Parent Resources

ANNUAL GIVING LEGACY COUNCIL
Join the Annual Giving Legacy Council, a new leadership group dedicated to advancing Sierra Canyon’s fundraising efforts. Members will work alongside Jaime Armendariz, Director of Annual Giving, to create new fundraising initiatives, be involved in milestone events for the School, assist with campaigns, write and share personal Sierra Canyon experiences, and thank donors who contribute to the Sierra Canyon Fund. Your participation helps strengthen our community and sustain the programs that make Sierra Canyon exceptional.

Date: Year Round
Time Commitment: varies per semester, but plan for 5-10 hours per semester remotely.

CLASS COORDINATORS
Class Coordinators are Sierra Canyon's version of room parents. There will be two to three Class Coordinators assigned to each grade. Specific duties vary per grade but can include acting as liaison between teachers and parents, planning/executing grade level celebrations for Halloween and Valentine’s Day (budget provided), preparing for classroom projects, sending out requests for volunteers, items needed for projects, announcements, reminders, etc. throughout the school year. Class Coordinators will also help arrange volunteers to staff Lost & Found (twice a month) and various booths at the Great Fair. At least one Class Coordinator from each grade is required to attend each Parent Association meeting.

Please note that to be considered for the Classroom Coordinator position, interest must be submitted by September 1 through the 2025-2026 Parent Association Volunteer Sign-Up.

Date - Year Round
Time Commitment - varies per grade, but plan on 5-10 hours per semester

DEI - CELEBRATIONS AND COMMEMORATIONS
The PA-DEI committee shares and enhances the understanding and appreciation of our community’s diversity through activities such as cultural events, community building, and speaking engagements. Committee Chairs, lead by Michelle Malinovitz, have created a schedule of events throughout the year to celebrate important cultural events with as much authenticity as possible. Day-of volunteers are needed to help set-up, execute, and clean up each event. Your input into future events is encouraged and your participation is greatly appreciated.

Date – Year Round
Time Commitment - Day-of volunteer (approximately 2 hours from set-up to clean up)

EARTH DAY
We love to celebrate Earth Day with a messy dirt cup. Committee members are needed to plan the event, purchase supplies within a provided budget, manage volunteers, event set-up, service, and clean up. Day-of volunteers are also needed to help set-up, execute, and clean up.

Date - April 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Time Commitment - Committee member (2-4 hours); Day-of volunteer (2 hours from set-up to clean up)

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
There are two Family Fun Nights during the year–one in the Fall, and one in the Spring. All Lower Campus families are invited to share in an evening of food, fun, and games. Committee members are provided with a budget to plan, organize, and promote the event. Day-of volunteers are needed to help with decorations, set-up, and clean up.

Date - TBD
Time Commitment - Committee member - beginning 2 months prior to secure location, plan/organize, and promote event (approximately 8-10 hours) and evening of event; Day-of Volunteer (3-4 hours from set-up to clean up)

FARMHOUSE
In the Farmhouse, parents help Andy, and his crew serve lunch to the students daily. This is a great way to see your child in action during the school day, and they love to see you too. Volunteers sign up for the days of the week they are available to serve lunch. The Farmhouse Captains create a rotating schedule for the month and notify volunteers of their assigned day(s). We are looking for Captains for Monday and Friday.

Date - Year Round
Time Commitment - 11:35 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., on your serving day(s).

GRANDFRIENDS AND FRIENDS DAY
This is a memorable day each year where we host our Grandparents and Friends on campus for the day. Volunteers arrive before the sun rises to help set-up. During the event, volunteers help direct grandparents/friends to their student’s classrooms, help serve food, and assist in clean up. Note: Help is also needed in the days leading up to the event to prepare goody bags.

Date - November 25, 2025
Time Commitment - 6:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

LIBRARY
Throughout the school year, parent volunteers assist in the library under the direction of Sandi Cohen. Mrs. Cohen will send out specific needs, but opportunities include volunteering for grade level library visits. Also, during the spring, Mrs. Cohen organizes our wonderful Book Fair and will need parent volunteers. Look out for more information from Mrs. Cohen in the Trailblazer.

Date - Year Round
Time Commitment - 2-3 hours per semester

LOST AND FOUND / USED UNIFORMS
Volunteers work with the Committee Chair to sort/hang and deliver lost items to students. Also, a few times each semester, volunteers help to display lost items for easy retrieval. At the end of each semester, volunteers will gather all unclaimed non-uniform items for donation to a local charity. Volunteers work with the Committee Chair, Francesca Tamburro, throughout the school year to maintain the inventory of used uniforms and organize/work the Used Uniform Sales. 

