Parent/Guardian Volunteers
We love having people volunteer in our schools and are grateful for any time given! If you think you might like to spend an hour or two with a student who may need some extra attention, help with a project, share a skill or information, or just get involved, please call at 376-1556 and complete the volunteer registration packet.
Updated Volunteer Packet- 23-24.pdfHow to become a Volunteer:
Each year a NEW volunteer registration packet must be completed. Part of this registration is a background check, volunteers must have a Washington State Driver’s License.
Once you are cleared to Volunteer:
Enter and exit through the front door - so we are aware of additional adults in the building in case of emergencies.
Sign in at the counter in the main office
Complete and wear a yellow name badge. This name badge lets school staff know that you have signed in.
Log your volunteer hours
Sign out when departing.
Tracking the Volunteer Hours:
We track volunteer hours. Please log your volunteer hours using this QR code.
OIES OE volunteer handbook draft.docxVolunteering for Outdoor Experiences?
Complete the Volunteer Packet, and read the guide to the left!
Driving for a Field Trip?
Complete the Volunteer Packet and Complete the Diver Information to the Right
Additional Driver Packet for Field Trips 23-24.pdfOISD/OIES Parent and Family Engagement Plan - HIGHLIGHTS
OIES (Orcas Island Elementary School) is committed to the goal of providing quality education for every child in this district. To this end, we want to establish partnerships with parents and with the community.
OIES recognizes that some students may need the extra assistance available through a targeted intervention to reach the state’s high academic standards. All students not at “benchmarK (grade level in reading will have an individualized student learning plan developed, which includes regular progress monitoring.
The OISD/OIES Parent and Family Engagement Plan Is updated and available on our school and district web page. Comments and suggestions can be made ANY TIME to the school principal, office manager or any staff member.
Watch for emails regarding Parent Principal Chats; this is a great way to learn about a variety of topics and important school information. Interpreters will be available for those who need them.
Written materials will ALWAYS be translated.
Throughout the year Parent/Family Information Nights will be held. Childcare and Interpreters will be available. This is a fun engaging way to connect what is happening at school to home!
Parent FEEDBACK is ALWAYS welcome, and EVERY Winter, parents and students will be asked to give specific feedback. Feedback can happen through survey input. This feedback is IMPORTANT as it immediately begins to shape what happens in the Spring and for the next year!
Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be scheduled EVERY October and March. Unscheduled parent/student/teacher conferences can happen ANY time as requested by the parent, student or teacher. If needed interpreters will be provided.
Every Monday, electronic, translated newsletters are sent out.
This school handbook is updated each year and sent out electronically to ALL families. If you need a paper copy, just let us know.
This web site is kept up to date, AND teachers regularly update their “Classroom Site.