Parents’ Organization

2009/2010 Parents’ Organization Leadership

Parent Organization 2010-2011

PO Co-Chairs: Tammy Williams and Angie Hudson
Contact: cesparentorg@yahoo.com

Fall Party Chair	Shannon Thaxton & Ligia Gutierrez
Teacher Appreciation Chair	Deborah Durrant & Kimberly Brown
Library Chair
Caring Committee Chair	Jennifer Stephens
Grandparent’s Day Chair	Tammy Daniels & Angie Hudson
Box Tops Chair	Lisa Foster
Uniform Swap Chair	Allie Caulder
K-3 Building Coordinator	Kimberly Southerland & Angela Arias
Kindergarten Room Parents	Vista & Darrell Lyons
1st Grade Room Parents	Cristina Bruzda, Kimberly Southerland & Kristine Serafin
2nd Grade Room Parents	Kelly Anderson
3A Room Parent	Marilyn Larson
3B Room Parent	April Greene
4th – 6th Building Coordinator	Nicole Howard
4A Room Parents	Paige Sills & Shari Moore
4B Room Parents	Michelle Burks & Kimberly Southerland
5th Grade Room Parents	Regenia Bohannon
6th Grade Room Parents	Lisa Ellrich
7th -8th Grade Building Coordinator	Tammy Williams
7A Grade Room Parents	Dana Thomas & Stephanie Burchell
7B Grade Room Parent	Lisa Schweyher  & Melissa Stanley
8A Room Parent	Cammy Jackson
8B Room Parents	Dee Lemmons
9th-12th Building Coordinator	Karen Williaford
9th Grade Room Parent	Paige Sills & Janey Hood
10th Grade Room Parent	Anna Roberts
11th Grade Room Parent	Stephanie Burchell
12th Grade Room Parent	Paige Sills & Penny West

Introduction to the Parents’ Organization:

1. What is The Canterbury Episcopal School Parents’ Organization?
The Parents’ Organization was formed to serve the best interests of Canterbury by supporting the school’s mission, programs, and activities. The Parents’ Organization builds positive school spirit; nurtures communication; helps with classroom, administrative, social, and athletic needs on a volunteer basis; and raises funds in conjunction with school-wide development policies and programs.

Click here to read the Letter to Parents for the 2010-2011 School Year.

2. How do I become a member of the Parents’ Organization?
All parents and guardians of the children attending The Canterbury Episcopal School (CES) are members. The Parents Organization plays a vital part in creating and maintaining a positive sense of community at CES.  It is hoped that each parent/guardian will be an active member, and be willing to help when called upon.

Click here to download the Volunteer Form.

3. What are some of the events for which the Parents’ Organization is responsible?
The Parents’ Organization helps support and coordinate many events throughout the year. Some past events include: uniform swaps, Secret Santa program, drivers for field trips and community service, athletic concessions and games, visual and performing arts programs, the annual Gala, SCRIP. Many other volunteer opportunities arise during the year.

4. How does the Parents’ Organization communicate its needs to the parents?
Events and volunteer opportunities will be posted in the Update sent home weekly via e-mail.

An e-mail distribution regarding upcoming events called “In the Know” will be sent weekly by your Parents’ Organization leaders. If you would like to be included in this distribution please e-mail your contact information to Tammy at cesparentorg@yahoo.com.

5. What are some of my options?
Click here to check out the 2010-2011 Volunteer Needs.

The following are just some of our volunteer opportunities:

• Gala Spring 2010- Co-chairs

1. Solicitation of auction items and underwriting
2. Silent Auction
3. Live Auction
4. Decorating – Set up
5. Communications
6. Cashier / Registration
7. Volunteer Coordinator

• Uniform Swap – Coordinate and staff the used uniform swap.
• Teacher Appreciation – coordinate communication of our love and appreciation of our staff.
• Fall and spring parties – help out with class parties.
• Caring Committee – coordinate help for those CES families in need.
• Community Service – help with community service projects.
• Giving Tree – help fulfill sports, arts, extra needs.
• PSIA volunteer – help coordinate, prepare, and drive PSIA candidates.
• Room parent – K- Grade 6 – keep parents informed, coordinate field trip drivers, coordinate party involvement and staffing, requirements vary by teacher and grade level.
• Grade parent -Grades 7 -12 – keep parents informed, coordinate field trip and community service drivers, coordinate party requirements, expectations vary by teacher and advisory.
• The Cougar Booster Club of Canterbury (TCBCC)
• Support the Arts – work with the visual and performing arts to coordinate performances and exhibitions as needed.
• Support Athletics

1. Table Staff for the games: stats and score keepers
2. Concessions – coordinator, shopper, and staff needed for each indoor sport
3. Gate – coordinator and staff needed for each indoor sport
4. Driver Coordinator for each sport

6. Where do I begin?
You start by turning in your Volunteer Sheet. If it was somehow misplaced there are plenty in the office of each building. Better yet e-mail or call Tammy at cesparentorg@yahoo.com or 972-291-6899.