The Parker Community
We pride ourselves on our tight-knit, warm, and vibrant community. It is one of the things that makes Parker special and unique.
The sense of family, connection and happiness can be felt as soon as you pass through our red gates. For many families, it is their first time being a part of a larger community and many of the bonds formed last for years beyond preschool. Some of the ways we facilitate this “home away from home” feeling amongst Parker families is by hosting and organizing our parent education workshops series, the Halloween Fair in the Fall, our Annual Soiree in the Spring, and our celebratory end-of-the-year children’s Art Fair. The home to school connection is a relationship we honor here and we aim for each family to feel connected and involved in ways that are accessibly and meaningful to them. For some, that means joining the Board of Directors. For others it might be volunteering to help set up the Halloween Fair, attending a parent workshop, reading a book to their child’s class or sending in recycled materials to use in art projects. A sense of belonging at Parker is not crucial just for the children in our classes, but for Parker families too.
Parents play an integral role in our school, and we view them as partners in each child’s learning journey. Parents and teachers work in tandem, supporting children toward common goals. Our teachers are open and receptive and meet with parents at least twice per year for conferences. Teachers spend many hours preparing for these meetings, documenting and tracking each child’s growth and progress so that we can continue to scaffold each child’s unique development. Our teachers are down-to-earth, friendly, and accessible at school, over the phone, or through email should any questions arise.
We welcome parent volunteers at Parker School and we also understand everyone’s schedule is different, so we offer a variety of ways to become involved. Each classroom has various parent participation projects, like sharing a hobby, reading a book, talking about family and culture, or a cooking project. Parents looking for deeper involvement join our Board of Directors, Parent Group, or help organize our annual fundraising events. We feel fortunate to have such a wealth of talents and experiences in our community and we’re always looking for ways to utilize them!