan. Click here to sign up online.
PEP/Volunteer for Lunch Duty
Parents are needed from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. each school day to assist kitchen personnel in serving lunches to students from grades K – 6th grade. Commitment is one day a week, bimonthly, monthly or as a substitute. Volunteers will be coordinated by Charrell Thomas. Click here to sign up online.
PEP for Lost and Found
Lost and Found is coordinated and managed by Georgie Hess. Additional volunteers will be contacted if needed. Click here to sign up online.
