At Partnership Elementary, we value the partnerships we have made with in our community. Students, staff, and parents work hard to build relationships with each other and with others in our community.

Partnerships Index:
Partnerships with Parents
Partnerships with the Community
Partnerships with Colleges

Partnership with Parents

Parents make a difference at Partnership Elementary. By contributing your time and talents, you are helping Partnership achieve its individualized learning approach and exceptional teacher to student ratio.

Each parent has different strengths, just as children have different needs. At Partnership, parents are encouraged to choose volunteer activities that reflect their talents and availability when fulfilling their family's four hours per month of assisting the school, as agreed in their Letter of Understanding. Volunteer opportunities include:

* Assist the teacher in your child's class! Get to know the children, and learn how your child interacts in the classroom.
* Lend a hand in the cafeteria and at recess! Help the faculty keep these events safe and organized.
* Straighten up the library! Aid the librarian by restocking shelves and checking out books.
* Host school events! Bake goodies and add a special touch to staff appreciation and other special non-fundraising events.
* Beautify the campus! Join other parents for the Spring and Fall Planting Day events.
* Help the community through Partnership! Identify and implement school-wide community service projects.
* Polish up your sales skills! Lead fundraising efforts at one of our scheduled events.
* Keep the PTA informed! Stay on top of legislative issues and local and state educational trends.

Submit your Intent to Volunteer to reserve your choice today! Call 856-8200 for more information on volunteering, or discuss with your child's Room Parent or teacher. Please remember to log in at the computer in the lobby each time you come to volunteer at Partnership - this not only logs your volunteer hours, but it keeps our school safe! Thank you for being an important part of Partnership!

Partnerships with the Community

Students, staff, and families have made a commitment at Partnership Elementary to give to others through Community Service Projects. These projects are school-wide initiatives that encourage the students to take a lead role in showing kindness, respect and responsibility as citizens. Examples of our service projects include:

* Making lap quilts for the elderly
* Filling shoe boxes with school supplies for flood victims
* Collecting non-perishable goods for overseas soldiers and migrant farm workers
* Holding annual drives for canned food for local food banks, and for school supplies for homeless children

This is a great opportunity for staff, students and families to work together to help people from all walks of life. We are always interested in ideas and suggestions for new projects--contact one of the Senior Partners for more information.

Partnerships with Colleges

Partnership Elementary enjoys partnerships with local colleges and their teacher and administrator preparation programs. Over the past few years, Partnership Elementary has worked with Meredith College, Peace College, St. Augustine's College, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.