Top 10 Reasons that we
Love Parent Volunteers
with submissions from Kathryn Byrne, Natalie Maurice, Joanne Malowany
1. They are bridges. Parents are a bridge to unique cultures, experiences, identities and knowledge.
2. They are essential. Parents help us with so many activities that we could not possibly do on our own.
3. They are cheerleaders. Parents encourage and support our school to be its very best.
4. They are wise. Parents are the ultimate experts on their kids and have so much valuable information to share with us.
5. They are generous. Parents always give their precious gift of time with a smile.
6. They are connections. We love parent volunteers as it gives staff a wonderful opportunity to get to know the parents and the school community.
7. They are important. Parent volunteers help create community.
8. They are fun. Parents love to jump into the activities and have a good time with the students.
9. They are supporters. Parents are the best at helping classroom projects happen. Need paper towel tubes? Or empty milk cartons? How about egg cartons or maybe old newspapers? None of these fun classroom projects could happen without the support of the parents.
10. They make things happen. Parents are instrumental in putting on large scale events at school, or even board-wide. It would be impossible without their participation.
