Parent Volunteer Association
Hello, Selwyn House Parents!
As you can see from the information below, we have many different opportunities for parents to get involved in the wonderful world of volunteering at Selwyn!
Our goal is to help create a strong parent body that feels connected to the school making it a better place every day.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to any of us for anything—questions, concerns, suggestions or anything! We're all here for you and can't wait to meet you in person soon!
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The Parent Volunteer Association helps the school by providing support to classroom and school activities. There are so many ways to get involved and the help is always very much appreciated. It’s fun and a great way to meet other parents. Some of the areas where volunteers are required are listed here. If you are interested in helping out, please email the contact person listed below. If you would like to know more about the Parent Volunteer Association at Selwyn, please contact the Co-Chairs of the PVA, Anne Garschagen, annegarschagen@gmail.com and Laura Osborne accesslaura@hotmail.com.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contact: Nathalie Gervais, gervaisn@selwyn.ca
Volunteers are needed to welcome potential new families at various events organized by the Admissions Office. Admission volunteers also welcome new families and provide a “buddy system” for them for the upcoming year.
THE ARGYLE SHOP
Contact: Joyce McCauley, mccauleyj@selwyn.ca
Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help with uniform fittings while the store is open: Mondays/Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays/Thursdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers can also help with inventory, receiving stock, tagging and restocking shelves.
CLASS PARENTS
Middle & Senior School Coordinator:
Anne Garschagen, annegarschagen@gmail.com
Anne Garschagen, annegarschagen@gmail.com
Elementary School Coordinator:
Kevin Alladin, alladin.kevin@gmail.com
These volunteers represent the parents of students in a particular class and provide a line of communication with the class teachers. Teachers have a variety of support requests and needs. Class parents may be asked to assist with the following activities: classroom decorating, facilitating class-related outings, carpool arrangements and parent get-togethers, assisting with school photos and vaccinations and involvement in special events.
DECORATING AND SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION
Contact : Krystal DuBose, krystaldubose2016@gmail.com
Volunteers are needed to decorate the front entrance, main hallways and the Rossy Agora to mark the various seasons and/or holidays. Several display cases also need to be decorated with archival materials and posters before major school events.
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
Contact: Alisa Soukhodolskaia, soukhodolskaiaa@selwyn.ca
Volunteers assist by shelving books, repairing books before professional re-binding, maintaining and creating displays and bulletin boards, entering data for cataloguing, and correcting database errors.
A plant caretaker is also needed to water plants once a week and to provide general maintenance such as re-potting.
LUNCH SERVICE
Contact: Sharifa van Gelderen, sharifa.vangelderen@gmail.com
This is great job for Kindergarten to Grade 1 parents who will enjoy seeing their sons at lunch! It’s also a great way to meet other parents in the school. Volunteers are needed to help serve lunch to Kindergarten to Grade 1 boys.
PARENT CONNECTIVITY
Contact: Carla Bogdaneris, carla@bogdaneris.com and Amanda Jelowicki, amandajelowicki@hotmail.com
The goal of Parent Connectivity is to try and connect parents with parents, and parents with the school. Volunteering in this area helps foster a deep sense of community at Selwyn house, and help parents feel that they are a part of a big family. From organizing walks, to morning coffees and dinner dates the hope is that parents forge bonds with each other, just as their children do in class.
The goal of Parent Connectivity is to try and connect parents with parents, and parents with the school. Volunteering in this area helps foster a deep sense of community at Selwyn house, and help parents feel that they are a part of a big family. From organizing walks, to morning coffees and dinner dates the hope is that parents forge bonds with each other, just as their children do in class.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Volunteers are needed to coordinate and offer support for a wide array of school activities and special events throughout the year. These events include:
Gryphon Sales: (September, January & May) Volunteers gather, sort and sell second-hand uniform items during the Gryphon Sale. All proceeds go towards the Scholarship Fund. Contact: Lolita Ricci, ricci.lolita@gmail.com
Elementary School Play: (December) Working with new play director Ryan Kennedy, volunteers help to create sets and costumes, find props and apply makeup for the performances. Contact: Ryan Kennedy, kennedyr@selwyn.ca
Staff Appreciation: Volunteers are needed to help make this activity extra special for teachers. New ideas for ways to appreciate the faculty and staff are always welcome. Parents are needed to bake or cook for the potluck lunch. Contact: Leila Roiter, leila.roiter21@gmail.com
Senior School Service Day: A day of community service amongst various Montreal organizations for Grade 11 students. Contact: TBD
Art Aide: Working with our art teacher, volunteers are needed to post artwork, prepare materials and gloss or varnish items. Contact: Catherine Dupras, duprasc@selwyn.ca
Judging: Volunteers are needed to judge science fairs, debating and public speaking events. When judges are required, a notice will be put in the weekly update.
Cultural Liaison: Danping Shi, Danping_shi@hotmail.com
Cultural Liaison: Danping Shi, Danping_shi@hotmail.com
PVA Events
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Danping Shi -
Krystal Du Bose -
Anne Garschagen -
Anne Valerie Menard -
Laura Osborne -
Carla Bogdaneris -
Leila Roiter -
Amanda Jelowicki -
Kevin Alladin -
Sharifa van Gelderen -
Kim Muchantef -
Paige Theng
Executive Committee
Anne Garschagen
Co-Chair
Middle & Senior School Class Parent Coordinator
Middle & Senior School Class Parent Coordinator
Laura Osborne
Kevin Alladin
alladin.kevin@gmail.com
Elementary School Class Parent Coordinator
Amanda Jelowicki
Anne-Valerie Menard
valmenard@me.com
Sustainability and Spirit day
Kim Muchantef
kim_muchantef@hotmail.com
Spirit Day
Lolita Ricci
ricci.lolita@gmail.com
Gryphon Sale
Leila Roiter
leila.roiter21@gmail.com
Staff Appreciation
Kim Muchantef
kim_muchantef@hotmail.com
Spirit Day
Lolita Ricci
ricci.lolita@gmail.com
Gryphon Sale
Leila Roiter
leila.roiter21@gmail.com
Staff Appreciation
Danping Shi
Danping_shi@hotmail.com
Cultural Liaison
Sharifa van Gelderen
sharifa.vangelderen@gmail.com
Lunch Duty Coordinator
Paige Theng
Sharifa van Gelderen
sharifa.vangelderen@gmail.com
Lunch Duty Coordinator
