The proposal to re-institute Monthly Staff Luncheons was passed in September, first by Parent Group, and then by students in Op Group. The October luncheon was sponsored by Parent Liaisons as a group. We are still seeking that “yet-to-be-named†parent to handle the overall organization. A good deal of the preliminary work is already completed.
Calendar assignments for lunch-dates and Advisory Groups are set:
- Oct. 29–Bob’s & Frank Toni’s
- Nov. 26–Danielle’s & Gerald’s
- Dec. 17–Jean’s & Jennifer’s
- Jan. 21–Jen’s & Jim’s
- Feb 18–Ken’s & Michelle’s
- March 18–Larry’s & Natalie’s
- April 1–Nina’s & Phillip’s
- April 29–Troy’s & Shannon’s
The parent in charge of the overall organization of Staff luncheons would:
• Notify Parent Liaisons & Student Reps of their assigned luncheon dates and send reminders at the beginning of each month. You may suggest themes or types of food–or leave the choices entirely up to the groups. Maintain contact as the luncheon date approaches. I see the actual menu planning, decoration, shopping for supplies or paper goods, providing entertainment if desired, as being the designated groups’ responsibilities.
• Be on site the day of the luncheon to direct students/parents where to store food and locate in-house supplies. (Last year I purchased two sets of tablecloths that fit the staff lounge tables specifically for future luncheons. They are stored in the cupboard marked “Parent Group Supplies for Staff Lunch†in the staff lounge. It would be your responsibility to see they were laundered and returned.)
• Make sure the lounge is cleaned up and leftovers properly stored–we purchased some storage containers last year. Staff will make use of leftovers, but hesitate to throw them away–it may be necessary to purge the frig of leftovers the following week.
If Advisory Groups didn’t like the assigned calendar, it would be up to them to negotiate changes with their Parent Liaisons, and keep you informed.
Please contact Rochelle Wilhelm at 562-2558, or colliebarks@aol.com if you are interested in this fulfilling opportunity for a Parent volunteer.