Date - Year Round
Time Commitment - weekly sorting (1-2 hours) and displaying items 2-3 times per semester

PARENT SOCIAL
The Parent Social is a great way to kick off the new school year. It is a time to welcome new families and renew friendships with good food and drinks in a relaxed setting! Committee members are needed to plan the event, purchase supplies within a provided budget, manage volunteers, event set-up, service, and clean up. Day-of volunteers are also needed to help set-up, execute, and clean up. There is a possibility there will be an additional event in the Spring.

Date - TBD, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (on campus)
Time Commitment - mid-September to mid-October to plan/organize, and promote event (approximately 2-4 hours); and evening of event 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Day-of Volunteer (3-4 hours from set-up to clean up)

PJ AND PANCAKE DAY
Pancake Day is a favorite SC tradition to kick-off Winter Break! Volunteers will work with the Committee Chair, Sari Kern, to plan the event, purchase supplies within a provided budget, manage volunteers, event set-up, service, and clean up. Day-of volunteers are also needed to help set-up, execute, and clean up.

Date - December 19, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Time Commitment - Committee meets a few hours late November to early December to plan/organize event; Day-of Volunteer (3-4 hours from set-up to clean up)

PAJAMA AND PRESENT DRIVE
The Parent Association collects brand-new pajamas for ages infant to 12 years old, to benefit Pajama Program, an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting a bedtime routine and healthy sleep habits for children in foster care and shelters. The Drive is held the week before Winter Break. Volunteers will work with the Committee Chair, Alison Whitmire, to organize and promote the drive, and deliver the pajamas to a local charity. Day-of volunteers are needed throughout the week to put out the collection boxes and collect the pajamas during carpool.

Date - December 15-19, 2025
Time Commitment - Committee Members meet a few hours late November/early December to plan/organize event; Day-of volunteers (1 hour per day)

SPECIALIST PERFORMANCE SUPPORT
Volunteers work with the Committee Chair and the specialist teacher(s) to support performances by decorating and assisting with performances and/or project goals. Opportunities include the Winter Concert, Spanish Spelling Bee, etc.

Date - TBD
Time Commitment - 2-3 hours, from set-up to clean up

SPIRIT WEAR
Volunteers help to set-up, sell, and clean up at Pop-Up Shops throughout the school year, sporting events, and school events including Back to School Night and the Great Fair; inventory new and existing product; and help to sell on Friday morning at the Spirit Wear Store.

Date - TBD
Time Commitment - varies per event, but typically 2-3 hours from set-up to clean up

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEONS
Each semester, a luncheon is organized to show appreciation for the faculty and staff who take such good care of our kids every day at school! Committee volunteers are provided with a budget to plan this day by coming up with a theme, decor and organize/order catering, and manage volunteers. Day-of volunteers help with set-up and clean up.

Date - December 12, 2025, and May 8, 2026
Time Commitment - Committee members will begin planning 6-8 weeks prior; Day-of volunteers are needed from set-up to clean up (approximately 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Staff Appreciation Week celebrates our incredible faculty and staff with a week of gifts, goodies, and other expressions of gratitude. Past activities include an “appreciation station” where parents and students can leave notes of appreciation, coffee bars, smoothie carts, and organizing relaxing massages for all staff. Committee members will be provided with a budget to plan, organize/order supplies, and manage volunteers. Day-of volunteers are needed to help with ​set-up, execution, and clean up. 

Date – May 4 - May 8, 2026
Time Commitment - Committee members will begin planning 6-8 weeks prior; Day-of volunteers should plan to spend 2-4 hours during their designated day

ANNUAL GIVING LEGACY COUNCIL
Join the Annual Giving Legacy Council, a new leadership group dedicated to advancing Sierra Canyon’s fundraising efforts. Members will work alongside Jaime Armendariz, Director of Annual Giving, to create new fundraising initiatives, be involved in milestone events for the School, assist with campaigns, write and share personal Sierra Canyon experiences, and thank donors who contribute to the Sierra Canyon Fund. Your participation helps strengthen our community and sustain the programs that make Sierra Canyon exceptional.

Date: Year Round
Time Commitment: varies per semester, but plan for 5-10 hours per semester remotely.

ARTS DEPARTMENT SUPPORT
The PA supports the Arts Department by assisting with the execution of various activities, including setting-up visual art displays, providing refreshments at performances and showcases, possible concession sales, etc. Volunteers may also be tasked planning events, décor, organizing/ordering catering, set-up and clean up. You will be provided with a budget.

Date – Year Round
Time Commitment – varies per event, but usually 3 hours from set-up to clean up

ASB AND CLUB SUPPORT
The PA supports the ASB and student clubs in the execution of various activities and events throughout the year, including Prom. Volunteers may be tasked with working within a budget to organizing/ordering catering, set-up, and clean-up to support these student-led initiatives.

