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The Westside School Parent Organization

The Westside School Parent Organization (or WPO) works with the Westside School community and the administration to support Westside's mission. The WPO plans and pays for movie nights, various family events, and school assemblies.

Click here for the WPO Parent Handbook.

Mission of the WPO

Through democratic parent and administration participation, the WPO will endeavor to promote and support the academic, financial and social growth of Westside School.

Purpose of the WPO

The WPO is an unincorporated organization formed to support Westside School. The Organization is formed in response to a resolution from the Westside School Board of Trustees. Although an independent organization, the WPO is empowered by the trustees, and its operations are conducted in concert with the goals established by the Development Committee and school administration. The objectives include:

  • Working to create a welcoming and supportive community for the children, parents and legal guardians of the students, faculty and others connected with Westside School.

  • Promoting and sponsoring various projects in conjunction with overall school development plans.

  • Assisting in the coordination of volunteer support for Westside School activities and programs.

Parent Involvement

Parents are invited and encouraged to participate in all WPO events and activities. To become further involved in your child’s classroom and the WPO, consider becoming a room parent. Two room parents per class share the job, whose responsibilities include:

  • Acknowledge teachers at various times throughout the year.

  • Build community within your class (eg: plan mom’s night out, encourage family BBQ, etc.).

  • Participate in the WPO by attending meetings and events and encouraging your class to participate in WPO meetings and events as well.

  • Help teachers by tracking field trip drivers, classroom volunteers, etc.

  • Coordinate refreshments for the beginning of the year teacher and parent coffee.

  • Act as the class email liason in regards to volunteer needs, general school announcements, etc.

 

Contact the WPO

The WPO officers for the 2009-2010 school year:

President Kate Petrich

Vice President Shelli Park

Secretary Pam Snider

Treasurer  Melanie Leary

Volunteer Coordinator  
Lori Lieske

Room Parent Coordinator
Sue Winter

Member at Large Shelli Stump, Amy Huber and Emily Ann Hindle

Westside Staff Jana Riggan

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