EAGLE HILL SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION

COMMITTEES AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES:2009-2010

Events

BOOK FAIR AND BOUTIQUE: Held during December Parent/Teacher Conferencing, this important fundraising event offers books, and items from outside vendors for holiday gift purchases. Volunteers are needed for decorations, set-up/clean up, and to staff tables.

FAMILY FUN DAY: A fun fall event for the whole family that’s held right here on our EHS campus! There are outdoor games, food, prizes, and entertainment. Volunteer to help with set-up, clean up, decorations, arts and crafts, and staffing the booths.

LOWER SCHOOL PARTIES – FOR STUDENTS AGES 8 AND YOUNGER: Help organize Halloween and Spring parties for our youngest Lower School students (ages 8 and younger). These parties can be held on or off campus. Volunteers are needed for set-up, to provide snacks, run various fun games, and clean up.

LOWER SCHOOL PARTIES – FOR STUDENTS AGES 9 AND OLDER: Help organize Halloween and Spring parties for our older Lower School students (ages 9 and older) that feature party games, snacks, and a DJ. These parties can be held on or off campus. Volunteers are needed to help decorate, clean up, provide snacks, and chaperone.

UPPER SCHOOL PARTIES: Help organize a Fall and Spring fun event for all the Upper School students at EHS. These parties can be held on or off campus. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, clean up, decorate, provide snacks, and chaperone.

SPRING BENEFIT: This annual event is the highlight of the school year. More than a fundraiser, this event brings the entire EHS community together for what is always a fabulous party! Volunteers needed for invitations, auction item solicitation, raffles, mailings, decorations, and set up.

SUNDAY SUPPER: This January event is a way for the whole family to get together for a relaxed informal dinner with a rousing game of BINGO! Volunteers help with planning, set-up and clean-up, decorations, and staffing.

Ongoing and Special Activities

DONE IN A DAY: Committee members provide background support for teachers’ special classroom projects. Great for those whose scheduling needs require volunteering on an “as–needed", short-term basis.

EAGLE HILL LOGO WEAR: This committee manages the purchase, sale, and distribution of Eagle Hill’s line of clothing. Volunteers help sell our logo wear line at various times throughout the school year (e.g., Family Fun Day, Book Fair). These moderately priced, non-dress code items are guaranteed to build school spirit.

MAILINGS: Spend a morning getting to know other parents, have a cup of coffee, and help with important mailings. Great choice for new parents!

NEW PARENT WELCOMING: This committee is comprised of a dedicated group of current parents who help incoming EHS families feel welcomed and integrated into the EHS community.

STAFF APPRECIATION: This committee is our way of acknowledging Eagle Hill’s talented and dedicated administration, faculty, and staff. Committee members volunteer to set up and clean up the monthly breakfast prepared by our parents. They also organize the year-end Staff Appreciation Week and luncheon.

Additional Standing Committees

These committees organize other vital Parents Association activities or events for which volunteers are not needed. Contact committee chairs for further information.

ALLOCATIONS: Uses PA funds to provide modest supplies for teachers in the classrooms.

ANNUAL RECEPTION: Enjoy a wonderful fall evening meeting new families, greeting old friends and hearing our head of school, and board of trustees chairman discuss the state of the school and future plans.

DADS SUPPORT GROUP: Meets once a month on a Tuesday evening to discuss issues affecting the parenting of children with LD. Facilitated by our EHS psychologist, assistant head of school, and director of admissions.

GUYS NIGHT OUT: Organizes a social outing once or twice a year to give Eagle Hill dads a chance to enjoy an evening of conversation over dinner.

HEARD IN RYE REPRESENTATIVE: Attends meetings of this local Rye organization to discuss their speaker schedule for the following year. Topics focus on parenting issues and support.

MOMS NIGHT OUT: Organizes an evening out in the fall and in the spring for moms, to foster EHS friendships while enjoying a delicious light dinner.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Meets about twice a month on a Friday morning to discuss issues affecting the parenting of children with LD. Facilitated by an EHS social worker.

PARENTS TOGETHER REPRESENTATIVE: Attends the meetings of this local Greenwich organization that offers lectures and newsletters on topics relevant to raising childr