Community spirit, expressed through, Volunteerism is a high priority at St. Luke School. Over the years, the school has been blessed with many dedicated and devoted families. It had been central to the success of the School

The St. Luke School PTO Families in Service policy can be found in the look-up book, and also downloaded here. For ease of reference, the policy is summarized as follows:

Each Saint Luke Family is required by PTO Policy to contribute a minimum of 24 hours of service to the school community during the school year with at least 12 of these hours spent on School wide activities and the remainder spent on either school wide activities or classroom specific activities. Single parent families are required to contribute 12 hours of service. Families are also encouraged to devote a least 6 of their 24 hours (or 3 of their 12 hours in the case of single parent families) on Fundraising or Special Needs activities. All of the school's activities are described in School Events.

Activities such as coaching a team, or chairing a committee or event, will fulfill the entire Fundraising/Special needs volunteer requirement. Note that activities designated as 1 day per week represent a commitment for the entire year for your chosen days, with exceptions for unforeseen circumstances. Attendance at any PTO meeting can be recorded for 1 hour credit. Each parent is asked to record their participation activities and hours in the green Parent Participation Book located in the school office.

If, however, a family can not fully meet their volunteering obligation, a $50 per hour contribution is levied for the shortfall. If a parent has to cancel a previous volunteer commitment, he or she is
responsible for finding a replacement. Failure to find a replacement or "no-show" volunteers are subject to a $25 dollar assessment. Assessments will be mailed to homes in January and at school end, although the amounts are not technically due until the end of the school year. Final report cards will not be issued until all school fees, including volunteer assessments, are paid in full.
Each parent who has any contact with students in the Diocese of Arlington is mandated to attend the Diocesan Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and/or Child Abuse Seminar. Contact the office staff for a list of times and dates of seminars; seminars are offered throughout the year. Registration forms are available in the office. Please register as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Parent Participation Coordinators on the PTO Board.

Parent Participation Opportunities 2005-2006

FUND RAISING/SPECIAL NEEDS (6 hours per year required) *Double Hours

SCHOOL/STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES