Opportunities
OKE has many opportunities for you to be involved in as much or as little as you want. We have programs for stay at home parents, working parents and grandparents. These programs are only possible by parental involvement and are run by volunteers like you and I. We encourage you all to volunteer in your child’s school in any way you can. Volunteering will excite your child, it keeps them involved in his or her learning process and encourages pride in your child’s school. Help OKE stay On Top of the World!
Accelerated Reader: Assist students in the computer lab taking AR tests from 8:00 a.m. until 8:20 a.m.
Coordinator: LaVerne Villanti
Aussie Auction: Assist with annual Fall Fundraiser, collecting and processing bids on items from Auction booklet. Coordinator: Traci Faulk
Bonzer Bash School Carnival: Help plan, organize, set up and volunteer during the school carnival.
Coordinator: Xochitl Vineyard
Bulletin Boards: Change out art work / projects on the teacher’s bulletin board or the grade level specific bulletin board. Coordinator: Homeroom parent(s)
Call / Email When Needed: If you prefer to be emailed or called as needs arise. Please complete the volunteer sheet so the VIPS Coordinator, Becky Morris, has your contact information.
Class Coverage (Training Required): This parent facilitates the class for approximately an hour while the teacher attends a grade level enrichment meeting. Training is required. Coordinator: Homeroom parent(s)
Classroom Photography: Take pictures during special events and send to the yearbook chairs. Coordinator: Nikki Guest
Clinic Volunteers: Assist the nurse with vision and hearing exams and as needed.
Data Entry Projects: Entering data into spreadsheets when needed. Coordinator: Becky Morris
Eureka! Hands on Science: Eureka! Is a hands on science program that has been created by OKE parents. All students experience one hands on science experiment each six weeks. Assistance is needed to help with small groups of students. No science experience necessary. Coordinator: Kristin Mudra
Fundraisers: Help collect orders and distribute items during fundraising events. Coordinator: Traci Faulk.
Homeroom Parent: Two parents per classroom. Work closely with the grade level coordinators. You will
coordinate the theme baskets for the carnival, organize parents to do the teacher’s workbasket, Eureka!, JA and other various teacher needs. Coordinator: Alicia Cole
Hospitality: Assist with showing our teachers how much we appreciate them during the year and Teacher
Appreciation Week, as well as donate food items. Coordinator: Shannon Clarkson
Junior Achievement: Teach students the basic concepts of business and economics and how they relate to everyday life. Teach JA for 30 minutes once a week for five weeks. All materials and training are provided.
Coordinator: Ruby Grindal
Library: Assist with checking books in and out, shelving books and helping students when needed.
Coordinator: Andrea Cheney
Lunchroom: Monitor students during lunch periods. Most help is needed during kindergarten and first grade
lunches. Coordinator: Stacy Stevens
Popcorn Pals: Assist with popping the popcorn and delivering to the classrooms on popcorn day. Coordinator: Dina Schillinger
Provide Classroom Items: Help provide items needed at specific times. Coordinator: Homeroom parent(s)
Raptor Badge: Assist with checking in parents at special events. Coordinator: Becky Morris
School Store: Assist with selling of school supplies and novelty items. Check school calendar for specific dates. Coordinators: Esther Peek & Patricia Gilarranz
Sister School: Assist our sister school, McRoberts Elementary, on an as needed basis. Coordinator: Dina Schillinger
Spirit Wear: Assist with selling spirit wear items during school store and during special events. Coordinator: Christie Vander Vliet
Textbooks: Assist with checking textbooks in and out. Coordinator: Becky Morris
Workbasket: Help prepare the project needs that the teacher has placed in their basket. Usually involves cutting or gluing. Coordinator: Homeroom parent(s)
Workroom: Assist with teacher requests of copying, laminating, die cuts, etc. Training will be provided.
No children allowed in the workroom. Coordinator: Deborah Newsom
