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Volunteer Opportunities
SNACS relies heavily on volunteers and even requests that each family volunteer 10 hours per month. In order to protect the safety of the students, all persons who wish to volunteer in the classroom and/or around the students must complete a Volunteer Application and follow the Parent Volunteer Etiquette Protocol. SNACS reserves the right to submit the fingerprints to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of obtaining a background check. Unless a background check is returned with any arrest/conviction information that contradicts information provided in the Volunteer Application, volunteers will be allowed to volunteer in the classroom as long as they are not a distraction to the class.
SNACS has of volunteer needs on the Parent Welcome Center Board in the front office. These are great ways to fulfill family volunteer requirements. Teachers also have specific needs within their classroom. SNACS encourages each family to use its unique talents and interests in volunteering at school. The school will benefit the most from such meaningful volunteering, and the families will enjoy volunteering more.
From time to time SNACS will send to each family, a detail of its volunteer hours. Therefore, it is absolutely vital that each family keep accurate records of their volunteer time or donations. A volunteer log via computer is available in the front office for recording hours or donations. Please remember that if you are making material donations, the receipt needs to be turned in to the front office.
Click on the link below to learn more about home to school communications that will help your volunteer experience be successful.
The ABC Tip Sheet for Good Home and School Communication
Parenting Tips
Homework Tips
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/home_school/homework.aspx
Educational Resources
Skate Kids Online (for SNACS students only)
Edline
www.edline.net (need SNACS log in ID)
Science Exploratorium
Math Help
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Math/index.html
Public Broadcasting Station for kids
Local Resources and Community Agencies
Washoe County Social Services
http://www.co.washoe.nv.us/socsrv/
Washoe County Social Services, Children’s Division
http://www.co.washoe.nv.us/socsrv/socsrv_children.html
Northern Nevada Food Bank
City of Reno
City of Reno, Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
http://www.cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=194
Grief Support Services for Children, Teens, and Families