MicroSociety Magnet School Volunteer Training To empower students to become self-sufficient learners in life.

What can you do as a volunteer? Assist in the classroom Office Library Help with special events

helping with activity preparations (for example -- cutting, tracing, collating…). reading with small groups or individual students. working with a child on a special project. assisting children with homework. publishing (putting together) student books. helping with center activities. assisting with a bulletin board and/or hanging of student art/class work. presenting a special area of interest to the class. Help in a classroom by:

copying for teachers, secretaries and administration. laminating posters and other items for teachers (once trained on use of the laminator ). other miscellaneous tasks that may be needed. helping to shelve books. reading to students. Help in the teachers’ workroom by: Help in the Library :

BE A MENTOR or LUNCH Buddy If you would like to Mentor or be a Lunch Buddy for an individual child, Please Joy Holt, our Guidance Counselor, at

Photo Copying Laminating Cutting Helping Reading Hanging filing Stapling Coloring Helping with rewards – planning and monitoring Micro Volunteers do all of this and more!

* Sign in at the school office as a VOLUNTEER. *Ask for and wear a volunteer badge. *If for some reason you are unable to meet your volunteer commitment or if there is a schedule change, please notify the person you are volunteering for by e- mail or notifying the Micro front office. *Office #: On Your Work Day

When you assume the responsibility of volunteering, you must agree to adhere to the code of ethics that binds together professionals working in the field of education. Volunteers must use a professional level of discretion, which prevents discussion of students, teachers or internal school affairs outside the classroom. Sensitive issues should always be referred to the teacher first or to the principal, if they cannot be addressed at the classroom level. We all respect the need for confidentiality of students, staff, parents and families. If at any time you are aware of a situation that could result in the endangerment of a child or children, please inform the classroom teacher immediately, and/or the,Principal Mrs. Doyle or Asst. Principal Ms. Tilson. Becoming a Member of a Professional Team (Confidentiality)

If you have a child in the classroom where you volunteer, prepare your child for your time there. While you may enjoy working with your own child(ren) when you volunteer, parent volunteer duties involve all students in the class or group. Make sure your child understands that you are not there to spend time with him/her alone. Becoming a Member of a Professional Team

In the Classroom Our teachers use “Whole Brain” The Big Seven, To help students maintain attention/focus during the school day. Use Positive Language and Convey Expectations Clearly. Techniques such as: Five Classroom Rules Follow directions quickly Raise your hand for permission to speak Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat Make smart choices Keep your dear teacher happy Class,class – yes,yes Hands and Eyes – hands and eyes Teach - Okay The Scoreboard Switch Mirror Visit the link below to learn more!! mlist&layout=category&task=category&id=6&Itemid=124

Anytime there is a fire drill or real emergency, you MUST evacuate the building. See the map on the next slide indicating where you would go if you needed to evacuate. The map is posted in all classrooms, office, workroom, gym, etc. In case of a lock down drill please remain with the class. A staff person will signal an all clear. In The SCHOOL Safety Procedures

Evacuate the Building

Although we do not have a formal dress code, the expectation is that all adults in the building will dress appropriately and with some sense of decorum. Please dress comfortably and maintain a professional attitude. Dress Code

Please let the teachers handle any discipline concerns. Please schedule your time with the person you are helping prior to coming in. Please do not bring other people with you when you come to volunteer. Teachers will supervise the classrooms. Reminders…

Feel free to contact your child’s teacher, Mrs. Doyle or Ms. Tilson, if you have questions or concerns regarding any aspect of the volunteer guide.

Thank you for making the commitment to work with the children and teachers at MICRO! YOU make a DIFFERENCE !! To empower students to become self-sufficient learners in life.