Apr 17 2009
Let’s Get Ready To Volunteer at School!
It’s nearing the end of school and you know what that means don’t you? Field Trips!! What a great opportunity to volunteer as a chaperone. Not only do you look like a hero in the eyes of your child, but you get to know your child’s classmates as well. Remember, your child is less likely to be bullied in school if you personally take the time to get to know each child in your child’s class. Mike and I love field trip time, and try to make as many of the trips as we can. We have been to the zoo, the museum, the apple orchard, the pumpkin patch, the dairy farm, the corn maze, the animal safari and so much more. Each trip has been an amazing experience with wonderful stories to share – and I not only get to share them with my daughters, but with the parents of the other children who weren’t able to attend.
Last week, Mike and I were in charge of four kids (out of 57) from our school at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Mike was with one of the girls, revisiting the butterfly exhibit and I had Megan and the two boys looking at insects…when the fire alarm went off. We could smell smoke and could hear the fire trucks coming. I am so proud of how all the kids stayed calm as we exited the building and waited patiently outside until we were given the “all clear” sign to return. Thankfully, it wasn’t anything serious and no damage was done. We were so happy that the weather was a mild 55 degree day with sunny skies while we outside waiting. In April, one never knows what kind of weather we will have in Milwaukee!
Now that the Museum Trip is done we are looking forward to the River Walk and the Zoo for Megan and Field Day with Heidi and Megan. I love Field Day!! At our school, Field Day, is an entire day spent outside doing active circuits like: duck-duck-goose, tug-of-war, sack races, bean bag toss, etc.
Ask your school if you will be having a Field Day and get involved. It’s a great way to meet other parents and teachers from your school.
Happy Volunteering!
