Community Services

Dear Gilmore Families,

Community service is one of the best ways to teach children the values of empathy. Volunteering not only encourages kindness and compassion, but also helps children develop important life skills. By helping those around them, students become more aware of their community, the people in it, and the positive impact they can make. Community service also fosters leadership skills and empowers children to take -responsibility for their actions.

For the 2025–2026 school year, we encourage every Wildcat to participate in community service according to the following schedule:

Grades 1&2 10 Hours Per Year

Grades 3&4 20 Hours Per Year

Grades 5&6 25 Hours Per Year

Grades 7&8 30 Hours Per Year

Community service does not need to be difficult or time-consuming—it just requires a bit of planning. It can be a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family. We have provided a list of suggested activities as a starting point, though it is by no means exhaustive.

Submitting Community Service Hours

1. For each act of service, have the service coordinator at the organization complete the confirmation form.

25-26 Community Service Confirmation Form

2. Use one form to record all of your community service hours.

“Important: Please upload only one confirmation Form. If your Community Service sheet is full, you may use another one, but when submitting, both sheets must be combined into a single PDF or document.”

3. After completing your hours, please fill out a reflection form summarizing your experiences throughout your entire community service.

25-26 SGA Community Service Form

All forms should be completed by May 1, 2026. Students who complete their community service hours will receive a certificate at the final assembly of the school year.

We look forward to seeing your child grow and thrive through their service to the community. Please reach out if you have any questions about the Community Service Program.

Sincerely,

Susana Rojas

Principal