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Welcome Back to School from the Parent Involvement Committee

 
 
Welcome to the GVA-DC Parent Involvement Committee!
 
What is the PIC?
 
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is the GVA-DC version of a PTO. 
  • Any parent or guardian may be a member of the committee.
  • There are no membership dues.
 
PIC Objective 
The objective of the Parent Involvement Committee (“PIC”) is to work with both families and staff to build a solid school community. By arranging events, volunteering, and contribution opportunities, the PIC will work toward raising additional school funds, while providing activities for all to enjoy. The strength of our school is only as strong as the parents that support it.
 
Purpose 
The purpose of the organization is to support the education of children at Global Village Academy Douglas County (GVA-DC) by raising funds and fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers.
 
Where Do PIC Funds Go?
 
 
Contact Us
 
PIC Presidents
 
Volunteer Coordinator
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2021-22 PIC Meeting Dates
 
We will meet in person from 6:30-7:30 pm unless Covid restrictions are implemented.
 
  • September 9
  • October 14
  • November 11
  • January 13
  • February 10
  • March 3
  • April 14 - Annual Meeting & Elections
  • May 12
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Volunteering at GVA Douglas County
 
If you have not done so already, please complete our Volunteer Interest Survey here. We will keep a record of the information to know where your interests lie, so that we may assist in matching you with volunteer opportunities. Also, we’d love to know if you have any particular skills or talents that you would be willing to share with the GVA-DC community.
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Requirements
An important aspect of the GVA mission includes creating a school environment in which a partnership exists between the school and the families.
 
  • Each family is asked to donate 30 hours of service or the equivalent to the school every year.
  • A myriad of volunteer opportunities are available for families to fulfill this requirement, however, it is the responsibility of each family to find ways to meet the requirement.
  • Hours can be met through volunteer help in school, fundraising events, PIC meetings, and other committees. 
  • In-kind donations and donations of items approved by school administration are accepted as service hours. You cannot earn volunteer hours by purchasing Scholastic books, Butter Braids, or through any other fundraiser, the school may have. Volunteer hours are earned through donations only, whether that be time or materials. ($10 = 1 volunteer hour)
  • Parents will be able to support their children and the school in meaningful ways while being valued as an integral part of the educational process. 
  • Families are encouraged to give generously of their time and talents to GVA.
  • More details can be found in the Parent & Student Handbook.
 
 
Volunteer Code of Conduct
 
Please ensure anyone volunteering on behalf of your family reads the Volunteer Code of Conduct before volunteering.
 
  • This Code of Conduct is an unsigned agreement between the Parent, Carer, Visitor, and Global Village Academy Douglas County.
  • The purpose of this code of conduct is to provide the expectations around the conduct of all parents, carers, and visitors connected to our school.
 
 
2021-2022 Volunteer Log Submission
 
  • Each family is asked to donate 30 hours per school year or $10 = 1 hour.
  • All purchases must be verified with a receipt.
  • Log your hours here
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Volunteer Opportunities
 
Cafeteria Lunch Help
We invite parents to assist in the cafeteria during lunch this year!
 
  • Please click this signup for September.
  • Further details will be sent to you regarding responsibilities.
  • This opportunity is open to volunteers only, and not visitors or siblings, at this time.
 
Additionally, there are specific guidelines for lunchroom volunteers. Please review before arriving for your shift.
 
Monthly Clean Up
Every month, we are asking for a family, or a group, to help pick-up trash around GVA-DC (front, back, and sides of GVA-DC buildings and playground areas). 
  • This only needs to be done ONCE a month on a Saturday or Sunday at any time. Please be safe!
  • Any purchase for trash bags and gloves can also be used towards Volunteer Time (*with receipt).
  • Sign up here
 
Thank you for keeping GVA-DC clean!
 
If a signup is currently full, please check back periodically for cancellations.
 
Stay tuned for more opportunities in the weekly newsletter and on Facebook!
 
 
Ongoing Opportunities for Involvement
 
  • Parent/Grandparent volunteers to assist in the cafeteria daily, to assist students at lunchtime and recess. 11:00 am-1:00 pm.  
  • Attend monthly meetings, such as PIC, SAC, BOD, or Coffee with the Principal (In-person or online).
  • Serve as a Parent Involvement Committee Member. [email protected] 
  • Tutor a GVA student in Spanish, Mandarin, or French in-person or virtually.
  • Provide childcare at our monthly PIC meetings, 6:00-8:00pm. Responsible teenagers are welcome. 
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Shop Mabel’s Labels and Support Our School!
 
Parent-approved labels!
Mabel’s Labels are personalized peel and stick labels that safely go in the laundry, dishwasher, and microwave. They’re a reliable product that parents love and they’re perfect for all your kids’ stuff – from shoes and clothes to water bottles, lunch boxes, backpacks, school supplies, and more!
 
You can also purchase face masks, custom clothing stamps, book stamps, teacher stamps, and ID bracelets.
 
Any time you shop between now and September 30, GVA will earn a 20% commission on your order!
 
 
Dragon Fun Run
 
We are excited about our upcoming Dragon Fun Run fundraiser and want to share the details with you. This is our 6th annual fun run and is our largest fundraiser for the school. The Dragon Fun Run is more than just a fundraiser – it will be an all-student participation activity during school hours that will be fun, promote good fitness and drive school spirit. More details will follow soon.
 
  • Dragon Fun Run: Tuesday, September 21
 
 
Effortless Fundraising
 
Effortless fundraising is a way we raise money for Global Village Academy and for PIC without having to sell anything! 
 
  • We do this by asking our school families to save items that they already have in their homes, use cards at stores where they already shop, or shop through our online links.  
  • By the end of the school year, each family will have contributed* a few hundred dollars without giving up any extra time or money! 
  • It’s a small act that can make a huge difference!
  • Learn more here