Parent Association: Fostering Community, Supporting Our School

The COFS Parent Association is a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting the school’s educational mission and fostering a vibrant and inclusive community among parents, faculty, and students. 

Along with the Faculty, College of Teachers, Board of Directors, and Administration, Parent Association is one of the organizational bodies of the school. PA’s central sphere of influence is in the social (community) realm, serving as a venue for parents to actively participate, serve, and contribute to the functioning and organization of the school. By providing a solid and cohesive parent body, the PA supports the teacher/student relationship, the school’s work, and its mission. As an organizational body of the school, the Parent Association offers the parent perspective in relation to school governance and serves as a forum for parents’ ideas, inspirations, initiatives and concerns. 

All parents are members of the Parent Association and are encouraged to participate. This year, the core PA consists of three co-chairs and one or two representatives from each class, serving as liaisons between Parent Association and their respective classes. All parents are entitled and welcome to attend any PA meeting or sponsored event and to contact their Class Rep or PA Leadership for any reason. 

Parent Association meetings will be held monthly at school on second Mondays at 7:00 pm. This year, each meeting features a speaker or activity designed to engage and enrich the parents’ relationship with Waldorf-inspired education. The full 2024-25 Parent Association calendar can be found here for iCal and here for Google Calendar. Parents are also encouraged to join the Parents GroupMe to connect with other parents and learn about more casual or time-sensitive social and volunteer opportunities. 

This post was written for our Inside the Realms series in our bi-weekly school newsletter, The Wellspring, sent to enrolled families. This series was created to share a closer look at the various realms that make our school special. From the work of our teachers and the care of our administration to the vibrancy of our Parent Association and the leadership of our Board, this column will give you an in-depth view of the many facets of our school community. Join us as we explore the unique roles and efforts that come together to create a nurturing and thriving environment for our students.