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After-School Programs
After-School Sports -except CYO Swimming
Chairperson: Kelly Alfieri
Valley Catholic Elementary School offers many after-school sports. Many coaches and assistant coaches are needed. These sports include swimming, football, volleyball, basketball, and track. For CYO Swimming volunteer hours though, please go to the CYO Swimming volunteer opportunity.
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Boy Scouts
Chairperson: Alan Hendrickson
Alan Hendrickson is the contact for Boy Scouts. Boy Scouting is fun and educational program designed for boys between 5th Grade and 12th Grade/Age 18 with a focus on building character, physical fitness, practical skills and community service. Volunteers are needed to serve as assistant scoutmasters with responsibilities for helping coordinate the logistics of the boy-planned and -led activities in our year-round program; you do not have to have a Boy Scout child to participate. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Cub Scouts
Chairperson: Jeanelle Lindsey
Alan Hendrickson is the contact for Cub Scouts. Cub Scouting is a fun and educational program designed for boys between 1st and 5th Grade with a focus on building character, physical fitness, practical skills and community service. Volunteers are needed to serve as den leaders and support the numerous activities we participate in year-round. You do not have to have a Cub Scout child to participate. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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CYO Swimming
Chairperson: Eric Holstrom
This oportunity is for CYO Swimming only. Many coaches and assistant coaches are needed.
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Girl Scouts
Chairperson: Meg Bishop
Girl Scouts is a fun and educational program for girls to build character and develop leadership, strong values, social conscience, and a conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Parents are needed to serve as Leaders and in various supporting roles in the Troop. Valley Catholic is supported by Girl Scout Service Unit 7 which covers Troops in South Beaverton schools. To volunteer, please contact the Service Unit Membership Coordinator Amy Coursen, at mystichope2004@yahoo.com, or phone: 503-579-9140. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Auction Co-chair
Auction - Catering
Date: 4/14/2012
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Auction Catering
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Auction - Cashiering
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Auction Cashiering
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Auction - Catalog
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Auction Catalog Sales
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Auction - Class Baskets K-8
Date: 4/14/2012
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Class Basket coordination for Auction
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Auction - Class Portraits
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Photos for Class portraits
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Auction - Class Projects
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Coordinate Class Projects
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Auction - Clean Up/Tear Down
Date: 4/14/2012
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Clean up and tear down after auction
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Auction - Co-Chair
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Co-chair
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Auction - Co-Chair
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
co-Chair
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Auction - Database Chair
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Maintain database for auction
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Auction - Decorations
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Auction Decorations Committee
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Auction - Facilities and Logistics
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Facilities and Logistics
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Auction - General Volunteer
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
General Volunteer
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Auction - Hospitality
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Hospitality
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Auction - Invitations
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Coordinate distribution of invitations
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Auction - LA Powerpoint
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Powerpoint
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Auction - PA Liaison MS/HS
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Liaison for MS & HS
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Auction - Packaging
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Packaging auction items
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Auction - Procurement - HS Packages
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Procurement - HS Packages
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Auction - Procurement - Inside / Signup
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Procurement - Inside / Signup Parties
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Auction - Procurement - Off Campus
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Procurement - Off Campus
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Auction - PTC Liaison
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
PTC Liasion
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Auction - Public Relations
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Public Relations -
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Auction - Raffle
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Raffle sales
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Auction - Rentals / LA Set-Up
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Retrieval
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Auction - Sponsors
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Sponsors
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Auction - Volunteer Coordinator
Chairperson: Sharla Tinsen
Volunteer Coordinator
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Community-building Events / Activities
Beaverton Parade
Date: 8/27/2011
Chairperson: Jennifer Gfroerer
One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Coffee Social at the Villa
Chairperson: Laura Schultz
Great opportunity for parents and SSMO staff to socialize and start the morning with coffee, pastries and delicious breakfast treats.
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Family Mass & Banquet
Date: 1/28/2012
Chairperson: Laura Schultz
This is one special event when Valley Catholic Elementary School families can attend Mass together and have dinner at the campus. This event requires help in the following areas: purchasing food and supplies, coordination for dinner, set-up and clean up, etc. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Father-Daughter Dance
Date: 2/11/2012
Chairperson: Kristine Burton
This event is at 3-6 pm on Feb 12, 2011. Volunteers are needed to make this a magical event for our fathers and daughters. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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First Communion Reception
Date: 5/23/2012
Chairperson: None
Volunteers are needed to set-up the reception for 2nd graders who have received their First Communion. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Food Drive for Oregon Food Bank
Chairperson: Raquel Apodaca
This is the food drive for the Oregon Food Bank. VCES families will also have the opportunity to volunteer at teh Oregon Food Bank Volunteer Action Center.
