Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking forward to an exciting and productive year! In order for that to happen, we need YOU and anything you can offer. Please go online to www.MySchoolDirectory.com (password: "comets09") to fill out the directory and volunteer sign-up forms. The volunteer list will come up after you complete the directory form. Someone will contact you as the need arises. If you can’t help at that particular time, we’ll try you later!

Our Magazine Drive, CMS’ major fundraiser, begins in early September, so time is of the essence - please sign up online before September 14! Feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Carrie Thompson, at tct@ix.netcom.com, with any questions. Thank you for your support!

Volunteering Opportunities in the School

Art Room Guidance Office/Student Ambassadors

Front Office Health Room/Screening help

Front Sign (changed every two months) Media Center

Volunteering Opportunities for PTA Activities

6^th Grade Outdoor Ed Preparation: Help with pre-trip organization and paperwork

8^th Grade Farewell Ceremony: Help coordinate food and volunteers for evening activities (6^th and 7^th help too)

8^th Grade Graduation: 6^th and 7^th volunteers help organize, set up and clean up for graduation

8^th Grade Picnic: Help coordinate food and events for afternoon picnic

Awards Assessment Committee: Identify awards for staff, coordinate application process

Blood Drive: Help to plan and help out Red Cross on day of blood drive

Book Fair: Tally orders and provide clerical help (spring)

Career Day Host or Speaker: Speak to students about a profession or area of expertise, escort speakers

Contribute Baked Goods or Food: Various times throughout the year

Family Night Social Committee: Help organize, set up, clean up and chaperone social events at school

Food on the 15^th (Community Service): Collect and distribute donations the middle of each month (ongoing)

Hospitality Committee: Help plan, set up and clean up staff breakfasts, luncheons, dinners and other events

Landscaping Committee: Plant and maintain CMS landscape

Magazine Drive: Tally orders in school on Wednesday’s, distribute prizes during lunch on Fridays (Sept-Oct)

Parent Seminars Committee: Identify speakers and help plan informational seminars for parents

Pie Day for the Staff: Contribute a pie or two for the staff (Nov)

Reflections Committee: Help with student participation in National PTA art program

Spring Family Dinner Committee: Help plan, organize, set up and clean up a dinner at school

Staff Appreciation Committee: Help plan staff appreciation week in May, and other treats throughout the year

Staff Lounge Decorating: Come up with a theme and decorate staff lounge each month (once per year)

Team Parent Liaison: Coordinate volunteers with staff in 6^th, 7^th or 8^th grade