Tree of Life Preschool runs on a parent-cooperative concept governed by a volunteer Parent Board of Directors.  Parents or family members are required to participate as helpers in the classroom up to 3 times a year as well as fulfill one Helping Hands requirement each year.

CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION

Parent participation serves a special role in helping to make the classroom a safe and fun place as well as developing a relationship with your child and his/her classmates.  Continuing for the 2021/22 school year, parent helpers will volunteer in the classroom up to 3 times a year.  On the day that you help in the classroom your child will be the “Star of the Day” and will bring a special book (toddler room) and encouraged to bring a few items for Show & Share (preschool room).

Among the duties and tasks that you may be asked to perform in the classroom are:

• Play with children
• Assist with art activities
• Read books
• Provide and prepare a beverage and snack for the students
• Clean up after snack
• Help supervise children on the playground or in the playroom
• Prepare for class dismissal

HELPING HANDS

Each family to required to volunteer for one Helping Hands assignment each year.  Among the options are:

• Classroom Helper – assist teachers with the prep of art supplies such as making playdoh and cutting out materials.
• Wash dress-up clothes
• Classroom cleaning / toy washing
• Assist with vision screening
• Assist with Family Photography Day