Volunteering at Windsor Charter Academy
Windsor Charter Academy's culture is rooted in parent involvement! As a reminder, there is a 35-hour annual service commitment per family, per year. Volunteer hours can be completed by any person you wish. Grandparents, relatives, or friends can earn volunteer hours on behalf of your family!
Log Volunteer Hours
All volunteer hours can be tracked in ParentSquare. Logging hours is simpler than ever!
Log Hours Using the ParentSquare App
Navigate to the ParentSquare app on your phone and log in.
Select your child's school in the top menu.
Click "More" in the lower right menu.
Scroll down to select "Volunteer Hours."
Press the "+" button.
Select the month, activity, and amount of time volunteered.
Click "Save."
Log Hours Using a Web Browser
Navigate to ParentSquare.com and login.
Select your child's school in the upper left menu.
Click "Participate" and then "Volunteer Hours" in the left menu.
Select the month, activity, and amount of time volunteered.
Click "Save."
Don't forget to log your volunteer hours! This system tracks all hours, and volunteer recognition and awards are based on the entries recorded in ParentSquare. In addition, if you plan to run for the Executive Board, this software will be used to verify all school-related volunteer hours.
Remember, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or friends can help fulfill your family's service hours. Use your ParentSquare account to log their hours so your family receives full credit!
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sanders, Director of Communications. We appreciate your commitment to serving in our schools!
Donate funds to cover volunteer hours
Did you know a monetary donation can count toward your volunteer hours? Every $10 counts towards one volunteer hour. In other words, a one-time $350 donation would cover your family's 35 volunteer hours for the year. There is a 2-step process to donate funds to cover volunteer hours.
Step 1: Donate
Donations can be made to various school programs, each with a unique donation link. To make a general donation to the school, click below.
Step 2: Log Your Donated Hours
Access your ParentSquare account. When logging your volunteer hours, make sure to select "monetary donation." Every $10 donated equates to 1 hour. For instance, if a $150 donation was made, enter 15 hours.
Serve on a school Committee
Windsor Charter Academy has a strong parent volunteer base and several active committees! There are two types of committees at our school - Board Committees and Support Committees. If you are interested in serving on any of the below committees, please sign up.
Board Committees
Board Committees support Executive Board members in their work in governance and oversight. Each committee has one Executive Board member liaison and a committee member who serves as the chairperson.
Safety Committee: The Safety Committee’s purpose encompasses a variety of areas, including, but not limited to, physical safety, environmental safety, internet safety, and emotional safety. The committee focuses on diligent exploration and research to develop appropriate options and safeguards to increase our schools' safety.
Safety Committee Meeting Dates:
August 26, 2024
December 9, 2024
April 14, 2025
Education Committee: The Education Committee serves to strengthen the school's overall educational program. This committee assists the administrator and teachers in providing students with the highest quality educational program possible by 1) researching new and existing curricular and instructional approaches, 2) evaluating and synthesizing information, and 3) sensing parent and school/community needs.
Education Committee Meeting Dates:
October 24, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
If you are interested in serving on the WCA School Accountability Committee, please email Dr. Rebecca Teeples, Executive Director of Schools.
Finance Committee
If you are interested in serving on the WCA Finance Committee, please email SarahGennie Colazio, Director of Finance & HR. Members of this committee need to have a background in finance. This committee is by invitation only.
Election Committee
The WCA Election Committee oversees the annual Executive Board Elections. If you are interested in serving on the WCA Election Committee, please email the WCA Election Committee.
SUPPORT COMMITTEES
Support committees support the day-to-day work of staff at Windsor Charter Academy. A staff member in a leadership role leads each committee. Parents and stakeholders, as members, work with staff to support the work of the committee.
Parent-Teacher Club (PTC): Our PTCs support our students with memorable activities throughout the year, such as Sweets with Santa, Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, After-Prom, Field Day, and other events. If you are interested in joining the PTC at each of our schools, please fill out the Committee Sign-Up Form or visit the PTC webpage.
High School Athletics Booster Club: The High School Athletics Booster Club supports our athletics program. If you are interested in joining the Booster Club, please fill out the Committee Sign-Up Form or visit the Booster Club webpage.