ASFS Volunteers & Chaperones
All family/community members must complete the Arlington County volunteer & chaperone process to enter ASFS during school hours for any parties or school events or to chaperone a field trip.
This is an Arlington Public Schools requirement.
It is not a requirement to be a PTA volunteer.
The application and more details are available on the APS volunteers & chaperones website.
Once approved, your application is valid for three years.
ASFS PTA Volunteer Teams
Many hands make light work — find your team below.
1. Social Events Team
Creating fun-filled events for all the ASFS community to enjoy and connect.
Programs / Events
- Fall Fest
- Field Day
- Outdoor Movie
- Book Swap & Ice Cream Social
- Ice Skating Social
2. Science & Environment Team
Creating opportunities for students and families to engage in science, the greater environment, and curate the ASFS habitats.
Programs / Events
- Ponds/Fish Tanks
- Gardens/Grounds
- STEAM Night
- Habitat Week
- Walk/Bike/Roll Days
3. Teacher & Staff Appreciation Team
Celebrating and supporting our amazing ASFS teachers.
Programs / Events
- Parent-Teacher Conferences / Welcome Back Lunches
- Staff Meeting Hospitality
- Special Day Gifts (principal day, nurses day, etc.)
- Staff Lounge Hospitality
- Teacher Appreciation Week
4. Student Enrichment Team
Creating opportunities for students to grow and expand.
Programs / Events
- Baroody
- Great Artists
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Food Bus
- Cub Scouts
- Holiday Helpers
- Girl Scouts
- National PTA Reflections Art Contest
- Kidsgiving
5. Welcome Team
Welcoming new families, students, and teachers to ASFS.
Programs / Events
- First Day of School
- Open House
- Grade Level Playdates
- Back to School Night
- Room Parent Coordinator
- Grade Level Shirts/Spirit
- Military Liaison
- Language Liaisons
- State Department Liaison
6. Fundraising Team
Creating student- and community-engaging events to help raise funds for ASFS.
Programs / Events
- EduKits/School Supplies
- School Store
- School Picture Day
- Auction
- Spirit Wear
- Race 2 the Finish
- Book Fair
7. Advocacy Team
Engaging in Arlington Public Schools, Arlington County, the State, etc. to advocate for student and ASFS needs.
Programs / Events
- CCPTA Representative
- Children & Tech
- SEPTA Liaison
8. Communication Team
Helping to facilitate communication channels — website, ParentSquare, etc. — so events and updates are shared with the ASFS community.
Programs / Events
- Electric News
- Social Media
- Webmaster
- PTA Membership
- PTA Directory
- Canva Creation