The Post Oak Parent Association (POPA)
Melissa Cordero and Erin Stus, 2009-2011 POPA Chairs
The Post Oak School has an extremely talented and involved parent body. Parent volunteer activities are coordinated through the Post Oak Parents Association: POPA. The school depends on the support of these parent volunteers throughout the year. When you donate your time and talents to assist the school, you make a valuable contribution to the children and also get the opportunity to connect with other parents. Along with having a great deal of fun, POPA volunteers help to build a community spirit and give a tremendous boost to our faculty and staff.
Spirit Sale
See the Spirit Sale web page for information about clothing from Lands' End embroidered with the Post Oak logo.
Volunteer Possibilities
You can volunteer during the year in a variety of ways:
- Lend your aid to staff and students for field trips, special events, plays, and other class projects.
- Help with parent education, including planning programs, providing volunteers, and participating at events.
- Work in the library or school office.
- Assist with fund-raising projects.
- Participate in beautification projects around the school.
- Introduce elements of your cultural heritage to your child's class (contact the teacher to discuss your ideas).
- Serve as a room parent to provide direct support to the classroom teacher, or volunteer as a class captain for the Post Oak Fund Campaign.
As you can see, there is ample opportunity to become involved. As a parent at The Post Oak School, you are already a member of POPA. Please volunteer when and how you can. For more information, contact your POPA chairs, classroom parent (listed below), or teacher.
2010–11 Room Parents
- Basham: Kim Yates
- Chetrit: Aimee Taylor
- Grandchamp: Elizabeth Santikos
- Hacker: Jeannine Bergt
- Hansen: Sonia Einstein & Jamie Lee
- Kluk: Rennae Henry
- Lodrig: Meghan Freeman
- Long: Heather O'Neill & Jessica Gregg
- Middle School: Jian Short
- Moudry: Kara Sanders
- Nickerson: Elise McClain
- Parraguirre: Vivan Lee
- Pinto, E.: Tanya Gee & Cinda Moye
- Pinto, M.: Karen Redding
- Ricles: Cynthia Alonso & Beth Cassidy
- Roark: Laurie Levin & Jennifer Touchet
- Smith: Leashanne Guo & Gerry Waters
- Winton: Michelle Lu
POPA Events
POPA organizes the following events during the school year. The chairs for each event appear below: talk to them at school or give them a call if you'd like to volunteer!
Parent Work Day
Friday, August 13, 2010
This is a fun way to help your child’s teacher prepare for the first day of the new school year. Wear your work clothes! If you can’t be present at the school that day, contact your child’s teacher. He/she may have some projects that can be done off campus. Grandparents are welcome, too! Coordinated by Room Parents.
Yearbook Club
Jian Short, advisor; Melissa Cordero & Erin Stus
New Parent Welcome Coffee
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
If you are a new parent, plan on attending this informative session. You will meet other new parents as well as returning parents. If you are a returning parent, please come and welcome our new families.
POPA Dinner
Tanya Gee and Julia Vine, chairs; Tuesday, September 14, 2010
This parent/faculty/staff dinner is a great chance to meet and mingle with both parents and staff of the school. Watch your mail for further details.
POPA Coffee / Work Days
8:45 am Wednesdays Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 12, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, Volunteer Appreciation Event is May 11
These volunteer gatherings, held each month in the Common Room after drop-off at 8:45 a.m., enable parents to socialize while helping prepare classroom materials and do other work in support of the teachers. Come by whenever you can. Coffee and good company provided. (Begins in October)
Field Day Family Event
Teri Bair and Amy Garrou, chairs; Saturday, October 16, 2010
Field Day is an annual fall celebration for the whole family. Bring a picnic and enjoy fun games and activities galore! (This is a Saturday event)
Annual Book Fair
Jennifer Chavis and Jessica Gregg, chairs; Thursday, November 4, 2010
Once again, this great event will be held at the Barnes & Noble on Holcombe at Buffalo Speedway. Here is your opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping and also purchase books for The Post Oak School Library or your child’s classroom.
Grandparents' Days
Monday and Tuesday, November 22-23, 2010
There is no easier way to explain our school to our beloved grandparents than by showing them. Invite your child’s grandparents to hear John Long speak about the Montessori philosophy and to observe or visit their grandchild’s classroom.
Cinco de mayo
Friday, April 29
The Cinco de Mayo performance takes place every other year. Students perform regional songs and dances from Latin America, in costume.