Dear Northwest School Families,
The goal of The Northwest School Parent Association is to build and encourage a united parent community and to provide a network of communication between parents, guardians, faculty and administration. We are committed to supporting the Northwest School’s philosophy of educating students with historical, scientific, artistic and global perspective, thus enabling our children to think and act with integrity.
As a parent or guardian of a Northwest student, you are automatically a member of the Parent Association. In being a part of this group, you are welcome and encouraged to join in the activities that the PA sponsors. You can attend Parent Enrichment Forums where valuable parenting related topics are presented and discussed. You can serve as a Parent Representative and enhance communication. You can participate in activities celebrating the school’s diversity and creativity, volunteer your time and talents to social endeavors or support school community members in times of need.
However you choose to be involved, we hope you will find within the Parent Association a community that welcomes and supports you and your family. Please feel free to contact your Parent Representative, or any of us, with questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Julie Packard & Helen Moure, Middle School Co-Chairs
Leona De Rocco, Holly Marklyn, Nina Crocker & Anna Dong, Upper School Co-Chairs
Susan Strauss, Parent Education Chair
Parent Association Mission Statement
To build and encourage a united, supportive parent community that reflects the diversity of our student community and to provide a network of communication support between The Northwest School parents, guardians, school faculty and administration. Together, we are committed to supporting The Northwest School’s philosophy of educating students with historical, scientific, artistic, and global perspective, enabling our children to think and act with integrity.
Parent Association Goals
- Listen and provide open communication avenues between families and The Northwest School.
- Provide educational opportunities for parents through various Parent Association forums, groups, and activities.
- Offer volunteer opportunities that acknowledge parents’ talents, energy and time.
Parent Association Structure
The Parent Association is a self-perpetuating group that is approved by the Board of Trustees. All parents and guardians of The Northwest School are members of our Parent Association. The leadership of the Parent Association is comprised of two Co-Chairs for the Middle School, four Co-Chairs for the Upper School, and one Chair for the Parent Education Program.
There are six or more volunteer Domestic Parent Representatives per grade who provide a vital communication link between domestic families and administration, as well as one to two International Parent Representatives per Upper School grade who provide a similar communication link between international students, their families (on occasion) and the school.
Listing of International Parent Representatives & Associations
Listing of 2011-2012 Parent Association Representatives