Parents

2009/2010 Parents’ Organization Leadership

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President of the Parents Organization 2009-2010
Tammy Williams – 972-291-6899 – cesparentorg@yahoo.com

Fall Party Chair
Rob Curry

Teacher Appreciation Chair
Deborah Durrant

Library Chair
Laura Mahaley

Caring Committee Chair
Adelpha Twyman, Lower School
Julia Martin, Upper School

Grandparent’s Day Chair
Angie Hudson

Box Tops Chair
Kellie Fancher

K-3 Building Coordinator
Ligia Gutierrez

Kindergarten Room Parents
Kimberly Southerland
Kristine Serafin

1st Grade Room Parent
Krista Bigham
Denise Chilcutt

2nd Grade Room Parents

2A
Shannon Thaxton
Marilyn Larson

2B
Ricardo Pearson
Vista & Darrell Lyons

3rd Grade Room Parents
Kimberly Southerland
Angie Hudson
Paige Sills

4th – 6th Building Coordinator
Melissa Stanley

4th Grade Room Parents
Ally Caulder
Kim Singleton

5th Grade Room Parents
Kathy Eriksen
Jeanette Dillow

6th Grade Room Parents
Kim Pfohl
Lisa Schweyher

7th -12th Grade Building Coordinator

7th Grade Room Parent
LaTambra Gibson

8th Grade Room Parents
Pamela Canady
Janey Hood

9th Grade Room Parent
Anna Roberts

10th Grade Room Parent
Cynthia Henson

11th Grade Room Parent
Penny West

12th Grade Room Parent
Helene Metoyer

Introduction to the Parents’ Organization:

1. What is the Canterbury Episcopal School Parents’ Organization?

The parents’ organization is formed to serve the best interests of Canterbury by supporting the school’s mission, programs, and activities. The parents’ organization will build positive school spirit, nurture communication, help with classroom, administrative, social, and athletic needs on a volunteer basis, and raise funds in conjunction with school-wide development policies and programs.

2. How do I become a member of the parents’ organization?

All parents and guardians of the children attending The Canterbury Episcopal School are members. The Parents Organization plays a vital part in creating and maintaining a positive sense of community at CES.  It is hoped that everyone will be active members, and be willing to help when called.

3. What are some of the events for which the parents’ organization is responsible ?

The parents’ organization helps support and coordinates many events throughout the year. Some examples: the 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, and many other volunteer opportunities that 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.

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?

The following are just some of our volunteer opportunities:

  • Gala Spring 2010- Co-chairs
  • Many opportunities to get involved:

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

  • Uniform Swap – Coordinate and staff the used uniform swap.
  • Teacher Appreciation -make sure the staff feels our love and appreciation.
  • 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, prep., and drive PSIA candidates.
  • Room parent – K-6 – keep parents informed, coordinate field trip drivers, coordinate party involvement and staffing, requirements vary by teacher and grade.
  • Grade parent -7 -12 – keep parents informed, coordinate field trip & 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 – many varied opportunities

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 972-291-6899 or cesparentorg@yahoo.com .

Helpful Links

Please visit these helpful links:
NAES – National Association of Episcopal Schools
NAIS- National Association of Independent Schools
SAES- Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools
CSEE- Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education
Order Dress Shoes from School Shoes Unlimited
Absolute Uniforms
MBS Direct – Order text books