Gan Shalom is a cooperative School built on the participation of its families.
Classroom Duty
Gan Shalom families are asked to assist in the classroom approximately every three to four weeks.* The duty parent is encouraged to share a skill, hobby, or special interest with the children. Classroom duty may be filled by any caregiver designated by the parent before the beginning of the year, and may include parents, grandparents, or nannies. The duty schedule will be provided by Gan Shalom prior to the beginning of the school year, and each parent/caregiver will have an opportunity to provide input on the days that work best for them.
*Duty parent roles have been suspended during the public health emergency but are expected to resume once health conditions allow.
Volunteer Positions
In addition to assisting the teachers in the classroom, each family is expected to support the school in one of two ways: Families may take on an administrative responsibility within the school . Examples of such responsibilities are listed below, and more information can be found in the parent handbook. Or a family may choose to support the school by making a $1500 contribution.
President (Executive Committee)
Partners with the Director to strengthen our school.
Vice President (Executive Committee)
Supports the president.
Communications Chair (Executive Committee)
Takes and distributes minutes at meetings. Handles communications for the preschool.
Treasurer (Executive Committee)
Manages the budget.
Membership Chairs (Executive Committee)
Performs outreach to the community. Compiles lists of contacts and communicates with current and potential students about the school. Maintains waiting list and organizes school rosters with the Director.
Liason to Hill Havurah Board (Executive Committee)
Collaborates with the Hill Havurah Board to share information.
Fundraising Chairs (Executive Committee)
Plan fundraising events such as Picture Day and Purim Carnival.
Other roles: Additional volunteer roles include schedulers, class coordinator, lifecycle events coordinator, fundraising assistant, membership assistant, and facilities.
Gan Shalom families are asked to assist in the classroom approximately every three to four weeks.* The duty parent is encouraged to share a skill, hobby, or special interest with the children. Classroom duty may be filled by any caregiver designated by the parent before the beginning of the year, and may include parents, grandparents, or nannies. The duty schedule will be provided by Gan Shalom prior to the beginning of the school year, and each parent/caregiver will have an opportunity to provide input on the days that work best for them.
*Duty parent roles have been suspended during the public health emergency but are expected to resume once health conditions allow.
Volunteer Positions
In addition to assisting the teachers in the classroom, each family is expected to support the school in one of two ways: Families may take on an administrative responsibility within the school . Examples of such responsibilities are listed below, and more information can be found in the parent handbook. Or a family may choose to support the school by making a $1500 contribution.
President (Executive Committee)
Partners with the Director to strengthen our school.
Vice President (Executive Committee)
Supports the president.
Communications Chair (Executive Committee)
Takes and distributes minutes at meetings. Handles communications for the preschool.
Treasurer (Executive Committee)
Manages the budget.
Membership Chairs (Executive Committee)
Performs outreach to the community. Compiles lists of contacts and communicates with current and potential students about the school. Maintains waiting list and organizes school rosters with the Director.
Liason to Hill Havurah Board (Executive Committee)
Collaborates with the Hill Havurah Board to share information.
Fundraising Chairs (Executive Committee)
Plan fundraising events such as Picture Day and Purim Carnival.
Other roles: Additional volunteer roles include schedulers, class coordinator, lifecycle events coordinator, fundraising assistant, membership assistant, and facilities.