Parents

Nearly all teachers at Foothill use volunteers in the classroom. Most teachers will have sign up sheets for parents to come in once a week. You need no prior experience. Some teachers will have an orientation session to get you started. Your responsibilities may include reading with a single student, working with a small group or preparing materials.

Parents also volunteer to attend field trips and plan holiday parties. All classroom teachers work with a  Room Parent that helps plan these events.

 

Art Show
Throughout the school year the Art teacher, Suzanne Whitman, coordinates an Art Show and needs volunteers to help with set up and take down.

Library/Media Center
The library needs daily assistants to shelve books, check books in, and help students at the library. Computer assistants help enter data, and provide minor technical support. (Some work can be done in the evening.) You can also assist students with special projects using the computer. Contact Jonathan Warshaw, the librarian, to volunteer.

Music
Throughout the school year the Music teacher, Aaron Edrington, coordinates grade level programs and needs volunteers to help with various aspects of the show. If you are interested in volunteering your time for your child's program please contact Mr. E. 

PE Fall Fun Days
Early in the school year, the P.E. teachers organize Fall Fun Days. Volunteers are needed for set up in the morning or take down in the afternoon. Contact the PE teachers, James Brittenham or Sue Brittenham, to volunteer.

 

 

 

PTO Volunteers
Parents volunteer to support multiple student enrichment programs, community events, school services and fundraisers. Please contact Heather Bush at heather.bush@comcast.net for information.

 

Assembly Coordinator

Volunteers work with the teachers to coordinate school assemblies.

 

Continental Math League

This is an after-school math program for 2nd through 5th graders. Students participate in three monthly contests, from January through March. Tests are held at Foothill, scored locally, and the top six results are then forwarded to the national organization. The CML web site has more details. Parent volunteers run this after school program.

 

E.S.P. (Extracurricular Studies Program)

Three Fridays in April parent volunteers share special talents and interests with 5^th grade students.

 

Extra Eyes
In addition to paid supervisors, parents volunteer during lunch recesses so that we have extra eyes to keep our students safe while they enjoy recess.

 

Foothill Kids Care

Volunteers organize opportunities for students to participate in community service. Events may include the Boulder Creek Clean Up, sorting at Community Food Share and Share-a-Toy. Our school Talent Show also performs at a local nursing home.

 

Freiker

Freiker (frequent biker) is a program which encourages students to bike (scooter or skateboard) to school by awarding prizes to students based on the number of days biked during the school year. Volunteers are needed to meet students arriving at school on certain days - for example when prizes are awarded or when it is Walking Wheeling Wednesday. Volunteers are also needed to help raise funds for the prizes and to help with the end of school Freiker party and bike swap.

 

Geography Bee

After the chair obtains materials from the National Geographic Society, volunteers conduct review sessions with students after school. This culminates in the Foothill Geography Bee, which requires about a 2½ hour commitment from a judge, a parent, and a teacher.

 

Lego Robotics
Twenty 4th and 5th grade studnets create and write software to accomplish a robotic mission. Parent leaders are needed to run this activity. See www.firstlegoleague.org for more information.  

Publishing Center

Parent volunteers help students to make a hardbound book. Volunteers prepare the materials and type the students stories.

 

Sandwiches for the Homeless

Volunteers collect donated lunch items at the school and deliver to the local homeless shelter.

 

Science Fair

Volunteers help set up and break down of the Science Fair. Volunteer judges interview students and provide feedback.

 

Spelling Bee

Volunteers work with 4^th and 5^th grade students during two practice sessions. The Bee is held in early February in cooperation with Daily Camera.

 

Talent Show

Students in grades K – 5^th can participate in a school wide talent show. With the help of the music teacher, volunteers organize auditions and the production of the shows

 

Walking and Wheeling Wednesdays

A monthly event that also includes 2 (Fall & Spring) 4-week challenges to encourage families to walk, ride, or take the bus to get to school. Local businesses donate healthy snacks and students can earn some prizes throughout th year. Volunteers organize the year long program.

 

 

Breakfast with Dad

Foothill kids and their dads enjoy tasty breakfast treats in the school cafeteria before school. Volunteers set up at 5:30am and break down the event at 8:10. Volunteers work with business to donate food.

 

Fifth Grade Graduation

4th and 5th grade parents are needed to make graduation special for our 5th graders. 4^th grade parents organize and set up the reception following the graduation ceremony so that the 5^th grade parents can enjoy it. 5^th grade parents organize and set up the graduation party.

 

Foothill Feasts

Local restaurant donates a percentage of their day's sales to Foothill Elementary. Foothill families gather for dinner and a chance to socialize. Volunteers organize the event.

 

Gardening Fall and Spring Clean-up

Twice a year volunteers clean up the campus. Each grade level is assigned a specific task.

 

Grandparents' Coffee and Tea

Grandparents are invited to have coffe & tea with their grandchildren and visit their grandchild's classroom. Volunteers work with businesses to donate coffee and food, help set up tables, and welcome the grandparents.

 

Holiday Kids Craft Fair

Volunteers assist kids in making crafts for the holidays during one evening in the gym.

 

Kindergarten Orientation

Volunteers staff several activities to acquaint new students and their parents with their new school including orientation sessions and playgroups.

 

Kindergarten Parent Buddies

New Kindergarten parents are paired with parents of 1^st grade parent volunteers who can answer questions about the school.

 

Parent Enrichment Nights

Volunteers work with the staff to organize the events.

 

Parent Information Fair

Volunteers staff Foothill information tables during the Fall Student Assessment Days.

 

School Tours

Volunteers conduct tours of Foothill Elementary.

 

Spaghetti Dinner

Restaurants donate food to feed the Foothill community. Volunteers set up, clean up and serve the dinner.

 

Staff Appreciation

Volunteers prepare lunch for the teachers and staff.

 

Back-to-School Packets

Volunteers collate packets that are sent home with the students on the first day of school.

 

Class and Student Pictures

Volunteers help usher kids to the photographer during school pictures.

 

Crossing Guards

Volunteer crossing guards work at the intersection at 9th and Hawthorn between 8:10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. We would also like to add a crossing guard at Iris and Broadway. Volunteers are needed throughout the school year.

 

Kidz Art

Students create art that can be printed on a variety of materials (coffee mugs, mouse pads, note cards, etc.). Volunteers process orders and deliver the finished products.

 

School Supplies

School supply packages can be ordered at the end of each school year for the upcoming year. Volunteers process the orders and deliver the packages to classrooms before the beginning of the year open house. 100% of the profits support scholarships for students in need.

 

Student Directory

Volunteers assist Foothill's Secretary with the production of the Student Directory. These are given to each Foothill family in the fall.

 

T-Shirts /Sweatshirts

Volunteers order and sell Foothill t-shirts and sweatshirts.

 

Vision & Hearing Screening

Volunteers assist the school nurse with this one-day event in which each student's vision and hearing are checked.

 

Yearbook/Yearbook Photography

Volunteers take pictures throughout the school year, assist in the production of the yearbook and process the orders. Volunteer photographs are needed in each classroom to ensure all students are pictured in the yearbook.

Parent Impact Week
Volunteers create marketing tools, collect donations on site and promote the event.

Bingo

Meet & Greets
Volunteers donate their homes for a grade level of moms to have a night out. Volunteers organized the night and donate the food and beverages.

Book Fair 
Volunteers set up and take down teh book fair and sell the books during the event.