Participation Days
As part of the co-op experience, parents are required to participate during regular school hours. This allows for a safe well-supervised environment and gives the parents the opportunity to observe their own children in action. One parent per family is required to participate (once every other week) whether the child attends a Junior or Senior program.
Fundraising
We rely on additional funds from fundraising activities to help purchase new equipment and make school improvements. Families are encouraged to participate in fundraising events throughout the year, such as our Annual School Auction, Scholastic book orders, See’s Candies drive, Dine Out nights, and the occasional gathering at the theater. Donations and Corporate matching are also appreciated.
School Maintenance
Each family attends the one Sparkling Saturday in August, (3 hours), where we get together as a community to give the school a deep clean and perform any needed maintenance. Depending on enrollment, buy-outs may be available.
School Job
Each family is required to sign up for a “job” that will enhance our children’s preschool experience (e.g. snack shopper, tours & events, maintenance, and board positions). It is a chance to add your special skills and imagination to our school. A complete list of Board, Key and School Jobs will be provided to you during the registration process. Depending on enrollment, buyouts may be available.
Parents are required to attend a parent orientation and parent training in August. Optional parent education and discussion groups are also offered throughout the year. These informal groups allow for an exchange of information between parents and teachers on a variety of pertinent subjects.