Parent Organization
Families play an important role in the life of CCDS and opportunities exist at all levels for families to become involved with the school. Families are asked to share their time, treasure and talents with their child’s class and the greater community. CCDS values the families of its students and actively seeks their involvement in school life.
The Parent Organization (PO) strives to engage and connect families to the CCDS community with the goals of:
Enhancing the school experience for students
Supporting and celebrating the faculty and staff
Parents and guardians can support the PO by serving on a specific committee based on their interests and talents:
Special Events:
Support school events such as Harvest Festival, Book Fair and Fun Run
Hot Lunch:
Assist with serving hot lunch to students 2-3 days per week
Art:
Assist the art teacher with projects and the annual Art Show in the spring
Gala:
Help organize volunteers and support the annual Gala event in the spring
New Families:
Welcome and connect with new families as they join the CCDS community
Room Representatives:
Plan parties and assist the teachers with field trips and special events
Parent Organization Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
President
Responsible for creating and facilitating the PO meeting agendas and serving as a lead spokesperson for the PO at meetings, special events and activities
Vice President
Assists the president with all responsibilities and steps in as acting president when needed
Communications & Marketing
Responsible for creating and distributing communication and marketing materials to the school community related to PO information and special events and activities; partnering with the Head of School as needed for the distribution of communication through email and website as needed
Treasurer
Responsible for taking meeting minutes and sharing them with the Head of School, PO leadership, and school community (as needed)
Secretary
Responsible for managing the PO budget and partnering with CCDS’ administrative assistant for oversight of receipts and reimbursements
Room Representative Liaison
Serves as main point of contact between PO Leadership and Room Representatives
Room Representatives
Serve as a liaison between the Parent Organization, the classroom families, and the classroom teacher