WELCOME VOLUNTEERS

WELCOME VOLUNTEERS

WOLFSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLParent Volunteer Training

SIGN INAll visitors and volunteers must sign in and wear

an identification badge/sticker.

Safety is our number one priority!!

EMERGENCIESTo report an emergency please call the office on

any school phone by dialing

Ext. 62243

FIRE DRILLEveryone must leave the building immediately and exit with the nearest class. No one can re-

enter the building until administration gives the “all clear”.

LOCKDOWNIn the event of a lockdown, everyone must

remain within the building until clearance has been given to leave.

We are responsible for every individual within the school during a lockdown and safety during

this time is crucial.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

In the event of student injury…Contact the nearest teacher.

Contact the office or health room.

ATTENDANCETeachers rely on you to be a key player in the

instructional program.

Please call the school so we can notify the teacher if you are unable to volunteer on your

scheduled day.

CONFIDENTIALITYWhat you see and hear at school stays here

Contact the teacher or your administrator with any concern you may have

Please complete the Confidentiality Agreement, print it, and return it to the front office –

Attn: John Giffin, School Counselor

FIELD TRIPSAll chaperones must complete this volunteer

presentation, sign the confidentiality agreement, and complete the emergency contact form prior

to attending field trips for the year.

Always remember…notify the teacher immediately if a difficult situation arises.

LOGGING VOLUNTEER HOURS

Please be sure to keep track of your hours and log them into the binder here at school.

The log sheet can be picked up here at school, or downloaded from the school website.

Hours are tracked from May 1 through April 30.

WHY ARE VOLUNTEER HOURS SO IMPORTANT

TO TRACK?Volunteer hours for your school can help your

school to obtain a grant.

If you have twice the number of volunteer hours than students at your school, your school will

qualify for a certificate from Maryland State Department of Education.

Finance & Facilities track hours to help school qualify for improvements such as new

playground equipment.

DISCIPLINEDiscipline of all students is to be done by WFES

staff.

If you are working with a student or a small group and difficulty arises, let the teacher know

immediately.

Remember it is the behavior of the student we disapprove of, not the student.

REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR

NEGLECT

Address your concerns with the teacher and/or school administrator.

RESPECTING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME

When you come in to volunteer, this is not the time to have a meeting with the teacher to

discuss your child’s progress.

If you need to meet with a teacher, please set up a different time that is convenient for both of

you.

Please respect the teacher’s planning time.

DRESS CODEDress appropriately for the task.

For example, your attire would be different for a field trip than a regular work day at WFES.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Please lock your personal belongings in your car.

Coats may be kept in the classroom…please check with the teacher for the best place to hang

it.

PERSONAL HEALTH CONCERNS

Each volunteer must complete an emergency contact form.

All information will be kept in confidence.

MAILBOXESIf you have a note or other materials for a staff member, please give it to our office staff, and

they’d be happy to get it to the staff member’s mailbox.

PHONE CALLSCell phones should be on vibrate during regular

school hours.

Please check with the office staff, they can assist you with getting an outside line on the school

phones.

STAFF LOUNGEThe Staff Lounge has a fridge, microwave, sink, drinks, and a telephone that you are welcome to

use.

Please do not use the lounge as a place to do volunteer work.

THANK YOU!!Thank you so much for your willingness to

volunteer your time here at WFES. We appreciate everything you do to promote the

academic success of our students.