Parent Teacher Association

Support the PTA by volunteering your time! Email Simone at co-president@childrensworkshopschool.org

Being a Children’s Workshop School parent/guardian means you are a part of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

The PTA Does That?!

At Children’s Workshop School, our “family under one sky” is committed to a rich educational experience for every child. In order to provide many of our programs that the department of education does not fund, we raise money in many different ways.

What we fund

* Music

* Dance

* Yoga

* Technology

* Bridges K-5 Math Books

* Enrichment Field Trips

* And more!

How we raise funds

* Donations (company matches, paypal)

* Events (like Schoolapalooza)

* CWS Merchandise sales

* School dress up day donations

* Children’s Film Fest (percentage of proceeds)

* Grants

* Corporate Donations

To donate click here

The PTA is the most direct vehicle for parent/guardian involvement in the school, allowing them to serve as partners both in their children’s educations and in the schools themselves. Involvement can mean inspiring parents/guardians to attend meetings, volunteer with activities and events, support classroom work, and bring needed resources to the school.

How can you help? Attend a PTA meeting!

General PTA meetings are held once a month. The meeting is your forum to voice opinion, discuss ideas, and participate in your child’s education.

Your 2023-2024 PTA Executive Board Members

Co Presidents
Hyunhee Fulghum
Simone Mangano

Co-Vice Presidents
Loyi Malu
Irine Shiyan

Co-Treasurers
Kyle Hepp
Alex Ochakovsky

Co-Secretaries
Rina Ortega
Erin McFarland

PTA Teacher Representatives
Michelle Mizrachi
Jessica Bobbins

2023-2024 Executive Board Meeting Dates

Wednesday, September 6 – 7:45 am (in Suma’s classroom)
Tuesday, October 17 – 8:00 pm (zoom only)

Tuesday, November 14 – 8:00 pm (zoom only)

Tuesday, December 12 – 8:00 pm (zoom only)

Tuesday, January 16 – 7:45 am (in library)

Tuesday, February 13 – 8:00 pm (zoom only)

Tuesday, March 12 – 8:00 pm (zoom only)

Tuesday, April 16 – 8:00 pm (zoom only)

Tuesday, May 14 – 8:00 pm (zoom only)

June Date TBD – election (in-person)

2023-2024 General Meeting Dates

Friday, September 22 – 8:30am

Tuesday, October 24 – 8pm (zoom only)

Tuesday, November 21 – 8pm (zoom only)

Tuesday, December 19 – 8pm (zoom only)

Tuesday, January 23rd – 8pm (zoom only)

February – tbd will feature speaker

March – tbd will feature speaker

Tuesday April 30 – 8pm (zoom only)

May – tbd election for PTA and SLT

June – tbd

Minutes for meetings available here

Class Caregiver

A Class Caregiver assists the teacher in communicating class needs and fundraising initiatives to families. They are the point-person for parents/guardians and also facilitate communication between the PTA and CWS families. They are chosen at the beginning of the year with a maximum of two parents/guardians per classroom. Please discuss with your teacher if you would like to volunteer. Duties include:

Facilitate communication from the teacher
Coordinate parents/guardians for snack sign-up, field trips, and classroom celebrations
Foster a sense of community among teachers, students, and families of the class

Thank You

to those who support the school by donating to the PTA Pledge Drive
to those who support the school by using Book Fair Coupons at Barnes & Noble
to those who make the Winter Craft Fair wonderful by setting up, selling, donating items, and shopping
to all who make Honoring the Dream come true
to those who brought us Schoolapalooza: planning, collecting items, tickets, working the night of the event
to all the volunteers and guests at The Art & Science Fair
to those who support our parent hospitality events like Coffee and…, classroom writing celebrations, family visits, and multi-cultural events
to those who attend community meetings, performances like the Talent Show and CWS Band Concerts
to those who participate in parent/child projects and fundraisers like Original Works
to those serving on school committees
to those who bring great ideas to the PTA and SLT
to those who donate raffle items
to those who serve as officers on the PTA Executive Board and the SLT
to those who write up the newsletters
to all back-end graphic designers, IT and webmasters