Waverly Parent Organization

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All Waverly parents/guardians are members of the Waverly Parent Organization (WPO). General and committee meetings are announced via email, the school calendar, in the Waverly Weekly News, which is sent by email to all parents/guardians, faculty, and staff on Fridays, and on the WPO bulletin board in the elementary school’s front hall. The WPO welcomes and encourages involvement and participation. Questions about the WPO or specific committees should be directed to Director of Development, Stacey McShane.

Work Hours

Each Waverly family is asked to volunteer at least 30 hours for the school each year. Opportunities are announced through¬out the year. As members of the WPO, parents/guardians are expected to complete part of the required hours volunteering on WPO-sponsored events and activities.

WPO Events and Committees

For ongoing information about these events throughout the school year, please refer to The Waverly Weekly News each week, electronic fliers, announcements, and our calendar.

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Halloween Party
A one-time event with most work occurring the weekend of the party.

Tasks include:
- planning and organizing the event as a member of the committee
- creating and setting up the Haunted House
- baking for and working at the Boo Bakery
- creating and staffing the games booths
- setting up and/or cleaning up.
Literary Festival
The Literary Festival is a weeklong celebration of the written word! This week-long celebration, culminating in Grandparents and Special Friends Day, is an opportunity to purchase books, learn about new authors, highlight our own student authors, and invite local and national authors to our school. The chair(s) of the event will be responsible for recruiting volunteers for this event.

Tasks include:
- helping with class visits to the sale
- work with the book vendor to choose books
- decorate the Sheila Kerrigan Community Room
- encourage teachers to create “wish lists” for classroom books, and staff the Festival as needed.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week
During Teacher Appreciation Week in May, providing appreciation to our faculty/staff through the provision of a lunch and other simple appreciation events throughout the week. Tasks include:
- planning and organizing as a member of the committee
- cooking, baking, or assembling luncheon items
- hosting and/or serving
- setting up and/or cleaning up
Jog-A-Thon/Carnival
A one-time spring fundraising event that requires the work of many on the day of the event.

Tasks include:
- planning and organizing as a member of the committee
- selling tickets, staffing booths, cooking, and serving food
- setting up and/or cleaning up
Spring Parent Event
Tasks include:
- planning and organizing as a member of the committee
- organizing games, decorations, and other features
- catering or working with caterers
- setting up and/or cleaning up
Waverly Organic Farm
Ongoing work throughout the year. Time required varies from two to five hours per month.

Tasks include:
- participation in Farm maintenance days (usually three Saturdays per year)
- working with classes on activities at the Farm

Other Volunteer Opportunities

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Middle School Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing work throughout the year. Includes:
- chaperoning and driving on field trips and sports events
- chaperoning dances, movie nights, the Rock Festival, and other events
High School Social Events
Ongoing work throughout the year. Includes:
- chaperoning dances, movie nights, the Rock Festival, and other events
Library

Assist as needed with the processing of books and/or class library time. One to two hours per week on a regularly scheduled day and time.
Admissions

Assist the admissions director in meeting with prospective families during tours/events from October through January.
Waverly Fund

Working with the development office to spread the word about the importance of giving to the Waverly Fund.