2012-2013 Leadership Form

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ALL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

BLAKE CLASSIC - SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012 Co-Chairs Susan Hitchner Fluke and Lisa Rotenberg welcome your help with the 2012 Blake Derby Classic! The Blake Classic is the biannual all school fundraiser which provides crucial financial support to the school, and we need your support to make this a great event! We welcome volunteers in the following areas:
	Decorations (May 4th, Day before the Classic): Starting at 9:30am (at the downtown Hilton Minneapolis) until complete, 11 more people are needed to work in a group of 15 to arrange about 150 vases of flowers. No experience is necessary!
	Table Setting (May 5th, Day of the Classic): From 10am-2pm (at the downtown Hilton Minneapolis), 12 more people are needed to work in a group of 15 to set the tables for the event. No lifting of tables/chairs is involved!
	Trifecta Raffle (May 5th, Night of the Classic at the downtown Hilton): Three people are needed to help with the Trifecta Raffle sales during the pre-dinner reception. These volunteers will be given additional information to answer questions and sell raffle tickets.
	Greeters (May 5th, Night of the Classic at the downtown Hilton): Four greeters are needed to direct guests to their table locations as they enter the ballroom at the end of the pre-dinner reception.
	Fund-A-Need Appeal (May 5th, Night of the Classic at the downtown Hilton): Fifteen people are needed to briefly circulate and pass out folders to 3-4 tables each containing pledge cards, as the Fund-A-Need appeal begins, and collect them when it is finished.
	Live Auction (May 5th, Night of the Classic at the downtown Hilton): At least 4 people are needed to help spot bidder numbers during the Live Auction.
	Item Distribution (May 7-11, After the Classic): We need volunteers to help distribute items/certificates after the auction (at Blake in the Middle school Crosby Conference Room) to the winning bidders Monday through Friday from 8am-10am, 11am-1pm, 3pm-5pm. Please sign up for one or more of these shifts: Monday, May 7, 8am-10am Monday, May 7, 11am-1pm Monday, May 7, 3pm-5pm Tuesday, May 8, 8am-10am Tuesday, May 8, 11am-1pm Tuesday, May 8, 3pm-5pm Wednesday, May 9, 8am-10am Wednesday, May 9, 11am-1pm Wednesday, May 9, 3pm-5pm Thursday, May 10, 8am-10am Thursday, May 10, 11am-1pm Thursday, May 10, 3pm-5pm Friday, May 11, 8am-10am Friday, May 11, 11am-1pm Friday, May 11, 3pm-5pm
	General Blake Classic Help: If there is something you are specifically interested in signing up for now, please enter your name in box and we will keep the list going throughout the year.
LEGACY DAY: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 2012 will mark the Seventh annual Blake Legacy and Convocation Day. Parent leadership is crucial to the success of this special day, especially around the service projects involving faculty and students grades 1-12. All activities occur at the Hopkins campus. The 2012 Legacy Day Steering Committee seeks chairs (one year commitment) and vice- chairs (two year commitment) for the following activities:
	Volunteer Coordinator Vice-Chair: Work with the Volunteer Coordinator Chair to coordinate volunteers for this event, and serve as chair the following year. Time commitment: Primarily July-September.
	Fleece Blanket Chair: Engage 500 students in constructing approximately 250 fleece blankets to be donated to service organizations. Students also use fabric leftovers to construct pet toys to be donated to the Humane Society. Organize preparations for this project (purchasing and pre-cutting fleece and checking supplies). Time commitment is June-August.
	Fleece Blanket Vice-Chair: Help Fleece Blanket Chair with preparations for this service project, and chair the activity the following year. Time commitment is during June-August.
HOMECOMING 2012 (September 29, 2012)
	Homecoming Coordinator: Along with the Alumni Office, coordinate the BBQ and Activities, and help promote and reinvigorate Homecoming events. Fresh ideas and enthusiasm needed.
