GETTING INVOLVED

(nyates@friendscentral.org), our Director of Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusivity, leads these efforts through her inclusion, belonging, and equity work. She is central to the coordination and implementation of Plan 175, our strategic plan, Diversity goals. She provides training and support to colleagues with respect to curriculum and programming. She also provides education and support to all of our families through workshops and affinity and alliance group work. At the Lower School, Nefetaria spends time with our youngest students teaching them about fairness, equity, and empathy. She is their cheerleader and guide as she encourages them to find and share their inner voice.

THE HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

The Friends’ Central Home & School Association (HSA) is the vibrant and vital FCS parent/caregiver volunteer organization that works collaboratively with the School to strengthen communication and foster enriching opportunities between parents/caregivers and the School. If you are new to FCS, please feel free to reach out to the HSA division co-chairs,Vince Giamartino, Kate Jiggins, Amy Geary, and Jen Vallieres with any questions you may have. They are parent volunteers who are happy to help you as you transition to FCS. You can play an important role as a volunteer helping in many ways from being a class rep to a committee chair to helping at all-school events. HSA believes that parents and caregivers are essential for the development and success of our students. We encourage you to find a role or event that’s right for you. If you have any questions, contact Andrea Nuneviller, Director of Home and School Partnerships at anuneviller@friendscentral.org. PARENTS OF STUDENTS OF COLOR (PSOC)

For parents of students of color, our PSOC Affinity Group fosters communication within the school community between administration, faculty, staff, parents/caregivers, and children. PSOC supports efforts to develop greater awareness of the needs and values of children of color and to empower children of color within the FCS community as part of a unified whole. This year, we will build on our ongoing work creating a space for parent leadership development, building capacity, engaging in meaningful partnerships, and working together for our students’ success. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our PSOC Coclerks, Ily Houston and Simone Knight. Please save the date for our first meeting on Monday, October 17 at 7 pm. Mark your calendar! Saturday, September 10 at 1 pm on the Lower School Campus: Ice Cream Social sponsored by Parents of Students of Color. Want to help out? Contact Andrea Nuneviller at anuneviller@friendscentral.org.

HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (HSA) WAYS TO VOLUNTEER:

Class Representatives Parents/caregivers can volunteer to be a class representative to support their child’s class and teacher. As class reps, volunteers send communications from HSA and their classroom teacher to the parents/caregivers in their class to help keep everyone connected and informed about activities and events. They also help with classroom activities during the year.