A parent's presence and participation in learning is vital to
your child's success in school. A simple way of expressing this value is to
observe your child's classroom. We encourage parents to visit the classroom at
least one time per year. To visit a classroom, please check the class calendar
and contact your child's teacher. We allow a maximum of two volunteers visiting
in a class per day.
Observation, though, is only a visit. True involvement is
action and children respond to such action. Studies consistently demonstrate
that parental involvement in their child's education equals academic success.
FHM requests 30 hours of volunteer work by parents each year and offers a
myriad of opportunities to fulfill this commitment.
Volunteering!
To Volunteer:
1. Complete Jefferson County Public Schools Person of Interest form:
School Based POI 2019 / 2020
These are run the First Friday of Each Month!
Please check "School Support Volunteer"
Do not fill out the Student Teacher portion
Fill out the "Demographic Portion" for the actual Background Check
2. Place paperwork and $7.00 check (made out to FHM) in an envelope, bring the envelope into the front office from 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. No Cash will be accepted. POI forms are processed once a month on the first Friday of the month. No forms will be processed in May.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Serving on a
Leadership Team: FHM has three
leadership teams that together with the administrative team form the core of
the leadership and organization of FHM. More information can be found on the
School Leadership page.
Board of Directors - The role of the FHM Board of Directors is to set
policy and direction for the School and to assure the School is run in
compliance with its charter, all applicable laws, and contractual obligations.
School
Accountability Committee
- If you are a number-cruncher at heart, this is the perfect place for you to
fulfill your 30-hour/year volunteer commitment for your family. The SAC is
primarily focused on three areas: academics, safety, and creating a school
environment that is welcoming for FHM families.
Community Support
Network/FHM Foundation - The CSN is
similar to a PTO but so much more. It is a Parent-Teacher partnership
supporting the students of Free Horizon Montessori through fundraising and volunteerism.
The CSN board is made up of parents/guardians and a staff liaison – all
dedicated to making Free Horizon Montessori the best school for our children.
Parent Assistants
in the Classroom and Chaperones:
Within the classroom, parents read with children, make materials, give unit
related assessments, fulfill secretarial responsibilities for the classroom
teacher, and much more. (Generally the $7.00 Background Check!)
Traffic Management: These vitally important volunteers help ensure the
safety of our children during our morning drop off and afternoon pick up times.
Training is provided. We award double volunteer hours for those who assist in
this essential capacity. Check in with the front office for scheduling details.
Special Events: Various events are held throughout the school year.
Whether school-wide or classroom based, we usually need volunteers to assist
with planning and implementing the event, set up and clean up, marketing, and
various other activities. Examples of events held in the past include: Fun Run,
Back-to-School Night, Book Fair, Science & Engineering Fair, Spring Fling
Auction Fundraiser, Field Day, and more.
Other Volunteer
Opportunities: Watch the Fox
Flash for volunteer opportunities, ask your child’s teacher to help in the
classroom, attend the Volunteer Fair (usually in September), and Check the CSN
website for up to date volunteer opportunities
Don't want to complete the paperwork?
We have many Volunteer Opportunities without a Background Check!
Classroom Laundry
Stuff Folders
Pet Care -either over breaks or weekly
Staff Workroom copies etc.
Material Prep at home
Interested in substituting in classrooms or running a club - this requires fingerprinting - please email lkingsto@jeffcoschools.us