Welcome, Volunteers!!

We are so glad to have you here. Thank you so much for spending time with our students, improving the educational opportunities that our children receive at BCN. You will be involved in a wide variety of activities, and will stay busy!!

Here are some general guidelines…. Always check in at the office with Deb, and pick up a ‘Parent

Volunteer’ lanyard to wear all day. While you are helping children throughout the school, we know

that it is important to also spend some valuable time with your own child. Please join us for a complimentary breakfast each time you volunteer, or stay after your session and join your child for a complimentary lunch. It’s a fun way to meet your child’s classmates, listen to their interesting conversations, and enjoy some time together.

You will have a scheduled half an hour to visit your child’s classroom each week. This is a great time to pull up a chair alongside your son or daughter and spend some school time together. We ask that you use a quiet voice as you sit together, so the teacher can maintain an educational flow. If other students get distracted by you, just whisper remind them to focus on the instruction.

When listening to student readers, you are allowed to help them with words when they get ‘stuck’. You can either work through the sounds of the word with them, or provide the word after they have tried it. A good strategy is to have them repeat the sentence again, so that the new word gets a bit more practice.

Student behaviors may occur when you are supervising. Be polite but firm. You have the right to enforce school rules (work quietly, stay on task, etc.) If a student is disrespectful to you, please report this to the classroom teacher.

The teachers have been asked to stay on schedule. They will definitely greet you and introduce you to the class, but will get right back to business!! They are very glad to have you in the classroom, but will not spend a lot of time visiting because we really want to keep our educational focus.

Please maintain confidentiality. The ability level of a child that you assist, and other ‘personal’ information should not be discussed with others. Please respect the different challenges that our students may face.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let Deb know in the front office (646-6202) so we can adjust our plans.

Thank you so much for being here. We know that it takes a lot of organization in your daily life to make time for volunteering. Please know that it does make a great difference to our kids!!

Monday Morning ScheduleParent Volunteering ~ You are welcome to start your day with breakfast!!

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

8:30a Teacher’s Work Room

Tess Smith Help students working on a remedial reading program called ‘Read Live’

9:00a Mrs. Lindahl’s Classroom

Tess Smith Walk to Read – This is our individualized reading program, where students work at

their independent level

9:30a First Grade Deb BrandenbergJodi Miller

Sit by a first grade student, who needs some

adult support to complete reading work

10:00a Visit your child’s

classroom

Varies Most grades will be working on Reading in their classrooms, second grade

will travel to music at this time

10:30a Fifth Grade Tina Bryn This group is working on English and Language Arts at this time. You’ll be sitting

beside a few students, keeping them on track.

11:00a Second Grade Krista AmannTresa Cruff

Listen to student readers and play some language games

11:30a– 12:30a ~ Feel free to stay as long as you choose, and get involved in these areas Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 have lunch at 11:30 and recess at noon Grades Kinder & 1st have lunch at noon and recess at 12:30p If you are free at 11:30 and want to wait until noon for lunch, stop by the Kindergarten

room

You are welcome to stay for lunch, if you would like!!

Monday Afternoon ScheduleParent Volunteering ~ You are welcome to join us for lunch!!

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

Noon Commons & Playground

Grades Kinder & 1st have lunch Recess time for grades 2, 3, 4 & 5

12:30p Second Grade Krista AmannTresa Cruff

These students are working on Writer’s Workshop – another set of hands to keep

students on track, is really helpful!!

1:00p Fourth Grade(McMillan’s

room)

Diane Kracht Lisa McMillan

This math group could use a mentor. Simply sit next to a few students, keep them on track, and whisper them a few

questions to see if they are following the math concept

1:30p Third Grade Geri Haugen They are reinforcing math skills, so you will play math games in small group

settings.

2:00p Gym Alyssa Sorenson First grade has PE at this time. They need help listening and following directions,

along with problem solving skills if a challenge arises

2:30p Your child’s classroom

All students are in their classrooms. If they are working on Science, you may find them at the end of the hallway in the Science Lab

3:00p Fifth Grade Tina Bryn Work with a student to close out his day, finishing assignments and organizational

duties

Thanks so much for coming in today!!

Tuesday Morning ScheduleParent Volunteering ~ You are welcome to start your day with breakfast!!

