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.
