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Parent Association

The Catherine Cook Parent Association (PA) assists our parents and guardians by building a sense of community and providing a strong communication link between the parent body and the school.

The PA seeks to foster positive relationships between parents/guardians and the school's administration, faculty, staff, and trustees. Every parent or guardian of a Catherine Cook student is automatically a voting member of the Parent Association.

The PA sponsors many all-school events, parent/guardian education, and volunteer opportunities. It also holds monthly meetings, to which all parents and guardians are invited. These meetings are an excellent way to meet fellow parents, learn how to get involved, and find out what's happening in the school.

 

 


Parent Association Committees

Spirit Committee

This committee generates Catherine Cook Cougar Pride by coordinating Spirit Weeks, community athletic events, and the Spirit Store.

Service Committee

This committee plans and coordinates a variety of community service events, including donation drives, beach clean-ups, meal services, and more.

School’s Out Extravaganza

This committee plans and coordinates an end-of-year celebration with food trucks and a wide variety of activities.

Room Parents

Room Parents assist teachers with events, organize volunteers, and serve as a liaison between the PA and their classroom parents/guardians.

Lunch Support

This committee provides coverage in the Cafeteria so faculty and staff can eat lunch, focus on instruction, and reset for the remainder of the day.

Library Support

This committee supports our Catherine Cook librarians by assisting with re-shelving and other tasks.

Harvest & Halloween Celebration

This committee decorates Catherine Cook in celebration of Halloween and the fall harvest as well as coordinates the annual Halloween Parade.

Fall Fest

This committee plans and coordinates a fall-themed event with a Chicago Bears game watch and fun activities.

Faculty & Staff Snacks

This committee provides snacks for faculty and staff once per month.

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon

This committee coordinates a special lunch for faculty and staff at the end of the year.

CultureFest

This committee plans and coordinates an amazing celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions of our community members.

Back to School Celebration

This committee plans and coordinates an exciting party for adults in the community at the start of the school year.

Parent Association Events

Book Fair

This annual event provides families an opportunity to purchase books and gifts for the whole family as well as for their children’s classrooms, with a percentage of sales supporting the Catherine Cook Library to update the school’s collection.

CultureFest

CultureFest - Our school comes together each year to celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions of our community members, including food, fashion, games, performances, and more.

Bump, Set, ROAR!

Each fall, our 8th Graders take on faculty and staff in an exciting volleyball game, with the whole school invited to cheer them on!

Halloween Parade

Halloween Parade - During our annual Halloween Parade, students wear incredible costumes and parade around Cobbler Square as families and friends line the streets.

Cougar Madness

Cougar Madness - In the spring, our faculty and staff bring their best basketball skills to the court as they face off against 8th Graders with the bleachers full of excited fans.

 

2024-2025 Parent Association Executive Committee:

Lisa Hall | President
Julie Levenstein | Vice President
Alyssa Johnson | Treasurer
Lauren Worley | Secretary

 

2024-2025 Parent Association Committee Chairs

Back to School Celebration
Kelli Burd, Lindsey Renshaw, and Brooke Torrenga

CultureFest 
Kim Kort, Kate Kraft, Nadine Saber, Virginia Uriostegui, and Padma Varadhi

Faculty & Staff Appreciation
Luncheon

Samantha Pinkus and Jill Spencer

Faculty & Staff Snacks
Leslie Brosk, Alexis Cogswell, and Chris Papalia

Room Parent Coordinators
Alex Dugan, Karen Focht, and Gina Ness

Fall Fest
Kim Edison, Emily Hood, Sonya Metcalf, and Virginia Uriostegui

Harvest and Halloween Celebration
Marci Jarog, Alice Richter, Joanna Travalini, Mike Travalini, and Abby Wheeler

Library Support
Shannon Abloh, Ryan Cohen, Kami Davis, Julia Devetski, Alex Dugan, Jenna Gaston, Leah Rosemergy, Nadine Saber, Daisie Siska, and Dina Taylor

Lunch Support
Adam Beane and Jen Bush

School’s Out Extravaganza
Alice Becker, Lauren Bowles, Jenna Gaston, and Whitney Stevens

Service Committee
Leslie Archer, Sara Bradley, Brad Burd, Cheryl King, and Jeff VanDam

Spirit Committee
Meredith Albert, Kim Edison, and Molly Watkins