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

8:30a Teacher’s Work Room

Tess Smith Help students working on a remedial reading program called ‘Read Live’

9:00a Mrs. Lindahl’s Classroom

Tess Smith Walk to Read – This is our individualized reading program, where students work at

their independent level

9:30a Your child’s classroom

Varies

10:00a Library Beth Undem Cut soup labels and boxtops to raise money to purchase more books for our library.

10:15a Tina Bryn Fifth Grade Sit by students who may need some adult support to complete reading work

10:45a Second Grade Tresa CruffKrista Amann

Listen to student readers and play some language games

11:30a– 12:30a ~ Feel free to stay as long as you choose, and get involved in these areas Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 have lunch at 11:30 and recess at noon Grades Kinder & 1st have lunch at noon and recess at 12:30p

If you are free at 11:30 and want to wait until noon for lunch, stop by the Kindergarten room

You are welcome to stay for lunch, if you would like!!

Tuesday Afternoon ScheduleParent Volunteering ~ You are welcome to join us for lunch!!

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

Noon Commons & Playground

Grades Kinder & 1st have lunch Recess time for grades 2, 3, 4 & 5

12:30p Fifth Grade Tina Bryn This is AR reading time, some of our students need practice focusing and

staying on task. You can take them to the hallway, taking turns reading

pages – and even ask a few questions about the story OR help students

complete unfinished work

1:00p Second Grade Tresa CruffKrista Amann

These students are working on Writer’s Workshop – another set of hands to keep students on track, is

really helpful!!

1:30p First Grade

Jodi MillerDeb Brandenberg

Assist First Grade with Math instruction and practice

2:00p Gym Alyssa Sorenson First grade has PE at this time. They need help listening and following

directions, along with problem solving skills if a challenge arises

2:30p Your child’s classroom

All students are in their classrooms. If they are working on Science, you may find them at the end of the hallway in

the Science Lab

3:00p Fifth Grade Tina Bryn Work with a student to close out his day,

finishing assignments and organizational duties

Thanks so much for coming in today!!

Wednesday Morning ScheduleParent Volunteering ~ You are welcome to start your day with breakfast!!

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

8:30a Teacher’s Work Room

Tess Smith Help students working on a remedial reading program called ‘Read Live’

9:00a Mrs. Lindahl’s Classroom

Tess Smith Walk to Read – This is our individualized reading program,

where students work at their independent level

9:30a First Grade Deb BrandenbergJodi Miller

Sit by a first grade student, who needs some adult support to complete

reading work

10:00a Your child’s classroom

Varies Most grades will be working on Reading in their classrooms, second

grade will be traveling to Music

10:30a Fifth Grade Tina Bryn Students are working with English and Language Arts activities. You will

work alongside students that could use some support

11:00a Second Grade Tresa CruffKrista Amann

Listen to student readers and play some

language games

11:30a– 12:30a ~ Feel free to stay as long as you choose, and get involved in these areas Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 have lunch at 11:30 and recess at noon Grades Kinder & 1st have lunch at noon and recess at 12:30p

If you are free at 11:30 and want to wait until noon for lunch, stop by the Kindergarten room

You are welcome to stay for lunch, if you would like!!

Wednesday Afternoon ScheduleParent Volunteering

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

Noon Commons & Playground

Grades Kinder & 1st have lunch Recess time for grades 2, 3, 4 & 5

12:30p Fifth Grade Tina Bryn This is AR reading time, one of our students needs practice focusing and staying on task. You can take him to the Science room across the hall and take turns reading pages – and even

ask a few questions about the story

1:00p Fourth Grade Lisa McMillanDiane Kracht

Sit next to some students who have some math challenges and help keep

stay on track

1:30p Third Grade Geri Haugen They are reinforcing math skills, so you will play math games in small

group settings.

2:00p Library You!! Bulletin Board fun!! We need a new seasonal bulletin board for the hallway. Look on

pinterest and get a project organized, and leave instructions for the next

parent volunteer to complete. Lots of supplies are available in the teacher work room, the kitchen & the front

office.

2:30p Your child’s classroom

All students are in their classrooms. If they are working on Science, you may find them at the end of the hallway in

the Science Lab

3:00p Fifth Grade Tina Bryn Work with a student to close out his day,

finishing assignments and organizational duties

Thursday Morning ScheduleParent Volunteering ~ You are welcome to start your day with breakfast!!

