Parents Association

Parents and caregivers are invited to join divisional Parents Association meetings in February. These meet and greets will offer a first-hand look into the PA. Hear an update from school leadership and your class representative chair regarding spring events and volunteer opportunities. Feel free to reach out to your class representative chair/co-chair with questions. 

Parents Association 2023–2024 Self-Nomination/Nominations

(including Class Representatives)

Nominations accepted from Feb. 6 to March 3

The Parents Association is already planning for the 2023–24 school year, which includes filling open positions for next year. All parents and guardians whose children attend the school are members of the PA. Parents are encouraged to nominate anyone they believe would be an excellent leader—including themselves—for leadership roles! Position descriptions and the nomination form will be shared in the newsletters in the coming weeks. Nominations are accepted from Monday, Feb. 6, to Friday, March 3.

The Parents Association recruits class representatives from each grade to communicate with parents regarding activities at the school, help coordinate community-building activities, and support the social activities. They serve as a resource for parents, a mentor for new parents, and an advocate for the school.  

Volunteer support is essential to the success of our school. By offering your time, energy, and talent, you join a vibrant and fun community, model for your children the importance of service, and build lasting relationships with other parents. There is a wide variety of opportunities and time commitments, please review the volunteer opportunities and submit a form to sign up.  

SIGN UP HERE!

If you have any questions or suggestions about volunteering, please contact: Erin Hamilton, director of parent engagement.  

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Class Representative – Each classroom (infants-4^th grade) or grade (5-12) utilizes two to three parents to be the liaison between school and home. They encourage participation, plan and execute grade-specific social events and meet monthly to learn about new initiatives and communicate issues/concerns of parents.

•  Community and Social Gathering Committee – Organize, plan and execute the PA community and social calendar, includes the walking group, prayer group, fitness challenges, family athletics, etc.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee – Organize social and community-building activities to build connections among parents who advocate for the benefits of diversity in education.
• Faculty and Staff Appreciation – Celebrate and recognize the hard work of the faculty and staff.
• Holiday Decorating – Parents gather to kick off the holidays by decorating our campus inside and out. 
• igNIGHT St. Paul’s – Our largest fundraiser of the year. Volunteers assist with planning, promoting, acquiring sponsors, and curating silent auction packages.
• International Block Party Committee – Our community gathers to share cultural heritage by cooking traditional dishes, wearing national attire, demonstrating music, dance, and art.
• New Year Cheer – All parents and guardians will enjoy an evening to connect and engage with new and familiar faces from the school community.
• NYC Bus Trip – Daytrip to The Big Apple! Spend the day shopping, watch a show, sightseeing, and more! The buses leave and return to school.
• One St. Paul’s Fest Committee – Celebrate our St. Paul’s community with a family-friendly festival. Click here to volunteer!
• Parent Education Committee – Organize and plan educational events for the parent community on topics of interest.
• Parent Socials – Assist your class representatives with organizing your classes event.
• Service Projects – Assist teachers with projects throughout the year.
• St. Paul’s Hospitality – Greet guests and serve refreshments at important school events.
• Uniform Resale Shop – Organize and collect donated uniforms, manage sale events three times a year.
• Volunteer Committee – Organize and execute the PA volunteer events that occur throughout the school year.
• Welcoming Committee – Assist with welcoming and acclimating the newest families to our community.
• In addition, your child's school has volunteer opportunities as well. (Teachers and class representatives will communicate the need for field trip chaperones, holiday celebrations, etc. throughout the year.)
• Breakfast with Santa (preschool) – Plan a fun-filled morning for the little ones and their families.
• Spring Fling (preschool) – Assist in planning this celebration of spring for families of the preschool.
• Book Fair (preschool and lower school) – Help with various tasks including set up and breakdown, helping with family nights and coordinating volunteers.
• Snowflake Bake Committee (preschool and lower school) – Coordinate a special treat for our faculty and staff during the holidays.
• Grandfriends Visit Day (preschool, lower school, SPSG) – Coordinates grandparent visit day, serving as hosts and greeters.
• Class Picnic and Field Day (lower school) – Plan activities to enjoy outdoors along with lunch and dessert.
• Holiday Bazaar (lower school) – A longstanding tradition, help create a winter wonderland featuring gifts and crafts for holiday shopping!
• Blingo Bingo (SPSG grades 5-12) – An afternoon of bingo, prize baskets, raffles and more for mothers/daughters and special friends.
• Father and Daughter Committee (grades 5-12) – Plan and promote activities for girls and their dads/special friend.
• Father and Son Committee (grades 5-12) – Plan and promote activities for boys and their dads/special friend.
• Mother and Son Committee (grades 5-12) – Plan and promote activities for boys and their moms/special friend.
• Senior Class Events (senior parents only) – Assist in planning events for seniors and/or their families to make the last year memorable.

Our PA volunteers are an incredibly vital part of our community and steer us towards our success. Over the years, the PA has organized and executed many fundraising and outreach activities that have strengthened our communication and relationships among parents, faculty, staff, and students. Our goal is to be a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community for our families.  

See the calendar of PA events below for specific dates.

Pickleball

See calendar for dates and times.

The Parents Association offers pick-up pickleball for all play levels. 

• Located at the tennis courts behind the preschool
• Sign up using the TeamReach app. The leader name is SP Pickleball and the group code is SPpickle.
• You are welcome to bring your own pickleball racquet however, extra paddles and balls will be available. 
• Contact Amy Auman with any questions at amyauman@outlook.com.  

Prayer Group

3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 8 to 9 a.m.. See calendar for dates. 

This is a safe place and time to pray about anything on people’s hearts.

• The group will alternate between the SPSG Benevolent chapel and the St. Paul’s chapel.  
• Please refer to the calendar below or email Tuesday for all the dates. 
• Contact Tuesday Hayes-Mullen at Tuesday.Hayes@gmail.com with questions. 

Walking Group

The walking group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 8 to 9 a.m., September through May. See calendar for dates. 

• The walk starts at the tennis courts. 
• Attendees are welcome to bring young children in strollers or dogs on leashes. 
• No RSVP necessary. The groups meets regardless of the temperature and cancels if there is inclement weather. 
• Contact Kristin Henry at henryfamily5@mac.com with questions and if you are interested in helping to coordinate.  

Healthy Fitness Challenge 

Look for a new challenge each month. See calendar for details. 

• Visit The St. Paul’s Schools Parents Association Facebook page for details.
• To participate post a picture of yourself completing the challenge in the comments of the post. 
• Contact Jamie Bandelin at Jamiebandelin@gmail.com with questions and if you are interested in helping to coordinate.