Volunteers Wanted for 2007 – 2008

If you would like to volunteer at Jackson Middle School, please contact Jeannette Slack at jeannette.slack@gpisd.org or Latricia DeLaRosa at RDELSERV@sbcglobal.net

We are currently seeking board members for the following positions:

       * Vice President – Serve as aide-to-the president. Perform the duties of the           president in the event that the president is absent or can no longer serve           his/her duties
       *  Parliamentarian – Advise the presiding officer on questions of parliamentary            law when requested
       * Historian - Keep a record of PTA activities and achievements
       * Life Membership/Scholarship – Heads the committee and distributes the           scholarship applications to the high schools of graduating seniors who           attended Jackson. Head the committee that nominates a Life Membership           recipient.
       * Programs – Works with a Jackson staff member booking choir, band,           cheerleaders or drama to perform at each PTA meeting.  If requested, helps           with the planning of parent workshops with school counselor.
      * Hospitality – Plans and gets volunteers to help with teacher appreciation week           in May
      * Dances – Books the DJ, works with parent chaperones, makes flyers to put up          around the school promoting the dance.  Arranges person to sell tickets the          week of the dance.
     * Concessions Stocker – Does the shopping for the concessions to keep it         stocked.  To assist, we have a checklist that is filled out by the people who         work the concessions as items are used.
     * Arts In Education – Works with staff getting entries for the Arts in Education         contest and the Environmental Contest, which State PTA will provide the         theme for both.
     * Council PTA Delegate – Attends Council PTA meetings and brings back          information to local unit.
     * Daytime Volunteer Coordinator – We would like to se tup a parent contact for         teachers to call when volunteers are needed during the day to help with         copying, hall monitoring and other needs. If you are available during the         day, please let us know.
     * Communications Chair – Manages emails to PTA members, keeping them         informed on upcoming events

Please remember that your children do not automatically grow up when they enter middle school. This is a new phase of their lives and they still need parents to be involved to help them make the right choices. Help your children be more successful by staying involved.