Give us a few hours on a single day or more! You decide when you sign up to help for the following:
| OSP Morning Drop-off | HNC Morning Drop-off | OSP Lunchroom | OSP Front Office | HNC Front Office | Merchandise Sales |
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| Mon-Fri, 7:35-8am | Mon-Fri, 7:45-8:15am | Mon-Fri, 10:45am-1:15pm | Tues-Wed, 8am-10am | Wed, 8am-10am | various dates |
To sign up please go to SignUpGenius.com and enter the email: “fxwvolunteers@gmail.com”
For any questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator Anne Coon at annecoon@att.net
Wish you could be more involved in the FXW Community but don’t have the time? Whether you’re signing on to be responsible for an entire project or pitching in for an hour or two — volunteering is the foundation of Parent Group and is a great way to meet more families and your children’s friends!
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, each with different time commitments, experience requirements, and logistics.
Look over the list to see if anything strikes a chord, then if you’d like to volunteer, complete the form by Wednesday September 19th at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FXWVolunteer. Our volunteer coordinators/committee chairs, will get back to you to let you know what options are available and share next steps.
Thank you!
Theresa Ross and Sandra D’Arco,
Parent Group Co-Chairs 2012-13
Come get to know other FXW families at Parent Group “Happenings”. The Parent Group is sponsoring the following events:
| Date/Time | Event | Details |
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| September 23rd | Bike and Hike | |
| October 13th | Pumpkin Patch at County line Orchard | |
| November 18th | “A Christmas Carol” at the Goodman Theater | |
| December 21st | Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier | |
| January 26th | Sledding and Hot Cocoa (weather permitting) |
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| March 19 | Family Dinner Night Out at Carmichael’s | This event has been postponed. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date. |
| May 18th | FAMILY BOWLING NIGHT | This event is restricted to 85 people – families of Fourth through Eighth Graders only |
| May 19th | Pump It Up! | This event is for 1st through 3rd grade families. |
For more information, please contact the Happenings Co-Chairs:
OSP – Megan Nakamoto at mknakamoto@ameritech.net
HNC – Kimberly Rachal @ chaserachal@hotmail.com and Tanya Blomquist @ tanyablomquist@mac.com
The Appreciation Luncheons are held twice a year in the HNC cafeteria for the entire faculty and staff. Committee members will work within a budget to cater the event, solicit some food donations from parents, and organize volunteers for set-up, service, and clean-up.
Fall Luncheon – Friday, October 5th
Spring Luncheon – Friday, March 15th
For more information please contact the respective Luncheon Committee Co-Chairs:
Fall Luncheon Committee Chairs: Kate Mangan Smith at kmangansmith@gmail.com and Kimberly Scott at kimberly_scott@illinoisalumni.org
Spring Luncheon Committee Chairs: Tanya Blomquist at tanyablomquist@mac.com and Cicely Glanton at tgcg@sbcglobal.net
The Parent Group provides staffing and organizes a fall and spring book fair at each campus. These events provide books and financial bonuses to the school as well as provide encouragement to children to read for fun!
OSP Fall Book Fair: November 16th -20th
OSP Spring Book Fair: May 7th (preview); 8th-10th
For any questions and to volunteer please contact one of the OSP Book Fair Co-Chairs:
Heather Tamburo at htamburo@aol.com and Stacy Giles at stacygiles1@gmail.com
HNC Fall Book Fair: November 8-9
HNC Spring Book Fair: May 2-3
For any questions and to volunteer please contact one of the HNC Book Fair Co-Chairs:
Erin Munez at emunez@aol.com and Carolyn Kirk at d.c.kirk@comcast.com.
Work with FXW staff to coordinate projects that provide, via several charitable organizations, food and goods for children and families in need. OSP organizes a Thanksgiving food drive beginning in late October through November. HNC organizes a pajama and toy drive beginning in mid-November; donations are wrapped and delivered mid-December.
For more information please contact the Service Project Co-Chairs:
OSP – Martha Walsh at conlinwalsh@gmail.com, Rose Loftus at rloftus@aol.com,
Andrea Boliker at aboliker@globaleconomicsgroup.com and Arnette Faulkner arnethf@ameritech.net
HNC – Katherine Grover at kathgrover@gmail.com
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Show your school spirit! The Parent Group Merchandise committee produces and sells FXW merchandise that support the FXW teacher/staff funds as well as FXW events.
