MAPS Community
Manistee Area Public Schools
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Become a Volunteer!
Manistee Area Public Schools has the fortune of being surrounded by a community supportive of student achievement. Our MAPS community, families, and friends have skills that are much needed in supporting our students throughout their educational journey. A team of dedicated volunteers that bring their desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our students is essential to their success.
Won’t you join us in becoming a volunteer?
Volunteer News
We are always looking for helpers and we welcome you to reach out to our staff to learn more about how you can get involved in your MAPS community. Email us to learn more about how you can get involved, and what you can expect as a volunteer.
Thank you for supporting our Mariners!
Reach Out to Volunteer
Contact: Lauren Bergeman
Location: Central Office, 525 12th Street, Manistee, MI 49660 | Map
Telephone: 231-723-3521
Fax: 231-723-1507
Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Become a Volunteer
Under current school legislation and adopted MAPS School Board procedures, all school volunteers (mentors, classroom helpers, chaperones, etc.) need to go through an annual background check. We will be utilizing the state “ICHAT” system. All volunteers will need to submit their full name and date of birth to the office. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office. Remember, not only is this the law, it is intended to keep our children safe.
Some of the Ways You Can Help
- Assist in the library
- Chaperone field trips, events, dances, etc.
- Help students by tutoring/reviewing skills (reading, math discovery)
- Organize a student club or group
- Assist in the lunchroom, gym, or playground
- Organize an intermural sport
- Organize a weekly recess activity (kickball, soccer, basketball, other team sport)
- Mentor a student
- Read to students
- Assist teachers in preparation of instructional materials
- Teach a craft or hobby
- Talk about your occupation
- Assist with concessions during events
- Share cultural and ethnic background and experiences
- Help in the school office
2024-2025 Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
When held at Jefferson, meetings are located in Mrs. Bradford’s classroom
When held at Kennedy Elementary, meetings will be located in Mrs. Antal's classroom
September 12th
October 17th
November 21st - Kennedy
December 19th - Jefferson
January 16th - Kennedy
February 20th - Jefferson
March 20th - Kennedy
April 17th - Jefferson
May 15th - Kennedy
Current Officers
President: Ariel Ferreira
Vice President: Katrina Jankowski
Treasurer: Kris Brandt
Secretary: Kelly Vartyak
ATP Contact Information
ATP Contact: mapsatp1@gmail.com and we can be found on Facebook as MAPS Elementary ATP
Building Contacts: Julia Raddatz raddatzj@manistee.org
MAPS Elementary ATP (Assembly for Teachers & Parents)
What is ATP?: ATP is our parent-teacher group for all of the MAPS Elementary buildings – Jefferson and Kennedy, grades Pre-K through 5.
Parents who become involved in their child’s education can make a positive difference.
What does ATP do?
We fundraise to help support our schools and students. We pay for field trips, school supplies, recess/playground equipment, books, staff appreciation activities, and more! We also organize many family events: Fall Carnival, Daddy-Daughter and Mother-Son nights, Holiday Caroling, Birthday Lunches, Book Fairs, and Santa Shop are some examples.
What are the objectives of the ATP?
The MAPS Elementary ATP (Assembly of Teachers & Parents), is a dedicated group parents that spearhead projects to benefit our students grades Pre-K through 5th. It is similar to a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) only a little more prescriptive and based on committees, including:
- Parenting
- Communicating
- Volunteering
- Learning at Home
- Decision Making
- Community Collaboration
ATP Points Tracker
Starting January 2019, ATP is starting a point tracker for volunteers!
How do I earn points?
- Every ATP event (popcorn day, slushy day, winter carnival, etc.) every 2 hours you volunteer, you earn 1 point.
- For showing up to our ATP meeting that’s once a month, you earn 1 point.
- For suggesting a friend to volunteer & they show up for at least 2 hours, you earn 1 point.
All the points you earn will be entered for a drawing. At the end of the year, we will choose two winners. We hope to have a ton of volunteers!
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