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Below are 2023-2024 volunteer opportunities at Lipscomb Elementary

Events with open volunteer positions have a sign-up link

We will continue to post new volunteer sign-ups throughout the year, so check back often!

 

 

 

RECURRING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT DESCRIPTION WHEN TIME COMMITMENT TIER 2/TIER 3 REQUIRED*
Wonderful Wednesday Once a month, we provide a table of snacks or lunch for our amazing Lipscomb teachers to enjoy throughout the day. Volunteers can sign up to drop off a homemade or store-bought dish based on the theme. For questions, contact Lauren Richards at lrichards129@gmail.com Monthly  < 30 minutes Anyone can drop  off food donations.

Library Helper

Volunteers sign up for a monthly recurring time slot to help organize and shelve books in our library.

Sign up HERE to be a Library Helper (FULL)

Monthly

< 30 minutes

Tier 2

Art Helper

Volunteers sign up for a monthly recurring time slot to hang our student's artwork in the school hallways.

Sign up HERE to be an Art Helper (FULL)

Monthly

1 hour

Tier 2

Cafeteria Helper

Volunteers help lunch run smoothly by assisting cafeteria staff with food prep, ring up items, etc.

Anytime

1 hour

Tier 2

Kindergarten Lunch Help

 Volunteers assist our Kinder students during lunch in the cafeteria with tasks such as opening juice boxes, putting food away, etc.

Sign up HERE to help with K Lunch (FULL)

Anytime

1 hour

Tier 2

Spirit Cart

Manage the Spirit Cart on Friday mornings, during school drop off

Sign up HERE to help with Spirit Cart (FULL)

Weekly

45 minutes

Tier 2

Groundskeeping

In addition to our hired landscapers, volunteers help keep the school yards tidy on designated days. For questions, reach out to Sara Anne Quinn at schooloperations@lipscombpto.com. 

2-3 times

per year

1 hour

Anyone can help when school is out of session. 

Room Parents

 As the Liaisons between teachers, classroom parents, and the PTO, Room Parents support teachers by planning semester parties, communicating needs, and facilitating grade-level programs. 

For info contact Alexis Mattingly at roomparents@lipscombpto.com.

All Year

2-3 hours per month

Tier 3

 

 

 2023 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  

EVENT DESCRIPTION WHEN TIME COMMITMENT TIER 2/TIER 3 REQUIRED*

Kindergarten Bear Camp

 Help our newest Bear Cubs get acquainted to LES when they come for their first assessment during the first week of school. For questions, contact Sara Anne Quinn at schooloperations@lipscombpto.com.

August 14-18

 1 hour

Tier 2

 Brentwood High School Spirit Night

Our Lipscomb students attend a Brentwood High School Friday night football game for free and join on the field for pre-game activities. We'll hold a tailgate before the game at Granny White Park.

September 8

3 hours

Tier 2

Auction Committee

We host an auction leading up to Fall Festival. Volunteers help to procure items from local and national businesses. If you have an item to donate, please contact Katie Power and Betsy Gaccione at lesbearsauction@gmail.com.

Now through October 1

< 30 minutes

  Anyone can donate or procure auction items.

Fall Fest

A fun family afternoon where we celebrate our Back Your Bear Campaign with games, inflatables, and food! Volunteers can run games or contribute to our bake sale. For questions, contact Lacey Finnegan at LaceyFinnegan@gmail.com

October 1

30 minutes

 

Tier 2 

 

Run Team Race

Run Team is open to all grades. During the Fall and Spring, participating students run at 7:45am each Monday morning, before school starts. At the end of the program, the Run Team students compete in a one-mile race against their age group. Volunteers will help with this single-day race.

October 27 

 

1 hour

Tier 2

Breakfast with Your Bear

Come to school and have a doughnut with your Bear (child)! This breakfast happens the same week of the Book Fair so you can shop with your child, too. We will have a volunteer committee to help organize and set up the breakfast. For info, contact Muna at muna.munchoor@gmail.com.

November 8 & 9

1.5 hours

Tier 2

Book Fair

Volunteers help students shop and check out during the Scholastic Book Fair in the library. Breakfast With your Bear is also this week. For questions, contact Liane at fundraising@lipscombpto.com.

November 7-10

1 hour

Tier 2

 

 

2024 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  

EVENT DESCRIPTION WHEN TIME COMMITMENT TIER 2/TIER 3 REQUIRED*

Daughter Plus One

An evening for the girls to get dressed up and dance the night away with a parent. Volunteers will help plan, set up and run the event. For questions, contact specialevents@lipscombpto.com.

February 3

1-2 hours

Tier 3

Read Across America

 The LES PTO brings in special guests for each age group to read books to the kids. We will need special community members to help join in reading. For questions, contact Dorothy Smith at dorothysmithotd@gmail.com

March 1

1 hour

Tier 2

Staff Appreciation Week

 A week-long celebration to thank our Lipscomb staff for all they do. A volunteer committee will help set up and organize this fun event. For questions, contact Sara Anne Quinn at schooloperations@lipscombpto.com.

March 4-8

30 minutes

Tier 3

Son Plus One

 An afternoon for the boys to enjoy sporting games with a parent of their choice. Volunteers will help plan, set up, and run the event. For questions, contact Dorothy at dorothysmithotd@gmail.com

Sign Up HERE to help with Son Plus One

 

April 28

1 hour

Tier 3

Field Day

Students participate with fellow classmates in a half-day of fun-filled outdoor challenges. Volunteers will oversee each of the stations.

(Volunteer Sign Up FULL)

May 3

2 hours

Tier 2

STEM Day

A fun event with a focus in math, technology, engineering, and robotics. Volunteers help with activity design, demonstrations, and materials prep for the event. We also welcome parents with careers in STEAM to share your experience with students. If you'd like to showcase your career, please contact Ronda Hammond at ronda.hammond@wcs.edu.

Sign Up HERE to help with STEM Day

May 7

6 hours

Tier 2

 Variety Show

 Our 4th and 5th graders audition and perform a talent for parents and schoolmates. Volunteers will help organize and run this event. For questions, contact Jenny at jenny.leininger@gmail.com.

May 10  1 hour  Tier 2 

   

* Anyone who wants to volunteer must complete a new Williamson County School District Application and Confidentiality Agreement every year.

   For most events, WCS requires Volunteers to be Tier 2 or Tier 3 qualified. Click on our Volunteer Forms Page for the qualification process.

   Tier 3 status expires after 5 years. Upon expiration, volunteers will need to process a new background check within a year.

   To confirm your current volunteer standing, call Susan Hudson at our school office 615-472-4650.

  



 

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Please reach out to Stephanie Strahl-Hargens at volunteers@lipscombpto.com for questions about volunteering.