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PAT – Parents and Teachers: An Overview

The work of the Parents and Teachers (PAT) Association – of which all parents and guardians are members – is vital to the health and success of the school. The PAT leadership consists of the Co-Presidents, Executive Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Volunteer Coordinators, and Vice Presidents representing each division, as well as several committee chairs. Early in the fall, the PAT enlists parents’ help for special events that are sponsored throughout the year:

The Craft Fair and Winter Festival in December
The African-American Celebration in February
The “Dinosaurs, Dolphins & Friends” Family Concert in April
Family Day of Service in April
The Spring Benefit and Auction on April 30, 2010
“Breakfast at the Prospect Park Carousel” in May
The New Parent Dinner in May.

Parents are enlisted to volunteer for work with the admissions office and on the diversity, community service, and development committees. Parents may volunteer to become Class Parents and help coordinate such class events as picnics, potluck dinners, class trips and projects. The Division Heads have regular meetings with their respective PAT Vice Presidents and Class Parents.

In addition, the PAT sponsors a Speakers Series that brings distinguished authors and lecturers to the school several times a year. Past speakers have included Sara Lawrence Lightfoot, Michael Thompson, Ph.D., Robert Brooks, Ph.D., Rosalind Wiseman, Josh Dorfman, and Rev. Paula Lawrence Wehmiller.

Please click on the topics on the left-hand side to learn more about PAT activities and to fill out an online Volunteer Form.

	First Come-First Serve
	BFS families, please read about the "First-Come, First-Serve" appreciation program for BFS faculty and staff and learn how you can participate.

	Schoolpop Is Now One Cause
	Whatever happened to Schoolpop? Remember that program which earned money for the PAT through purchases made on-line and with a special VISA card? It's still active and has raised nearly $7,500 for the school, but under a new name--One Cause. You can find out more about how to participate at the One Cause website.