Art Enrichment

Chairs: Jane Goodwin

Volunteers spend one hour per month (Oct., Nov. , Jan. through May) showing famous artwork in the classrooms. Volunteers pick up artwork each month at an instructional program at the Cummer Museum. Volunteers do not have to have a formal background in art...just an interest!

PET (Parents Expressing Thanks)

Chairs: Heather Stoli

This volunteer opportunity ensures that every teacher feel special and appreciated.  Supplied with a teacher interest questionnaire, each volunteer will shower their teacher with thanks using notes, cards, student and parent participation and/or other items (bring a favorite soft drink and snack, order take-out for a special lunch suprise, send an e-mail, give student-made cards, etc.).

Capers Dinner and Auction

Chairs: Celeste and John Donovan

The Capers fundraising event will be a fun-filled adult dinner/auction held on February 27, 2010 at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.  Committee members are needed to help with set-up, ticketing, operations, silent auction items, catalog, breakdown and dinner.

Individual Student Pictures

Chairs: Kitty Robbie

Volunteers assist the photographers and teachers on picture days.

Dad’s Club

Chairs: Ray Ravis

This committee of RPDS dads works on projects for school enhancement and also initiates and plans a special Dad’s Club project.

Eye Screening

Chairs: Katherine Hickinbotham

Volunteers assist in this one-day eye screening for RPDS students held at the school in the fall.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation

Chairs: Elizabeth Edge

This committee hosts a breakfast or luncheon the week prior to the opening of school and after school closes for the faculty and staff. It also attends to the needs of the faculty and staff lounges.

Field Day

Chairs: Amy and Bob McGeorge

Volunteers are needed to staff the spring Field Day games in coordination with the physical education coaches.

ELC Field Day - Spring Fling

Chairs: Christy Gillam

Volunteers are needed to help plan and staff the spring ELC Field Day games.

Gift Wrap Sale

Chairs: Kim Gleaton

Volunteers are needed to help organize and distribute gift-wrap orders for one day in mid October.

Graduation Reception

Chairs: Darlene Hampton

A committee of fifth grade parents plan, prepare and host the Graduation Reception held after RPDS graduation.

Homeroom Parents Coordinator

Chairs: Jennifer Trednick

Parents work with their child’s classroom teacher to assist in planning and implementing class parties and events. They also help coordinate volunteers for field trips.

Library Aides

Chairs: Lori Childers

Volunteers assist in the Media Center one morning a month.

New Parents Welcome Committee

Chairs: Suzanne Posgay

Committee Members help new RPDS families feel comfortable with the school. They are also linked with a new family to help them get to know the school and other parents.

Welcome Back Sundae Monday

Chairs: Susannah Doherty

The committee plans and coordinates the back-to-school Ice Cream Social and classroom visits.

Octoberfest

Chairs: Bonnie Verlander

On Friday evening, October 16th, RPDS students, parents and guests will gather at the school for an old fashioned carnival complete with games, food and entertainment. Volunteers are needed to staff games, sell tickets, decorate for the event and break-down at the end of the evening.

Parents in Touch

Chairs: Caroline Anderson

Parents in Touch meet the first Thursday of each month following the RPDS Chapel service. At the beginning of the year, prayer cards containing the students, faculty or staff names are given to each member of the group.

Scholarship Spagetti Dinner

Chairs: TBA

Volunteers are needed one evening to help set-up and serve the dinner at the January Open House. Proceeds from this dinner go to support RPDS financial aid.

Sixth Grade Lunch Project

Chairs: Natalee Leggett

Sixth grade parent volunteers are needed to distribute school lunches one Monday each month. The Monday lunch program raises money for special 6th grade activities.

Social Events

Chairs: Susan Watson

Volunteers on this committee bake and serve refreshments for special events such as Grandparent’s Day in November and Open House in January.