Volunteers Wanted: Mum Planting
Wednesday, September 28th following morning drop-off The Grades Gardens Project Coordinators, Emily Bush and Lauren Jesko, are working...
Parent Association
Our Mission: The Parent Association is dedicated to the healthy growth, development, and well-being of Waldorf School of Pittsburgh through building community, fostering education through the lifespan, and nurturing the spirit in the school’s social life.
Realizing Our Mission
The Parent Association works in partnership with the Board of Trustees, faculty, and administration to further the goals of education and communication within the adult community and to assist those bodies toward the continued success and wellness of the school.
Parent Association membership is free and welcomes all parents and guardians in the WSP community, at any stage of their child(ren)’s matriculation at the school.
We work to realize our mission by:
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welcoming and familiarizing new families
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strengthening each classroom community
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enabling dialogue between parents, the Board, faculty, and the leadership team
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supporting volunteerism efforts
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encouraging parental involvement
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fostering a deepened connection to Waldorf pedagogy
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providing hospitality to visitors
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facilitating faculty and staff appreciation efforts
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encouraging the development of relationships between the WSP community and the community-at-large
Parent Association Innitiatives
The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh Parent Association is responsible for a wide variety of events that strengthen our school community:
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Coffee on the Grounds
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Winter Gear Exchange
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Winter Greens fundraiser
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Grounds clean-up and gardening
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The Gentle Roots Pantry
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Co-ordinated faculty and staff gift-giving
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Hospitality efforts during Back to School Nights, Open Houses, and special events
Other PA Support
The PA also runs two Facebook Groups:
WSP Parents Group
WSP Clothing/Gear Sale/Exchange
Parent Association Leadership
The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh Parent Association is led by two co-chairs and supported by representatives from each class. Every parent of a WSP student is considered part of the PA.
A Parent Association Representative to the Board attends all PA and WSP Board meetings to act as a liaison between the two groups. The PA Board Rep is a voting member of the board.
2022–2023 PA Co-Chairs
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Jennifer Moore
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Todd Tomczyk
2022–2023 PA Board Rep
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Dawn Penny
Parent Association Meetings
Parent Association meetings, which are open to all parents, will be announced in the school newsletter and are included in the WSP Calendar. Class Parent Representatives attend all Parent Association meetings and report back to the parents of the class they represent on agenda items, events, and any needs for volunteers.
Contact
2022–2023 PA Meeting Dates
Monday August 15, 6–7:30pm
PA reps only
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Format: In-person
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Topic(s):
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Planning for the 2022–23 school year
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Saturday, Sept 10, 9–10:30am
Open meeting
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Format: In-person*
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Topic(s)
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Welcome / 2021–22 school year kick-off
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Annual fund
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Michaelmas
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Saturday, Nov 5, 9–10:30am
Open meeting
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Format: TBD
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Topic(s)
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Finance update with Bob Roberson
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Saturday, Jan 7, 9–10:30am
PA reps only
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Format: In-person*
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Topic(s)
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2023–24 Co-chair nominations
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Kick-off second half of the school year
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Saturday, Feb 4, 9–10:30am
Open meeting
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Format: TBD
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Topic(s)
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TBD
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Saturday, March 25, 9–10:30am
Open meeting
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Format: TBD
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Topic(s)
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End of year gratitude planning
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May Fair
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Introduction of new co-chair
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Saturday, June 3, 9–10:30am
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Format: In-person*
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Topic(s)
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End of year reflection
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*subject to change as needed
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