	Homecoming Division Committee Member: Serve as liaison to your Division/Campus along with the Homecoming Coordinator and the Alumni Office. Help promote and reinvigorate the Homecoming BBQ and Activities and help coordinate Campus/Division volunteers for these activities. Campus/Division you would like to represent: Lower School, Blake Campus   Lower School, Highcroft Campus   Middle School   Upper School
CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY - SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 This wonderful biannual celebration of our community’s many diverse interests, traditions, and talents is in need of volunteers in the following areas as we begin planning this all school gathering:
	Volunteer Coordinator: Work with the Celebration of Community Committee chairs to determine volunteer needs for event, and recruit/schedule volunteers for before, during, and after the event as needed.
	Planning Committee Member: Volunteer to help plan this wonderful all school community gathering
	Destination Host: Create an interactive destination station displaying an aspect of your/your family’s interest, experience, tradition or experiential background. Event funds are available for materials, food, etc.
	Entertainment Host: Sponsor or demonstrate a performance piece from your cultural or experiential background.
GENERAL
	Care and Concern Committee Liaison: Coordinate reaching out to Blake families at difficult times on behalf of the parents of The Blake School Parent Association. When contacted by members of the Executive Committee, this person would arrange to send a card, plant, flowers, or make a memorial donation to a charity.
	Hospitality Vice Chair: Two year commitment. First year: work with Hospitality Chair, coordinate electronic invitations for grade level parent parties, attend various new student events (May and August), Back to School Coffees, Lower School Back to School Nights, Middle/Upper School Curriculum Nights, and other Hospitality events and activities. Second year: serve as Hospitality Chair and sit on PA Executive Committee.
LEARNINGWORKS
	LearningWorks Volunteers: Now in its eleventh year of operation, LearningWorks is a tuition-free academic program hosted by The Blake School that serves a representative group of motivated, high potential middle school students from Minneapolis Public Schools. The mission is to set students on the path to college by preparing them to enter rigorous high school programs and to draw talented high school and college students into the education field by engaging them in the art of teaching. The LearningWorks School Year Program operates every other Saturday morning from October through April. The summer session runs from late June to early August. Projects vary and may include hands-on, programmatic, fundraising and administrative endeavors. LearningWorks is always looking for volunteers to help organize and run our two major events of the year: Graduation (March 10, 2012) and Celebration (August 3, 2012). If interested, please check the box at the left and/or contact Max Delgado, Program Director of LearningWorks at 952-988-3706 or mdelgado@blakeschool.org. For more information about LearningWorks, go to www.blakeschool.org/learningworks.
BOOSTERS
	Bearwear Logistics Manager: Oversee and run, with the support of the Assistant Athletic Director, concessions operations at the Stadium, in the gym and on the lower fields as the seasons dictate.
	Boosters Club Secretary: Take minutes at the monthly Boosters meetings generally held at the Middle School in the Crosby Conference Room on the second Tuesday of the month.
	Boosters Store Manager: Arrange for staffing of the Bearwear Store on Tuesdays and Thursdays; oversee store operations.
	Bearwear Sales Volunteer Coordinator: Communicate with and organize schedules for volunteers via electronic mail for Bearwear sales events throughout the year.
For any Boosters related questions, please contact Annie Cronin, Boosters President, at agcronin21@comcast.net. PARENT NEWS STAFF Be a Part of the 2012-13 Parent News Team! Looking for a fun and interesting way to be more involved in the Blake community? Please consider joining the Parent News publication team. Parent News is published five times a year by the Parent Association in partnership with Blake's Communications Office.
	Parent News Editor: Responsibilities for this year-long position include the following: soliciting, compiling, editing, and proofreading submissions to Parent News. You will receive invaluable support from the Blake Communications Office. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and use of email is required, but the School handles the layout and all publishing details. Start now and get on-the-job training by shadowing the current editor on the next two publications of Parent News.
	Faculty Profile Writer: Includes interviewing selected faculty and writing the profile.
	Feature or Special Interest Column Writer: Write about subjects ranging from classroom activities to current issues affecting the Blake community.
	"Blake Today" Coordinator: Collect and organize information on student and faculty accomplishments in arts, academics, athletics and community service. "Blake Today" is inserted in "Parent News" three to four times a year.
	Copy Editor/Proofreader: Be a fresh set of eyes for the editor by reviewing a section of the newsletter or checking final proofs.
