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Next Babysitting Class: Sunday May 19
Just in time for summer, the AWSPA is hosting a babysitting skills and safety class taught by off-duty paramedics through Emergency Medical Training Associates. It is geared toward students in Grades 6 through 10. Friends of AWS students are also welcome to attend.
The class will be held on Sunday, May 19, from 9:00 am-3:30 pm in the Great Hall. Students will leave prepared with knowledge needed for childcare, an introduction to CPR, a certification card and babysitting kit. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $50 per student. Sign up here by Friday, May 10th. A minimum of 15 students is needed, so please sign up early!
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The Annie Wright School Parents' Association is a great way to participate in the school community. There are opportunities to chair various events like the Back-to-School Picnic, or to serve as an AWSPA officer as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, Communications Coordinator, School Liaison or other positions. If you are interested in serving in one of these positions (descriptions are listed below) or want to participate but don't know if you can make the commitment, please contact Lisa Jangard or Amanda Nelson. The AWSPA has a number of openings and opportunities and we welcome and need any level of participation!
September Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Annie Wright is a very special community in part due to the strength and involvement of parent volunteers. The AWSPA is in need of volunteers to assist with the following events in September:
Back-to-School Family Picnic
Friday, September 7, 5:30-8:00 pm
This fun annual event, held the black top and soccer field, needs 15-20 volunteers (one-hour commitment) to help set up and take down tables and chairs as well as monitor the picnic games. Please contact Lisa Jangard at 253-973-4251 or Amy Betts at 253-906-8391 if you would like to volunteer. Families are also asked to share their favorite salad, side dish or dessert at the picnic. Family last name beginning with A-M, please bring your favorite salad or side dish; N-Z, please bring your favorite dessert.
Student Picture Day
Wednesday, September 12, 8:00 am- 2:00 pm
What could be more fun than sharing our children's excitement on Picture Day? The AWSPA is in need of 5-6 volunteers (2-hour commitment each) to help with Picture Day coordination and ensure that everyone is looking their very best. Please contact Amy Betts at 253-906-2983 if you would like to volunteer.
Annual Fund Kick-off (Free Lattes!)
Friday, September 21st, 7:00-10:00 am
Help us get the year off to a great start by volunteering at the Annual Fund Kick-off as we provide free, unlimited lattes to all who make a gift to the annual fund in support of students and programs at Annie Wright Schools. We need 10-12 volunteers to deliver coffee over two shifts (7:00-8:30 am and 8:30-10:00 am). The first shift will deliver lattes to cars in morning drop-off locations and accept annual fund gifts from parents. The second shift will deliver coffee to classrooms and accept annual fund gifts from faculty and staff. Please contact Alicia Hinckley at Alicia_hinckley@aw.org or 253-284-5413, or Amy Betts at 253-906-2983 if you would like to volunteer.
For more information about parent volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved, please contact AWS Parent Volunteer Coordinator Amy Betts at 253-906-2983.
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| AWSPA Position Short Descriptions AWSPA Position Detailed Descriptions PresidentPresident
Position Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfill position role: 25 hours per month
Position Description:
The AWSPA President represents the Annie Wright parent body to the AWS administration and community and serves as a resource for AWS parents.
Position Responsibilities:
• Chair AWSPA Executive Council meetings and any AWSPA meetings
• Set the agenda for all AWSPA Executive Council and AWSPA meetings
• Provide direction and support to AWSPA officers, including the development of officer expectations and objectives
• Assist with AWSPA events
• Coordinates the AWSPA funding activities
• Represent AWSPA on AWS Board of Trustees as an ex-officio member
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS administration
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS Auction
• Assist other AWSPA members, including serving as a sounding board for current and former parents
Past Position Holders:
• Julia Cho
• Carla Pelster
• Kimberly Blake
• Angela Bates
• Lisa Holderman
• Abbe Salk |
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President ElectPresident Elect
Position Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfill position role: 10 hours per month
Position Description:
The President Elect supports the actions of the AWSPA President, presides over meetings in his/her absence and prepares for assuming the role of President at the conclusion of the sitting President’s term.
Position Responsibilities:
• In the absence of the President, chair AWSPA Executive Council meetings and any AWSPA meetings
• Attend and be an active, participatory member of AWSPA Executive Council meetings and any AWSPA meetings
• Assist the President as needed
• Assist with AWSPA events
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles, including attracting and retaining a replacement for your current role
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS Auction, as needed
• Assist other AWSPA members
Past Position Holders:
• Tenley Cederstrand
• Julia Cho
• Carla Pelster |
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Vice PresidentVice President
Position Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfill position role: 6 hours per month
Position Description:
The Vice President supports the activities of the AWSPA President and also coordinates the important faculty/staff appreciation functions. The faculty/staff appreciation events are important components to the AWSPA relationship with the Annie Wright community.
