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Guide to Connecting at POPCS

POPCS provides a Christ centered exemplary education equipping students for leadership service and success

Note A from Our Volunteer Coordinator Connecting at POPCS Dear POPCS Family Whether you are a parent grandparent or friend of POPCS I am grateful you are interested in serving at our school As you look through this guide to connecting at POPCS please prayerfully consider new or different ways to engage in our school community and all that is happening here God is at work and numerous opportunities await POPCS relies deeply on our volunteers Without the gifts of your time energy and talents our goal for providing our students with an exemplary Christ centered educational experience will be less fruitful By being connected in the day to day events and activities that make POPCS special you have the unique opportunity to not only reflect the love of Christ through your service but also impact the lives of the children faculty and staff with whom you come into contact Additionally you will receive the gift of seeing what God is doing through you and for our POPCS family because of your time spent here Whether you are new to our Eagle family or among the many volunteers already sharing your gifts and talents with us I pray this guide helps you feel WELCOMED KNOWN CONNECTED and PREPARED as a member of Team Blue We re so thankful that God has brought you here to be a part of our Eagle family God has placed you here at just the right time and we are grateful to have the opportunity to provide your students an exemplary educational experience in a Christ centered caring environment This guide will show you the numerous ways you can connect and serve within our community Most importantly we ask for your prayers We look forward to partnering with you to help make POPCS the best it can be to the glory of God for His mission here I thank my God every time I remember you In His Service Sheri Land sheri land popcs org 972 598 1048 In all my prayers for all of you I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now being confident of this that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus Philippians 1 3 6

Where to Start Our Philosophy of Service There are so many ways to connect at POPCS Jesus taught by example the importance of serving However you choose to serve whether it s helping in a classroom serving on Ice Cream Fridays or working in the School Store you are a part of Team Blue and being used by God to accomplish His mission here When you volunteer we pray you do so with a heart for the Lord and for His glory out of response to all that He is doing for you and POPCS On the next few pages you will see a list of activities and events that happen throughout the year on campus Please prayerfully consider how you might become connected Don t worry that you may not have the skills or abilities necessary Simply remember God does not call the equipped He equips the called We pray you find your calling here A great way to get started is to click on the volunteer button in the POPCS app There you will find a link to the volunteer survey which helps us gather information about the areas in which you are interested in serving Our primary source of organizing volunteers is through SignUpGenius All current SignUpGenius links can be found by clicking on the volunteer button in the POPCS app Prior to each event other communications such as social media posts app notifications and texts will be sent out with more information Our prayer is that you find at least one way to be connected in our community and to partner with our faculty and staff to ensure every Eagle is WELCOMED KNOWN CONNECTED and PREPARED We can t do this without YOU We know you will be blessed as you see how the Lord is using you at our school Be devoted to one another in love Honor one another above yourselves Never be lacking in zeal but keep your spiritual fervor serving the Lord Romans 12 10 11 Therefore at POPCS we desire to foster a heart of service in our students with the hope that service to others will become a defining characteristic of their lives To that end we believe that it is our responsibility to provide service opportunities promote them within the school model service through staff participation and encourage students and their families as they look beyond themselves to experience the joy that comes from serving others Rather than earning a required number of service hours we introduce our students to service opportunities and allow them to volunteer as their hearts lead them We do not encourage service out of duty but out of joy and deep gratitude for what Christ has done for them Our philosophy is encapsulated in the following verses Care for others In all the work you are Each of us willingly not doing work the best you should serve our grudgingly not for can Work as if you were neighbors for their what you will get out doing it for the Lord not good to build of it but because you for people Remember them up and want to and are eager that you will receive your not to please to serve God reward from the Lord ourselves 1 Peter 5 2 Colossians 3 23 24 Romans 15 1 2 As volunteers we pray that you will model this philosophy to your students by volunteering for the service opportunities available at POPCS