	Photographer: Take photographs at campus events and provide to the Parent News team on a regular basis. Sign up for one or more campuses. Lower School, Blake Campus   Lower School, Highcroft Campus   Middle School   Upper School
To learn more about all open positions, please contact Ruth O’Neill at parentnews@blakeschool.org.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COMMITTEE
	Host Family: Act as a host family for an Upper School International student for a semester or the school year. This is an opportunity to share your home and your family's customs and traditions with a student from another country and vice-versa, forming a bond that could last a lifetime. Host families provide room, board and local transportation for Upper School international students. Other expenses are covered by Blake (tuition, insurance, textbooks and some supplies) and the Parent Association. Student pays for travel to the USA, clothing and healthcare.
	"Aunt & Uncle" Family: Be involved with an Upper School International student for a year. Meet the student before the start of school, include the student in a few family activities each semester and host the student for the occasional weekend.
	Committee Member: Assist in the selection of International students who attend Blake and help line up host families for the students. Support host families and students during the school year and sponsor social events for the students.
Interested families can also contact Dion Crushshon at dcrushshon@blakeschool.org. with questions or for more information.
2012-2013 ANNUAL FUND OPPORTUNITIES The Blake Annual Fund is a yearly fundraising initiative that helps bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating students at Blake. Gifts to the Annual Fund support a wide variety of essentials including classroom supplies, financial aid, professional development for teachers and athletic equipment. The Blake Advancement Office greatly appreciates the time and energy of parent volunteers who help us achieve our goal of maximizing parent participation in the Annual Fund.
	Division Chair (Lower School) (Please specify Blake or Highcroft). Blake Campus     Highcroft Campus Volunteer agrees to find parent callers for each grade in his//her division. Participates in an evening of Annual Fund orientation, monitors callers' progress, ensures task completion, communicates with the Trustee Annual Fund leaders and Director of Annual Giving and writes thank you notes to each caller. Serves during the entire Annual Fund cycle (September through May) with emphasis on the twice annual calling periods, October-November and April-May.
	Grade Chair (Middle and Upper School) Please specify grade: Grade 6     Grade 7     Grade 8     Grade 9     Grade 10     Grade 11     Grade 12 Volunteer agrees to find parent callers who will make Annual Fund calls to parents in their children's grade. Participates in an evening of Annual Fund orientation, monitors callers' progress, ensures task completion, communicates with the Trustee Annual Fund leaders and Director of Annual Giving and writes a thank you note to each caller. Serves during the entire Annual Fund cycle (September through May) with emphasis on the twice annual calling periods, October-November and April-May.
	New Parent Caller - All Divisions Please specify division: Lower School, Blake Campus     Lower School, Highcroft Campus     Middle School     Upper School Volunteer agrees to call all new families in his/her division to help educate them about the importance of parent participation in the Annual Fund. Participates in an evening of Annual Fund orientation and communicates directly with the Director of Annual Fund Giving. Serves during the entire Annual Fund Cycle with a later start to give new parents time to adjust (November-December and April-May).
Any questions, contact Laura Mark, Director of Annual Giving at lmark@blakeschool.org or (952) 988-3439. Comments:

LOWER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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Blake (BC)   Highcroft (HC)   Both

Note: Volunteer opportunities that have a double asterisk (**) after the position are opportunities that can be managed within your own schedule.

Room Representative: There will be one position for each classroom. Serve as the liaison between classroom teacher and parents. Coordinate parent volunteer activity in the classroom and for field trips. Attend Parent Association meetings to keep updated on school happenings and to communicate suggestions and concerns from parents to the Parent Association leadership. Volunteers for this position need to be willing to welcome new students and their families in your grade by contacting them before the school year starts and keeping them abreast of happenings at your campus throughout the school year. Attend campus hospitality meetings, the first day of school coffee and Back-to-School Night. With Hospitality Campus Chair, help to plan, take RSVP's and do follow-up contacting, set-up and clean-up for your grade's Parent Party. Please note: to include all interested parents, service as a Room Representative is normally limited to one year per family. Grade you would like to Rep. 2012/2013: Pre-K     Kindergarten     Grade 1     Grade 2     Grade 3     Grade 4     Grade 5
	Pumpkin Party Co-Chair: Organize a pumpkin decorating party for students, to be held from 3:30-4:15 p.m. in late October.
