Dear Scholars' Academy families, friends, faculty and staff,
 
Do you realize how much you all do? Last year, the school amassed over 1,500 volunteers hours and those are just the ones we're aware of! That's the equivalent of one full time employee for the school. Volunteerism is a key component to the success of our school and contributes to the warm, friendly atmosphere. There are so many people working behind the scenes and we want to capture all volunteer contributions. Here's what we need you to do. Simply estimate the volunteer hours you have accumulated from August 26/08 to present and forward your name and total hours to mrscholarsacademy@gmail.com. SA volunteers do so many things and include so many different people. Inevitably, you will see yourself on this list and realize that together we really do make a difference.
 
YOU
chaperoned a field trip (or two, three ...)
supervised outdoor lunch
read a book to a class
paid a visit as the "Cat in the Hat"
chaperoned a library visit
are a room parent
organized a class party
brought in goodies for the staff
cleaned up the playground
participated in the School Grounds Clean-Up Day
filled the sandbox
built picnic tables
helped install the new playground equipment
re-stocked the soccer balls
repaired the soccer nets
planted flowers
delivered and spread mulch
treated the school grounds for fire ants
kept our school on the "green" path
coordinated the "Go Green" bottles order
re-painted the wicker furniture
did repairs around the school
cleaned and prepped classrooms over the summer
assembled furniture
replaced and hung blinds
installed pull-down screens in classrooms
designed, constructed and painted the school sign
decorated for special events
coordinated the Fall Social
manned a table or inflatable at the Fall Social
helped out during Open House
coordinated Night of the Arts
coordinated Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
coordinated the school fundraisers
collected and sorted box top labels
organized a teacher workday lunch
supervised a class during the staff luncheon
coordinated the carpool program
coordinated the bus program
are a bus captain
coordinated the pizza program
delivered pizza to the classrooms
tabulated all the checks and made deposits
managed the annual PTO budget
attended  PTO meetings
updated the PTO webpage
coordinated school t-shirt orders
coordinated monthly teacher treats
coordinated and printed the school directory
coordinated the Orientation packets
set up and ran the school sound system
captured school events in photos
organized community service projects
coordinated the school musical
made costumes for the school musical
coordinated the art card program
wrote trivia-thon questions
contributed to the newsletter
stuffed envelopes
coordinated the annual drive
are a buddy family
hosted a school social
attended Board meetings
assisted the Board with various tasks
attended Development meetings
helped organize Grandparents Day
researched potential grant funds 
wrote grant applications
coached the soccer team
coached the golf team
coached the tennis team
coached the running club
coordinated Academic Games
coordinated the Chess Club
coached First Lego League
built tables for First Lego League
set up chairs in the gym
took down chairs in the gym
 ... and the list goes on!
 
Just look at what you do! Your volunteer time and talents really count, so please count yourself in and e-mail your hours today!!
 
It's easy. Send your name and total hours to mrscholarsacademy@gmail.com. Thanks for all you do!
 
* Please note, if you previously sent your hours in to Beth Gage, PTO Secretary or signed in on the volunteer hours sheet in the office, those hours are already registered.