McCarthy-Towne School

Since the school's beginning in 1971, and founded by parents, McCarthy-Towne families have been actively involved in the school. The school employs a part-time office support employee, Kerry Lewis, who facilitates parent volunteering. She can be reached at klewis@abschools.org.

All volunteers must have an approved CORI on file with the ABRSD. Complete the CORI form and bring it and your driver's license to Gabi Innella in the Main Office to start the process. CORIs are valid for 3 years and are renewed on a 3-year calendar basis, as opposed to a rolling basis. We have begun accepting CORIs for volunteering in the school for this new 3-year CORI cycle, 1/1/21-12/31/23.

Some of the ways that McCarthy-Towne parents are involved are:

School Volunteers

• Monthly Bulletin newsletter editing
• Library
• Lost and Found
• Pinch Hitter
• School Council
• School Tour Guide
• Visual Arts
• Teacher Hiring Committee

Classroom Volunteers

• General classroom assistance
• Special projects: cooking, crafts, bookmaking, etc.
• Field trip chaperons
• Clerical help
• Curriculum Resources
• Room Parent

Parent Teacher Student Organization (P.T.S.O)

Website: MCT PTSO

A sampling of possibilities:

• Co-chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary
• Bulletin
• Cultural and Performing Arts
• Fundraising (Book Fair, Gift Wrap, etc.)
• Sixth Grade Celebration Ceremony
• Sixth Grade Yearbook
• Hospitality
• Teacher Appreciation
• Inter-School Council Representatives
• Parent Education
• Parker Damon Building Landscape
• Publicity
• Safe Arrival
• School Directory
• Socials
• Buddy Family
• Classroom Potluck Dinners