Volunteer with the PTO

 

The SPES PTO Needs You!

 

The PTO is proud to offer many fun and enriching programs for our students, but they can't exist without volunteers. Throughout the school year we will post volunteer opportunities for events, activities, or general requests from SPES staff, which provide meaningful ways to interact with students and experience the school environment. Red hot links are ready to view details and accept sign-ups!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

 

Fall Book Fair - Assist with set-up, supporting students as they attend and make book selections, check-out, and re-stocking from October 3rd - October 10th. 

 

Chessie Reading Program - guide K - 3rd grade students through reading comprehension questions during a quick morning session from 7:40 - 8:15am. Multiple volunteers are needed weekly Monday - Thursday from October - May.

Bobcat Book Club Reading Program - discuss reading book selections with 4th & 5th graders either on Tuesdays during lunch or a quick morning session on Fridays. Multiple volunteers are needed weekly from October - May.

 

Recess & Lunch Monitors

  • Make a Difference: Help out during lunch and recess — the best parts of the day! You’ll work alongside school staff to support our students and give teachers a much-needed breather.
  • Easy Commitment: Each volunteer shift is just 30 minutes. Arrive 5 minutes early to get your badge from the front office and then proceed to your location - lunchroom or playground. On indoor recess days, recess volunteers will report to a grade-level classroom. 
  • Flexible Options: (Except Pre-K) All grades have lunch and recess back-to-back. You can sign up for just one or both periods — whatever fits your schedule! 
  • Safety First: All volunteers must have a current background check on file.
  • Monthly Signups: Volunteer slots open each month. Sign up for October using the red link above.
 
Thank you for helping make our school a happier, safer place for all our kids. We can’t wait to see you on campus!

Lunch and Recess Schedule by Grade-Level
K: Lunch @ 10:15, Recess @ 10:45
1/2: Lunch @ 11:15, Recess @11:45
3/4: Recess @ 11:15, Lunch @ 11:50
5: Recess @ 10:15, Lunch @10:45
PreK: Lunch @ 12:20, Recess @1:15

 



We still have various committee lead positions open. You can learn more about them HERE. 

 

 

Not sure where to start? Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to get the conversation started. 

 

Please note 2 important reminders about volunteering:

 

1) Only individuals who have completed the AACPS Commercial Background Check are permitted to volunteer in the school. If needed, please complete your background check HERE or contact the school's front office to verify your status.

 

2) The PTO organizes and presents volunteer opportunities in a centralized location here within our Membership Toolkit site. Registration for a Membership Toolkit account is FREE (you do not have to be a PTO member, but it is appreciated!) and allows you to consolidate all your sign-ups and reminders in one place. We also provide the option of signing-up as a guest without an account of any kind. We are grateful for your support in any manner that makes you most comfortable!