Hi butterflygrl,
So, there are only two of you. Well, that's a heck of a lot better than none! And kudos to you for stepping up and trying to do something. Our advice is to start small, go one step at a time. With just two volunteers, there really is a limit to what you can do and if you try to cover every base, you'll be exhausted in no time. So, school is starting up now, here are a few things you can do:
1. Meet with the principal. Let him/her know what you'd like to do, how building a community of involved parents helps the students and the school.
2. Think about holding a first meeting. You can put out a simple flyer asking parents to join you for a morning coffee (or maybe an evening meeting would work better). Call it a brainstorming session. Let parents know you want to hear their ideas of what they'd like to see happen at the school. Hey, if you only get 2 parents to show up, you've doubled the size of your group! Small steps!
3. Aim to do one community building event this fall. A pot luck supper might work. That way, your expenses will be minimal and it is a great way to get people connecting and start building a real sense of community.
- Rose H
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