The Parent Page

Parent Involvement

There are many opportunities for parents to become involved in the program. We always welcome your interest and suggestions. Parents should expect to participate approximately four hours a month on a committee of their choice. The committees include:

Hospitality

Publicity

• Assist with writing articles for the Salem State College Log a campus paper, and with the Preschool Newsletter [PDF 872KB], helping to set up displays on and off campus, making posters, taking photographs.

Resource

• Responsible for collecting and delivering materials for classroom activities and projects.

Documentation Committee

• Assist with the documentation of projects, classroom note taking, narratives, photos, video taping etc.

Center Improvement

• Assist with various book and toy repairs, sewing projects, laundry, small paint jobs, playground clean-up, and Fall and Spring planting and carpentry projects.

Classroom Volunteer Committee

• Come into the classroom to share your special skills, interests and experiences with the children. Read a story, assist in a studio arts lesson, or share information about your culture.

For detailed committee descriptions refer to the Parent Handbook [PDF 2.3MB]

Parent Resource Rooms

Parent Resource Rooms contain a unique collection of books, periodicals, and videos. They are available at two locations:

• Call Center, Sullivan Building, North Campus
• Alumni House, Upper South Campus