Parents Association
Mission Statement
Founded in 1923, the Calhoun Parents Association (PA) is a vital partner in the school community. Its mission is to support the educational goals of the school, facilitate communication between families and staff, and provide an inviting and warm social environment for all members of the community.
All parents are automatically members of the Association and are welcome to attend monthly meetings.
The PA leadership consists of two co-presidents, two vice presidents for each division, a treasuer and a secretary. In addition, there are "Cluster" representatives for each cluster in the Lower School, and "Grade" representatives for Middle and Upper School. Cluster and grade reps act as communication liaisons between fellow parents and the PA.
In addition to cluster and grade reps, there are many committees with which parents can get involved, from social and cultural events to workshops, fundraisers and community outreach programs.
Involvement is the sign of a healthy association and a vibrant community!
The Calhoun Parent Association also underwrites various school events and
gives "gifts" to school and local non-profit organizations from monies
raised by its various events. Projects and events underwritten by the
PA include:
- Teacher/Staff appreciation solicitation (Holiday Gift)
- Teacher/Staff party and years-of-service awards (Annual Tea)
- Social activities for families (Welcome Back Picnic)
- Memberships in citywide organizations (the Parents League, NYC-Parents in Action, and Joint Schools, Inc.)
- Memorial donations to the school's tuition assistance program (the Robert L. Beir Scholarship Fund)
- Annual donations to NYC's local park funds (Riverside Park and Central Park)
- Financial Aid Supplement Fund (for non-academic aid)
- Discretionary donations (memoriams, etc.)
Also see the following pages (some are password-protected)
PA Events/Committees
PA Forms & Docs
PA Holiday Gift
PA Minutes/Agenda
PA Officers & Reps
PA Constitution
PA Community Outreach
