10/14/2026
π΄ββ οΈ π INTRODUCING THE SBES TEACHERβS FIRST MATE PROGRAM! π β
Weβre excited to introduce something new this year at Swansboro Elementary School, and we need our Pirate parents to help us make it a success! π΄ββ οΈ
Every great captain needs a First Mate, and our amazing teachers are no exception! β€οΈ
The Teacherβs First Mate Program is designed to connect each classroom with a parent volunteer who can be a go-to person when the teacher needs an extra hand, a little coordination, or some parent support throughout the year.
β What does a Teacherβs First Mate do?
- π Help with classroom needs or special requests from the teacher.
- π€ Coordinate parent volunteers when extra hands are needed.
- π Organize teacher gifts, surprises, and special appreciation moments.
- π Help encourage parent involvement and keep classroom support organized.
- π Be a helpful connection between the teacher and families when support is needed.
Donβt worry β you donβt have to do it all yourself! Your role may simply be helping coordinate, communicating with other parents, or finding someone who can lend a hand. Every classroom and teacher will have different needs!
π INTERESTED IN BEING A FIRST MATE?
Weβre putting together a form for parents who are interested in volunteering for this role. If youβd love to be a helping hand for your childβs classroom, we encourage you to sign up!
A few important things to know: β Signing up expresses your interest in the program. β All interested parentsβ names will be collected and shared with school staff. β Teachers and staff will decide whether they would like a First Mate and how much they choose to utilize the program.
Our goal is to make things a little easier for our teachers, build stronger classroom communities, and create more opportunities for parents to get involved! ππ
We know our teachers do SO much for our Pirates, and this is one more way we can show them that they have a whole crew behind them! π΄ββ οΈβ€οΈ
Follow this link to fill out the interest form: sbespto.ptboard.com/formvw?store=8648&form=21