Volunteer

Thanks to everybody for signing up when we ask for your help – from our Event Coordinators to our Cornell Crew — we couldn’t do it without you!

 

We need to have volunteers to make our programs run, AND it's a fun way to connect with others! There are so many different ways you can get involved with the PTA and volunteer. There are a range of roles and time commitments, and we're sure there is something for anyone who'd like to contribute their time or talents!

 

If you are interested in helping, click below to fill out the volunteer interest form:

Volunteer Interests Form

 

If you have any questions about the different volunteer roles, please email us at president@cornellpta.org. 

 

District Volunteer Forms 

To volunteer at Cornell Elementary during school hours or on field trips, you must complete the volunteer forms through AUSD. Information about how to become an AUSD volunteer and which tier of clearance you need, can be found here. Most in-classroom volunteer positions require Volunteer I level and most field trip volunteer positions required Volunteer II level. If you will be driving children as part of the field trip, you must also register as a driver and complete that paperwork. It can sometimes take a couple weeks to complete and process these forms so we encourage you to get a head start on them now!

 

Room Parents

Room Parents are vital community contributors who build bridges for parents and students to the greater Cornell community. Support our fantastic Cornell teachers by communicating with other classroom parents, soliciting classroom needs, and planning play dates and other social events. Learn more about room parents and how to sign up.

 

  

PTA event and program leaders 

TK/Kindergarten Welcome & Play Date

Chair(s): Sarah Zyba co-president@cornellpta.org

 

Ice Cream Social

Chair(s): Marissa Dawson

 

Movie Night

Chair(s): Mira Goodman

Plan a cozy evening with popcorn, pajamas, and beloved films on the playground or in the MPR.

 

Assemblies

Chair(s): We need a lead for this! Interested? email volunteer@cornellpta.org

 

Popsicle Wednesdays

Chair(s): Megan Toby

Bring a time honored Wednesday tradition to Cornell kids each Wednesday. Fill Cornell children with happiness (and sugar) on Wednesdays.

 

Pumpkin Patch & Bake Sale

Chair(s): Sarah Zyba, Hannah Levy, Seth Franklin

Support one of biggest and most fun fall fundraisers. This team partners with Westbrae nursery to host a pumpkin patch and helps promote it through a fun event and bake sale.

 

 

Cornell's Got Talent

Chair(s): Anne Xiong

Give our musicians, comedians, singers and dancers a place to showcase their talents! The talent show is a beloved Cornell spring tradition.

 

Fun Fitness Week

Staff chair: Coach Joel Gildersleeve jglidersleeve@cornellpta.org

PTA Chair(s): Ashley Hernandez, Sarah Zyba and Alix Kottke

Our big spring event and fundraiser. Help promote healthy activities for our kids and raise funds for our school.

 

Math Night

Chair(s): Alix Kottke

 

Winter Craft Fair

Chair(s): We need a lead for this! Interested? Contact volunteer@cornellpta.org

Join in a delightful community tradition where we come together to make handmade items, perfect for holiday gifts or celebrating the upcoming winter season.

 

Cornell Book Fair

Staff Chair: Kate Bowman- Cornell school librarian kbowman@ausdk12.org

PTA Chair(s): We need a lead for this! Interested? Contast volunteer@cornellpta.org

The number one way to support the Cornell library! Help plan this annual event complete with author events, a book sale, and more.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

Chair(s): We need a lead for this! Interested? Contact volunteer@cornellpta.org

Help us create a culture of care for our beloved Cornell staff and teachers by planning fun activities to show our appreciation for them during Teacher Appreciation Week.

 

Teacher Appreciation Luncheons

Chair(s): Marissa Dawson: room-parent-coordinator@cornellpta.org

Teacher luncheons are hosted throughout the year by each grade level. Room parents will lead their grade's specific luncheon.   

 

Gardening / Saturdays in the Garden

Chair: Allison Bryan

Help beautify our school grounds and bring nature, education and play to our kids outdoors by volunteering in our garden and on our schoolyard. More information about volunteering in the garden is available at this link.

 

Safe Route To School/Walk & Roll To School Coordinator

Chair: Sarah Zyba

Help plan and support this awesome event that encourages walking, riding, and scooting to school. It's great for the environment and good fun too!

 

Kids Market

Chair: Sarah Bly