	Winterfest/Skating Party Co-Chair: Organize a skating party for students, to be held from 3:30-4:15 p.m. in late January.
	Bingo Night Co-Chair**: Organize a bingo party for students, grades 3-5, and one adult guest, to be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in March or April.
	Pancake Breakfast Co-Chair**: Organize a special breakfast for grades K-2, one morning before school in April. The breakfast runs from 7:30-8:15 a.m. for students and one adult guest.
	Mayfest Co-Chair: Organize a campus cleanup/beautification project in May. Parents and students participate from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. on each campus. Lots of fun! Green thumbs helpful.
	Lunchroom Volunteer Coordinator**: Organize parent volunteers to assist faculty in supervising students in the lunchroom once a week throughout the school year.
	Box Tops Coordinator**: Coordinate collection and submission of General Mills Box Tops for Education.
	After School Enrichment Coordinator**: Work with administrators to organize and schedule after school enrichment activities (BC Chess Club) and (HC Archery, Chess, Math and SpanishClubs).
	Media Center Volunteer Coordinator: Work closely with the Media Center specialist during the summer to plan for Media Center volunteer needs. Schedule parent volunteers. Two-year commitment is appreciated, but not required.
	Art Adventure Vice Chair (BC)/ VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies) Vice Chair (HC): Assist the Chair in coordinating this art enrichment program by recruiting volunteers and arranging training. Work closely with the art teachers and Lower School Administrative Coordinator. Art Adventure training (BC/ JAVA and HC /VTS) is required. Two-year commitment - serve as Chair the second year.
FIFTH GRADE ACTIVITIES
	5th Grade Cast Party Co-Hosts: Plan a short social gathering for 5th grade students immediately following their evening play performance.
	5th Grade Closing Co-Coordinator: Organize a student memory video, assist with closing decorations and plan the family on-campus reception following the closing ceremony.
	5th Grade End of Year Party Co-Chair: Plan a social gathering for students at a public venue immediately following the closing ceremony and reception.
HOSPITALITY
	Hospitality Campus Liaison:With the Room Representatives, welcome new parents at school events. Responibilities begin in Spring 2012 and go through Spring Break 2013. Attend New Family Picnic held in May, Back to School Coffees and Back to School Nights. Assist the Admissions Office in implementing the Buddy Family Program for new students in grades 1-5.
	Buddy Family: Be a host family to a New-to-Blake student/family (Grades 1-5). Attend the New Family Picnic held in May. Arrange a summer get-together and help make a new family feel welcome in the Blake community. Please note that Buddy Families are recruited and assigned by the Admissions Office in April. Admissions tries to make grade specific matches whenever possible, but there may be instances when a Buddy Family’s child(ren) is (are) one grade level higher than the new student. Grade (1-5 only) you would like to host for 2012-2013: Grade 1     Grade 2     Grade 3     Grade 4     Grade 5
FACULTY AND STAFF APPRECIATION
	Faculty and Staff Treats/Birthday Chair**: Organize parent volunteers to bring weekly treats to the faculty/staff room. Once a month, recognize faculty/staff birthdays by distributing gift cards to faculty/staff with birthdays during that month.
	Faculty and Staff Luncheon Chair: Coordinate parent volunteers to host a special staff luncheon that occurs once during the year. Plan menu and coordinate parent volunteers to supervise student lunches during the event.
LITERACYFEST
	LiteracyFest Vice-Chair: Assist the LiteracyFest Chair with establishing and leading the committee. Two year commitment - "learn the ropes" the first year and serve as Chair the second year.
	Data Management Vice-Chair (one per campus): Share in duties with Data Management Chair to prepare to take over the position the following year. Data Management duties include updating Access Database (HC) or Excel Database (BC) with current Blake Community information, coordinating with New Books, Used Books and LiteracyFest Chairs regarding design of order forms, overseeing input of all order information into database and running reports based on LiteracyFest needs. Provide Cashier procedures for Sale Coordinator.
	LiteracyFest Book Exchange Coordinator (BC only): Organize and run the LiteracyFest book exchange. Coordinate the book exchange volunteers.