The H E A R T of an Eagle Volunteer We believe that a positive collaborative and constructive relationship between the faculty staff and our volunteers is critical and required for the fulfillment of the school s mission We pray that each person who gives time to POPCS would serve with the H E A R T of an Eagle Volunteer Put on then as God s chosen ones holy and beloved compassionate hearts kindness humility meekness and patience Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts since as members of one body you were called to peace And be thankful Colossians 3 12 15 Humble and Servant Hearted Our Commitment We are thankful and grateful for the time and energy you give toward the school s events and projects knowing that we could not do any of it without you Verse So if there is any encouragement in Christ any comfort from love any participation in the Spirit any affection and sympathy complete my joy by being of the same mind having the same love being in full accord and of one mind Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves Philippians 2 1 3 Our Expectation When you come to serve do so with a servant heart working for the Lord and knowing that each day and event is being used by Him to advance His mission at POPCS Encouraging and Engaging Our Commitment We will encourage you with words of gratefulness and appreciation and try not to over task you We will engage with you get to know you and listen to your advice and comments Verse And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works not neglecting to meet together as is the habit of some but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day drawing near Hebrews 10 24 25 Our Expectation During your time of service be encouraging to faculty staff and other volunteers working together to make the most of your time and efforts If conflicts or complications arise discreetly discuss them with the school administration the faculty or staff member or the individual involved Advocate for POPCS Our Commitment We work to honor the Lord in all we do fulfilling our mission to be a Christ centered exemplary institution worth advocating for all the while acknowledging that all we do is for His glory realizing we are not perfect but look to model Jesus example of grace and forgiveness in all circumstances Verse There is one body and one Spirit just as you were called to one hope when you were called one Lord one faith one baptism one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all Ephesians 4 4 6 Our Expectation Be all in for Him Be positive in your words and actions about the school and our mission knowing that all we have and do is a gift from the Lord and we strive to use it to His glory and for the benefit of everyone who comes through our doors Stop rumors and gossip in their tracks and defer to reliable sources of information for answers to questions or concerns Reliable and Trustworthy Our Commitment We will be organized and forthright with information regarding volunteer opportunities We realize that your time is precious and any time or energy you commit to the school demands we are well prepared and organized for you Verse For the word of the Lord is upright and all His work is done in faithfulness Psalm 33 4 Our Expectation Be on time with a heart ready for service Understanding that life and the unexpected happen do your best to serve when you have committed to doing so However in the event something unforeseen comes up do your best to find someone to fill in for you Thankful and Prayerful Our Commitment We give thanks to the Lord for bringing you to POPCS as members of our Eagle family and we lift you and your families up in prayer to the One who is at work in all our lives Verse Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to His power that is at work within us to Him be the glory Ephesians 3 20 21a Our Expectation Give thanks to the Lord for all He is doing for you and your family through POPCS and be prayer warriors for the administration faculty staff and other Eagle families

Service Opportunities Point of Contact Admissions Family Ambassador TORI RUSH Casino Night Advancement Office Mailings Alumni Events Eagle Athletics Booster Club Eagle E Y E S Grade Level Reps Field Trip Chaperone CLASSROOM TEACHER Fine Arts Booster Club RACHEL DUPREE Grandparents and Homecoming Special Friends Day Activities and Events Ice Cream Fridays Library Assist Shelving Middle School Lower School Projects and Events Projects and Events SUE JOINER TYLER BURKE SHERI LAND POPapalooza Year end Celebration SHERI LAND SHERI LAND DIANE PETERSON POP s Pops SHERI LAND PATRICK CARLOVE School Store Trunk or Treat BOB BRUBAKER SHERI LAND Classroom Activities SHERI LAND CLASSROOM TEACHER ELC Projects and Events Faculty and Staff Appreciation KEESHA KOEHLER SHERI LAND SHERI LAND SHERI LAND BETSY GRAHAM BETSY GRAHAM Preschool Projects and Events Scholastic Book Fair RACHEL SOSINSKI DIANE PETERSON Upper School Projects and Events Used Uniform Sale ASHLEY ASHCRAFT SHERI LAND FALL Aug Oct Alumni BBQ Back to School Bash Casino Night Homecoming Middle School Social Rise and Shine Breakfast TAPPS One Act Play US Trunk or Treat Upper School Retreat WINTER Nov Feb Band Christmas Concert Reception Grandparents and Special Friends Day Middle School Musical POPCS Soccer Tournament Scholastic Book Fair YEAR ROUND Administration Office Help Concessions Eagle E Y E S Grade Level Reps Faculty and Staff Appreciation Field Trip Chaperones Ice Cream Fridays SPRING Mar May Band Social Event Field Day Fine Arts Music Arts Fest Graduation and Bacalaureate Junior Directs Grades 8 12 Middle School Field Trip Chaperones Middle School One Act Play Middle School Social POPapalooza Year end Celebration Rise and Shine Breakfast Scholastic Book Fair Songs I ll Never Sing Cabaret Track Meets MS US Upper School Musical SUMMER June Aug Used Uniform Sale Library Assistance Lower School Classroom Activities POP s Pops Preschool Classroom Activities School Store Sales Sporting Events Gate Collections

