What is SVIP?
Seneca Valley Involved Parents (SVIP) is a parent volunteer organization for the 7th and 8th grade building. We are committed to supporting and enhancing the educational experience for our children at the Seneca Valley Middle School. SVIP coordinates parent volunteers for both school wide and individual team events. We provide help for activities when teachers or other staff members request support.
Overview of areas of activity:
EVENT/COMMITTEE |
WHAT’S INVOLVED |
TIME COMMITMENT |
Team Helpers |
Help your child’s team with special events, projects, field trips, recognitions etc. |
Various times throughout the year |
Staff Recognition |
Supply food items for teacher appreciation events |
Twice a year. One in winter & one late spring. |
Book Fair |
Assist in selling books to students |
Mid December & Spring |
Library Help |
Shelving books, cataloging new books, general help |
Once a month throughout the year. |
Office Help |
Make copies for teachers & assist where needed |
Twice per month, throughout the year |
School Wide Events |
Assist as needed with events such as: Pajamarama, Main Event, Hoops for Heart, Academic Awards , Red Ribbon Week, assist with picture day etc. |
Various times throughout the year |
How to get involved:
At the start of the school year, students brought home gold sheets for parents to complete if they were interested in volunteering. Those sheets are compiled and Team Parents or Committee Chairpersons contact people throughout the year as requests for help come from teachers or staff members. If you missed the initial sign up, please contact either Julie Hart athartfamily@zoominternet.net or Diana McCauley at diamc@zoominternet.net and we will add you to our group of volunteers.
Calendar of Upcoming School Events:
Book Fair:
December 10–14, 2007
In coordination with the library staff, students are given the opportunity to purchase books to help raise money for the library. Volunteers are needed to help with stocking and payment transactions. The "One for Books" program runs the week prior to the Book Fair. This program helps raise money for purchasing books for the library. Scholastic will match this donation to be given to a non-profit organization in SVMS honor.
Souper Bowl
February 1, 2008
This annual event brings the entire staff, teachers, support staff, maintenance, etc. together. Volunteers are needed to donate crock pots of soups and chili for all staff member to enjoy the Friday before the Super Bowl.
Main Event:
March 28, 2008 6:30-9:00pm
This “Boys Only” event is a free fun-filled evening offering the boys positive choices of activities such as dodge ball, swimming, etc. The event is for 7th grade boys only. Volunteers are needed to collect prizes/donations from local businesses which will be used the evening of the event.
Pajamarama:
April 25, 2008 6:30–9:00pm
This “Girls Only” event is a free fun-filled evening giving them the opportunity to build friendships through positive activities, games, etc. The event is for 7th grade girls only. Girls should to wear their PJs or sweat pants. Tennis shoes are recommended. Volunteers are needed to collect prizes/donations from local businesses which will be used the evening of the event.
Academic Awards:
June 2, 2008 6:00 pm
This, by invitation only, event is for student who achieved straight “As” during the first, three 9-week periods. The event is sponsored by the school and run by the Principal and Vice Principal as a way of giving recognition to the hard work that the students put in. There is both a dinner and a program afterwards. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate decorations.