	Volunteer Coordinator (one per campus): Organize and schedule volunteers responding to LiteracyFest volunteer forms. Welcome and direct volunteers as they arrive for shifts.
	Treasurer: Responsible for handling cash and forwarding to PA Treasurer for deposit. Reconcile sales figures with data entries. With Chair, create an income statement for LiteracyFest. (HC Campus).
	Sales Coordinator: Train and supervise cashiers for the Highcroft Book Fair. Indicate preference: Day     Night
	Author Liaison (one per campus): Act as point person to the author, including greeting the author at the airport or hotel, providing transportation between campuses, ensuring the author has lunch/dinner, etc. Communicate and manage author’s schedule, including signing of author books. With New Books Chair, control inventory of featured author books from pickup of final order at book store/distributor, through autographing process and to delivery of books to students.
	Boutique Vice Chair (one per campus): Assist Boutique Chair in the selection and marketing of boutique items. Two year commitment - "learn the ropes" the first year and serve as Chair the second year.
	Raffle Coordinator (one per campus): Coordinate printing and distribution of raffle tickets and overall administration of raffle. With guidance and help from the LitFest Chairs, solicit raffle prizes as determined by LitFest committee.
	New Books Vice Chair (Highcroft only: 2-year commitment): Work with the New Books Chair to "learn the ropes", and serve as New Books Chair the following year. Take primary responsibility for Teacher Wish Lists under the direction of the New Books Chair.
BLAKE CAMPUS ONLY OPPORTUNITIES BOOK ARTS STUDIO
	Book Arts Studio Classroom Coordinator: Work with Lower School teachers to identify and schedule classroom book arts projects (mainly grades 3-5; K-2 on occasion). Work primarily with Room Representatives to schedule volunteer needs and also the Studio Arts Coordinator for supplies when needed.
	Book Arts Studio Volunteer Coordinator: Coordinate with Peter Zantop, Lower School Administrative Coordinator, who will work with teachers to establish studio hours with SDL. Manage the recruitment and training of volunteers. Maintain the volunteer list and schedule volunteer studio shifts (approximately 2 per week, 1-2 hour shifts).
	Studio Arts Coordinator: Organize and purchase supplies for the studio (one primary purchase at beginning of school year and as needed during the year). Maintain overall budget and monitor the clipboard in the studio where volunteers note supply needs. Design or assign others to design the hallway bulletin boards 1-3 times per year. Rotate or create design display samples in studio if/when necessary.
HIGHCROFT CAMPUS ONLY OPPORTUNITIES
	Girls Service and Activity Club Leader: Work with other Co-Chair to oversee all GSAC activities and provide support to Grade Leaders as needed. Coordinate Derby Race event details with B.E.A.R.S. leadership.
	Girl's Service and Activity Club Grade Leader: Lead monthly grade level meetings. Grade you would like to lead: Grade 1     Grade 2     Grade 3     Grade 4     Grade 5
	B.E.A.R.S. Club Grade Leader: The goal of the B.E.A.R.S. club is to provide boys in the Blake community an opportunity to build friendships through shared educational and recreational activities and service learning projects. Grade level groups meet after school once a month. Volunteers would lead monthly grade level meetings. Grade you would like to lead: Grade 1     Grade 2     Grade 3     Grade 4     Grade 5
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MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

	Grade Representative: This position is shared by two parents in each grade. Serve as the liaison between grade level families, administration, faculty and volunteers. Welcome new students and their families in your grade by contacting them before the school year starts and keeping them abreast of happenings in your grade during the school year. With Hospitality Chair, take RSVP's and do follow-up contacting, set-up and clean-up for your grade's Parent Party. Attend the MS New Student Welcome event in early summer. The 6th Grade Representatives need to attend the New Student Orientation Breakfast. The 7th and 8th Grade Representatives need to attend the 7th and 8th Grade New Family Luncheon. Assist faculty in finding parent volunteers for their respective grade level camp trips at the start of the school year. Grade you would like to Rep. 2012/2013: Grade 6     Grade 7     Grade 8
	Social Events Chairs: This position is shared by two parents per grade. For 6th Grade, plan an after school skating party in September and a pizza dinner before the Spring Dance. The four 7th and 8th Grade Chairs plan a fall BBQ, a Fall Dance and a Winter Dance for Grades 7/8, and a Spring Dance for all middle school students Grades 6-8. A creative personality is always welcome. Grade you would like to Rep in 2012-2013: Grade 6     Grade 7     Grade 8
	Art Exhibit Coordinator: Working with the Middle School faculty, coordinate the framing and display of student art in the Commons and MPAC for on-going display and special events. The best volunteer for this post will either have experience framing and hanging art, or be willing to learn. We’re looking for a volunteer who can operate independently for the most part and knows a straight line when they see it.