Merchandise sales can be found at the following events:
- Fun Fest (OSP) – August 30th
- Grandparents Day (OSP) – November 19th
- Parent Teacher Fall Conferences (OSP/HNC) – November 20th
- Ultimate Playdate –OSP – April 20th
- Parent Teacher Spring Conferences (OSP/HNC) – March 14th
- Portfolio Conference Day (OSP) – June 13th
In addition, you can find our special merchandise in the brochure here.
To help volunteer for these events or for any questions or suggestions, please contact the Merchandise Co-Chairs:
Alison Tragesser Finley at altrag@yahoo.com
Jennifer Gibbs at jgibbs@rcn.com
Katrina Wittkamp at katphotoinc@comcast.net
OSP and HNC book swaps occurs at the end of the school year. They are designed to stimulate summer reading, get kids excited about sharing and describing books and promote the love of reading. These events also promote a “Green” philosophy by continuing to see great uses for used books, thereby saving trees and money!
To help volunteer for this event or for further questions, please contact one of the Book Swap Committee Co-Chairs:
OSP:
Gail Taggart at p.gail.taggart@gmail.com and Priya Valenti at priyalaroia@yahoo.com
HNC:
Jean Maurice at jmm71396@aol.com and Teri Montes at terimontes@aol.com
Dates:
OSP Book Swap: tbd
HNC Book Swap: tbd
Room parents are a liaison between teachers and parents, responsible for various classroom and school social functions. Two parents are needed for each room in Preschool through 4th grade. One parent is needed for each room in 5th through 8th grades. A request for parent volunteers is sent out at the beginning of each school year. The FXW Principals along with the Room Parent Coordinators decide on Room Parent volunteers. This is done to allow everyone the opportunity to serve in this position. Once selected, you would be contacted in early September and are required to participate in the “Room Parent Orientation” in late September or early October (typically an hour-long meeting held after drop-off or in the evening; date TBD).
For specific questions please contact the following Room Parent Coordinators:
Preschool: Arlene Sanoy at aosanoy@hotmail.com
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade: Monique Boyer-Baker at ideasnapp@gmail.com
4th through 8th Grade: Lisa Shydlowski at lshydlowski@aol.com
The annual Parent Socials provide a way for adults in the FXW community to meet, catch up, and get to know new families without having to worry about the kids. These events are typically held at the beginning of the school year by grade level. Parent hosts volunteer their home, party room, or other space to provide a venue for the event. Families are asked to provide an appetizer, beverage, or dessert to minimize the hosts’ expense. Invitations to each social will be sent in late summer/early fall, depending upon the date. Please watch the FXW calendar and blog for information about your grade level’s social.
If you would like to be a grade level host or would like more information about the socials in general, please contact the Parent Socials Co-Chairs.
Gail Taggart at p.gail.taggart@gmail.com and Carrie Egan at clegan2005@yahoo.com
The AVIC program was designed to bring parents into the classroom to lead and assist with art projects. Parents will be trained through the Art Institute of Chicago to help children learn about great artists and their works. AVIC coordinators will work with the FXW art department to coordinate a class-by-class curriculum and projects.
Emails are sent out to parents when planned AVIC projects are scheduled requesting volunteer support. These projects occur in the fall and the spring. Watch your email or the FXW Calendar for further information.
For specific questions please contact the AVIC Committee Chairs:
HNC:
Jen Bryant at jmernabryant@gmail.com and Mark Hubert at mark@karmarice.com
OSP:
Ann Zwick at annzwick@gmail.com and Greg Faulkner at gfaulk@ameritech.net
The International Festival is an event that celebrates the rich, diverse heritage and cultural traditions of FXW families. This event is held during World Language Week at school (typically March-April). Each year, one country/culture is highlighted. Parents gather to enjoy food from that region as well as FXW student performances. Past entertainment has included African drumming and Bollywood dancing. The 2012-13 school year will celebrate France. Get ready to celebrate in FXW’s French Café!
For specific questions, please contact the International Festival Co-chairs: Katherine Grover at kathgrover@gmail.com and Danielle Colyer at daniellecolyer@yahoo.com
FXW Parents – Get Excited and Get Fit with Parent Group!
