There are many volunteer opportunities at Adams - something to fit everyone's interest and time available. Volunteers are greatly appreciated and are absolutely essential to help Adams run smoothly. Your time and talents will directly help your child have a great experience at Adams. Your involvement will also allow you to get to know the Adams family and to foster a greater sense of community. We need you!

Please contact Jeni Gaisser if you want more information or would like to volunteer.

• BOOK FAIR  - November 6th, 9th-13th, 16th  Think books! 
  
  Volunteers are needed for set up on Nov. 6th and take down on Nov. 16th. People are then needed for 2 hours shifts during the fair days, the 9th-13th. A sign up sheet will be posted outside the Library starting October 31st or email Stephanie Hanson at barnswallow@drizzle.com to volunteer. Thanks!
  


• INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK - NOVEMBER 13th, AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE EVENING!
  
  Volunteers are needed for the following:
  

  - Set-up
  - Clean-up
  - Food servers (at least 30-45 people)
  - Jewelry-making helpers
  - Gym activity helpers
  - Flu shot helpers
  

  
  To help at this wonderful all-school celebration contact Alison Krupnick at akrupnick@msn.com or 784.7986
  


• GOBBLE, GOBBLE, IT'S TIME FOR THE ANNUAL "TURKEY TROT" FUN RUN  
  
  Students, lace up (or velcro!) your track shoes and let's go for a run!
  
  When: Friday, November 20th
  Where: around the school block
  Why: blow off some steam
  
  Volunteers, we need your help to give directions, keep students on course, mark laps, run stop watches, and bake cookies for after the race. Jen Burke, the past parent organizer, has a very detailed folder of info. to pass on to you with all of the steps you need for a terrific Turkey Trot. She is happy to sit down with you and go over the material and answer any questions. This is a team effort between teachers, staff and parents. Our new gym teacher, Ellie Amerman, along with teachers and staff members Rory McAuley, Jessica Lim, Dan Barkley, Shawn Burland and Debbie McKagan are all ready to go. Planning for this event starts at the beginning of November so please contact me ASAP if you want to help organize the Turkey Trot.
  
  Those interested in working on this wonderful all-school event, please contact Jeni Gaisser at jmtwgaiss@msn.com or 784-3427
  


• ASSEMBLIES COORDINATOR  
  
  Help organize and schedule school wide assemblies. Past events have included the Reptile Man, Early Music Guild, and Brain Quest. Please contact Jen Engelke at jen.engelke@septon.net if you are interested in volunteering or have questions.
  


• GRADE REPRESENTATIVE-SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
  
  Work as a liaison between the PTA and the special education program, sharing information, addressing program needs and reaching out to families. Please contact Jeni Gaisser at jmtwgaiss@msn.com or 784-3427  
  


• VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR-STAFF NEEDS
  
  Help coordinate and advertise volunteer needs for all-school staff (particularly our librarian, music teacher, gym teacher and nurse).  Work with PTA Volunteer Coordinator, Jeni Gaisser. Please contact Jeni at jmtwgaiss@msn.com for more information.
  


• STAFF APPRECIATION
  
  This committee helps to honor the staff members by presenting small tokens of appreciation, such as baked goodies, pizza parties and staff appreciation week. Please contact Jeni Gaisser at jmtwgaiss@msn.com or 784-3427  
  


• 4th GRADE FUND RAISER FOR ISLANDWOOD TRIP (in 5th grade)  - October, November, December
  
  Help organize, promote and manage school wide catalog sale of Sally Foster wrapping paper and other products. Organize sale in October with sale running mid-November through December. Anyone who is interested please contact Jennifer Murphy Taylor at rayjenlylazetta@comcast.net or 789.6233.
   
  


• HELP PLAN A DRESS-UP DISCO PARTY FOR THE KIDS - January 8th
  
  Groovy parents needed to help with all aspects, including:
   
  

  - planning
  - food
  - advertising
  - set-up
  - clean-up
  - taking pictures
  

   
  To help Cyndi Worthington, our resident disco expert, and Jen Engelke throw this fabulous party, contact Jen Engelke at jen.engelke@septon.net