FACULTY AND STAFF APPRECIATION
	Faculty and Staff Birthday Chair: Organize recognition efforts for faculty and staff on their birthdays. Birthdays are recognized monthly. All birthday recognition gifts are paid by the Parent Association.
	Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon Chair: Coordinate parent volunteers to plan, organize, and host a special faculty/staff lunch in May or June.
	Faculty and Staff Treats Chair: Organize parent volunteers to bring weekly treats (every Monday) to the faculty and staff lounge throughout the school year.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
	Ski and Snowboard Day Chair(s): Organize an all-school Ski and Snowboard Day including location, publicity, Blake transportation and chaperones.
	Sixth Grade Dance Lesson Chair(s): Organize a series of three dance lessons in the fall and winter, for 6th Graders.
	Eighth Grade Closing Party Chair(s): Chair a committee to plan, organize and host the eighth grade closing party. This party takes place off campus and is held in the evening on the same day as the Closing Ceremony.
	Advisory Olympics Chair(s): Chair a committee to arrange for ice cream treats to be distributed by parent volunteers during the end of school year celebration for Middle School.
	Haunted House Liaison: Assist the Middle School faculty with the annual Haunted House by organizing parent volunteers for set up/cleanup, hosts, and treat donations.
MAGAZINE DRIVE
	Magazine Drive Vice-Chair: The Magazine Drive is the Middle School's only fundraiser. Learn about the program this year, and assist the Chair with all aspects of the event including: establish a committee of volunteers and an event schedule, and coordinate the event with school administration and QSP, the external fundraising company. This commitment involves one meeting in May of this school year and then continues from the end of August through November. Serve as Chair the following year. This is a two-year commitment.
HOSPITALITY
	Hospitality Campus Liaison: : With the Grade representatives, welcome new parents at school events. Coordinate the Parent Association’s involvement with the MS New Student Welcome Event in late June. Attend the 6th Grade Orientation Breakfast and the 7th/8th Grade New Family Luncheon held prior to school starting in August. Also, attend the Middle School Curriculum Night to greet parents. Organize receptions after band and choir concerts and school plays (attendance at all receptions is NOT required).
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UPPER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

	Grade Representative: This position is shared by two parents in each grade. Recruit homeroom parents for the homerooms in their grade. Welcome new students and families in your grade by contacting them before the school year starts and keeping them abreast of happenings in your grade during the school year. Manage a small budget for a planned event with students in the grade. With Hospitality Campus Chair, assist with taking RSVP's, set-up, and clean-up for your grade's Parent Party. Attend New Student/Parent Orientation and Curriculum Night. Twelfth Grade Representatives communicate to Food Service the P.A. budget contribution for the Upper School graduation reception. Grade you would like to Rep. 2012/2013: Grade 9     Grade 10     Grade 11     Grade 12
	Homeroom Parent: Minimal time commitment. Support your homeroom teacher as needed. Make miscellaneous phone calls to parents in the homeroom regarding a homeroom activity or need for drivers. Assist Grade Reps. with the coordination of your grade's parent party. Grade you would like to Rep. 2012/2013: Grade 9     Grade 10     Grade 11     Grade 12
	Faculty Appreciation Co-Chair: This is a great way to support the faculty and be involved in the Upper School. Ideally, two or three volunteers could share this role. There is a budget provided by the Parent Association to support this activity. Co-chairs coordinate bi-monthly treats for the faculty and distribute bi-monthly birthday recognition gift cards for each faculty and staff member. Plan and coordinate the end of year Faculty and Staff Appreciation event.
