Greens Farms Academy Parents’ Association Events & Volunteer Opportunities Welcome to Greens Farms Academy! As a GFA Parent, you are a member of the Parents’ Association and you are welcome to attend general PA meeting or event. Our current PA events and committees are highlighted in the following pages. For contact names: Refer to the Committee Chairs listing on the website under “Parents” or in the School Directory.
We look forward to seeing you! Parent association meetings are the 3rd Thursday of every month at 8:00 am in the Oak Room No meeting in December or March.
Back to School Barbeque-‐ In September, welcome in the new school year at the parent/child picnic that will take place on the GFA playground. Meet new families and help staff the barbeque. Book Fair-‐This annual fundraiser takes place at Barnes and Noble, Westport. Stock up on holiday gifts and browses the teacher wish lists! Committee members organize publicity, entertainment, staffing (including evening and weekend hours) and gift-‐wrapping. Book Swap-‐In June; help the committee organize the textbooks for an in-‐school swap. It saves families money and raises money for the PA—a win/win situation. Students will drop off their used books to sell. Volunteers will advertise the event, organize and sell the books. Builders Beyond Borders-‐ (“B3”) provide Upper School students the opportunity to engage in humanitarian service by participating in construction projects to benefit impoverished communities throughout the world. GFA parent volunteer will also serve on the B3 board. Eyes Wide Open: Parent Awareness Forum-‐ Committee researches, publicizes and organizes details of speakers on current parenting and/or educational topics on one or more evenings during