[Please note that is the volunteer opportunity information from 2007-08. Next year's information will be available closer to the start of the next school year.]
Center School Volunteer Opportunities
- Hearing/Vision Screenings - Assist with hearing/ vision screenings in the fall.
- Kindergarten Bedtime Story Hour - be a volunteer reader that evening
- Field Day (Both Grades) - A daytime event, of fun activities, held in the spring.
- evening.
- Walk-A-Mile (First Grade Only) - Held during gym class, in the spring, for the
students to learn what it would be like to walk in our neighbors' shoes.
- Memory Book Compilation- help to compile and bind the student Memory Books.
(commitment would be in May)
- Appreciation for teachers/staff - donate paper goods, drinks, baked goods,
salads, etc for the Appreciation events of the year.
- Book Fairs- volunteer to work on a night that you won't be attending with
your child.
- HPTA Silent Auction - many opportunities to help with the largest fundraiser of
year.
- Please contact me about other volunteer opportunities within HPTA Fundraising.
- I am interested in the secretary or VP position for the HPTA (both can be shared)
Please download and print out the form at the top of the page and then check off any volunteer opportunities you may be interested in. Please return the form by 9/30/07 to your child's teacher. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
[Please note that is the extracurricular information from Spring 2008. Next year's information will be available closer to the start of the next school year.]
Center School Extracurricular Programs
Winter/Spring SESSION 2008
Course offerings include the following (please see downloadable forms to the right for full details and descriptions):
MONDAYS:
F.A.S.T. Favorites
TUESDAYS:
Enter Stage Left Theater Workshop, Inc. - Little Actors
F.A.S.T. Sports
THURSDAYS:
Karate
Registration Deadline is January 24th!
[Please note that is the enrichment information from 2007-08. Next year's information will be available closer to the start of the next school year.]
HPTA Center School Enrichment Programs
2007-2008
Enrichment Dates for Kindergarten
Blacksnake Woman/Traveling Medicine Dog November 5th, 6th, 8th
Black Snake Woman and Traveling Medicine Dog are Native Americans from Woodland Village in Western Massachusetts. The goal of the program is to break down the barriers or stereotypes that exist and to offer the children insight into the Native American culture.
Len Cabral Master Storyteller February 5th
Len Cabral is a nationally acclaimed award winning storyteller and author who has been enchanting audiences with his unique, personable style since 1976. He tells stories that stimulate the imagination, enhance listening skills and educate the whole person. As a performer, Len uses poetry, song, movement and humor to bring out the child in all of us and creates a setting for the imagination to soar.
Bugworks April 8th and 19th
Bug works is an educational company that specializes in exciting science enrichment programs featuring live insects and other arthropods. Their unique approach is hands-on and interactive; participants have the opportunity to learn by observing bugs, touching bugs, or both.
Enrichment Dates for 1st Grade
Animal Adventures November 2nd
The owner of the program brings with him a collection of animals for the children to see and experience. He gives them a lot of informationabout each animal and often allows them to touch them. Often he will select some children to come to the front and hold a boa consrtictor.
Writing Workshop with Michael Glaser February 26th, 27th, 28th
Michael is a marine biologist and author. His goal is to teach children about marine biology through the main character of his stories - a hermit crab. He brings the children through the writing process, from the initial drawings of the character, the rough drafts, and the final product. At the end of the program he has his own live marine exhibts (sea urchins, star fish etc.) and allows each child to have a chance to touch each one.
Historical Perspectives (Helen Keller) March 19th
An actress re-enacts an historical figure. This year she will play the role of Helen Keller. The children will learn about Helen Keller and her struggles as they watch the actress play out her autobiography in front of them. She will explain to the audience in Keller's own words what it means to be deaf, blind and "dumb". She further eplains how "dumb" in no way means that she is stupid. In the hour presentation they will take Helen's journey through her life; her struggles and triumphs through hard work and perserverence.
The HPTA and Global Child present
World Language Instruction for children!
Now offering both Mandarin Chinese & Spanish before or after school at Center School!
Registration for Fall 2008 is due Tuesday, July 15th!
Click here for more information and a registration form.
2007-08 Center School