Westford School wishlist
Are you looking to help the school or make a donation of time or equipment?
The Westford PTO maintains a list of needs/wishes solicited from the school community. These items represent an unfilled need and will directly enhance students learning experiences. To donate any of these goods or services, contact Lise-Anne Cooledge (309-3115, lacool802@aol.com).
Westford PTO also welcomes suggestions of items or activities that could enrich students’ educational experiences. If you have a suggestion, please let us know.
| Materials | |
| Item | Notes |
| Point and shoot digital camera | New or used digital cameras in good working condition, to be used and loaned out to students participating in Camera Club. |
| Small whiteboards | New or used small sized whiteboards in good condition, to be used for quick, formative assessments. |
| Defribulator | |
| Children’s size rakes | For outside play and cleanup. |
| Snowshoes | New or used in good condition, in sizes ranges appropriate for K-8 aged children. For use during winter recess. |
| Picnic Tables | |
| Sandbox toys | New or used sandtoys. |
| Sandbox toy storage bin | New or used weatherproof covered storage, for use with sandbox toys. |
| World Drumming instruments | New or used drums and percussion instruments to be used for World Drumming activities. |
| Scrap paper | |
| Volunteer Activities | |
| Need | Notes/Time commitment |
| Grant writer/fundraiser | Individual with grant writing experience willing to assist in the creation, editing, and submission of grant requests on behalf of Westford School or Westford PTO on an as-needed basis. |
| Green Up Day coordinator | Responsible for coordination and facilitation of Green Up Day activities for the students. May require some prep work to designate areas, acquire materials, etc. Day-of responsibilities include supervising students and arranging for trash pickup. 5+ hours of prep time, plus day-of involvement. |
| Scholastic Book Order coordinator | Responsible for collating and placing book orders. Reoccurring time commitment of 1-2 hours as needed. |
| Guitar repair person | Repair and refurbishing of guitars for Guitar Club. Repairs will be on an as-needed basis. |
| Drum repair person | Repair and assembly of drum pieces in order to create a complete, usable drum kit. |
| Homework Mentor/support person | Individuals willing to adopt a 7/8th grade for homework help, mentoring, organizing. Needed Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-8:50am. |
| Volunteer instructors | Individuals willing to teach photography, guitar, or percussion to interested students in an extra-curricular setting. Schedule TBD. |
| Volunteer classroom speakers | Individuals willing to share job experiences and community stories with students. One-time commitment for 1-2 hours. |
| Musical Accompanist | Piano player willing to volunteer their time for student musical activities. On an as-needed basis. |
| Framing | Help framing student artwork for display in the school halls. On an as-needed basis. |
| Physical Plant | |
| Item | Notes |
| Fence repair | Repair chain link fence at tennis courts. Some fence mending experience may be required. |
Last updated: Oct 22 at 1:20 pm
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