Montgomery School Community Association (MSCA)

A Homeroom Parent/Grade Parent is someone who volunteers to assist the teacher in coordinating field trip chaperones, class party volunteers and shares necessary MSCA/School and classroom information with parents. This individual also assists in seeking a volunteer to host the grade social. If we have multiple individuals interested, all names will be placed in a bowl and a representative will be selected at random.

Volunteers work to improve the Montgomery School property through seasonal plantings and grounds’ upkeep. Gardening experience is not required. This group plants containers and decorates the outdoors for the various holiday seasons and school events and tends the gardens and containers throughout the year (weed, plant, prune, fertilize etc.). Work schedules are flexible.

Library volunteers help to keep our library space organized by checking in returned books, re-shelving books, and generally straightening up within various sections of the library. This is a quick and easy way to volunteer that helps to maintain our beautiful Gresh Center library both for the children’s use and for a variety of Admissions and Board events. Interested parents and grandparents should plan to attend a brief training session early this fall, and they can then work independently throughout the year. Library volunteers will be able to select 1-2 hour windows of time that work within their schedule. An online sign-up sheet will be available seasonally, but volunteers are not required to be at the library during any particular time of day. In addition, there are occasionally opportunities to support the library by cataloging new books, repairing covers, or arranging displays.

Volunteers maintain inventory at the community’s gently used uniform shop. The Montgomery Rack is located in the cottage building next to the farmhouse. Donations of clean, good quality uniforms, gym clothes and concert attire are accepted at any time. The key to the “boutique” is kept at the reception desk in the farmhouse, and the honor system is used for purchases.

Mr. Kline is looking for a parent from each class to coordinate the classroom garden activities and assist in the school’s organic garden.

This fundraising event for the benefit of the school will be held at Rivercrest Golf Club in Phoenixville. Volunteers are needed to serve on the Golf Committee and to help on the day of the event, Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Please note that player and sponsorship requests have been sent separately. You may view/select sponsorship opportunities online at montgomeryschool.org/support/golf or you may request a golf pamphlet from the Development Office.

On Friday, October 21st (raindate 10/22) families will have an opportunity to decorate the trunks of their cars so that students can then trick or treat with their friends and parents on the school campus. Volunteers are needed to help with the coordination of this event.

On October 31st students enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking and snacks on campus. Volunteers arrange snacks and assist faculty and administrators with the day’s activities.

Volunteers are needed to organize plant orders and be available for scheduled pick up times.

On Saturday, March 4, 2016 (snowdate 3/11), a wonderful winter evening is planned for our fathers and daughters! Volunteers are needed to create a memorable night for our daughters.

Volunteers are needed to help the Chair with logistics leading up to and the day of this fun filled day!

The Annual Benefit is Montgomery School’s largest fundraising event. It unites our community for a fun-filled night of entertainment, fabulous food, auctions and great company. The tremendous success of the Benefit is a direct result of our dedicated volunteers, who donate their time, skills and energy, and the generosity of the entire Montgomery School community. Involvement in this event is social, fun and extremely rewarding, especially when all the hard work will culminate into an amazing evening on April 22, 2017. Planning begins in the fall, with the largest number of volunteer hours needed in the winter/early Spring. Whether your commitment is to lead a Benefit Committee, offer your expertise or donate an hour of your time, we need you!

Volunteers are needed for:

⛀ Procurement (donation management for auctions)

Advertising/Sales

⛀ Invitation/Program

⛀ Decorations/Centerpieces

Presentation of Auction Items (organizing and decorating baskets)

Class Masterpieces

⛀ Set-up (April 21 and/or 22)

⛀ Breakdown (night of the event)

⛀ Check-in (night of the event)

⛀ Would like to volunteer in some capacity. Please contact me.

⛀ Will donate item(s) to be auctioned at the Benefit __________________________________

(We are interested in everything, such as: sports tickets, memorabilia, art, home furnishings, jewelry, accessories, a special craft or project, service, gift certificate, etc.)

This year’s Book Fair will be held at the beautiful Wellington Square Bookshop in Eagleview! Volunteers are needed to help with the book fair and a community event and dine-out.

Each spring, the students invite grandparents or special friends to spend a half-day on campus. Volunteers are needed to decorate the dining room with children’s artwork, prepare mementos, and assist with registration. The work will be concentrated the week of the event.

Volunteers also assist the faculty with simple costumes, scenery and props for the musical production performed on GrandFriends' Day (May 5th). The “stars” of the production are the 2nd grade with the 1st grade and Kindergarten in supporting roles. Accordingly we encourage parents with children in grades K-2 to coordinate this effort with our Music Department. The timing of the work will be in March/April.

A week-long celebration of Montgomery School faculty. Volunteer needed to conceptualize appreciation events and/or items each day of the week and coordinate volunteers.