Urgent - Immediate Needs - Updated December 16, 2008 Science Fair Volunteers 1. Daytime: Science Fair Supply Distribution. Parents are needed to help distribute supplies to our students. These supplies have been ordered and have already been paid. Volunteers greet each student, the student will give the volunteer his/her name, and the volunteer will look on a list and distribute the supplies listed under the student’s name. To volunteer, contact us at pershingvolunteers@yahoo.com.  Date and Time: Thursday, January 8, 2009 during Block 1 (7:25 - 8:58 a.m.), Block 3 (11:11 - 12:38 a.m.), and/or Block 4 (12:43 - 2:10 p.m.).  Location: Library Classroom 2. Daytime: Science Fair Board Set-up. Parents are needed to help students set up their Science Fair boards. Volunteers greet each student, the student will give the volunteer his/her name, and the volunteer will look on a list and tell the student where he/she needs to set up their display board. To volunteer, contact us at pershingvolunteers@yahoo.com.  Date and Time: The week of January 26th - Date: To be announced.  Location: Auditorium 3. Daytime: Science Fair guest panelist to watch the 8th grade Science Fair presentations. This is an absolutely awesome experience. At the end of Science Fair season, each 8th grader presents his/her project to a class filled with fellow 8th graders, a teacher, and a couple of parent/community guest panelists. For 8th grade parents, this is a terrific way to see what your children and their friends have accomplished. For 6th and 7th grade parents, this is a great opportunity to see what will be expected of your children during their own 8th grade Science Fair season. Lots of panelists are needed. If you are interested or know of a friend, community member, grandparent, etc. who would be interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Lotze, Pershing’s administrative assistant, at (619) 465-3234 ext. 2201 or email her at llotze@sandi.net. Date and Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2009. The first session is from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and the Second Session is from 8:50 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You may be a panelist at one or both of the sessions. Location:  Pershing Middle School. Registration is in front of the auditorium. Vice Principal Martin will meet with all panelists before each session and will train them on what to do. Winter Open House 4. Evening: Winter Open House. Parents are needed to distribute flyers and welcome families at the Open House/Science Fair Exhibit. We need a lot of parents for this as we will also be welcoming 5th grade families who will be visiting our campus during the Open House. Volunteers stand behind one of our welcome tables, which will be set up in front of the school, and they will hand out school flyers to parents and direct them to where the Science Fair exhibits are located. To volunteer, contact us at pershingvolunteers@yahoo.com.  Date and Time: Thursday, February 5, 2009. Shifts available - 5:45 to 6:05 p.m., 6:05 to 6:25 p.m., 6:25 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., and 6:45 to 7:05 p.m. You may sign up for one or more of the times available.

 Daytime Volunteer Needs

Ongoing - Library help - Includes straightening and dusting shelves/books. Contact Mr. Fedder in the library at afedder@sandi.net

Ongoing - Reading Tutors - Email Principal Sullivan at ssullivan@sandi.net

Ongoing - Office help - Assisting the staff with clerical tasks. Email Mrs. Kelly, Pershing's Community Assistant, at mkelly2@sandi.net 

Ongoing - Parents At Lunch - Click here for details. Email Mrs. Kelly, Pershing's Community Assistant, at mkelly2@sandi.net 

One time only - Science Fair Supply Distribution. Parents are needed to help distribute supplies to our students. These supplies have been ordered and have already been paid. Volunteers greet each student, the student will give the volunteer his/her name, and the volunteer will look on a list and distribute the supplies listed under the student’s name. To volunteer, contact us at pershingvolunteers@yahoo.com. 

• Date and Time: Thursday, January 8, 2009 during Block 1 (7:25 - 8:58 a.m.), Block 3 (11:11 - 12:38 a.m.), and/or Block 4 (12:43 - 2:10 p.m.). 

• Location: Library Classroom

One time only -  Science Fair Board Set-up. Parents are needed to help students set up their Science Fair boards. Volunteers greet each student, the student will give the volunteer his/her name, and the volunteer will look on a list and tell the student where he/she needs to set up their display board. To volunteer, contact us at pershingvolunteers@yahoo.com. 

• Date and Time: The week of January 26th - Date: To be announced. 

• Location: Auditorium

One time only - Science Fair guest panelist to watch the 8th grade Science Fair presentations. This is an absolutely awesome experience. At the end of Science Fair season, each 8th grader presents his/her project to a class filled with fellow 8th graders, a teacher, and a couple of parent/community guest panelists. For 8th grade parents, this is a terrific way to see what your children and their friends have accomplished. For 6th and 7th grade parents, this is a great opportunity to see what will be expected of your children during their own 8th grade Science Fair season. Lots of panelists are needed. If you are interested or know of a friend, community member, grandparent, etc. who would be interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Lotze, Pershing’s administrative assistant, at (619) 465-3234 ext. 2201 or email her at llotze@sandi.net.

• Date and Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2009. The first session is from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and the Second Session is from 8:50 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You may be a panelist at one or both of the sessions.

• Location:  Pershing Middle School. Registration is in front of the auditorium. Vice Principal Martin will meet with all panelists before each session and will train them on what to do.

 Evening Volunteer Needs

One time only - January 14, 2009. 5th Grade Articulation Night. Welcome families and help distribute flyers.  If interested, email us at pershingvolunteers@yahoo.com and we will put you on a list for the coordinator of that event to call you.

One time only - February 5, 2009. Welcome families and help distribute flyers at the Winter Open House and Science Fair Exhibit.  If interested, email us at pershingvolunteers@yahoo.com and we will put you on a list for the coordinator of that event to call you.

One time only - May 1, 2009. Incoming 6th grade Mixer/Pizza Party. Welcome families, help with raffle, etc.  If interested, email us at pershingvolunteers@yahoo.com and we will put you on a list for the coordinator of that event to call you.

Ongoing - Attend the Pershing Parent Boosters and Foundation meetings. For more information, click here.

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