We are thrilled that you and your child(ren) are a part of the Richmond Friends School Community! We recognize that all of you are busy and have different time commitments, interests, and abilities when it comes to being involved with the school. Here are some ways in which you can help. Please do what fits best with you and your schedules; every little bit makes a difference. We look forward to working together.
- Volunteer to drive and/or chaperone for exciting field trips.
- Be and/or support the classroom representative for your child's class.
- Volunteer to help with special events.
- Bring in needed items for special events or weekly snack.
- Be an on-call substitute teacher.
- Share special skills or abilities (i.e., storytelling, music/arts, carpentry, trailer/truck for moving and hauling, etc.).
- Serve on the parent fundraising committee or a board working group.
- Fill out teacher evaluations in the spring and return them promptly.
- Work and communicate often with your child's teacher (and Marcie, too!).
- Help spread the word...Referrals from parents (past and current) and friends are the best way to attract new students. Get informational brochures from the office to give to friends as needed.
Fundraising Initiatives
- Collect school box tops (Put them in bottom-right corner of parent mailboxes.)
- Sign up for a Meijer card; a percentage of your purchases go to RFS! Sign up friends and neighbors as well. The more we have signed up, the more we benefit. (See fliers for details.)
- Cleaning out your attic? We have an eBay account! Bring items to Marcie’s office with your information and an estimated value. Louise Buckmaster does the rest. You will receive a gift receipt for your taxes. Proceeds benefit RFS.
- Be ready and be involved in parent fundraisers: note cards and calendars, the Readathon in February, and our spring flower sale. You will also receive information regarding annual fundraising initiatives.
***Please consider all of the ways you can give or help RFS. Together, we are responsible for keeping RFS strong and vibrant for your children and future children. THANK YOU!
RFS Parent and Board Working Groups
RFS Parent Committee
This committee is composed of a parent representative from each class and others interested in helping with special events and parent fundraising initiatives. There is a leader or clerk of the committee who stays in contact with the School Coordinator. The group will discuss and decide upon goals and timelines, setting up meetings as needed.
Development/Fundraising Committee
This group tackles the important task of Annual Giving, securing scholarships, and pursuing major gifts.
Recruitment and Marketing Committee
This group focuses on advertising and marketing initiatives to increase community understanding, support, and enrollment.
Curriculum Enhancement Committee
These good folk are educators who assist us in planning the professional development opportunities for our faculty and help us continue to research and pursue innovations that enhance our curriculum.
Administration Committee
This group deals with daily logistics involved with running the school (administration, maintenance, safety, etc.)
Finance Committee
These folk handle finances related to our financial aid/scholarship awards, billing, and budgets.
Ad Hoc Language Camp Committee
This new committee has been formed to review our inaugural summer’s language camp successes, challenges, and logistics and to prepare for future language camp offerings.
**Board Working Groups are made up of RFS Board Members and other RFS/Richmond community members who have specific interest or expertise in related areas. They generally meet once a month; please consider helping!