We Need You!
Volunteering is a great way to support the E.P. Rock community while also getting to know teachers, staff, students, and their families. Many of the activities we support are made possible only by the generous efforts of volunteers like you!
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Paren Group Board
President: Phyllis Jaworski
The President shall preside at all monthly meetings of The E.P. Rock Parent Group and Executive Board. The President shall act as the direct liaison between The E.P. Rock Parent Group and the Principal of E.P. Rock Elementary School. Additional Presidential duties include representing The E.P. Rock Parent Group as a whole and assuring all officers and/or committee members are performing their duties.
Vice President: Kim Graham
The Vice-President shall assist the President in all duties. In absence of the President, the Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President. The Vice-President shall perform all public relation duties including building enthusiasm, involvement, and sharing information via print and social media interaction.
Treasurer: Alisha Cunningham
The Treasurer shall receive and receipt all monies of The E.P. Rock Parent Group then deposit all money in the name of The E.P. Rock Parent Group in the bank(s) selected by the Executive Board. All monies deposited shall be withdrawn only by check signed by the Treasurer and/or President for such purposes as required by the Executive Board or via authorized debit card holders. The Treasurer shall prepare and submit a financial statement monthly and at the end of the school year to The E.P. Rock Parent Group and shall report to The E.P. Rock Parent Group membership at each meeting.
Secretary: Open Position
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all regular and Executive Board meetings and report to the membership at each meeting. All minutes should be sent to the E.P. Rock Elementary office for posting on the website. Additional Secretary duties include writing and submitting The E.P. Rock Parent Group information for the E.P. Rock monthly newsletter.
Volunteer Coordinator: Open Position
The Volunteer Coordinator shall work with committee chairs and the Parent Group Board to fill needed volunteers for PG events. They will also be responsible for organizing volunteers during events.
Events Coordinator: Open Position
This position is responsible for working with committee chairs and the PG Board to organize Parent Group Events.
Committee Chairs
Holiday Craft Night:
One of the most popular events of the year, Holiday Craft Night is fun for the whole family! The responsibilities of this position include: plan the crafts, games, and snack, and provide the Board with a list of needed supplies and volunteers for each station.
Box Tops: Katie Elwood Co-Coordinator Position Open
Box Tops are an easy way for us to earn extra money for our school. The responsibilities of this position include: organize two Box Tops drives per school year, recruit volunteers to help count Box Tops per grade, submit collected Tops for reimbursement, and arrange prize(s) for winning class.
Popcorn Friday: Open Position
Pop popcorn, on site, for each classroom using our LARGE popcorn machine. Purchase popcorn supplies, as needed, with reimbursement from Parent Group. Make all kids and teachers smile. They LOVE Popcorn Fridays!
Book Fair: Missy Harstad, Jennifer Dzioba
The Book Fair not only encourages students to read, it also provides free books to classrooms and the library. In addition, each and every student receives a FREE book during the Spring Book Fair. This is a 2-person committee that works directly with Scholastic Books to coordinate fair dates, book delivery and pick-up, and fair set-up. Responsibilities also include coordinating volunteers to work the fair.
Art Adventure: Sarah Johnson
Art Adventure is an exciting program brings classic works of art directly into the classroom. This position is responsible for recruiting parent volunteers from each classroom, coordinating training with the Minnesota Institute of Art, and scheduling volunteers to present in their classroom.
Wacky Olympics: Robin Cunningham
The Wacky Olympics are a fun traditional event held on the last day of school. The responsibilities of this position include: select and plan the 4 game stations, provide Board with a list of supplies and volunteers needed for each station, and coordinate grade level times with Mary Gerzmehle.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Open Position
We are lucky to have the most amazing teachers at EP Rock. This position is responsible for planning daily activities, with funds from the Parent Group, to show our Teachers how much we appreciate all they do.
Teacher Conference Dinners: Heidi Bullis
Our teachers put in extra-long days during parent-teacher conferences and the Parent Group wants to help lighten their load by providing dinner on each of these days. The responsibilities of this position are to plan 3 meal provided by parent donations and 1 catered meal, and provide a the Board a list of needed donations - usually done through Signup Genius.
Yearbook: Amanda Abrahamson
What a great way for students to look back and remember all the fun and friends from previous years! This position is responsible for taking photos, soliciting photos from parents and teachers, and working with Lifetime to design the annual yearbook.
