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Parents' Association

Welcome to the Parents' Association

The Parents’ Association’s mission is to foster and promote Country Day’s vibrant learning environment through parental participation in a variety of activities and events that generate resources for the school for the direct benefit and education of our children. Whether through fundraising, community service, or school spirit, the Parents’ Association offers many opportunities for parents to contribute their diverse and wonderful talents to our innovative school community.
 
Please check out our list of upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and Parents' Association Meetings enclosed below. 

Upcoming Events

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  • Click Here to Sign-Up to Volunteer Click Here to Sign-Up to Volunteer
    The Metairie Park Country Day School Parents' Association (PA) aims to build a stronger community through parental involvement and to generate funds to support our school.  In order to succeed, we need your involvement, ideas, leadership and energy. Click Here  for the 2019-2020 CD Parents' Association Committee Sign Up Opportunitie.
  • Concession Stand Sign up Concession Stand Sign up
    To All Students and Parents - Class of 2022
    The Concession Stand is the 10th-grade fundraiser for their Graduation After Party - let’s make it a success!!
    Grab a friend and sign up for shifts on our Sign Up Genius.
    Students are welcome to work a shift with a parent too!
     
    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
    Questions? Email Betty Poole at betty.poole27@gmail.com
  • Charleston Wrap - Click here to start shopping
    support our school fundraiser!

    This is the Lagniappe Committees most significant source of funds for the year, and it is used to enhance the experience and education of the entire student body.
    Online Ordering Made Easy. Just use Country Day's School ID is 11824<. Over 500 items to choose from.

Opportunities

  • Box Tops Box Tops
    Have you heard of this box tops app? 
    Good way to raise more money.
    Click Here for instructions on box tops website
    Collect Box Tops for Education coupons (dates must be intact to be valid).
    Return them to LS, MS or US offices to earn cash for our school. Or, visit     www.boxtops4education.com to redeem and shop.
  • Charleston Wrap
    support our school fundraiser!

     This is the Lagniappe Committees most significant source of funds for the year, and it is used to enhance the experience and education of the entire student body.
    Online Ordering Made Easy. Just use Country Day's School ID is 11824
  • Office Depot/Office Max
    Mention Metairie Park Country Day or give school code 70042322 at checkout  and our school will receive 5% back in store credit.
  • Community Cash for Schools
    Clip the UPC or Proof of Purchase label from one of the many products listed. Send them to your division office throughout the year.
  • CDPA Boutique is Open!
    You can now find the latest Country Day signature offerings from the Parents' Association Boutique. Click here to start shopping!

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  • Country Day City Park Night, Click Here

    CD in the Oaks 2019
    Saturday, October 5,2019,7-10PM
     
    Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate.
    Click Here to purchase your tickets.
     
    Parents and children 2 and under are free.

    Questions about purchasing online? Contact pa.treas@mpcds.com.
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  • Daisy Pins, Click Here

    A perfect gift for graduates or that special Cajun!  These beautiful daisies are the perfect size -- measuring 1.75 inches in diameter and are available in two finishes, gold plated and silver plated.  "Country Day" is engraved on the back of each daisy.

    Orders are going on now.  Price per daisy is $40.  To place your order online, visiting the PA Boutique.  To reserve your pin by check, download the order form by clicking here and return to the PA mailbox. Please contact Shannon Zink cell: 231-7240 with qustions.
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  • Office Depot and Office Max, Click Here

    Mention Metairie Park Country Day or give school code 70042322 at checkout and our school will receive 5% back in store credit.  
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION CALENDAR 2019-2020
 
October
5th 6:00PM                                      CD City Park Night
Click Here to get your tickets.
 
10th 6:00PM                                   Art Gallery Opening
23rd 8:15AM                                      PA Board Meeting 
 
November
8th 8:15AM                            Book Fair/Boutique Set up
10th-15th                                                  Book Fair/Boutique
14th 6:00PM                               Speaker Jarvis DeBerry
20th 10:00AM                                   Tennis Tournament
 
December
16th-17th                                                Faculty Appreciation
 
January
22nd  8:15AM                                    PA Board Meeting
 
March
18th  8:15AM                                     PA Board Meeting
 
April
4th  6:00PM                                               City Nights
8th  4:00PM                                              Skate Night
 
May
1st  11:00AM          Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
9th  12:00PM                                                   CD Fair
15th  5:00PM              Parent Volunteer Thank you party
18th-19th                                      Faculty Staff Appreciation

2019-20 PA Board
Shannon Zink President 
Andrea Caplan Vice President 
Heather Hayes Treasurer
Amy Fernandez Assistant Treasurer
Tara Luparello Corresponding Secretary
Olivia Ventola Recording Secretary  
Sherri O'Bell Past President 
Division Liaisons
Ashley Bono Lower School
Anne Long, M.D. Middle School
Terri Dreyer Upper School
Technology Chair/Web Master
Lilach Taylor  

 

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300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 837-5204
Established in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coed private school for New Orleans area students in early childhood through Grade 12. From the elementary grades through upper school, the care and cultivation of each child comes to life in our exciting academic program, creative arts, and competitive athletic offerings.