Parent/Caregiver Involvement 

Parents and caregivers at Rowland Hall automatically become members of the Home & School Association, our parent-school organization. Both campuses have Home & School executive boards and regular meetings at which parents and caregivers plan and organize gatherings such as classroom celebrations, used uniform sales, faculty appreciation events, new parent/caregiver events, parent/caregiver socials, and more. Home & School often hosts three to four parent/caregiver forum meetings each year, which often feature guest speakers who discuss topics related to parenting and student education.

Throughout the year, many volunteers are needed to assist on various committees. The Home & School committees include Back to School Night across all school divisions, book fairs, faculty dinners, Puttin' on the Arts recitals, vision screenings, school pictures, Candle & Carol, Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week, Color Day, fifth-grade and eighth-grade commencements, and senior graduation. Ad hoc committees are formed when needed for special issues or projects.

In addition, the Home & School board presides over various committees as needed. Everyone is welcome and invited to participate in any of these activities.

Room representatives or grade representatives are parent/caregiver volunteers who assist  teachers with special projects and Home & School activities when needed. There are at least two room representatives per class or grade. The room representatives or grade reps collectively share the responsibility of various classroom or grade-level assignments.

Room or grade representatives are also responsible for coordinating class participation in annual events like parent/caregiver socials, Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week, and Color Day.

The parent/caregiver social for lower, middle, and upper school parents is an informal gathering that takes place in the fall, typically at a Rowland Hall parent/caregiver home. It's an opportunity for parents and caregivers to become better acquainted with each other in a causal, relaxed setting.

Parents and caregivers are our partners in education. The more tools we can give adults to help their students, the better the outcome for all of us. Visit Parent/Caregiver Education for details, and don't miss our podcast, princiPALS.

Community builders are parent/caregiver volunteers who help create community between families within each grade. They do this by sharing information through a monthly newsletter provided by Home & School, planning grade-wide gatherings, and connecting families with Home & School contacts they can reach out to with any specific questions.

Community builders typically plan two or three grade-wide gatherings throughout the year which may include a family hike, playdate in the park, or picnic.

There is one community builder per grade on the McCarthey Campus. Community builders typically meet with each other twice a year to share ideas and tips.
 

Individual teachers from the Beginning School and Lower School may invite parents, caregivers, or grandparents to participate or assist in special classroom activities and/or field trips. The Beginning School and Lower School faculty often welcome parents who want to share a unique skill or interest.

Every other spring, Rowland Hall staff, in conjunction with dynamic parent/caregiver volunteers, organizes, donates, and decorates to make the school’s Auction gala one of the most successful in the city. During the planning stages, the Board of Trustees decides which school priority will benefit from the proceeds; in recent years, professional development, financial aid, and the capital campaign in support of the Richard R. Steiner Campus have all received a boost from our Auction guests’ generosity. Volunteering to plan and put on the Auction is a fun way to meet other parents and caregivers, and attending the Auction with school friends makes for a night to remember.

Parents and caregivers can become true green-and-white Winged Lion fans by joining the Booster Club with an annual donation of $50. Booster Club benefits include free admission to all Winged Lion home games, and benefits to our athletes are boundless. Club-fueled purchases such as new uniforms, camera equipment, and training gear have helped our teams enjoy success on the courts and fields and in pools. Booster Club is an invaluable source of funding and volunteer support. It provides the fuel for Winged Lion spirit school-wide.