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Halloween Carnival - Food
Date: 10/28/2011
Chairperson: steven aragon
Help is needed with food sales, planning, setup, and cleanup. One service hour for each hour worked.
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Halloween Carnival - Games & Rentals
Date: 10/28/2011
Chairperson: steven aragon
Help is needed with games, rentals, planning, setup, and cleanup. One service hour for each hour worked.
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Halloween Carnival - Haunted House
Date: 10/28/2011
Chairperson: Laura Schultz
Help is needed with the Halloween Carnival Haunted House (design, construction, setup, clean-up, etc.) One service hour for each hour worked.
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Halloween Carnival - Tickets & Prizes
Date: 10/28/2011
Chairperson: steven aragon
Help is needed with ticket sales & prizes, planning, setup, and cleanup. One service hour for each hour worked.
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Ice Cream Social
Date: 8/31/2011
Chairperson: MaryBeth Wolfe
This event is an opportunity for all VCES families, returning and new, to get to know each other in a casual, fun atmosphere, and to find out how they can become involved and support our school.
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International Festival
Date: 5/19/2012
Chairperson: Analizza Lambino
Let's celebrate our cultural diversity! This is the very first campus-wide International Festival we are organizing. this is the first time we are doing this at the school and will promote it campus-wide. VCES is now 54% minority so all the more we need to celebrate our cultural diversity. Weâre planning to do this at the Eagle Gym on May 21, 2011 with lots of food, and programs and/or presentations from the different cultures. It'll be fun for sure! One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Mother-Son Bowling
Date: 5/20/2012
Chairperson: Meg Bishop
Volunteers are needed to coordinate this event and make it a memorable day for mothers and sons. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Teachers Appreciation Week
Date: 5/2/2011
Chairperson: Christine Elmgren
This is an opportunity to help express our appreciation for the teachers/staff. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Fundraising Activities
Annual Fund
Chairperson: None
The Annual Fund supports every Valley Catholic School student every day by helping to bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of education. Service hour opportunities include: signing letters for your grade, parent phone-a-thon, and assistance with mailings. Contact Melissa at 503-906-1139 or mmaxwell@ssmoministries..org.See the SSMO Foundation section for more opportunities.
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Family Dine-Out
Chairperson: None
FUNtastic Family Dine-Outs held at different restaurants; depends on the restaurant, 10%-50% of proceeds go back to our school. One service hour for each hour worked.
Family Dine-out Schedule:
Oct 27 - Chuck E Cheese
Others - TBD
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Jog-A-Thon
Date: 10/7/2011
Chairperson: Christine Elmgren
This is THE biggest fundraiser for Valley Catholic Elementary School! Come and cheer your children on around the track while they earn money for the school and you get your service hours early in the year!
Can't wait to see you! Christine Elmgren
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Others
SSMO PR & Marketing
Chairperson: None
Contact Karen Crandal at kcrandal@ssmoministries.org for the following: (1) Evening & weekend photography, (2) Writing stories for news and campus events, and (3) Organize and track news coverage. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Parent Teacher Committee (PTC)
Parent Teacher Committee (PTC)
Chairperson: Meg Bishop
The object of this committee is to advance the social and fundraising projects of the school. The offices are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Grade-level Representatives; any person holding these offices will receive 30 service hours.
This committee holds officer elections in the spring of each year.
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School / Teacher Support
Aid for Sr. Denise
Chairperson: Sr. Denise Klaas
Assistant to Sr. Denise for music programs, practice set up, classroom help, etc..
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Art Literacy Program
Chairperson: beverly bruer
This program exposes the students to at least four artists each year. Help is needed in each grade to prepare lessons and materials for teaching the children about each artist and encouraging their exploration of each artistâs medium. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Campbell Soup Labels and Boxtops
Chairperson: None
The school earns points towards the purchase of school equipment. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Plaground Monitor
Chairperson: Kristine Burton
There is training session for these volunteers early each school year. This is an ongoing, daily need from 11:05-12:30.
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Principal/office support
Chairperson: Joe Manning
Please enroll in this volunteer opportunity only if the office staff or principal has asked you to do so. This is for general office or principal support that has already been provided.
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Uniform Closet
Chairperson: Dede Morris
Volunteer is responsible for organization and sorting of gently used uniform clothing stored in the uniform closet.
