Volunteer Opportunities

2. To properly ensure safety for students, it is important for the office staff to be aware of all visitors. Please sign the volunteer log when you arrive and wear the volunteer buttons while you are at the school.

3. In addition, the Renton School District requires that all volunteers who will be in contact with the students while at school fill out a Washington State Patrol background check form. This is for the students' protection. The forms are available at the office and need to be updated every two years.

4. OBSERVING vs VOLUNTEERING: The office check-in procedure for "observing" your child's classroom differs from that of a volunteer. Please ask the office personnel to notify the teacher of your arrival for a prearranged appointment. Some teachers will request a pre and/or post observation conference as part of your visit.

5. Each of our teachers has a full day planned with the students. Please try to time your questions for when the students are out of the room.

6. School business is confidential. As a school volunteer, maintaining confidentially regarding students, parents or staff is necessary and appreciated. Address any concerns directly to the teacher or principal as appropriate.

7. If you have volunteered in the past, or if you participate in more than one classroom, you know that each of our teachers has their own classroom style. When in doubt, consult the teacher for his/her preference.

8. Discipline is a very sensitive part of the education process, about which our staff has been fully trained. To ensure consistent application of discipline, please defer to the nearest staff member for issues regarding corrective action.

9. We know that accommodating preschoolers allows many parents to spend time at school. They are generally welcome, however:

• the school's liability insurance prohibits preschoolers from playground activities during recess and from transportation on school buses

• you will need to clear the classroom presence of a preschooler with the teacher in advance

• All non-staff PTA members and non-members are 100% volunteers. Please be positive and encouraging while working with any of the school staff, students, and other volunteers. Any negative issues should be addressed directly to the appropriate staff member or to the principal.