DAPP – Keeara King and Lisa Lawrence, volunteer parents who donate their time and efforts to the Pembina North Community School in Dapp, were honoured with Exemplary Parent Volunteer Awards.
The Pembina Hills School Division is honouring King and Lawrence for doing so much for their school ranging from bingos, skate-a-thons, luncheons, track meets and even spearheading fund raising for the purchase of a school bus.
“It was a really lovely surprise!” said King. “We don't do it to get recognized.”
King and Lawrence were contacted by the Pembina North Community School Principal, Daryl Chattargoon, and told they were being recognized.
They were invited to the school for an assembly to be presented with the Exemplary Volunteer Parent Award and a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Chattargoon read a letter describing what these two giving volunteer parents have contributed to the school.
Brett Cooper, Pembina Hills School Division Superintendent, presented the awards.
King and Lawrence are heavily involved with the Parent Council and Fund-Raising Association.
They like organizing extra school events or doing supervision so that teachers can use their time for other activities.
In fundraising, King and Lawrence have organized a golf tournament and are raising funds to build an outdoor classroom at the school as well as a Gagaball pit for the kids.
Any kind of way they can get involved they are doing it.
There is an elementary track and field event in June, and they are hosting as well as heading up the concession.
The golf tournament is happening May 31 at the Hidden Valley Golf Course, and they have 20 registered teams.
King said the support from the community has been just amazing. There have been lots of sponsors donating silent auction items and they are well on their way to being able to build this outdoor classroom.
There is an online 50/50 running to fund-raise for the outdoor classroom or if people are interested in donating to the cause they can drop off donations at the school.
The volunteer parents have invested hours of time behind the scenes and are recognized as pillars of the school community.
They are at the ready to step in and assist teachers or coordinate events at the school and are quick to respond when called for help.
King and Lawrence also promote parent engagement with welcoming new families and influencing increased participation in school events helping to support a dynamic environment for the Pembina North Community School.
The Pembina Hills School Division said on their website that they proudly recognize King and Lawrence for their exceptional volunteer contributions and dedicated leadership in their roles.
