Show your school spirit

Posted Sep 8, 2011 by Sherri Ackerman

Updated Sep 8, 2011 at 06:36 PM

I know I sound like a dork.

But I really loved volunteering at my son’s school this week.

My tour of duty was part of our agreement as parents to put in 30 hours of time doing things like staffing the book fair or helping with fundraising.

On paper, this sounded a little daunting to a working mom.

After my first gig, though, I can’t believe we only have 29 hours to go.

I chose the Nature Walk in my son’s class, which meant hanging around with 18 kindergartners and Mr. Jim while he showed off some slimy frogs.

Then we walked single file over to the pond, where we carefully dipped nets into the murky water on the hunt for tadpoles, snails and other slippery creatures.

The kids caught three tadpoles, a few snails and a rock, all of which were later released back into the water - and no one fell in.

Time at school also meant I got to hear my son read aloud to his classmates, meet his friends and bond a little with his teacher.

And my son got to see me not only volunteering, but taking time from work just for him and his school.

Next week, (note to boss) I’m pitching in at the book fair.

I can hardly wait for the field trips.