Welcome to The MacDuffie School Parents' Association 2009-2010

We invite you to participate!

On behalf of the Parents' Association, welcome. The Parents' Association is an essential part of life at MacDuffie. All parents and guardians are de facto members. Meetings take place on a monthly basis and the Association sponsor several activities during the school year. It also performs a vital function in raising funds for special equipment, events, gifts and scholarships of direct benefit to the student.

For more information about the Association and its activities and committees, please see below. We welcome your participation as well as your questions and feedback. You may feel free to attend meetings or contact Janine Fondon, Head of School Liaison or Kirsten Stern, President of The MacDuffie School Parents' Association. Also, you may also call (413) 734-4971 and leave a message for the Parents' Association.

I Attend Upcoming Meetings:

Parents and Guardians - Please attend these Parents' Association meetings.

All meetings will be held in the computer room (Rutenber). If you can't attend, please watch for updates and be in touch with us to help where you can.

Meeting Dates: 2008-2010
November 2, 2009
December 7, 2009
January 11, 2010
February 1, 2010
March 29, 2010
April 20, 2010
May 10, 2010

II Get to know the MacDuffie Parents' Association

The purpose of The MacDuffie School Parents' Association is to:

• promote communication among the parents, teachers, administration and students of the School;
• afford an opportunity for members to meet and exchange ideas;
• assist the School through projects, gifts and support; to represent the parents of all students in various School activities.

Kirsten Stern, Parents' Association President for the second year, who welcomes parents to attend meetings or communicate via email. “Meetings will be kept to an hour and participation is needed on the varied committees,” says Stern. “Fundraising will be a critical activity this year, as one of our priorities to support the students and school.” “We also encourage parents to participate as part of the following committees,” says Stern.

1. Parents' Association - General: Senior and 8th grade gifts, Annual fund contribution, raffle participation, parent socials, teacher appreciation breakfasts
2. Boosters' Athletic Club: Spaghetti supper, magazine drive, concession sales at home games.
3. Parent Ambassadors: Work with Admissions, open houses, welcome socials, contact new families
4. Development: Work with Institutional Advancement on auction, phonathon, Reunion Weekend
5. The Arts: Support during performances, costume sewing, set builds

These committees are dedicated to supporting every aspect of your child's life here at MacDuffie. Many of the traditional activities would not be possible without the help of dedicated parents and guardians.

III Meet the 2009-2010 MacDuffie School Parents' Association Officers

President
Kirsten Stern - Parent of Jacob '13 and Nicole '11

Parent Liaison
Janine Fondon - Parent of Nikai Fondon '13

Vice President
Open (submit name to kstern@ecsconsult.com)

Treasurer
Martha DeHahn - Parent of Catherine '14 and Patrick '10

Secretary
Maria D'Amico-Parent of Meaghan '11

IV Stay in touch with your Class Representatives:

Parent Representatives 2009-2010

V Join us

We look forward to your participation and support. Join us at the Association's meetings and events. Also, connect with your class representatives. Together, with the MacDuffie faculty and Administration, we can provide our children the best possible well-rounded education.