Parent Council

The parents of OLA Preschool enjoy a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. Events are organized and implemented by members of our Parent Council. All parents of preschool students are encouraged to participate in the these activities for the good of the preschool and our students.

For more information about our Parent Council click here.

In a July 2019 blog on the BoosterThon website, Sarah Majoram wrote a post about why parents should volunteer at their child's school.

Below are her 7 reasons:

1. Volunteering makes a difference in your child's education. Research shows that when parents volunteer, their children do better in school - from academics to behavior.

2. Volunteering allows you to spend more time with your child. A gift to both you and your child!

3. Volunteering helps create community. What a great way to make new friends and be positive influences on one another's children! Also,your support system grows.

4. Volunteering allows you to get to know teachers/staff. This is a great chance to show them your support.

5. Volunteering makes schools better. Parental involvement can help provide more opportunities that teachers/staff alone cannot do. Also, it helps school raise much needed funds.

6. Volunteering allows you to use your strengths. Look for opportunities to serve where you can use your talents!

7. Volunteering is good for your health. Research shows that folks who volunteer "live longer, have lower stress levels, and are generally healthier."