  {"id":14458,"date":"2021-11-09T19:16:47","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T19:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-806601-2764940.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=14458"},"modified":"2024-10-07T18:47:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T18:47:53","slug":"parent-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/k8\/lower-school\/parent-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.milton.edu\/k8\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parents-ESV_9610.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; height=&#8221;378px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Parent Engagement<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As a parent of a 91探花 Lower School student, you are officially a member of the Lower School Parent Association (LSPA)! At 91探花, the LSPA welcomes new parents, organizes events for parents to come together as a community, and supports the faculty, staff and administration in maximizing the learning experience for our children.We invite and encourage you to become involved!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Volunteer Opportunities&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Volunteer Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Class Reps<\/strong><br \/>Two representatives per grade, one per class, will act as liaisons between the LSPA Executive Committee and parents. Class Reps help distribute communication to the class from the LSPA or teachers when needed, organize social events for the class and act as an additional &#8216;welcome&#8217; to new families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admissions Tour Guides<\/strong><br \/>Parent tour guides call upon their experience with the School, knowledge of our campus, and perspective as 91探花 parents to share information with families who are interested in learning more about our School. Our tour guides are a welcoming presence in the office, greeting families, walking them around campus, answering questions, and providing a glimpse into the 91探花 community.We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a regular time or who can substitute in a pinch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Parent Engagement Committee<\/strong><br \/>The Mission of the Lower School DEIJ (LS DEIJ) Parent Engagement Team is to support the Lower School DEIJ Implementation Team in the implementation of all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by (1) planning pertinent parent education experiences that align with our diversity work with students and needs of parent body, (2) identifying opportunities for new or updated school policies or practices that help ensure an inclusive experience for all Lower School families, and (3) encouraging parent engagement in these efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parent Communications Group<\/strong><br \/>The Communications subcommittee helps ensure that families are given clear, timely information about LSPA events, and supports communication about school initiatives and policies as needed. The subcommittee welcomes families\u2019 feedback about how best to provide information in a convenient way to our diverse community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower School Speaker Series<\/strong><br \/>The LSPA identifies speakers to offer meaningful and relevant programming for the parent community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower School Events<\/strong><br \/>Annual events include the Fall Festival, Skating party, Book fair, Parent Socials and the See You in September Picnic. In addition, this committee organizes appreciation events to recognize our faculty throughout the year. All LSPA events are planned and run by even more parents, volunteering their time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower School Executive Committee<\/strong><br \/>The Executive Committee is a group of 13 parents that meets regularly to support Lower School leadership to build community, align parents with school initiatives, discuss ways to keep communication flowing between faculty, staff, parents and students, and to execute events throughout the year to celebrate our community.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;LSPA&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#f8991d&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>2024\u20132025 Lower School Parents&#8217; Association<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Executive Committee:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"mailto:rob@polkadog.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rob Van Sickle, President<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto:jeeyoung.madison@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeeyoung Madison, Vice President<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: manning.kate@gmail.com\">Kate Kennedy, Chief Strategy Officer<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: ddrisc24@yahoo.com\">Danielle Masciarelli, Secretary<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: Lidiarossi00@gmail.com\">Lidia Rossi, Treasurer<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: nyssaboardman@gmail.com\">Nyssa Boardman, Community Liaison Team<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: kerrimholland@ymail.com\">Kerri Holland, Community Liaison Team<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: clairekforkner@gmail.com\">Claire Forkner, Events Team<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: carolynnmackay@gmail.com\">Carolynn MacKay, Events Team<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: claudiahankowski@gmail.com\">Claudia Hankowski, Events Team<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: sofia.lingos@gmail.com\">Sofia Lingos-Papaliodis, Faculty Appreciation Team<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: billxu625@gmail.com\">Bill Xu, Faculty Appreciation Team<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: ktcross4@gmail.com\">Kat Cross, Faculty Appreciation Team<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: susie.korb@gmail.com\">Susie Korb, Communications Coordinator<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: nabil.aidoud@gmail.com\">Nabil Aidoud, Class Parent Coordinator<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: andyalexchou@gmail.com\">Alex Chou, PIN Representative<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: DLS@adagecapital.com\">Daniele Serafini, DEIJ Rep<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: seslater1@gmail.com\">Shahrzad Slater, DEIJ Rep<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto: hannahwilson22@gmail.com\">Hannah Wilson, DEIJ Rep<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Class Representatives:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Kindergarten:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto: leilaelyoussef@gmail.com\">Leila El-Youssef<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto: echan.fitz@gmail.com\">Elaine Fitzgerald<\/a><br \/><strong>1st grade:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto: shamoyita@gmail.com\">Shamoyita Mukherjee<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto: hannahwilson22@gmail.com\">Hannah Wilson<\/a><br \/><strong>2nd grade:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto: deviney.chaponis@gmail.com\">Deviney Chaponis<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto: alphonsedasse@gmail.com\">Jamesley Dasse<\/a><br \/><strong>3rd grade:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto: lanizervas@gmail.com\">Noelani Zervas<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto: sconfuorto@gmail.com\">Summer Confuorto<\/a><br \/><strong>4th grade:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto: jaimembernardi@gmail.com\">Jaime Bernadi<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto: smcdmph@gmail.com\">Shannon<\/a> &amp; 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