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

8:30a Third Grade Geri Haugen Listen to student readers

9:00a Your Child’s Classroom

Varies Most grades will be working on Reading (called ELA) in their

classrooms,

9:30a First Grade Deb BrandenbergJodi Miller

Sit by a first grade student, who needs some adult support to complete

reading work

10:00a Fifth Grade Tina Bryn Assist students with corrections, listen to them read, help them stay

focused when they are working on a project

10:30a Fourth Grade Kelly ScottDiane KrachtLisa McMillan

Help students who have challenges with daily language, or listen to

student readers

11:00a Second Grade Krista AmannTresa Cruff

Listen to student readers and play some

language games

11:30a Pre-School Deb Bartz It’s always a busy day in preschool!! Work with writing (hand over hand), letter identification, story reading and

any art project in the works! They’ll also

travel to lunch, which is an area where an extra set of hands is

appreciated!!

You are welcome to stay for lunch, if you would like!!

Thursday Afternoon ScheduleParent Volunteering

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

Noon Commons & Playground

Grades Kinder & 1st have lunch Recess time for grades 2, 3, 4 & 5

12:30p Fifth Grade Tina Bryn This is AR reading time, one of our students needs practice focusing and staying on task. You can take him to the Science room across the hall and take turns reading pages – and even

ask a few questions about the story

1:00p Science Lab Tresa CruffKrista Amann

Meet in the Science Lab to help second grade with their current cell

1:30p First Grade Deb BrandenbergJodi Miller

Sit next to students who need some math support and help them stay on

track

2:00p Gym Alyssa Sorenson First grade has PE at this time. They need help listening and following

directions, along with problem solving skills if a challenge arises

2:30p Your child’s classroom

All students are in their classrooms. If they are working on Science, you may find them at the end of the hallway in

the Science Lab

3:00p Fifth Grade Tina Bryn Work with a student to close out his day,

finishing assignments and organizational duties

Thanks so much for coming in today!!

Friday Morning ScheduleParent Volunteering ~ You are welcome to start your day with breakfast!!

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

8:30a Third Grade Geri Haugen Listen to student readers

9:00a Your child’s classroom

Varies Most grades will be working on Reading (called ELA) in their

classrooms

9:30a First Grade Deb BrandenbergJodi Miller

Sit by a first grade student, who needs some adult support to

complete reading work

10:00a Fifth Grade Tina Bryn Assist students with corrections, listen to them read, help them stay

focused when they are working on a project

10:30a Kindergarten Julie SizerKay Albrecht

Kindergarten activities, sitting beside students to support small group work

11:00a Second Grade Tresa CruffKrista Amann

Listen to student readers and play some

language games

11:30a– 12:30a ~ Feel free to stay as long as you choose, and get involved in these areas Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 have lunch at 11:30 and recess at noon Grades Kinder & 1st have lunch at noon and recess at 12:30p

If you are free at 11:30 and want to wait until noon for lunch, stop by the Kindergarten room

You are welcome to stay for lunch, if you would like!!

Friday Afternoon ScheduleParent Volunteering

Time: Location: Teacher(s): Activity:

Noon Commons & Playground

Grades Kinder & 1st have lunch Recess time for grades 2, 3, 4 & 5

12:30p Fifth Grade Tina Bryn This is AR reading time, some of our students need practice focusing and staying on task. You can take them into the hall and take turns reading

pages – and even ask a few questions about the story OR help with

assignment completion

1:00p Fourth Grade Lisa McMillanDiane Kracht

Sit next to some students who have some math challenges and help keep

them on track

1:30p Second Grade Krista AmannTresa Cruff

Sit next to some students who need some math support and help him stay

on track

2:00p Gym Alyssa Sorenson First grade has PE at this time. They need help listening and following

directions, along with problem solving skills if a challenge arises

2:30p Your Child’s classroom

All students are in their classrooms.

3:00p Fifth Grade Tina Bryn Work with a student to close out his day,

finishing assignments and organizational duties

Thanks so much for coming in today!!

Volunteer Parent Survey

Your name _______________________________________

Please take a few minutes and give us some feedback about your day:

Did the day move quickly enough? YES ______ NO ________ Was there any confusion with the directions provided?

YES ______ NO ________

Is there anyone else you know of, who would be interested in helping at our school? YES ______ NO _________

Do you have any suggestions about ways we could improve this program?

Would you like to see anything added or removed from the routine you worked with today?

Do you have any preferences for volunteer times?

Once again, thank you for being here!!!