	Senior Graduation Party Co-Chair: Co-chair the committee to plan the 12th grade "All Night Graduation Party". Identify and book a location, select planning committee, and establish a budget. Chair meetings and oversee committee activities. Give update to senior parents mid year regarding the senior party and plans.
	Fundraising Coordinator: Coordinate the weekly sale of Jamba Juice at the Upper School, traditionally on Wednesday afternoons. Coordinate and facilitate the sale of magazines to Upper School families. Attend PA Meetings and inform parents of fundraising opportunities. Check in with PA Fundraising Vice Chair, Norma Leslie, to determine any new fundraising initiatives or protocol for fundraising by Upper School clubs and sports teams.
	Parent Liaison to US Departments: Act as a parent volunteer representative to an Upper School department. Meet with the PK-12 Department Chair and/or faculty during the school year to assess potential department parent volunteer needs. Assist in finding parent volunteers when requested for specific department led activities such as in-class presentations, hosting field trips, supervising play rehearsals, help with debate tournaments or other requests. Keep Link editor informed of all relevant events in area selected. Please check departments of interest: Music   Drama   Debate/Speech   Visual & Media Arts   Math Science   Language Arts   Modern and Classical Languages   Social Studies   Library/Media
	Container Gardener: Choose plants and plant the two containers at the front entrance three times a year (fall, winter, spring).
	Internship Facilitator: Assist Director of Blake Connections, Shawn Reid, with the administration and coordination of Off-Campus Internships for Blake students by tapping into Blake’s incredible local network in the Twin Cities. This position works to connect both alumni and the broader community with current Blake students. The main goal is job exposure and the opportunity for students to get a “hands-on” experience in a field that interests them. Post LinkedIn request. Coordinate communications in Parent Link and Blake HomePage. Make sure that all contacts are current and up to date. Pursue all leads and follow up with all interested mentors. Students have the opportunity to intern during the summer and during senior year spring projects.
	Co-Editor Upper School Link: Compile and edit information and articles for the Upper School newsletter, which is published eight times a year.
	Learning Differences Parent Coordinator: Coordinate 3-4 information meetings throughout the year with the Director of Student and Family Services. Specifically, provide opportunities for parents to connect and converse about their children’s learning styles.
	International and Off Campus Programs Liaison: Support the program director, Dion Crushshon, with the October Off-Campus and International Programs Night. Help find host families for international students and support our visiting international students. Plan and send out invites to get students and their host families together in the late fall and spring. Coordinate putting together an end of year gift bag for all visiting students.
HOSPITALITY
	Hospitality Campus Liaison: Oversee Upper School hospitality. With the Grade Representatives, welcome parents at school events including the New-to-Blake Luncheon held before school starts in August. Assist in the planning of an informational program for parents who are new to Blake. Attend and welcome parents at Curriculum Night. Organize and coordinate receptions after band, strings and choir concerts, and school plays.
	New Family Welcome Co-Chairs: Coordinate gatherings for new Upper School Parents after the initial burst of events in September. This is to insure that new Blake families feel welcome THROUGHOUT the year. Organize at least three events (fall, winter, spring). These gatherings are informal, “no agenda” gatherings to offer a forum for people to meet and ask anything on their mind. The events could be a walk around one of the Lakes, a coffee, a potluck Sunday dinner, etc… These meetings are informal and do not appear on the Blake Master Calendar or hosted on campus. Invites can be sent by email, evite, the retro phone call or snail mail.
COMMUNITY OF CONCERN Community of Concern (COC): Help organize information and communication opportunities for Blake parents aimed at preventing and reducing use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs by Blake students.
	Co-Chair Committee: 1-2 year commitment.
	Arrange Dates and Locations for "Coffee Talks": 2-3 times per year.
	Support Educational Efforts by Gathering Information for Publication and/or Assisting Student Counseling with a Brown Bag Lunch Event.
	Assist Co-Chairs with COC Parent Education Events: Assist co-chairs with two COC parent education events during the first weeks of school.
	Assist Student Groups (SIACS) with the Welcome Back BBQ and Social Events, as Needed.
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