Position Responsibilities:
• Attend and be an active, participatory member of AWSPA Executive Council meetings and any AWSPA meetings
• Organize the annual Holiday Appreciation Coffee for faculty and staff (December)
• Organize the annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon (May)
• Support the AWSPA President
• Assist other AWSPA members
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles, including attracting and retaining a replacement for your current role
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS Auction, as needed
Past Position Holders:
• Angela Bates
• Julia Cho
• Patricia Andrade |
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SecretarySecretary
Position Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfilll position role: 6 hours per month
Position Description:
The Secretary attends to the records of the AWSPA including creation of meeting minutes and association documents as needed.
Position Responsibilities:
• Attend and be an active, participatory member of AWSPA Executive Council meetings and any AWSPA meetings
• Record the minutes of each meeting
• Attend to the general correspondence of the AWSPA
• Attend to the retention of all AWSPA records
• Assist other AWSPA officers
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles, including attracting and retaining a replacement for your current role
Past Position Holders:
• Lynne Parrot
• Jonah Givelber
• Corinne Collie |
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TreasurerTreasurer
Position Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfill position role: 6 hours per month
Position Description:
The Treasurer oversees, maintains and is responsible for all activities, including financial transactions, related to the financial business of the AWSPA.
Position Responsibilities:
• Attend and be an active, participatory member of AWSPA Executive Council meetings and any AWSPA meetings
• Coordinate all financial transactions for AWSPA sponsored events and fundraisers
• Maintain the books of the AWSPA and provide monthly reports to the Annie Wright finance department
• Assist with reports for tax returns
• Present a financial statement at each meeting
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles, including attracting and retaining a replacement for your current role
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS Auction, as needed
• Assist other AWSPA members
Past Position Holders:
• Carol Rockne |
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Communications CoordinatorCommunications Coordinator
Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfill position role: 10 hours per month
Position Description:
The Communications Coordinator serves as a conduit of information between the AWSPA and the Annie Wright community, including promoting AWSPA events and publicizing AWSPA activities.
Position Responsibilities:
• Attend and be an active, participatory member of AWSPA Executive Council meetings and any AWSPA meetings
• Coordinate AWSPA communications via the website, newsletters, handbooks, bulletin boards and other communications methods
• Assist other AWSPA members
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles, including attracting and retaining a replacement for your current role
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS Auction, as needed
Past Position Holders:
• Tenley Cederstrand
• Amanda Nelson |
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Volunteer CoordinatorVolunteer Coordinator
Position Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfill position role: 6 hours per month
Position Description:
The Volunteer Coordinator works to attract parent volunteers for AWSPA community events and serve as a liaison for AWS parents seeking a way to support the Annie Wright community.
Position Responsibilities:
• Attend and be an active, participatory member of AWSPA Executive Council meetings and any AWSPA meetings
• Recruit volunteers to chair and staff AWSPA related special events
• Assist with Picture Day and Picture Re-Take Day
• Coordinate creation of the volunteer sign-up sheet form
• Coordinate the maintenance of the volunteer sign-up sheet form
• Coordinates volunteer sign up effort during September
• Assist other AWSPA members
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles, including attracting and retaining a replacement for your current role
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS Auction, as needed
Past Position Holders:
• Amy Betts
• Lynne Parrott |
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Day School Liaison (Grades PS-5)Day School Liaison (Grades PS-5)
Position Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfill position role: 10 hours per month
Position Description:
The liaison serves as a conduit for information between the AWSPA and administration and faculty of the Day School (Grades PS-5). The liaison serves as a conduit for information between the AWSPA and the Class Parents. Feedback between these groups is an important component to the Lower School experience for students and parents and enhances the Annie Wright community.
Position Responsibilities:
• Attend and be an active, participatory member of AWSPA Executive Council meetings, any AWSPA meetings and AWSPA events
• Establish relationship with the Director of the Day School (PS-5)
• Arrange and attend monthly meeting with the Director of the Day School (PS-5)
• Provide necessary input and feedback on communications from the Day School to the Annie Wright community
• Direct Chair for Jump Rope for Heart or, if no chair available, organize parent support of students through fruit and water refreshments after they jump
• Oversee Class Parent program
• Arrange for parent and student volunteers to attend admissions events
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles, including attracting and retaining a replacement for your current role
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS Auction, as needed
• Assist other AWSPA members
• Provide any needed coordination on Day School class auction items
• Assist with any other event or program as determined by Liaison, Parents’ Association and Director of Day School (PS-5)
Past Position Holders:
• Yukiko Lee
• Kathrine Svensson |
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Day School Liaison (Grades 6-8)Day School Liaison (Grades 6-8)
Position Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfill position role: 10 hours per month
Position Description:
The liaison serves as a conduit for information between the AWSPA and administration and faculty of the Day School (Grades 6-8). Feedback between these groups is an important component to the Annie Wright experience for students and parents and enhances the Annie Wright community.
