Events/Volunteering Opportunities
Throughout the Year
5K – this is a fundraising event that is a great family activity. During the fall or spring the school hosts a 5K. Volunteers are needed during the morning of the event to distribute water, snacks and help with registration.
Apokries – this event is held during school hours. During Apokries (Mardi Gras) the students dress up and play games/activities organized by the SSSPA. Volunteers are always appreciated during this event.
Art – volunteers are welcome to help with art project throughout the school year. Please see a teacher to offer assistance.
Back to School – this is a night to welcome parents and students back from the summer break and to kick-off the new school year. Parent volunteers are needed to help direct and answer questions for newly registered families.
Bookfair – this is an annual event held in either the fall or spring season. Volunteers are needed to create banners and take shifts as cashier during the operating hours. The students look forward to having this one week long event at the school which is also a fundraiser.
Bulletin Board – the main school bulletin boards near the main entry need quarterly updates. The SSSPA oversees the information that is posted on the boards and appreciates volunteers that can help keep it up to date and exciting. The school has supplies that can be used to help decorate and post information.
Chess Club – volunteers are needed to help monitor and facilitate the chess club.
Christmas Program – during this event Santa and Mrs. Claus make a guest appearance! The school needs special elves to help make treat bags for each of the students.
Classroom Coordinators – this is coordinated by the Parent/Teacher organization (SSSPA). Classroom coordinators help the teachers with miscellaneous needs throughout the school year.
Dads and Donuts – the SSSPA hosts a dads and donuts event in the spring. Dad’s and guardians are welcome to join their little student(s) in a half hour session of breakfast snacks and story time before school starts. Volunteers are needed to help organize and serve snacks.
Discovery Club – another event sponsored by the SSSPA. Throughout the year the SSSPA organizes afterschool sessions that include visitors from “Wild Things”, sports, and other fun activities. Volunteers are needed to help chaperone during the program, which is held once a week at the school.
Field Day – this is a fun day during the last week of school. For two hours during the day each class organizes an activity for the school to enjoy. This includes a variety of games where parent volunteers can help set up and oversee the process for each class.
Field Trips – several classes take field trips to places like the zoo, museums, and the mayor’s office. Volunteering needs include drivers and chaperones which are coordinated directly with the teachers from each class.
Gala (Odyssey) – this is the school's annual fundraiser. It is an evening event and volunteers are needed to help with the silent auction.
Greek Independence Day – our fabulous teachers from the Greek program oversee this event. The event is held on the Thursday closest to March 25th. After the program families are invited to a potluck buffet in the large gym. Prior to the evening event volunteers are needed to help decorate, set up the buffet and seating tables with linens and centerpieces. During the potluck volunteers are needed to oversee the buffet table and replenish as needed as well as clean up.
Moms and Muffins – a SSSPA sponsored event, moms and guardians are welcome to read a good book and enjoy some muffins with their student. This event is held a half hour before school starts – the day is scheduled by SSSPA and is typically in the spring. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate and serve muffins and juice.
Morning Safety Patrol – volunteers are always welcome to help during the morning school drop off.
Newsletters - teachers have messages that they send home with their students for the parents and the school has a school newsletter called OPA Chronicles. Volunteers are welcome to help with taking photos, making copies for the teachers, writing articles, etc.
Open House – throughout the year the school hosts open houses and invites prospective students and their families to the school for one day. During this time visitors are able to experience the wonderful school while in session and meet teachers and staff. Volunteers are needed to help direct visitors and answer questions.
Oxi Night – this school program is to celebrate the day general Ioannis Metaxas' strong reply of ‘OXI’ (no) to Mussolini's request to allow Italian troops to come into Greece at the beginning of WW II. During this program the students tell stories, sing, and recite in both Greek and English. Volunteers are needed to help set-up for dinner, cooking and clean-up.
End of the Year Picnic – the end of the year picnic is a fundraising event with carnival like activities! Families enjoy barbeque style dinner at the newly constructed pavilion and the children are entertained by clowns, face painting and games. Volunteers are always appreciated for this event and include cooking, serving, clean-up and overseeing the games and kid activities.
Reading Groups – volunteers are always welcome to read to the students throughout the year. Please contact a teacher if you are interested.
Recess Duties – during recess teachers are on duty and watching/overseeing play time. Volunteers are welcome to help organize/oversee games and play during recess.
Safety Programs – the school has a safety program where professionals visit the school and make presentations to the staff and students throughout the year. Volunteers are needed during events such as bicycle rodeo where police officers come to the school and show the students how to properly assemble safety gear when riding their bicycles.
Teacher Appreciation – sponsored by the SSSPA, volunteers are welcome to help with creating fun memorabilia for the fantastic teachers of our school!
Volunteering Program – volunteer chairs are needed for several events throughout the year. If you are interested in chairing and event please contact the school office or email volunteering@saintsophiaschool.org
Tutoring – parent volunteers are welcome to sign up with the school to help with tutoring for various subjects, including the Greek language (must be fluent in speaking, reading and writing Greek).
Yearbook – the students look forward to receiving their yearbook at the end of the year! Throughout the school year volunteers are needed to take photographs and help layout the yearbook with fun activities and programs from each class.
