Welcome!
As we navigate these unprecedented times and adapt to this new “normal” of Montessori during a pandemic, we look for ways for our parent and caregiver community to stay connected and support each other. Please contact us at thacherfamilynetwork@thacherschool.org.
Welcome new families – below are examples of some previous, parent-organized events and initiatives.
Family Network Committees
Class Parent Committee
Class parents regularly keep in touch with their respective guides, offering support as needed. They facilitate communication within their class community. They meet with other class parents to share ideas, report on how their class community is doing, and support parent-initiatives.
Toddler: Ashley Maina and Kate Crafford
CHB: Celeste Cefalu-DeMartis
CHC:
CHD: Nadine Peters
LEA: Nicole Irabor
LEB: Caro Bhildorff and Denice Kresker
UEA: Trish Kendall
UEB: Jess McDaniel and Vanessa Holroyd
AP: Rita Morris and Ana Donovan
Staff Appreciation Committee
Coordinator:
Organize and produce teacher appreciation events such as holiday gratitude cards, May Teacher Appreciation Week, and End-of-Year Gift Cards.
Events and Fundraisers Committee
Coordinator: Jessica McDaniel (UE)
Organize and produce community events and fundraisers such as the Back-to-School picnic, Around the World Brunch, Spring Carnival, and End-of-Year Picnic.
Family Connections Committee
Coordinator Caro Bihldorff (CHC, LEA)
Provide direct outreach and community support to new and rising families, and create informational materials to inform and connect Thacher families.
