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The Parent Council
The Parent Council at MFS is a partnership between parents, administration, faculty and staff. It strives to create the best possible environment for children at MFS through a variety of programs and events, as detailed in the mission statement below. Parent Council embraces the following values: Community, Communication and Commitment.
Mission Statement
Parent Council encourages parental participation in the life of MFS by:
- Assisting in the welcoming and orienting of new MFS parents
- Cooperating with the administration and faculty in conducting educational programs for parents
- Enhancing communication among parents
- Encouraging parent participation in fund-raising activities
Organization
The MFS Parent Council is comprised of all parents, the Head of School, Upper, Middle and Lower School Directors, Director of Development, Director of Parent and Alumni Programs and the Parent Council Executive Committee. The Executive Committee includes the All-School Coordinators, Division Coordinators, and volunteer committee leaders as requested. Click here to view the 2008-09 Parent Council Executive Committee. Click here to see the 2008-09 list of Class Parents.
All-School Meeting Dates
All parents are invited and encouraged to attend the All-School Parent Council Meetings. Upcoming 2008-09 meeting dates are as follows:
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
This program will feature author Rosalind Wiseman. More details to follow.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the D'Olier Room
Parent Involvement
Working closely with the MFS administration, Parent Council leaders and volunteers seek to create opportunities for all parents to contribute their diverse talents to the school community by working on various committees and attending fund-raising events, workshops, discussion groups, and other activities. These programs build community and enhance the vibrancy of MFS.
- All School Picnic, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
- Parent Phonathon - Oct. 19 and 20, 2008
- The Fox Den
- MFS Book Fair at Barnes and Noble Monday, Dec. 1 and Tues. Dec. 2, 2008
- The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Community Service, Jan. 19, 2009
- Camp Fair - January 31, 2009
- Parent Council Auction - March 20, 2009
- Parent Ambassador Program
- Thrift Shop
Resources generated from the Book Fair, Fox Den, Camp Fair, biennial Dinner Dance and Auction provide income to fund educational programs, special receptions at MFS, and an annual contribution to the school. For information on these events or to assist as a volunteer, please contact the Development Office.
Parent Council Suggestion Box
Please click here to go to the Parent Council Suggestion Box page.
Weather Closings/Emergencies
In the event that school is closed or opening with a two-hour delay, parents will receive a phone call via the Alertnow Rapid Notification system. The call to parents will be made as soon as the decision is made. As this call will be made in the late evening or early morning, the phone call from Alertnow will only be made to the home phone number (or cell phone if that is listed as the home phone number). Additionally, information regarding a school closing or a delayed opening will be available in the following ways:
- Access the MFS website (www.mfriends.org).
- Call the MFS switchboard at (856) 235-2900 and press “1.”
- Listen to KYW-AM 1060 Radio and listen for the MFS snow number: 680
In case of an all-school related emergency – such as an unexpected school closing due to a power outage or other situation requiring rapid notification – parents will be notified through the ALERTNOW system. This quick and efficient service broadcasts a recorded school voice mail message to parent contact phone numbers in a matter of minutes. Parents are encouraged to maintain current contact numbers, which can include direct dial cell phones, work numbers, home numbers and car phones, through their child's division office. An ALERTNOW message will be displayed as “411” on Caller ID systems. Parents should be sure to update their contact information in the event that information changes due to a new phone number, a move or a job change. To update your contact information, please call your division office:
Upper School: 856-914-4458
Middle School: 856-914-4462
Lower School: 856-914-4477
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