Welcome Volunteers and Business Partners Lost Lake Elementary 2017-2018

Who Are We? Student Race Enrollment = 1020 White 449-44% Hispanic 294 – 28% Black 138 – 13% Asian 71 – 7% Mixed 54 – 5.5% Native American 14 – 1.5%

Who Are We? 1020 Students -49 from 2017 515 Males, 505 Females 50– New Enrollees; 44-Withdrawals 44% Free & Reduced 181– IEP/504 44- ELL Students

It Takes a village! Students’ Families School Staff Community Partners Volunteers

Business partner agreement Donations of Goods Spirit Night/ Discounts Monetary Donations Teacher Appreciation Gift Cards Volunteering Services Mentoring Tutoring

Business partner agreement Contact informati0n List of resources School Awards

Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer Program benefits Enriched curriculum Improved school-community relations Opportunities for individualized instruction Assist teachers with non-instructional tasks Students receive remediation or enrichment Strengthened school-community relations

Volunteer levels Level 1 Work in the presence of a school employee Assist in the classroom Assist at school events Online Application Level 2 Work one on one with students Assist in office areas Attend field trips Online Application Return Waiver Complete fingerprints

Steps to Volunteer Fill out online application Notify school that application is complete Return FDLE Waiver to school Complete fingerprints Contact Teacher to schedule a time to volunteer **Very Important Check SPAM folder

Volunteer Guidelines Volunteer Hours 9:00-2:30 (1:30 Wednesday) Schedule with teacher Sign IN and OUT each time Display volunteer name tag appropriately Volunteers should not discipline students Dress appropriately Act as a role model Uphold student confidentiality *After hours volunteering can be coordinated and logged

Opportunities With a Classroom Teacher weekly, monthly, special events With an Enrichment Teacher Book Fair, Field Day, Performances, STEM At School Wide Events Fundraisers, Fall Festival, STEM night, PTO Sign up Today!!!

PTO Sign up Today!!!

Disney Employees EARs to You is a program that allows cast members to turn their hours of volunteer service into a financial contribution to a nonprofit organization of their choice! Full time or part time employees Visit your online “Hub” at enterpriseportal.disney.com Click the “cast” tab Susan K. Pegram PegramS@lake.k12.fl.us

Mentor Program Purpose What is a Mentor? Positive Role Model Friend Coach Advisor Self-Esteem builder Advocate Purpose A relationship to build trust between mentor and the student. Some of the students do not have positive relationships with adults outside of school.

How to become a Mentor Sign up today! Become a level II approved volunteer Mentors will be contacted as the need arises PinkstonK@lake.k12.fl.us

Mentor: Best practices Be consistent! If you need to miss a session, let the teacher or Mrs. Pinkston know Remain visible when working with children Be active listeners when working with students Keep positive attitudes when working with students

Mentor: Best practices Hold high expectations Keep student information confidential If you suspect abuse or if the child shares any information that is alarming to you, please notify Guidance department K-2 Donna Marie Shryock 3-5 Bonnie Gault Encourage feedback from students (what they enjoy about meeting with you)

Thank you!! Thank you for your commitment to the students and teachers of Lost Lake Elementary! We could not succeed without our wonderful volunteers, mentors and business partners!! Don’t forget to sign up!

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