How do I Participate as a Parent?

 

Here at Sidney Cooperative Nursery School, every parent is a participating parent. Each parent dedicates extra time and attention to the Sidney Cooperative Preschool by working in the classroom on a monthly basis, participates in fundraising activities, helps organize Special Person's night events by donating cookies or punch, assists teacher's on school field trips and semi-annual toy cleanings. We know you won't be able to participate in all of the above, but we do hope you will assist in at least a few. 

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Be alert for requests for help in board and teacher newsletters and emails. We are often looking for a handyman for small tasks, someone to plow snow, a resource for fundraising, etc. How can you help?

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Additionally, the school is run by a volunteer parent board that changes from year to year as the enrolled students do. The Parent Board meets monthly to make sure we are meeting regulations, are being fiscally responsible, and address any various issues that arise. As a nonprofit, the only paid staff are the teachers but parent Board Members do receive a tuition discount. Please consider how serving on the board might benefit you, your child, or the school. Each position comes with varying levels of responsibility and time, and forming committees for extra assistance is always an option. Each year, we are looking for a new President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Chair, Treasurer, Health Chair, and Fundraising Chair.