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Canyons volunteers describe simple ways parents can help at schools
Summary
On the Connect Canyons podcast, two longtime PTA volunteers outlined practical volunteer roles, explained the difference between PTA and the School Community Council, and urged parents to start small to support students across the district.
On an episode of the Canyons School District podcast Connect Canyons, two parent volunteers outlined how small commitments of time help classrooms, school events and students districtwide.
Jessica Davies, Central Elementary PTA Council president, and Teneal Hansen, a PTA member at Alta High School and secondary council PTA secretary, described routine volunteer tasks and urged parents to “just show up” even if they can only contribute a little time. Host Francesco framed the conversation for listeners as a guide to getting involved.
The discussion focused on two main volunteer structures at Canyons: the parent-teacher association (PTA) and the School Community Council…
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