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Volunteer in 1-F
Chairperson: Nancy Fallin
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
Note: Room Parent and Asst. Room Parent responsibilities are covered in a document posted on the PTC web page:
http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in 1-K
Chairperson: Monique Duong-Tran
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
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http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in 2-C
Chairperson: Meg Coussens
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
Note: Room Parent and Asst. Room Parent responsibilities are covered in a document posted on the PTC web page:
http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in 2-G
Chairperson: Erlene Grove
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
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http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in 3-C
Chairperson: Tricia Croy
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
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http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in 3-S
Chairperson: Sr. Barbara Sohler
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
Note: Room Parent and Asst. Room Parent responsibilities are covered in a document posted on the PTC web page:
http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in 4-F
Chairperson: Christina Flint
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
Note: Room Parent and Asst. Room Parent responsibilities are covered in a document posted on the PTC web page:
http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in 4-P
Chairperson: Carol Pausz
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
Note: Room Parent and Asst. Room Parent responsibilities are covered in a document posted on the PTC web page:
http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in 5-H
Chairperson: Connie Heger
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
Note: Room Parent and Asst. Room Parent responsibilities are covered in a document posted on the PTC web page:
http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in 5-W
Chairperson: Elizabeth White
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
Note: Room Parent and Asst. Room Parent responsibilities are covered in a document posted on the PTC web page:
http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in Computer Lab
Chairperson: Barbara Taylor
Computer Lab support is also needed. Ms. Taylor will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
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Volunteer in K-D
Chairperson: Lauri Davis
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly.
Note: Room Parent and Asst. Room Parent responsibilities are covered in a document posted on the PTC web page:
http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in K-K
Chairperson: Meghan Kincaid
This covers support provided by the Room Parent, Asst. Room Parent, and any parent providing general classroom help (in class, or if the teacher has home projects, i.e. cutting, typing etc.). Teachers will determine the level of their need and advise parents directly. Note: Room Parent and Asst. Room Parent responsibilities are covered in a document posted on the PTC web page: http://valleycatholic.org/elementary/ptc.php
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Volunteer in Library
Chairperson: Shauna Jasperson
Support is also needed at the Library. Mrs. Jasperson will determine what help is needed and advise parents directly.
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SSMO & Foundation
Foundation Board
Chairperson: Sister Adele Marie Altenhofen
Serves as a member on Foundation Board
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VCS Staff-driven Volunteer Opportunities
Called to Protect
Chairperson: Christine Elmgren
This training is a requirement for volunteer opportunities around VCES children. Registering for this event will not register you for the training. This is simply used to document the time you spent in the training. Your time will be approved AFTER you have attended the training. To register for a Called to Protect training at Valley Catholic, please call Susan Honeyman at (503)718-6501.
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Career Day Presenter
Date: 4/28/2011
Chairperson: Joe Manning
Mr. Manning or a committee of teachers coordinate this event. Parents and local community members are solicited to share their careers with students in three back-to-back presentations. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Field Day
Date: 6/10/2011
Chairperson: Michael Segerdahl
Parent volunteers help with event set-up, preparing certificates, and supervising the student activities. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Grandparents Day
Date: 1/21/2011
Chairperson: Dede Morris
This is a special day where grandparents and special family friends are invited to school to visit. At least 8-10 people are needed to help as greeters and ambassadors for this event. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Picture Day
Date: 10/4/2011
Chairperson: Dede Morris
This is the annual picture day for VCES children. Please contact Dede Morris at the school office for information on help needed for this event.
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Programs and Concerts
Chairperson: Sr. Denise Klaas
Sr. Denise Klaas always needs and appreciates help with set-up, clean-up, decorating, and supervision of the children during school music programs.
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Soup's On
Date: 10/22/2011
Chairperson: Joe Manning
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, as part of our 125th Jubilee celebration, are wanting to share our many blessings with those who are struggling during these hard economic times. Partnering with the City Of Beaverton, Soup's On is a soup tasting event for approximately 400-500 guests. It will take place the evening of 10/22/2011 in the Valley Catholic High School Gym.
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Swimming During PE Classes
Chairperson: Eric Holstrom
Our PE teacher, Eric Holstrom, will send out a notice via the Friday Folder when he is planning to start swimming with the various grades. Many volunteers are needed to help with PE swimming classes. Monitors are needed in the dressing rooms and in and around the pool.
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VC Middle School Regional Science Fair
Date: 4/23/2010
Chairperson: Jennifer Gfroerer
Jennifer Gfroerer, Dean of Students at VCS Middle School is the contact. Volunteers are needed as judges. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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VC Middle School Speech Tournament
Date: 2/26/2011
Chairperson: Jennifer Gfroerer
Jennifer Gfroerer, Dean of Students at VCS Middle School is the contact. We need judges and other various parent helpers. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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VCES Science Fair
Chairperson: None
Pat Christiansen, Science Instructor for VCES is the contact. Volunteers are needed as judges, set up and clean up for the fair. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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Vision Screening
Date: 10/27/2010
Chairperson: Dede Morris
Volunteers are needed on this day to help the screening supervisors. One service hour is given for each hour worked.
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