The LAS Parent Association

Improving Our School Through Active Involvement

By Cindy & Fenton Peterken, P’25, Heads of the LAS Parent Association

In August 2021 we were asked to head the LAS Parent Association. For the past two years, we have been thrilled to have the opportunity to represent and assist LAS parents. In this role, we actively engage in dialogue with the school and love connecting with fellow parents. We are very passionate about LAS and all the opportunities offered to the diverse student community.

After a few years of restrictions, we were very excited to see a full family orientation week return this past fall. What a great way to open the academic year and set new families up for success. We relished the chance to represent the LAS Parent Association and personally welcome new families to the Magic Mountain. It is a privilege to be able to meet so many families and develop connections with the LAS family community.

Although the pandemic was a challenging time, it also presented opportunities to unite our Global Family. The Q&A Zoom sessions with the Leadership Team and Parent Association are a great way for us all to connect. During the pandemic these were an essential part of communicating with families around the world and we feel they are still an integral part of giving the community the opportunity to connect with each other and the LAS team in Leysin.