Getting Involved—Volunteering at JFK

We strongly encourage parents to be part of our learning community. There are a number of ways to do so:

Parent-Teacher Organization—(PTO)

All parents are automatically members of the PTO and are invited to attend its monthly meetings. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month and begin at 6 p.m. Your participation can also be designated for certain events like specific fundraisers or evening activities if consistent involvement throughout the year is not possible.  

Classroom Volunteer

The school invites parents to volunteer in their child’s classroom. We can use your help in various ways in the classroom and in the building. Tasks can include working with students, duplicating teaching materials, assisting on field trips, center time, etc. All school volunteers must undergo a criminal background check and school board approval prior to volunteering with us. Please download the volunteer application from our web site or contact the office at 282-4134 for the necessary paperwork and information.

Attendance at School Functions

Classroom and school-wide sponsored activities are held throughout the school year. Announcements are put forth in the Thursday folders.

Project Storybook

Research indicates that reading aloud to children significantly impacts their ability to read. Project Storybook is a community based volunteer reading program. Parents, extended family members, BHS students, and other community-based programs volunteer their time to read to individual children. The time commitment can be minimal such as thirty minutes per week. The children look forward to this special time they share with you. We provide training for this program.