The Big backyard is made possible by the Harrrington PTA and its many
volunteers! Won't you please consider helping out? All the necessary supplies are provided. And no experience is required!
Becoming a BBY volunteer is a wonderful way for parents to share in
their child's education. Volunteers who become a walk
leader lead 1-4 walks per year and are trained for their
walks. Volunteers who want to work behind the scene may become
a classroom representative, a grade coordinator, the chairperson or they may help out
short term with special projects . Any time you can
provide is always very appreciated!
If you would like to volunteer or if you would like more
information, please contact one of the Harrington Big Backyard co-chairs:
Pamela Cohen or Giulia Paliotti. You may
also contact any one of the Harrington Big Backyard committee members listed below.
Important note:
All adults who work with children in the Big
Backyard program must have submitted a CORI
form and a picture ID to the Main Office at least 2 weeks before
the actual classroom walks. CORI forms must be filled out in front of a
school official so please do not fill out form before coming to
school. CORI checks are good for 3 years, so if you have submitted a form
within the last 2 years, you need not reapply.
Big Backyard Comittee for 2011-2012
| Position |
Volunteers |
Description
|
| Chairperson |
Co-Chair Pamela Cohen |
Parent is responsible for overall program. |
| Co-Chair Giulia Paliotti |
| Grade Coordinator |
|
Parent is part of the BBY committe which runs the
program. The parent insures walks take place throughout the
year for their grade. There are typically 2-3 walks per
year. Parent may be responsible for training the
walk leaders before each walk or coordinating that effort.
Parent or BBY trainer prepares grounds and equipment for walks.
Parent copies field packets for walks. |
| Kindergarten |
Pamela Cohen
|
|
| Grade 1 |
Meena Kothandaraman |
|
| Grade 2 |
Suzie Lee-Snell
|
|
| Grade 3 |
Pamela Cohen |
|
| Grade 4 |
Meg Muckenhoupt
|
|
| Grade 5 |
Giulia Paliotti |
|
| Classroom Representative |
|
Classroom Rep Responsibilities |
| Walk Leader |
|
Parent attends a 2 hour town-wide general training. The
parent leads a group of 4-5 children on a 30-45 minute walk. For
each walk the parent attends a walk through
training session (30-40 minutes) at Harrington to familiarize themselves with the walk.
|
| Shadow |
|
Parent volunteers who do not wish to lead a walk may
join the group and help keep the children focused. Parent may
attend the 2 hour general training and a walk through training
before each walk.
|
| Special Projects |
|
Parents with scientific backgrounds, artistic talents,
writing skills, research skills, photographic and/or an enthusiasm
to get the word out are needed. Time required is as much or as
little as you can give throughout the year. |
| BBY Web Master |
Pamela Cohen |
Update time sensitive material, e.g. yearly volunteers. Update
walk calendar for the year. |
