Research shows that high student achievement and self-esteem are closely related to positive parental participation in education. Our goal is for parents and schools to work together for the success of all children.

RULES FOR VOLUNTEERS

All volunteers must sign in the visitor log upon entering the building. Any volunteer who wants to help in a classroom must have an appointment and be approved by the classroom teacher and building principal. Unplanned volunteer visits may disturb classroom teaching time and are discouraged. Parents may require training at the discretion of the school principal and may include issues concerning confidentiality, safety and school protocol.
Volunteers are under the supervisory authority of the building principal.

What can I do to become more actively involved with my child’s school and education?

• Share your special skills with your school
• Share information with students about a hobby, your career, a country you visited or lived in
• Tutor a child or a group of students
• Help coach an athletic team or lead a troop
• Help with a class or school newsletter
• Help promote academic competitions
• Chaperone a field trip
• Be an advocate. Help in letter-writing to legislators
• Attend unit, council, or regional PTO/PTA meetings
  ~ Van Wyck PTO
  ~ Wappingers PTA Council
  ~ Taconic Region PTA
• Become an active member of the Van Wyck PTO or Site-based Learning Team (SLT)
• Attend school board meetings
• Collaborate with businesses to donate materials to school
• Donate materials to school projects
• Help with school fundraisers
• Support student athletic events and musical, visual and performing arts productions
• Attend school events for parents such as Parents as Partners and Open Houses
• Communicate with the school principal and teachers to find needs in the school and where parents can help out

For additional information view the WCSD Guide to Parent Involvement.