Prom is almost here; it will be taking place on Saturday, April 28 from 7-11pm on the top floor of the Hilton. Tickets have been on sale for the past few weeks in the entry way during lunch and in Larry’s room. The prices have been $35 for a single and $65 for a couple, but they will be going up on Monday to $45 for a single and $80 for a couple.
Prom is in great need of chaperones. To be a chaperone all you have to do is supervise the students and make sure that rules of conduct are being followed. If you would like to chaperone please contact Frick_Larry@asdk12.org or me (Meneka.thiru@gmail.com). The shifts are from 7-9 pm or 9-11 pm. There will be food and drinks available to chaperones at the Hilton. We would really appreciate your help!
Many thanks to Geoff and Cathy Wright for creating and refreshing this website. Note that the Events Calendar entries were lost in the update, so that is still in progress.
We are interested to hear your suggestions and offers of help, related to the website or anything regarding parent involvement at Polaris!!! Please reply to Cathy at cathyalaska@yahoo.com or Kitte’ at mvh@gci.net.
Happy Winter Solstice! ***from Your volunteer Parent Volunteer Coordinators***
Below is a brief description of the volunteer tasks available . Please use this information as a guideline in making your decision on how you will contribute your time & talents in the 2006/07 school year. Your help is needed for a successful school.
- Parent Forum Secretary: A parent is needed to take minutes at the six meetings this year and help with running the non-profit corporation with other Parent Forum officers. Time commitment approximately 10 hours per month.
- Parent Forum Meeting Attendees: Parents are needed to attend meetings and to set the budget, policies, and guidelines. Meetings are scheduled for Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on September 26, October 24, November 28, January 30, February 27, and April 10. Meetings last between 1 and 2 hours.
- Fall Carnival: Booth coordinators for each family group and advisory are needed. They will work with the event coordinators who are responsible for all aspects of the carnival including (but not limited to) promotion, entrance fees, prizes, and booth coordination. Coordinator time commitment approximately 40 hours and a mentor will work with the new person. Time commitment for set-up 2-3 hours, booth operation 3 hours. Fall Carnival is October 27 from 6 to 9pm.
- Fall Auction: Help is needed with promotion, collection of auction items, silent auction bids sheets, auction payments, wrapping of baskets, set-up, and clean up. Time commitment can range from 3 to 15 hours. The Fall Auction is held in conjunction with the Fall Carnival, Oct. 27.
- Spaghetti Dinner: People are needed to help coordinate, purchase food, cook, serve, and clean up at the annual Spaghetti Dinner on Feb 2, 2007. Time commitment 2 to 8 hours depending on level of participation. A student talent show could also be part of this event.
- Newsletter: Story collection, design and layout, and distribution of monthly school newsletter. Time commitment 10 to 12 hours a month (no newsletter in January). Can be done by one person or by committee.
- Gift Wrap Fundraiser: People are needed to tally forms for the coordinator at the conclusion of the selling process. Time commitment 4 to 6 hours.
- School Tours/Public Relations: People are needed to show off Polaris to dignitaries and interested students/families. Tours are usually held the first Wednesday of the month and last 1.5 hours.
- Alternative Fair: Parents and students are needed to work with staff in representing Polaris during the Annual Alternative Fair on a Saturday in February at the Boniface Mall.
- Picnics: People needed to help at the Back to School (August 18, 2006)and End of Year picnic (May 23, 2007)to shop, grill, and serve food. Time 2 to 4 hours per picnic.
- Website Development: People are needed to continue developing this website throughout the year. Time commitment is varied.
- Classroom Coordinators: One person per Family Group is needed to assist teachers in getting classroom fieldtrip drivers and in-room volunteers when needed. Coordinator also will help disburse Parent Forum information. Time commitment depends on the need of each teacher throughout the year.
- 1st/8th Periods & Intensives: People who are interested in teaching, coordinating or helping in 1st/8th hour secondary classes or any intensives are needed. Time commitment unknown.
- Math/Science Fairs: People needed to establish Math/Science Fair. Time commitment unknown.
- Grant Writing: People are needed to assist Polaris in obtaining grants for advancement of our school. Time commitment varies.
- Data Entry/Directories: People are needed to enter information into a computer database that can be utilized by staff and Parent Forum. Time commitment varies.
- Habitat Committee: People are needed to be a part of the Habitat Committee which coordinates with Polaris staff to organize and oversee all aspects of the Habitat including maintaining, enhancement,fundraising, and purchases. Time commitment varies.
- Barbecue for Habitat: Person is needed to construct a permanent barbecue(s) for the Habitat. Time commitment unknown.
- Book Fairs: Help is needed to assist the school Librarian with in-school book fairs during Student-led Conferences on Nov 8 &9, 2006 and April 18 & 19, 2007. Help is needed in sorting, set-up, and accounting. Also, help is needed to organize the fundraiser with a local book retailer. Time commitment 4 to 8 hours.
- Battle of the Books: Assist the school Librarian in coaching Battle of the Books teams and preparation for local competition. Time commitment varies.
- Staff Appreciation Week: People are needed to help honor our teachers and staff during a week in May. Time commitment 10-12 hours.
- Bulletin Boards: People are needed to keep the school?s bulletin boards looking fresh and up-to-date. Time commitment 2-3 hours a month.
- Special Events: People are always needed to help on unexpected events that come up throughout the year. Time commitment and events types vary.