Charlotte Prep

parents’ association

The Charlotte Prep Parents’ Association is a fun and social way for parents to be involved with their child’s school.

Through meetings, volunteer opportunities, and events, we help foster thoughtful conversations at school and at home while supporting parents as their child’s academic and social journey unfolds.

The Executive Board consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and division liaisons. The officers, committee chairpersons, and class representatives are listed here. For information on how to become involved, contact our PA.



Parent Partnership

Research clearly shows that a positive partnership between home and school has a powerful influence on a child’s achievement and sense of belonging in the school. Parent volunteers enrich daily school life and enable teachers to focus on their most important jobs – teaching. Charlotte Prep strongly encourages parents to become involved in the school and to nurture a partnership with the school administration, faculty, and staff.

All Prep parents and guardians are part of the Parent Association. The PA helps to facilitate parent communication, cooperation, and involvement; promote a strong sense of community; and support the school’s mission, programs, and activities.

PA EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Cyndi Chaney
Vice President: Rebecca Teng
Treasurer: Monica Filitis
Secretary: Scott Philips

School Partnership

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At Prep, we treasure the parents, guardians, grandparents, grandfriends, and friends who share in celebrating and contributing to the success of our students. From parents engaged in volunteer roles on campus to visits from beloved grandparents and friends during special events to financial support from families who have already passed through our halls, we simply could not grow and prosper without the support and involvement of the entire Prep community.

BACK TO PREP BASH

A kickoff to the school year that the whole family will enjoy! Meet new and veteran Charlotte Prep families in a carnival atmosphere with rides, games, and prizes. Volunteers are needed for the day of the event to set up, take tickets, run games, man the popular “Teacher Time Auction,” coordinate the traditional “Cake Walk,” and event clean up.

BACK TO SCHOOL - FACULTY & STAFF BRUNCH

The PA welcomes back the faculty and staff with a catered brunch on their first day back to Charlotte Prep.

CHARLOTTE PREP GALA & AUCTION

The annual Charlotte Prep Gala is a volunteer-driven event. Parents, relatives, staff, and friends turn out for an evening of good food, lively entertainment, and an opportunity to support the school through a targeted fundraising opportunity. The funds raised at previous auctions have benefited our students and school in many ways. In recent years, auction proceeds have provided extensive professional development opportunities to faculty and staff, allowed for the deployment of Smart Boards and other classroom technologies, purchased fine arts materials, and upgraded school signage.

BOOK FAIRS

We traditionally partner in the fall with a bookstore off-campus. In the spring, the book fair is held on campus in conjunction with Grandparents’ Day. These events help foster a lifelong love of books and reading, enrich classroom libraries, and raise funds for the school.

GIVE BACK PROGRAMS


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Login to your Amazon account as usual. Hover over “Account & Lists,” and on the dropdown menu choose AmazonSmile Charity Lists. If you have a charity already selected, click “Change Charity” and then search for Charlotte Prep. If you do not have a charity listed, type “Charlotte Prep” in the search box and select it.

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You must have a VIC card number and reference it to set up the school partnership.

Click “Login” if you’ve already registered your VIC card online, or “Sign Up” if you have not. If you are not registered, you can do so by entering your demographic information and your VIC card number. “Accept” the terms and then click “Register.” Once you are logged in, go back to the link and click “Link Your School Today.” You will see your account details. Scroll to the bottom below “Together in Education” and type “Charlotte Preparatory School #3416.” Click “Add a School.” Charlotte Prep will appear below in your current school selection.

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You must have an MVP card number.

Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner. Sign in if you already have an account. If not, click “Sign Up.” To create an account, enter your demographic information, MVP card number, and password. Agree to the terms and click “submit.” You will be asked to verify your cell phone number via text or cell.

FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Each spring, the committee coordinates a week-long celebration of our faculty and staff. Committee members collect gift cards to be distributed at a brunch or luncheon during that week.

GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS' DAY

A lovely Charlotte Prep tradition! Volunteers help decorate and welcome guests for this beautiful event filled with special performances honoring our grandparents and special friends.

Learn more about the School Partnership Pledge

 

 

Around Campus Opportunities

Charlotte Prep strongly encourages parents to become involved in the school and to nurture a partnership with the school administration, faculty, and staff.

Parent volunteer opportunities are coordinated through our Development Office. If you are interested in participating on any of the following committee projects or activities, please contact us.

 

ADMISSIONS

Assistance for school fairs, events, prospective family follow-up, and other projects throughout the school year.

BOOK FAIRS

Have fun and help with our fall and spring Book Fairs.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Help the Parent Association Spirit Committee Chair to organize the details prior to, during, and after this annual event. 

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS

Parents work closely with our Fine Arts faculty throughout the year helping on the various projects and programs.

HOSPITALITY

Assisting the Development Office with coordinating the school events throughout the year.

MENTORING

Assist with the Mentor Family Program to help guide our new families through their first school year.

OFFICE HELP

This committee helps with various office tasks and duties intermittently throughout the year.

ROOM PARENT

Room parents serve an important function, providing support for the classroom teacher and as a communications liaison between the PA, committees, teachers, and parents.