Paren Group Board
President: Phyllis Jaworski
The President shall preside at all monthly meetings of The E.P. Rock Parent Group and Executive Board. The President shall act as the direct liaison between The E.P. Rock Parent Group and the Principal of E.P. Rock Elementary School. Additional Presidential duties include representing The E.P. Rock Parent Group as a whole and assuring all officers and/or committee members are performing their duties.
Vice President: Kim Graham
The Vice-President shall assist the President in all duties. In absence of the President, the Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President. The Vice-President shall perform all public relation duties including building enthusiasm, involvement, and sharing information via print and social media interaction.
Treasurer: Alisha Cunningham
The Treasurer shall receive and receipt all monies of The E.P. Rock Parent Group then deposit all money in the name of The E.P. Rock Parent Group in the bank(s) selected by the Executive Board. All monies deposited shall be withdrawn only by check signed by the Treasurer and/or President for such purposes as required by the Executive Board or via authorized debit card holders. The Treasurer shall prepare and submit a financial statement monthly and at the end of the school year to The E.P. Rock Parent Group and shall report to The E.P. Rock Parent Group membership at each meeting.
Secretary: Open Position
The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all regular and Executive Board meetings and report to the membership at each meeting. All minutes should be sent to the E.P. Rock Elementary office for posting on the website. Additional Secretary duties include writing and submitting The E.P. Rock Parent Group information for the E.P. Rock monthly newsletter.
Volunteer Coordinator: Open Position
The Volunteer Coordinator shall work with committee chairs and the Parent Group Board to fill needed volunteers for PG events. They will also be responsible for organizing volunteers during events.
Events Coordinator: Open Position
This position is responsible for working with committee chairs and the PG Board to organize Parent Group Events.
Committee Chairs
Holiday Craft Night:
One of the most popular events of the year, Holiday Craft Night is fun for the whole family! The responsibilities of this position include: plan the crafts, games, and snack, and provide the Board with a list of needed supplies and volunteers for each station.
Box Tops: Katie Elwood Co-Coordinator Position Open
Box Tops are an easy way for us to earn extra money for our school. The responsibilities of this position include: organize two Box Tops drives per school year, recruit volunteers to help count Box Tops per grade, submit collected Tops for reimbursement, and arrange prize(s) for winning class.
Popcorn Friday: Open Position
Pop popcorn, on site, for each classroom using our LARGE popcorn machine. Purchase popcorn supplies, as needed, with reimbursement from Parent Group. Make all kids and teachers smile. They LOVE Popcorn Fridays!
Book Fair: Missy Harstad, Jennifer Dzioba
The Book Fair not only encourages students to read, it also provides free books to classrooms and the library. In addition, each and every student receives a FREE book during the Spring Book Fair. This is a 2-person committee that works directly with Scholastic Books to coordinate fair dates, book delivery and pick-up, and fair set-up. Responsibilities also include coordinating volunteers to work the fair.
Art Adventure: Sarah Johnson
Art Adventure is an exciting program brings classic works of art directly into the classroom. This position is responsible for recruiting parent volunteers from each classroom, coordinating training with the Minnesota Institute of Art, and scheduling volunteers to present in their classroom.
Wacky Olympics: Robin Cunningham
The Wacky Olympics are a fun traditional event held on the last day of school. The responsibilities of this position include: select and plan the 4 game stations, provide Board with a list of supplies and volunteers needed for each station, and coordinate grade level times with Mary Gerzmehle.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Open Position
We are lucky to have the most amazing teachers at EP Rock. This position is responsible for planning daily activities, with funds from the Parent Group, to show our Teachers how much we appreciate all they do.
Teacher Conference Dinners: Heidi Bullis
Our teachers put in extra-long days during parent-teacher conferences and the Parent Group wants to help lighten their load by providing dinner on each of these days. The responsibilities of this position are to plan 3 meal provided by parent donations and 1 catered meal, and provide a the Board a list of needed donations - usually done through Signup Genius.
Yearbook: Amanda Abrahamson
What a great way for students to look back and remember all the fun and friends from previous years! This position is responsible for taking photos, soliciting photos from parents and teachers, and working with Lifetime to design the annual yearbook.
Fill out the form below or contact the E.P. Rock Parent Group Board at eprockpg@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
