VOLUNTEERING

Parent Volunteers

We have a rich tradition of active parent participation in our school. Volunteer Coordinators  organize all parent volunteer activities at MV. All parents who wish to volunteer should fill out a Volunteer Form and return it to the PTA box in the school office. PTA will also post volunteer opportunities on this site. Please contact the volunteer coordinator, Barbara Goldman at "bgold11072@aol.com" bgold11072@aol.com , or feel free to e-mail the president any time at sumanmitraganapathy@gmail.com .

Volunteers help in many PTA functions, eg. in hospitality, Reflections program, SAT/PSAT prep programs, Job Shadow program, directory, emergency preparation kits etc.

There are also various opportunities to help around the campus at MV. Parents help with the Music Department (Music Booster), sports ( Athletic Boosters), Art (art booster), technology (technology club) Drama, Speech and Debate, clubs, DECA, FBLA, chaperoning field trips etc. Volunteering at school is a great way to take part in your student's life and be a support factor for his or her success. Statistics repeatedly show that students whose parents are involved in school do show higher achievement and success in their education. Don't be shy. Ask how you can help. Both the school and the teachers appreciate it.

PLEASE VOLUNTEER

1.    Community volunteers with knowledge of constitutional law or government relations to volunteer with our new class, Government Team..

Government Team is a high school class of twenty seven seniors who have elected to undertake advanced studies in law and public policy. Their work culminates in a nationwide competition where they present their written policy and legal briefs on topics such as, but not limited to: political philosophy, constitutional history, use of substantive due process, changes in eminent domain, and reasons behind declining civic engagement.

We are seeking help in the following areas, and we welcome those who can help in just one or several of these areas:
1) Volunteers may avail themselves to let students contact them regarding a specific question (no physical meet up needed)
2) Volunteers may electronically critique the students’ written legal and policy briefs (no physical meet up needed)
3) Volunteers may avail themselves to let the class call them to teleconference (no physical meet up needed)
4) Volunteers may volunteer to judge one of our student presentations that are held at the Cupertino City Council
5) Volunteers may volunteer to coach one of six student groups for a single time or on a more continuous basis.

If anyone is interested, we would be delighted if they contact us:
E-Mail: christoper_chiang@fuhsd.org
Mobile: (650) 919-4127
School Phone: (408) 366-7600, Ext. 8801, School Fax: (408) 252-1519

Sincerely,
Chris Chiang

2.    CHALLENGE DAY:  The school would love to have 5-6 parent volunteers for this wonderful programme on how to hone emotional skills.  www.challengeday.org. Please contact

3.    RECYCLING FOCUS GROUP: Dean Michael Hicks would love to have a few parents join this group...for ideas, planning sessions etc.

4.    ELAC GROUP: Govt mandated organisation to help our English Learner families. We need about 5-8 parents for this committee. 4 meetings a year. Represenatives for the district advisory group

5.    JOB SHADOW : Please do encourage your child to participate in the JOB SHADOW programe. Parent help needed too!!! Please do e-mail Suman or Teresa Parry

Student Volunteering opportunities:

• Link Crew is a support program that was designed at Monta Vista in 1990 by Mama Laird. After watching the freshman endure the bullying of older students, Mama Laird came up with a network of leaders to help the incoming freshman feel a part of the school. It is now a successful program that is in high schools all over the U.S. Monta Vista LINK leaders support the incoming freshman as well as Kennedy students and elementary school students. LINK leaders offer support and serve as role models to everyone. For more information regarding Link Crew, visit the Official Link Crew Program website: www.linkcrew.com.
• SIBs is a program that pairs ELD students with mainstream students (Link Crew members). The aim is to help the ELD students feel more comfortable at MV and more included. For the mainstream students, it's also an opportunity to learn more about someone they might not get a chance to know otherwise and gain an understanding of what it's like to be an English language learner.
• There are various other clubs students can join, and make a difference to the community and their own lives.