JUNE OPPORTUNITIES: 1.) Sunday, 6/22, 8:30-9:30am & 12:30-1:00pm = Farmers Market (1-2 volunteers needed) 2.) Monday, 6/23, 10:00-10:30am = Beach cleanup (Phillips Beach, Fisherman's Beach, Eisman's Beach) 3.) Thursday, 6/26, 11:00-12:00 = SMS cleanup 4.) Sunday, 6/29, 8:30-9:30am & 12:30-1:00pm = Farmers Market (2-3 volunteers needed) 5.) Monday, 6/30, 3:30-6:00pm = My Brother's Table JULY OPPORTUNITIES: 1.) Friday, 7/4, 10:00-11:00am = Fourth of July Races (Blocksidge Field) 2.) Thursday, 7/17, 9:00-10:30am = Greater Boston Food Bank Unload/Stock for Anchor Pantry3.) Monday, 7/21, 10:00-10:30am = Beach cleanup (Phillips Beach, Fisherman's Beach, Eisman's Beach) AUGUST OPPORTUNITIES: 1.) Helpers for Annual Block Party on Sat, 8/9, from 12:00-4:00pm
We are looking for 10 volunteers to assist with Swampscott's annual block party on Humphrey Street on Sat, 8/9, from 12:00-4:00pm. Specifically, we are looking for student leaders to assist with the kids zone at the block party.
2.) SMS Back-to-School Tours on Wed, 8/20, from 9:30-12:00
We are looking for many student volunteers to assist with this event. We need students to give tours to new SMS families. In particular, this will be for the rising 5th grade class, the new Nahant class, and any other new students to SMS.
3.) Anchor Pantry Monthly Delivery on Thurs, 8/21, from 9:00-10:30
We are looking for 10 students to assist with Anchor Pantry's monthly delivery from Greater Boston Food Bank. There is heavy lifting required (up to 20 pounds), so we are requesting only high school students to assist with this event.
4.) Serve at My Brother's Table on Sun, 8/24, from 2:30-5:00.
I need 9 volunteers to serve in-person with me at My Brother's Table on Sun, 8/24, from 2:30-5:00.
SEPTEMBER OPPORTUNITIES: 1.) Anchor Food Pantry Drive at Stop and Shop on Sat, 9/6, from 9:00am-1:00pmOn Saturday, 9/6, we will be heading to Stop and Shop from 9:00am-1:00pm to collect donations to support Swampscott's Anchor Food Pantry. I need a minimum of 12 volunteers; at least 6 from 9:00-11:00 and at least 6 from 11:00-1:00. After each shift, each group will head back to Anchor to unload and stock everything collected. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up for a shift. 2.) SPS Back to School Event at Linscott Park on Sun, 9/7, from 3:00-6:00pm. The Swampscott Education Foundation (SEF) is hosting a back to school celebration for SPS students on Sun, 9/7, from 3:00-6:00pm, at Linscott Park. The SEF is responsible for raising funds throughout the year to help support the academic excellence of Swampscott Public Schools. In particular, at this event, the SEF will be running food stations, entertainment, swag and some fun lawn games/activities that we are hoping some good SMS/SHS leaders can help to facilitate. This is a great opportunity to support the community, and learn about/get involved with SEF. **NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SUN, 9/14, SAME PLACE AND TIME, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER3.) Student leaders for Curriculum Nights on Mon, 9/15 and Tues, 9/16, from 5:30-6:30pm. We are looking for student leaders to volunteer for the Curriculum Nights on Mon, 9/15 and Tues, 9/16, from 5:30-6:30pm. Curriculum nights are from 6:00-7:00, so we want volunteers there early so they can walk parents to the teachers meeting spot. 4.) SPUR Land and Sea Cleanup on Sat, 9/20, from 10:00-11:00amSMS and SHS will be participating in SPUR's annual Land and Sea Cleanup on 9/20 from 10:00-11:00am. There will be two groups, chaperoned by Mr. Moran and Ms. Zotto. One group will be picking up Ewing Woods, and the other group will be picking up Herald A. King Forest. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. If you are able and interested in participating in this event, please sign up below. 5.) Serve at My Brother's Table on Sun, 9/28 from 2:30-5:00I need 9 volunteers to serve in-person with me at My Brother's Table on Sun, 8/28, from 2:30-5:00.
OCTOBER OPPORTUNITIES: 1.) My Brother's Table 9 Million Meals Walk on Sun, 10/19, from 1:30-3:00pmOn Sunday, 10/19, from 1:30-3:00pm, MBT is having their 9 Million Meals Walk, celebrating their having served 9 million meals since opening in 1982. To give a little perspective, when the Table first opened, they served 4 million meals from 1982-2020, and since COVID, they have served one million meals per year, reflecting their rapidly growing need in the community. They do very important work, supplying food and medicinal resources to people living through hardship.
The Table does not accept/seek governmental funding, so they rely on private donations and volunteers to support their cause. The purpose of this walk is to bring people together to supply donations and raise awareness for the important work that the Table does. Many schools locally participate in this Walk as well, so I decided to create a team for our Swampscott schools. I have made a goal of SPS raising $1,000. MBT is aiming to raise $40,000 all together, and have raised $6,000 already. Of course, donating is not required. This event is open to everyone, and is a great community event; students, faculty, and families all walking together to support this cause.
Check-in for the walk begins at 1:30 at First Church in Swampscott (40 Monument Ave) and the walk goes from 2:00-3:00. It's a 3 mile walk, starting down at the Church, extending down the Swampscott/Lynn shoreline, then looping back to the Church.
Anyone can join our team by clicking REGISTER, JOIN A TEAM, and entering our team name 'SWAMPSCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOLS'. Families can choose to donate to our team if they wish (everything gets donated to the Table), or they can simply just register with our team without donating.
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Grade 8 Schedule 2024-2025.pdf