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Parent Association Volunteer Opportunities

The group of parents who make things happen! Get connected with over 225 parent volunteers who make our school the best it can be!

  • PA Support Roles

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    The PA and its Office of the President (the OOP) includes the support roles of Secretary/Treasurer. Involves taking detailed notes at PA meetings for parents or other PA sponsored meetings, managing costs associated with PA committees, events and activities. Nomination for this role is gathered in March every year, but connect with us now. We are always looking for more help in the moment, and can tap you now!
    SYC EMF SF

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  • PA Faculty/Staff Appreciation

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    Demonstrates parents’ appreciation of staff/faculty through events and provides edible goodies at various times throughout the year; also encourages parents to donate tickets to various events (theatre, music, lectures, sporting events) for faculty/staff use. Requires great coordinating skills!
    WPF IC EMF

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  • PA Foreign Language Intern Committee

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    Finds and works with host families for the 3 foreign language interns for the 3 trimesters (9 families), acts as liaison between interns and families, helps trouble-shoot issues that might come up.
    WPF IC SF

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  • PA Sports Boosters Committee

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    Works with the Athletic Director organizing sale of Bush sweatpants, shirts, athletic bags, etc.; helps with collection of team uniforms at the end of the year; some help with sports banquets; organizing the sale of concessions at basketball games.
    WPF IC SF

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  • PA Summer Opportunities Showcase Committee

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    Organizes a one-night event with exhibitors from camps, summer schools, wilderness programs, and internship and volunteer programs so that students in grades 8-12 and their families can explore various options for the coming. A big event for Bush School, this involves a large group of parent volunteers. Takes place February 8, 2007.
    WPF IC EMF SF

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  • PA Speakers/Parent Education Committee

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    Steers the parent community to parenting education opportunities in the area, and coordinates with other school to plan and put on evening events on topics of interest to parents (and, occasionally, the broader community).
    WPF IC EMF

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  • PA New Families

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    Works with the Admissions Office to pair new families with host families that have students in the same grade. Helps coordinate with the Admissions Office New Family Welcome events which take place for all 3 divisions in May.
    WPF IC EMF SF

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  • PA Learning Differences Research & Support Group

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    A group of parents aiding other parents in finding resources and using the Bush School resources for students with learning differences.
    IC EMF SF

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  • PA Food Allergy Education and Support Group

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    A group of parents helping the school and parents find solutions for the school to create a safe environment for students with food allergies. Meets monthly.
    SYC EMF SF WPF

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  • PA Community Building Events

    Posted: September 6, 2006

    Work with PA officers or PA Room Reps to help organize events which build the Bush Community. Lower School generally offers Bingo Night, Ho’Down, and Field Day. Middle School organizes dances and graduation while Upper School organizes dinners before play productions and graduation.
    WPF IC EMF KF KKF

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  • PA Math Club

    Posted: September 6, 2006
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  • PA Chess Club

    Posted: September 6, 2006
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Volunteer Opportunity Attributes

WPF - Working Parent Friendly Does not require meetings to take place during the school day.  Events usually occur in the evening.  Some of the work can be done at your worksite or at home.

SYC - School Year Commitment Requires you to attend meetings during the school day on campus, from one to four times per month.  Often these roles start in mid-August and end mid-June.

IC - Intermittent Commitment Requires you to attend meetings on campus occasionally for projects that are short-term or periodic. 

EMF - Email Friendly Strongly recommended you to be on email and to check it / respond regularly.

KF - Kid Friendly Involves working with students.

SF - Staff Friendly Involves working with Bush School staff members or faculty.

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