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Welcome Volunteers
1Welcome and introductionsGES volunteer information and
policiesFCPS volunteer information and policiesSign in
proceduresBuilding tourMachine trainingAGENDASchool
PhilosophyGrowing Learners and Delivering purposeful Education for
all!
3VOLUNTEER TRAININGis a Maryland State Department of Education
requirement.Duty of a volunteerMake decisions as you feel a
responsible parent would wantDo not exceed the scope of
responsibility that has been delegated to youAlways act in a manner
where student health and safety is paramountConfidentialityStudent
information is protected by law. It is illegal to discuss
information about students with anyone who does not have a
legitimate right to know.
Contact the teacher or an administrator with any concern that
you may have.6GES ProceduresParkingBadgesYour personal medical
informationStaff loungeVolunteer roomYounger childrenCell
phonesAttire
Sign InAll visitors coming into the school must sign in and wear
an identification badge.Please log in and out using the computer in
the front office. This computer keeps track of all volunteer
hours.This is a state law.
8Respecting Instructional TimeWhen you come in to volunteer,
this is NOT the time to have a meeting with the teacher to discuss
your childs progress.If you need to meet with a teacher, please set
up a different time and place that is convenient to both.Please
respect the teachers planning time and other special
duties.9DisciplineDiscipline of all students is to be done by the
classroom teacher.If you are working with a child or a small group
and difficulty arises, let the teacher know immediately.Remember it
is the behavior of the student we disapprove of, not the
student.10Staff LoungeThe staff lounge is open only to the
staff.Please do not use the lounge as a place to do volunteer
work.
11AttendanceTeachers rely on you to be a key player in the
instructional program.Please try to reschedule your time slot as
soon as you know you will not be able to make it.Be sure to call
the school if you are unable to volunteer on your scheduled
day.
240-236-210012Volunteer OpportunitiesClassroom HelpMedia
CenterLunch room assistanceSpecials team Art, Music, PEOther
opportunities that may arise
Logging In Volunteer HoursSign in on the computer every time you
volunteer.If you work at home, please keep a volunteer sheet
there.
14Emergency ProceduresEveryone must leave the building.Exit with
the nearest class.
15RestroomsThese are located in the work room.
16Phone CallsPhones are generally not used by volunteers unless
there is an emergency.Please check with the office staff, they can
assist you with getting an outside line.Please silence or turn-off
all cell phones while you are in the building.
17Personal BelongingsPlease lock your belongings in your car.
Coats may be kept in the workroom.
18EmergenciesTo report an emergency - call the office on any
school phone by dialing 62052 or 62053.
19Personal Health ConcernsEach volunteer is encouraged to fill
out an emergency card.All information will be held in
confidence.
20LunchYou are welcome to join your child in the cafeteria for
lunch any day you are here volunteering.The cost for an adult lunch
is $3.75.
21FCPS Policies and ProceduresChild Abuse--All school system
employees are mandated reporters. Address your concerns with the
teacher and/or an administrator.Bloodborne
PathogensTobaccoWeapons
22Building Tour
You are now invited to tour areas of the building that
volunteers will be using.Thank you for being such a valuable part
of the Glade Team!24
