What does it mean to Belong to a Community Nursery School?
Elmira Community Nursery School is a not-for-profit organization that relies and depends on the participation and sharing of responsibilities by all families. As a parent, you are an important part of our school. We love having parent volunteers in our classroom, participating on our Board of Directors as an Executive or Committee Member, and helping us with special projects that benefit your children’s experience in our program. We also love guest speakers whose special talents, skills or professional experience are so exciting for us to learn about.
A little more about our Board of Directors and Committee Leads
As a non-profit organization, our school relies on our volunteer Board of Directors and Committee Members, along with our staff to guide the direction of our school and support new initiatives. Being a part of this team is a wonderful way to get involved in your child’s early learning experience as well as build into the future of our school. We value the support of our families and ask you to thoughtfully consider how you can participate. Without a Board of Directors, our school simply cannot operate. Please don’t let lack of experience or expertise stop you from contributing. We value your interest and are happy to provide support and training as you learn more about your role. As an added bonus, this experience can also help you build your career resume.
A few descriptions that clarify what it means to belong to our school:
| Volunteering in the Classroom | · Assist the Educators in the classroom 1-2 times per month during your child’s scheduled class time; this includes set up/clean-up of the classroom (e.g. paints, snacks, etc.), active participation & engaging with children
· Required to have a Vulnerable Sector Check, complete Volunteer Health Form as required by the Region of Waterloo as well as Online Anaphylaxis Training |
| All Parents | · Participate in Committees or sit on the Executive Board of Directors
· Fundraise · Look for Sponsorships · Attend and transport their own child to and from field trips · Support the Nursery School with expertise · All parents are asked to participate in three fundraising events and three parties/events |
| Executive Board of Directors | · We are a not-for-profit organization and the Executive Board of Directors is required to run the school and help with daily and long-term planning
· The Executive Board of Director Positions are voting members and are required to attend all meetings |
| Committee Members | · If you do not sit on the Executive Board of Directors you participate in Committees
· The Committees help facilitate activities, events, and behind the scene fundraising tasks · In September, you will receive an email and sign up for events that work for your schedule · All parents are asked to participate in three fundraising events and three parties/events |
| Event Committees | Parents/Guardians run a number of events each year for children and their families. Here are a few examples of events that we run in a typical year:
· September/October: Fall Event to meet other families · November/December: Santa Claus Parade · January/February: Winter Party · April: Elmira Maple Syrup Festival · June: Year-End Celebrations The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival donates money to our school. Parents/Guardians support the Festival by volunteering for a time slot to sell tickets to the sugarbush on the day of the Festival. |
| Fundraising Committees | We hold approximately six fundraisers each year. As part of a Fundraising Committee you would assist in facilitating a fundraiser by organizing and supervising. Here are some examples of our past fundraisers:
· September/October: Macmillans & Lady Glaze Donuts · November: Poinsettias & Riverside Market with Santa Photos · January: Bingo at Lions Hall · March/April: Pansies & Class Photos · May: Harriston Packing Co Ongoing: Mabel’s Labels and Scholastic Books |