LCCPA Chair Priscilla Whitehead thanked parent volunteers at today’s Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. Here’s what she had to say:
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Non Nobis Solum/Not For Ourselves Alone
Once again I think it is important to begin with our school motto, which each of you embodies by being a parent volunteer.
“Gratitude is the Best Attitude” the JS theme for this year, provides inspiration everyday at LCC and certainly for today’s event, in appreciation of all of you, our Parent Volunteers.
We, as parents, certainly have much to be grateful for here at LCC. But today is LCC and the LCCPA’s turn to express gratitude to all of you, the parents who step up and take time out of your busy schedules to lend a hand at your children’s school, LCC.
“Gratitude is the Best Attitude”… a very good theme indeed. So who is grateful for parent volunteers?
LCC’s administration is grateful to see you here at LCC…
…Grateful for your welcoming assistance as a Mentor to new families;
…Grateful to the moms and dads who work countless hours on LCC’s Board of Governors’ and its committees, providing guidance on facilities, finance, governance and long-range planning;
…Grateful for all the help you give to raise funds to build these really amazing facilities, like our new beautiful math and science classrooms and our Assaly Arts Centre and Saputo Auditorium;
… Grateful for your help at the Book Fair, the LCC Family BBQ, Grandparents’ Day and other events;
Who else is grateful for your help? …
The LCC teachers and staff are grateful to see you here at LCC…
…Grateful for your help covering books in the Library, or when you drive students to community service activities;
…Grateful when you help as a judge at the Science Fair, or for a Debating Tournament;
…Grateful for your generosity as you bake or serve them food at the Staff Appreciation event or help students prepare the beautiful thank you cards and artwork;
…Grateful to those of you who volunteer to comb through hair and reassure young students as part of the JS “Lice Squad”…and certainly ALL parents should be very grateful to you as well for that one!
Who else is grateful for your help? …
LCC’s students are grateful to see you here at LCC…
…Grateful when you come into class to read them a book in kindergarten, or teach them about a family tradition in grade 6, or guide them on Career Day in the Senior School;
…Grateful when you sew or organize costumes for their theatre productions or tie their skates in the younger grades, so they can have fun at the LCC rink;
…Grateful to so many of you who volunteer your time at the LCC Store, helping them find supplies and that last minute gym shirt, but most especially grateful, because by volunteering your time – you make it possible for the LCC Store to donate its profits (a substantial amount!) to the Bursary Fund, for which many LCC students are extremely grateful, as your help is what allows them to attend LCC.
Non Nobis Solum/Not for Ourselves Alone
LCC administrators, staff, teachers and students are grateful that you have embraced and embodied the LCC motto by being a Parent Volunteer. Non Nobis Solum/Not For Ourselves Alone, which each of you models for your children and for ALL of LCC’s children by giving your time to help others, both here and in the wider community.
And so, since as we all know, “Gratitude is the Best Attitude”, LCC and the LCCPA would like to let you know how grateful they are by saying…
Thank You!!!!! – Priscilla Whitehead, LCCPA Chair