Go Performance Fitness is partnering with FXW Parent Group to put on serial 8 week “After Drop Off” Boot Camps!
GoPerformance style training is cutting edge and designed to get you in shape! What better way to keep up with your kids and work off those Starbucks calories! Get to know other parents in the best way possible – helping each other get fit! They will be providing specific instructor trained small group fitness conditioning sessions at their facility in the West Loop.
GoPerformance is not like typical gyms. Their philosophy is to provide a personalized fitness club for beginners, fitness enthusiasts and athletes with an emphasis on introducing new and innovate forms of exercise. They provide professional guidance and services that address all components of fitness. Don’t expect any stationary machines or a trainer counting repetitions while you repeat the same old-style circuit equipment. GoPerformance wants you on your feet, moving in multiple directions, getting stronger in your core and replicating many of the activities you encounter in real life in order to look, feel and perform your best.
So, all of you FXW parent volunteers, committee chairs and members as well as the general parent community – come experience the GoPerformance style of training along with the motivation of others working together through a non-stop action packed work out. Performance fitness coaches will keep you guessing about what they have in store next.
Get Fit together! (Starbucks after!)
Classes will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30am
Register by September 19th
Click here for pricing and full details
Go Performance
1001 W. Adams
Chicago, IL 60607;
corner of Morgan and Adams
www.goperformanceandfitness.com/chicago/
2012-13 Parent Group Advisory Board
CO-CHAIRS:
Theresa Ross thross@sbcglobal.net
Sandra D’Arco sandradarco@hotmail.com
TREASURER:
Robert Finley robertjfinley1@yahoo.com
SECRETARY:
Kimberly Scott kimberly_scott@illinoisalumni.org
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR:
Anne Coon annecoon@att.net
PARENT SOCIALS COORDINATORS:
Gail Taggart p.gail.taggart@gmail.com
Carrie Egan clegan2005@yahoo.com
ROOM PARENT COORDINATORS:
Pre-K: Arlene Sanoy aosanoy@hotmail.com
Grades K–3: Monique Boyer-Baker ideasnapp@gmail.com
Grades 4–8: Lisa Shydlowski lshydlowski@aol.com
2012-13 Parent Group Committee Chairs
STAFF APPRECIATION DAY:
Fall:
Kate Mangan Smith kmangansmith@gmail.com
Kimberly Scott kimberly_scott@illinoisalumni.org
Spring:
Tanya Blomquist tanyablomquist@mac.com
Cicely Glanton tgcg@sbcglobal.net
AVIC (ART VOLUNTEERS IN THE CLASSROOM):
HNC:
Jen Bryant jmernabryant@gmail.com
Mark Hubert mark@karmarice.com
OSP:
Ann Zwick annzwick@gmail.com
Greg Faulkner gfaulk@ameritech.net
BIKE AND HIKE:
Colleen Hanlon chanlon49@gmail.com
Colleen Dobell thedobellfamily@hotmail.com
Kate Carey katemcarey@gmail.com
Erin Brandenberg erinburg143@gmail.com
BOOK FAIRS:
OSP:
Heather Tamburo htamburo@aol.com
Stacy Giles stacygiles1@gmail.com
HNC:
Erin Munez emunez@aol.com
Carolyn Kirk d.c.kirk@comcast.net
BOOK SWAP:
OSP:
Gail Taggart p.gail.taggart@gmail.com
Priya Valenti priyalaroia@yahoo.com
HNC:
Jean Maurice jmm71396@aol.com
Teri Montes terimontes@aol.com
MERCHANDISE SALES:
Alison Finley altrag@yahoo.com
Katrina Wittkamp katrina@katrinawittkamp.com
Jennifer Gibbs jgibbs@rcn.com
HAPPENINGS:
OSP:
Megan Nakamoto mknakamoto@ameritech.net
HNC:
Kimberly Rachal chaserachal@hotmail.com
Tanya Blomquist tanyablomquist@mac.com
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL:
Katherine Grover kathgrover@gmail.com
Danielle Colyer daniellecolyer@yahoo.com
SERVICE PROJECTS:
OSP:
Martha Walsh conlinwalsh@gmail.com
Rose Loftus rloftus@aol.com
Andrea Boliker aboliker@globaleconomicsgroup.com
Arnette Faulkner arnethf@ameritech.net
HNC:
Katherine Grover kathgrover@gmail.com
