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±«Óãtv joins other districts across the country in celebrating volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 17-21. This week-long event recognizes the huge contributions volunteers make by sharing their time and talent with our students and staff.  A resolution in support of volunteer week will be presented to the ±«Óãtv Board of Education at their meeting on Tuesday, April 18. 

"±«Óãtv volunteers possess an endless history of taking pride in our schools, as a ±«Óãtv employee, that is appreciated," said Dawn Feit, ±«Óãtv volunteer coordinator. "I would like for you to join us in thanking those unsung heroes who linger behind the scenes and provide that backbone of support."

A Thank You from the Superintendent

Dear ±«Óãtv volunteers, 

A few weeks ago, I visited Johnson Elementary School. Not only did I get to meet some incredible student leaders and staff, but I also had a special meeting with Principal Georgie Dawson and a few of ±«Óãtv¡¯s unparalleled volunteers.

Through their stories about how they support teachers and students, I heard their abundant dedication and heart. I felt their care for children and, by extension, our community. In short, they inspired me. 

You inspire me. 

±«Óãtv is one of the top public-school systems in the State of Colorado because of the people who support us, because of our students, staff, families, and community partners ¨C including volunteers. 

April 17-21 is National Volunteer Week, and I couldn¡¯t be more grateful for your time, energy and commitment ¨C this and every week. So far this school year, 9,393 active ±«Óãtv volunteers have logged an astounding 64,631 hours (about 7 and a half years) of service. That¡¯s 64,631 hours of making copies, re-shelving books, screening students¡¯ hearing and vision, working one-on-one with children, and so much more. 

When you do that, our staff can spend more time with students. That matters more than you will ever know. 

I would also be remiss if I didn¡¯t thank my school office colleagues and Dawn Feit, volunteer and partnership coordinator, for managing the systems and people who make your volunteerism possible in ±«Óãtv.

So, from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of our entire district, thank you.
I couldn¡¯t be prouder to be your superintendent and do this work alongside each of you. 

With appreciation, 

Brian Kingsley 
Superintendent 
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