Dear 7th and 8th Grade Parents,

Seventh and eighth grade students are encouraged to participate in community service hours in order to fulfill the expectation of fifteen (15) total hours of community service before their eighth grade graduation. Community service experiences are a meaningful way for students to practice citizenship, responsibility, and leadership skills.

This is to be a free service in which students do not accept payment. Services may be provided to anyone outside the student's immediate family and for non-profit organizations or events. Community service hours can be earned over the summer months as well. Students are encouraged to seek out organizations or events which interest them as well as check with me throughout the year for school service opportunities. After completing hours students should get a brief written verification from an adult or parent stating the date, the service, and the number of hours. This should be submitted to me either by email or on paper. It is recommended to complete seven hours in seventh grade, and eight hours in eighth grade.

Tisbury students in the past have volunteered service in a variety of ways such as; decorating the Tisbury Senior Center for their holiday party, helping out at the Tisbury School Book Fair, making announcements during parent teacher conferences, volunteering at town libraries, senior center, the MV animal shelter, helping coach younger children, raking leaves for an elderly neighbor, and volunteering at non profit events or local churches.

Please contact me with any questions you may have regarding community service.

Thank you for your support,

Joanie Creato
Guidance Counselor
Tisbury School
508-696-6543
jcreato@mvyps.org