There are many ways to support the Eagle Fund Giving Connect by Supporting the Eagle Fund The Eagle Fund POPCS s annual fund gives the POPCS community the chance to unite in support of our mission to prepare Christ like disciples and leaders The Eagle Fund is dedicated to raising funds for projects benefitting our academic programs extra curricular activities faculty and facilities By supporting the Eagle Fund you invest in improvements which enhance the educational experience for both current students and generations of students to come We are blessed to have a generous and committed POPCS community so we have set our sights on 100 participation of our POPCS families in the Eagle Fund W e hope you will join us by connecting through your support ONLINE Gifts made with a MasterCard Visa American Express Discover or EFT electronic funds transfer at www popcs org givenow PLANNED GIFTS A method of giving that allows you to make a major gift in your lifetime or at death as part of your overall financial and or estate planning OUTRIGHT GIFTS AND PLEDGES Unrestricted gifts such as cash or checks If you make a pledge we will send reminders to you SECURITIES Gifts of appreciated securities which provide significant tax savings for you with regard to capital gains taxes MATCHING GIFTS Gifts made by the more than 1 500 companies that offer the benefit of matching charitable gifts made by their employees which can double or even triple your donation VENMO Gifts made via Venmo POPCSEagleFund HONORARY MEMORIAL GIFTS Gifts made in honor of someone or by surviving spouses relatives friends associates or classmates of deceased members of the POPCS community as a way to honor someone special If you have any questions about possible ways to give please contact Krista Bates at 972 598 1112 or krista bates popcs org

Contact Us Thank you for taking the time to read this brochure and find ways to be of service at POPCS Below are key contacts if you have questions or need more information about connecting at POPCS Find us on the POPCS app Volunteer icon Administration Dr Jeremy Lowe Head of School jeremy lowe popcs org 972 598 1100 Ashley Ashcraft Upper School Grades 9 12 Principal ashley ashcraft popcs org 972 598 1070 Patrick Carlove Associate Head of School patrick carlove popcs org 972 598 1100 Betsy Graham Preschool Lower and Middle School Principal betsy graham popcs org 972 598 1060 Tori Rush Director of Admissions tori rush popcs org 972 598 1102 Tyler Burke Athletic Director tyler burke popcs org 972 598 1074 Rachel DuPree Director of Fine Arts rachel dupree popcs org 972 598 1120 Advancement Office Sheri Land Volunteer and Events Coordinator sheri land popcs org 972 598 1048 Krista Bates Eagle Fund Coordinator krista bates popcs org 972 598 1112 Concessions and School Store Bob Brubaker Retail Operations Manager bob brubaker popcs org 972 598 1165 Sue Joiner Data Manager sue joiner popcs org 972 598 1107 Library Book Fair Diane Peterson Media Lab Director diane peterson popcs org 972 598 1010

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to His power that is at work within us to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever Amen Ephesians 3 20 21 4004 Midway Road Carrollton Texas 75007 2018 972 447 0532 W W W P O P C S O R G popcseagles popcseagles popcseagles