Bache-Martin Elementary School
Want to get involved?
...in ensuring the continued high quality of school programs and activities for students at Bache-Martin? Of course you do!
The Bache-Martin HSA has a number of volunteer opportunities available for you help us with keeping Bache-Martin as one of the premir elementary schools in Philadelphia.
Not available during the week? No problem, we have weekend opportunities.
Not available during the day? No problem, we have evening opportunities.
Sporadically available? That's just fine, we know we have something that will work for you.
To sign-up for any of the opportunites below or if you have any questions, please send an email to
Aimee
. Don't delay, sign up today!
*Please note that the district now requires ALL volunteers in the schools, including field trip chaperones, to obtain a Criminal History background check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.* For more information, go to our
clearances tab.
Want to get involved?
...in ensuring the continued high quality of school programs and activities for students at Bache-Martin? Of course you do!
The Bache-Martin HSA has a number of volunteer opportunities available for you help us with keeping Bache-Martin as one of the premir elementary schools in Philadelphia.
Not available during the week? No problem, we have weekend opportunities.
Not available during the day? No problem, we have evening opportunities.
Sporadically available? That's just fine, we know we have something that will work for you.
To sign-up for any of the opportunites below or if you have any questions, please send an email to
Aimee
. Don't delay, sign up today!
*Please note that the district now requires ALL volunteers in the schools, including field trip chaperones, to obtain a Criminal History background check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.* For more information, go to our
clearances tab.
Front Desk Volunteer!
Every day, during school hours.
We are looking for volunteers to take shifts in at least 1 hour increments to sit at the front desk, make sure people sign in, and direct them to the main office. The most important shift to cover first is 11am-1pm, though other times of the day will be needed as well.
Info on obtaining the school clearances can be found on the
Clearances
page. These will need to be submitted to the school secretary, Ms. Sue, before volunteering can begin.
Please contact
Anna,
or
sign up right here
....
and let your friends, and neighbors know about this opportunity!
Election Day Bake Sale and Cocoa/Cider Stand
Tuesday, November 8th
Seeking bakers and folks to (wo)man the bake and cocoa/cider stands from when the polls open at 7am to when the polls close at 8pm on Election Day at the school.
With TWO polling locations at the school, we need your help to turn a day off from school into a fundraising opportunity.
Hot Cocoa/Apple Cider Stand
Sunday, November 20th
Help us "sell" delicious hot cocoa and apple cider to spectators at the Philadelphia Marathon. Surprisingly successful fundraisers last year, we are looking repeat and improve upon this fundraiser. On Sunday, November 17th from 8am-Noon - we will strategically locate a table close to the finish line by Eakins Oval
Winter Social Committee
Work together with other parents to plan Winter celebrations and events for all of our students. Last year, there was the ice skating party for all families and Valentine's Day Dance for 7th and 8th graders. What could we do this year? Help us plan and figure it out.
Greening/School Master Plan Committee
With the completion of the outdoor master plan for the school last year, we are now in the process of carrying out implementation activities. Grant writers, planners, strategists, and folks just plain interested are needed to make our vision for the outdoors spaces at the school a reality.
Garden Committee
Work together with other parents and teachers to continue the development of our Outdoor Learning Lab, created last year with the assistance of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, in the southern courtyard of the Martin Building, as well as other gardening locations around both schools plus Earth Day in April.
Field Day (formerly Tiger Olympics)
Field Day is a day for students K-8 to venture outside of the classroom for fun, and games.
We need all the help we can get with planning, and executing, an fun filled day for all of our students!
We need all the help we can get with planning, and executing, an fun filled day for all of our students!
8th Grade Commencement Activities
Help us send off the 8th grade class of 2016-2017 in style! From luncheons, field trips, yearbook, and graduation activities, work with other parents to help make these students last year at Bache-Martin a memorable one
Kindergarten Open Houses
We need volunteers to serve a greeters starting at 8:30am at the school and be available to talk with attendees about their experience at Bache-Martin.
None of these opportunities tickle your fancy?
We are always in need of volunteers to assist on various activities, such as distribution of fundraising orders, delivery of Valentine Day Candy-grams, coordination of donated school supplies, moving of donated furniture and goods, etc. Let us know when you are generally available and we will be more than happy to reach out to you! Email
Aimee with your availability.