An annual meeting is held for the Parents' Association. The Parents' Committee is the primary working branch of the Parents' Association and is lead by the Chair of the Parents' Committee, the Chair of Parent Programs and Activities, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. It is comprised of Grade Chairs and Assistant Grade Chairs from each grade. The purpose of the committee is to serve as a means of communication between parents and the school and as a body through which questions concerning the school may be funneled. The Parents' Committee meets monthly.
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings.
The Parents' Committee mails volunteer forms for Grade Chairs and Assistant Grade Chairs in the spring for the following year. Serve as a communication liaison between classroom and parents Attend Parents' Committee meetings once a month Organize annual potluck dinner Plan fall grade meeting Establish phone tree and activate when necessary Organize school event reception assigned to grade Assist grade head as needed Contact new families to welcome them Work with Parent Network Coordinators to identify areas of concern or interest and organize meetings as necessary Promote volunteerism Prepare year-end report The term for a Grade Chair is two years. The term for an Assistant Grade Chair is one year. The Parker Parent Network is a growing organization of families designed to promote open communication, provide education, and exchange information in an atmosphere of mutual support and respect. Its goal is to identify needs and to address issues to ensure the health and safety of our children.