 | Every Windward parent is automatically a member of the Parent Guild! The Parent Guild offers many opportunities, large and small, to get involved with the school. Come and join fellow parents in making new friends, reconnecting with old friends, and in general, just having a good time while contributing to the school community! Please contact your 2013-14 Guild President Debbie Markiles with questions.
Purpose
The Windward Parent Guild is the liaison between the parents and Windward School. As a Windward parent, you help to organize and plan many of the School's special events and assist in sustaining the arts, athletics, service learning and other important areas of school life. Our mission is to support the policies of the Board of Trustees and Windward administration in challenging students to achieve academic excellence in a nurturing atmosphere. The Parent Guild works to strengthen participation in the Windward community through parental volunteer programs that enrich the social, cultural, and fundraising activities of the School.
Parent Guild Meetings
The Parent Guild holds five meetings during the year on various Wednesdays during the year in the Windward Pavilion beginning with a light breakfast at 7:45 a.m. (Meetings start promptly at 8 a.m.). Find the dates on this page or click School Calendar to the left to view this year's dates.
All parents are always welcome. At meetings, we often hear reports from Head of School Tom Gilder, the Directors of the Middle and Upper Schools, and throughout the year from college counselors, faculty guest speakers, and various Parent Board Liaisons on the latest activities and plans for our students. Whether you just want to stay informed or wish to volunteer for one of our committees (see form under Downloads), we hope to see you at the meetings! Find the latest meeting minutes on this page. |
| | Parent Guild Meeting Dates 2013-14 Parent Guild Volunteer Descriptions Alumni Activities
- Plan events, pack and send items to recent grads
Arts: Performing & Visual
- Organize receptions for performances
Athletics: Middle and Upper School
- Grade ___
- Provide support for teams
Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL)
- Volunteer in library and support CTL staff
Communications
- Write articles for website
Diversity Activities
- Plan and staff events and presentations
Faculty/Staff Appreciation
- Celebrate teachers and staff with special treats
Family Support
- Help with food delivery and other efforts for families in need
Founder's Day
- Plan arts activities as part of winter school-wide event
Grade-Level Activitites
- Grade _____
- Assist grade-level reps
Grandparent Hospitality
- Organize programs to welcome grandparents
Historiography
- Photograph school events for a "parent yearbook"
Homecoming
- Help with a multitude of activities for this Fall festival
Lost & Found
- Catalog and publicize lost items
New Family Hospitality
- Help to welcome new families at various events
Parent Service Learning
- Support student initiated projects and programs
Party Book
- Plan and market an array of parties hosted by and for families
Salon Series
- Devise and publicize speakers for the Windward Community
Spirit Club
- Create Wildcat Spirit with BBQ's , posters, etc.
Spring Event
- Plan and staff our spring parent event and auction
Student Store
- Support Food Services with special events on campus
Summer Guide
- Catalogue summer activities for this helpful resource
Teacher Conference Lunches
- Support committee during teacher conferences
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Parent Guild Volunteer Form 2013-14 (Electronic Version) | | Parent Meeting Minutes (secure) | |