Family at The Center Volunteer Philosophy and Opportunities
The Center is not only home to students, but to families too! Parents are a big part of our positive school environment and strengthen the sense of community in many ways. In fact, once families become a part of The Center community, it is an expectation that all parents volunteer in some capacity over the course of the school year. We understand that parents have different amounts of time to contribute, so the school provides a range of opportunities so that volunteering can feel great and not stressful. When possible, having parents on campus strengthens the home-school partnership and enables The Center to maintain a wonderful school community!
Parents’ Association Every parent of an enrolled Center student is a member of the CEE Parents’ Association. We believe that the active partnership between parents, children, and The Center makes our school and community even stronger!
We are proud of our 45+ different volunteer committees that are collectively supported by our parent community. Volunteer committees range in mission from greeting children at the beginning of the school day (and keeping our dropoff line moving!) to planning community events (such as our Fall Picnic, Book Fair, Spring Gala, and numerous cultural celebrations!), to helping serve hot lunch, to introducing prospective families to The Center. Because we want every parent in a family to volunteer in some capacity throughout the year, and we value the diversity of our families’ schedules, talents, and availability, we make sure that our volunteer opportunities are varied in time commitment, scope, and topic. Our Parents’ Association is dedicated to ensuring that each and every family enjoys a sense of purpose, community, and belonging at The Center.
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