The Book Fair Committee organizes Book Fairs benefiting the School Library. Volunteers work in shifts and assist with set-up, cashiering and marketing these events. In addition, 20% of all our purchases at  www.booktopiafairs.com will benefit Renbrook.

• Simply shop online, and at check-out, choose Renbrook as the school you want to support.
  
• This is a year-round fundraising opportunity for the school.

This is the PA's major fundraising (& friend raising) event of the year. The funds support professional development, financial aid and vital school programs. "Celebrate" is held in late May and includes the Connie Walkwitz Memorial Golf Tournament, a Dinner-Auction & more. Volunteer opportunities are many & all are great fun.

Parent volunteers organize:

• Class Picture Day
• Family Picture Day is back! (Event offers members of the Renbrook community the opportunity to have their family photographed outdoors on the Renbrook Campus. These portraits will be available in time for holiday giving. Volunteers are needed to help advertise the event & assist with scheduling families. In case of rain, portraits can be re-scheduled at MotoPhoto in Avon, CT.)
• The Paul Cryan Photography event.

Connections volunteers plan 2-3 events each year to enhance the multicultural & multiracial experience at Renbrook. These events have included book discussions, music & dance programs, cultural presentations & service projects.

Events Committee volunteers organize and publicize PA programs, including the Opening Day Coffee, as well as provide refreshments for the Arts Cabaret, Sports Awards ceremonies, Graduation & other events throughout the year.

Garden Committee volunteers help beautify the campus with spring & fall plantings, as well as maintaining the fine landscaping of the campus grounds. Volunteers also provide the winter holiday decorations.

Held every 2 years, Grandparents &  Great Friends Day is made possible by the PA volunteers who assist in the planning and implementation of this popular event. Volunteers help prepare schedules, manage set-up, host the event & lead tours.

PA volunteers assist librarians with shelving books &/or projects such as processing new materials, covering & repairing books, even laminating posters. Library volunteers also help run the "To Renbrook with Love" book purchase & dedication program.

Parent volunteers staff the Publishing Center during school hours & accept manuscripts which they bind and publish as books at school.

Volunteers assist teachers at lunch, helping first & second graders as needed. Many work during their children's lunch periods & may also join them for lunch.

RenFriends Committee members meet twice a year & oversee the program which matches current families with families new to Renbrook. RenFriends make introductory calls during the summer & check-in calls during the school year.

The School Store is open at various days and times in Gray Hall. Volunteers also help set up the store at various events throughout the school year. Check the School Store webpage for details: www.renbrook.org/schoolstore

The Junior & Senior Ski Program volunteers oversee & chaperone the Friday afternoon ski program at Ski Sundown in New Hartford, CT. Volunteers ski with students & staff the Renbrook table in the lodge. Three-hour skiing sessions are offered for 5 Fridays, January-March.

Website volunteers assist the PA Co-Chairs by taking digital photos at school events & during PA activities. These are posted in the PA e-newsletter, on the website & occasionally in local newspapers.