Date – Year Round
Time Commitment – varies per event, but usually 1-3 hours from set-up to clean up

DEI - CELEBRATIONS AND COMMEMORATIONS
The PA-DEI committee shares and enhances the understanding and appreciation of our community’s diversity through activities such as cultural events, community building, and speaking engagements. Committee Chairs have created a schedule of events throughout the year to celebrate important cultural events with as much authenticity as possible. Day-of volunteers are needed to help set-up, execute, and clean up each event. Your input into future events is encouraged and your participation is greatly appreciated. We also support student cultural club events.

Date – Year Round
Time Commitment - Day-of volunteer (approximately 2 hours from set-up to clean up)

FINALS SNACKS
We will be setting up grab and go snacks for students to enjoy before exams. Volunteer responsibilities include ordering supplies (a shopping list and budget will be provided), set-up, service, and clean up.

Date – TBD
Time Commitment - 3 hours from set-up to clean up

HALLOWEEN
We will be setting up a spooky treat buffet for students to enjoy during Lunch I and II. Volunteer responsibilities include event set-up, service, and clean up.

Date - October 31, 2025
Time Commitment - 3 hours from set-up to clean up (approximately 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

LOST AND FOUND
Volunteers are needed to sort/hang lost items for easy retrieval by students. At the end of each semester, volunteers will gather all unclaimed non-uniform items for donation to a local charity.

Date – Year Round
Time Commitment – weekly sorting (1-2 hours) and displaying items 2-3 times per semester

MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENT COMMITTEE
Open to Middle School parents to assist in the planning/ordering, execution, set-up/clean up, and managing volunteers at Middle School social events, including Middle School Teams Night and the Middle School Spring Social. A budget will be provided.

Date – TBD
Time Commitment – varies per event, but usually 3 hours from set-up to clean up

SENIOR CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
Open to all parents to assist in the planning/ordering, execution, set-up/clean up, and managing volunteers for one or all of our Senior Celebrations throughout the year. You will be provided with a budget. Events include Last First Day, Senior Sunrise, Senior Class College Counseling Sessions Snacks, Senior Parent Information Night, College Day/Senior Send Off Parade, Last Day/Chalk Day, Senior Sunset, Prom, Graduation Rehearsal Brunch, and senior-only ASB-planned events.

Date – Year Round
Time Commitment – varies per event, but usually 3 hours from set-up to clean up

SPIRIT WEAR
Volunteers help to set-up, sell, and clean up at Pop-Up Shops throughout the school year, sporting events, and school events including Back to School Night and the Great Fair; inventory new and existing product; and help to sell on Friday morning at the Spirit Wear Store.

Date - TBD
Time Commitment - varies per event, but typically 2-3 hours from set-up to clean up

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEONS
Each semester, a luncheon is organized to show appreciation for the faculty and staff who take such good care of our kids every day at school! Committee volunteers are provided with a budget to plan this day by coming up with a theme, décor, organize/order catering, and managing volunteers. Day-of volunteers help committee chairs with setup and cleanup.

Date - December 12, 2025, and May 1, 2026
Time Commitment - Committee members will begin planning 6-8 weeks prior; Day-of volunteers are needed from set-up to clean up (approximately 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Staff Appreciation Week celebrates our incredible faculty and staff with a week of gifts, goodies, and other expressions of gratitude. Past activities include an “appreciation station” where parents and students can leave notes of appreciation, coffee bars, smoothie carts, and organizing relaxing massages for all staff. Committee members are needed to plan, organize/order supplies, and manage volunteers. You will be provided with a budget. Day-of volunteers are needed to help with ​set-up, execution, and clean up. 

Date – May 4 through May 8, 2026
Time Commitment - Committee members will begin planning 6-8 weeks prior; Day-of volunteers should plan to spend 2-4 hours during their designated day

VALENTINE'S DAY
We will be setting up a love-ly treat buffet for students to enjoy during Lab. Volunteer responsibilities include, event set-up, service, and clean up.

Date - February 13, 2026
Time commitment - 3 hours from set-up to clean up (approximately 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS SUPPORT
The PA supports the health and wellness of our students and staff by assisting with the execution of various activities, including organizing/ordering catering, set-up, and clean up. You will be provided with a budget.

Date - Year Round
Time commitment - varies per event, but usually 1-3 hours from set-up to clean up

WORLD LANGUAGES LUNCHEON
The PA-DEI committee works to plan the most delicious day of the year featuring any number of different cuisines allowing our children to taste the world. Day-of volunteers help committee chairs with set-up, service, and clean up.

Date – March 6, 2026
Time commitment - 5 hours from set-up to clean up (approximately 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

Lower Campus Volunteer Sign Up Form

Lower Campus Class Coordinator

Upper Campus Volunteer Sign Up Form

These volunteer forms will remain open until Tuesday, September 30, with the exception of Lower Campus Classroom Coordinator—please let us know your interest in that role before Monday, September 1.

For questions regarding Parent Volunteer opportunities or Class Coordinator positions, please contact Parent Association President Shayne LaChapelle at [email protected].