Blue Heron has many different ways for parents to get involved in their child's school or classroom. Your kids will get to know their peers and school staff outside of pencils, notebooks, and homework. The below items are just the main ways to do this but, please, reach out to the PTA board or the front office staff if you have other ideas.
Opportunities throughout the Year
Volunteering:
We are only asking each grade to volunteer for ONE month this year. Thank you to the 5th grade families for supporting our needs and events planned for September! Looking ahead, we'll be asking 1st grade for support in October!
Watch D.O.G.S.
Want to spend the day (or a few hours) at your child’s school being a positive role model for the Blue Heron students?
What is WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Defenders Of Great Students)?
Watch DOGS help to provide an extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying. WATCH D.O.G.S. (Defenders Of Great Students) is an innovative parental involvement, educational initiative of the National Center for Fathering. Learn more about WATCH D.O.G.S. here.
Click Here to save your slot for the 2024/24 School year! A great day to pick is on or around your student’s birthday!
Who are Watch DOGS and how does WATCH D.O.G.S. work?
Watch DOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mothers, grandmothers and aunts moms who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S. school. Watch the video below and see firsthand how this program works at schools just like Blue Heron.
Volunteer of the Month
The Blue Heron PTA Board recognizes a Volunteer(s) of the Month (VOM) for each month of the school year. A spotlight of the Volunteer of the Month will appear in the newsletter and website. They will receive a PTA pin and have access to the share parking spot with Watch D.O.G.S for the month.
Volunteers of the Month for the 2024-2025 School Year
August: (coming soon)
Blue Heron Elementary is fortunate to have a very active and involved community. Many of our volunteers silently raise their hands to support the school in many ways – from the classroom to our special community events. The PTA would like to acknowledge the efforts and impact our volunteers make throughout the year. If you know someone who has made a significant contribution to our school and has had a positive impact through his/her volunteer efforts during this month, please email them to pta@blueheronpta.org for a chance to recognize their efforts. The board will vote on the VOM for the previous month at the next board meeting.
If you would like to get involved in the upcoming Blue Heron PTA community events, we would love to have you!