Position Responsibilities:
• Attend and be an active, participatory member of AWSPA Executive Council meetings, any AWSPA meetings and AWSPA events
• Establish relationship with the Director of Day School (Grades 6-8)
• Arrange and attend monthly meeting with the Director of Day School (Grades 6-8)
• Provide necessary input and feedback on communications from Day School (6-8) to Annie Wright community
• Attend September Parent Meetings for each class
• Arrange for parent and student volunteers to attend admissions events
• Assist in communication efforts to school community regarding the Day School (6-8)
• Coordinate 4th and 5th grade meeting regarding transition
• Assist other AWSPA members
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles, including attracting and retaining a replacement for your current role
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS Auction, as needed
• Provide any needed coordination on class auction items
• Assist with any other event or program as determined by Liaison, Parents’ Association and Director of Day School (Grades 6-8)
Past Position Holders:
• Georgia Spiropoulos
• Deedra Walkey
• Martha Lantz |
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Upper School LiaisonUpper School Liaison
Position Term: 1 Year
Estimated time needed to fulfill position role: 10 hours per month
Position Description:
The liaison serves as a conduit for information between the AWSPA and administration and faculty of the Upper School. Feedback between these groups is an important component to the Upper School experience for students and parents and enhances the Annie Wright community.
Position Responsibilities:
• Attend and be an active, participatory member of AWSPA Executive Council meetings, any AWSPA meetings and AWSPA events
• Establish relationship with Head of Upper School
• Arrange and attend monthly meeting with Head of Upper School
• Provide necessary input and feedback on communications from Head of Upper School to Upper School community
• Attend September Upper School Parent Meetings
• Assist in communication efforts to school community regarding the Upper School
• Arrange for parent and student volunteers to attend admissions events
• Assist other AWSPA members
• Develop AWSPA members to fulfill AWSPA Executive Council roles, including attracting and retaining a replacement for your current role
• Serve as a liaison between AWSPA and AWS Auction, as needed
• Provide any needed coordination on Upper School class auction items
• Assist with any other event or program as determined by Liaison, Parents’ Association and Head of Upper School
Past Position Holders:
• Melinda Robinson
• Angela Bates |
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Officer Names and Positions
President - Lisa Jangard
Vice President - Kathrine Svensson
President Elect - Amanda Nelson
Treasurer - Bonnie Hill
Secretary - Deedee Walkey
Communications Officer - Julie Adberg
Volunteer Coordinator - Amy Betts
Day School Liaison (Grades PS-5) - Sonia Pal Day School Liaison (Grades 6-8) - Martha LantzUpper School Liaison - Colby Parks
Grade Parents
Event Chairs
- Used Uniform Sale (8/3, 8/28) - Carla Pelster (10am)
- Early Childhood Back-To-School Orientation (8/27) - Lisa Jangard, Tenley Cederstrand, Sonia Pal (5:00 pm)
- Day School Registration & Orientation (8/28) - Lisa Jangard, Tenley Cederstrand, Deedee Walkey (8:30am)
- Coffee with Head of School (8/29) - Holly Hunt (8am)
- Back to School Picnic (9/7) - Lisa Jangard (5:30pm)
- Picture Day (9/12, 10/17-retakes, 4/18-class photos) - Amy Betts, Volunteers (all day)
- Annual Fund Kick Off (9/21) - Alicia Hinckley (7am)
- Fall Meeting & Parent Topic – Technology (all school, 10/10) - Lisa Jangard, Amanda Nelson, Ann Dicks (5pm)
- October Fest Auction Prep (Oct. 23) - Sonia Pal, Auction Committee (6pm)
- Parent Topic – Literacy (Lower School, 11/7)- Lisa Jangard, Amanda Nelson, Ann Dicks (5pm)
- Veterans Day Chapel (11/12) - School Admin (1:50pm)
- Grandparents Day (11/20) - Alicia Hinckley (8am)
- Holiday Faculty (12/10) - Kathrine Svensson (12pm)
- Growing up classes (1/15, 1/22, 5/7, 5/14) - Ann Dicks, Tenley Cederstrand, Brenda Sanders, Julie Adberg (6:30)
- Spaghetti Feed/Bingo (1/18) - Kim Lane (5:30)
- Headmaster Lunch (2/4) - Lisa Jangard (12pm)
- Jump Rope for Heart (2/14) - Colette Bailey (8am)
- AWSPA Gator Gala-Family Night (3/15) - Sonia Pal, Auction Committee
- AWSPA Gator Gala (3/16) - Sonia Pal, Auction Committee (4pm)
- Annie Writers Tea (3/27) - Heather Shadko, Deedee Walkey (2:30pm)
- Parent Topic – Healthy Habits (all school, 4/18) - Lisa Jangard, Amanda Nelson, Ann Dicks (5pm)
- Book Fair (4/29, 4/30, 5/1, 5/2, 5/3) - Sandy Jeter (all day)
- Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch (5/7)- Kathrine Svenssson (11am)
- Spring Meeting & Parent Topic – Summer (all school, 5/15) - Lisa Jangard, Amanda Nelson, Ann Dicks (5pm)
- Baby Sitting Certification Course (10/20, 5/18) - Amy Betts (8am)
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