Parent Association
The Mission of the Parent Association is to recruit, train and motivate volunteers who are dedicated to assisting The First Academy in the fulfillment of it’s mission and vision.
The Vision of the Parent Association is threefold:
- To fill all volunteer positions at The First Academy.
- To train our volunteers to serve with excellence.
- To be a viable source of strong community with our school family
Parent Association Kick-Off Breakfast on Wednesday, August 21
RSVP here for the Parent Association Kick-Off Breakfast and Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, August 21.
Parent Association Executive Committee
Click on each name to email your Parent Association representative.
- Becca Andone: President
- Stephanie Weisz Lower School Vice President
- Shaine Capone: Middle School Vice President
- Diana Luna: Upper School Vice President
- Ellen Stewart: Athletics Liaison
- Susie Smith: Fine Arts Liaison
- Jennifer Jackson: Lower School Principal & Interim Assistant Head of School, PK-12 Programs & Parent Relations
- Dr. Natalie Holter: Middle School Principal
- Joyce Kwak: Upper School Principal
Parent Association Meetings
All parents are considered members of our Parent Association and welcome to join us for meetings. To accommodate all of our parents, we will host a variety of in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and committee-specific meetings.
Click to view meeting agendas below. Agendas are posted the week before each large group meeting date.
The Parent Association (PA) meetings for the 2024 -2025 school year will be a combination of on-campus, virtual meetings, and committee-specific meetings. There are three on-campus meetings, three virtual quarterly update meetings, and three committee-specific meetings scheduled for the 2024 – 2025 school year.
On-campus meeting times will vary based on the date. The virtual meetings will start at 9:00 am to allow parent travel time from morning drop-off and will be hosted on Google Meets via the provided link. The Committee Meetings will be for those signed up to serve on a specific committee. The committee will share detailed information for those meeting leads.
On-Campus Meetings
- Wednesday, August 21: TFA Parent Kick-Off Breakfast & Volunteer Fair Hosted by the Parent Association, 8:15 am, Faith Hall
Virtual Quarterly Update Meetings
- Tuesday, October 8 – 9:00 am. Click here for the meeting link.
- Tuesday, December 3 – 9:00 am. Click here for the meeting link.
- Wednesday, February 19 – 9:00 am. Click here for the meeting link.
Committee Meetings
- Friday, September 13 – 8:15 am
- Friday, November 8 – 8:15 am
- Wednesday, January 15 – 8:15 am
Uniform Swap & Sale
- Thursday, September 12 – Cramer Family Field House Lobby
- Thursday, January 16 – Cramer Family Field House Lobby
Teacher Treats are opportunities throughout the school year for our Parent Association to bless our teachers with delicious and nutritious breakfasts, snacks, and treats. Parents sign up to host divisional Teacher Treats. Set-up is in the morning prior to the start of the school day. Please see the quick how-to video below for additional information.
2024 -2025 Teacher Treat Dates
- Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Teacher Treats Set-Up How-To Video
Have questions about Teacher Treat Set-Ups? Learn more with the quick how-to video below.
Weekly Prayer Walks will occur every Monday at 8:00 am and will meet outside the Boyd Leadership Center. On Mondays when school is not in session, parents will meet on the first day that school is back in session.
For more information on Weekly Prayer Walks, please contact Parent Prayer Time Committee Chair Erin Warren.