Parents

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE & WELCOME LETTER

"Volunteers make a difference"

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Volunteers can make a significant difference in a child's life, whether they are parents, grandparents, and community or business leaders. Principal recognize that a strong group of Volunteer Involved Parents will ensure an even stronger program for children, and the important role they play in helping the school meet the many special needs of children.

Once again thank you for the opportunity to serve as the educational leader for your children and this community, DCS Family with your support, the staff of this school has been able to provide the children with a strong acadmic program as well as activities which seek to develop positive social skills.

Here at Dominican Catholic School we realize that to ubild a strong educational program, we need to reach out to the community and invite members to participate with us in bringing out the very best in each child. We also realize that our school is but part of a team of organization, agencies and services which serve chldren and families. To that end, we are involved in making connections with a number of groups in the community.

DCS is indeed a family / a faith community. Our school has many volunteers generously giving their time, skills, and talents. Each volunteer provides valuable services by working directly with a small group of children or by performing extra-ordinary tasks, or any number of other jobs needing a pair of willing hands and a loving heart. What makes our school work is the generosity and kindness of everyone involved.

A strong parent volunteer group will ensure an even stronger program for students. It is also a chance to give and grow one self.

Thank you.

Sr. Zenaida T. Ancheta, O.P.
Principal

VIP OFFICERS

School year 2007-2008

Officer's responsibilities:

• Communicate to finalize the agenda (via e-mail)
• Overall chair/vice to approve agenda and e-mail secretary prior to meeting
• Finalize all forms prior to seeking the approval of the Headmaster
• Preside overall

Secretary's responsibilities:

• Split duties:
  A.
  1. Write agenda for meetings (To reflect Class Representatives / Officers input)
  2. Ensure finalization of agenda with Chair/Vice
  3. Email agenda to person updating the website forum
  4. Post needed flyers/minutes on bulletin board outside office
  
  B.
  1. Take minutes of meetings (to be completed by Wednesday of the following week)
  2. Email meetings to each Officer / Class Representatives
  3. Email minutes to person updating the website forum
  4. Make 13 copies for each homeroom teacher
• Write up contact info and email Officers and Class Representatives ASAP
• Corroborate to ensure the contact list is updated and current. (Update all Officers, Class Representatives and school office as needed)

Treasurer's Responsibilities:

• Split duties:
  A. Fundraising collection
  B. Deposits
• Corroborate to write montly reports

PARENT CLASS REPRESENTATIVE

School year 2007-2008

Responsibilities:

• Collect contact info from each parent
• Inform each parent of upcoming VIP meeting
• Retrieve minutes of meeting from the office & post it on the classroom bulletin board for all to review
• Work closely with individual teachers to acknowledge any issues
• Communicate any issues during the meeting