Volunteering & School Events for the Parent Association
Volunteer, Community Building & Fundraising
With the help of the Clinton community, the PA coordinates events to raise funds to support academic and arts enrichment.
A sampling of the activities and initiatives that are supported by our fundraising efforts are (subject to change):
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Ballroom dance for the 8th grade, Theatre for a New Audience for the 7th grade, Middle and Upper Grades Musicals, Middle and Upper Grades Plays.
Halloween Dance, Spring Dance, School supplies, Scholarships for students in need, Books and supplies for visual and performing arts, Music program, Teacher support and Professional Development, 8th Grade Stepping-Up Ceremony, Senior Graduation, Technology, Hardware, Teacher Appreciation
The PA also coordinates community-building, social events, at no cost, for both students and parents/guardians such as potlucks and dances, parent-teacher forums, guest speakers, parent education, and idea sharing.
Currently, the PA raises funds by The Clinton Family Fund, Online Auction, Raffles, School Merchandise Sales, Tickets to Social Events (suggested donations).
Volunteer help is always needed and appreciated!
Parent Association Executive Board, Audit committee, General data entry, General office help, Fundraising/Events, Committee Auction, Team Hospitality Committee (help coordinate coffee, snacks, etc. for meetings; reach out to local businesses for donations), Clinton Family Fund, Technology, Website, Communications, Chaperone Class Trips, Solicit Donations for Events, Organize School Dances, Grant-Writing, Merchandising/School Store, PA Meeting Speaker Ideas and Coordination. (or for any questions or additional details about a committee) If so, Contact Us.
Do you have experience in any of the following areas?
Website, Graphic Design, Set Design, Photography, Grant Writing, Costume Design, Green Initiatives.
Can you donate or provide services or supplies to the school?
Food and Beverages for Events, Art Supplies, Printing of Materials, Apparel for ClintonWear (T-shirts/sweatshirts/hats), Musical Instruments, Own a car or minivan (for transporting goods/equipment).
Corporate Matching
Don’t forget to double your money with minimal effort: If your employer has a matching funds program, the HR office can provide you with the forms you need to have your tax-deductible donation to Clinton MATCHED!
Is there anything else you’d like to tell us?
Below is a sampling of Clinton events that have been held. These are all community- building events. Additional academic, classroom events are shared with parents/guardians throughout the year, as well as PA and school-sponsored parent/guardian seminars: Dances – Winter/Spring and Halloween. Poetry Slam – A school-day poetry reading. Parents are invited. Musicals for middle and upper grades. Plays for middle and upper grades. Sporting events – Volleyball, soccer, basketball, table tennis, and more. The Clinton Games – our field day/Run For Reason – A school-day run and fund-raiser Movember – During the month of November, male teachers grow mustaches, and the students vote with dollar for the best mustache. The money raised goes to a charity. Clinton Ski Trip — Saturday ski trip open to middle and upper grades. Gallery Night – All students may submit artwork for an evening art gallery. Annual Auction and Gala. Please contact us.
We welcome new ideas and your support!
If you’re interested in learning more, joining a committee or helping with any event, or if you have a question or suggestion, please contact clintonpa@theclintonschool.net. Team up with other parents and join the fun!