The coordinator works closely with the Scholastic Books representative. They will assist in the selection of the book fair. The coordinator needs to work with the VIE coordinator to find the necessary parent volunteers. All proceeds of the book sale go to the Franklin Media Center. Approximate hours - 20, about half can be done at home, the rest includes the book sale hours, set up and clean up.
Many volunteers help with the hours of the sale.
The family fall picnic is held in conjunction with the Franklin School Open House in mid September. It is an opportunity for families to gather prior to the open house and pick up their Montessori PTA at Franklin Handbook. The coordinator organizes the fall picnic and any activities involved with it. Responsibilities include ordering tables, creating a flyer, games if desired, clean up following. The Montessori volunteer coordinator assists the coordinator with finding parent volunteers.