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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.

    The Country Day Parents' Association is a volunteer organization that raises restricted funds for academic enrichment, programming and capital needs of our students and faculty.  Our funds directly impact students and faculty members and supplement school activities over and above the operational budget.  We thank you for your continued support of our endeavors!
  • 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 Night, Click Here

    POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 16, 2020

    The Parents’ Association is committed to the health, safety, and security of our Country Day community. With this in mind, and out of an abundance of caution, City Nights Dream originally scheduled for April 4 will be postponed until May 16. 
     
    If you have purchased tickets or a sponsorship and are unable to make this new date, we hope that you will consider converting your purchase into a charitable gift. If you would prefer to request a refund, you may do so by emailing Parents’ Association Treasurer, Heather Hays at pa.treas@mpcds.com by April 3.  
     
    Thank you for your understanding during this extraordinary time.
     
    The online auction will continue as planned, so keep an eye out for an announcement of when bidding will begin. In the meantime, please enjoy a sneak peak of some of the fabulous items that will be available for bidding.
    Country Day Community will come together for our biggest annual fundraising event City Nights Gala and Patron Party.
    This year's gala is themed Dream. 

    Patron Party will be hosted by Robyn and Andrew Schwarz at their beautiful home located at 606 Hector Ave.
    Enjoy bites generously donated by Gianna and Chef Rebecca Wilcomb of The Donald Link Group and libations generously donated by Diane and Alan Franco, the Sazerac Company.

    The Patron Party will flourish from 6pm until 7:30pm. Guests will then continue to Chandler Circle where they will enter into the ethereal world of Dream. Enjoy food from the city's finest restaurants and awe in the sights and sounds of Dream. Mix and mingle with your favorite friends, parents, grandparents, faculty, and alumni. 

    Additional details to follow.

    Click Here to get your tickets online.

    Click the links below for donation, forms, and letters.
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  • New Country Day Pin Released! Click Here

    The Country Day bell is a beloved symbol of our school. The PA is proud to offer a newly released pin designed by local artist India Stewart to commemorate this time-honored tradition. Price per pin is $40. To place your order online, please visit the PA Boutique. 

  • 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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  • Helping Hands, Click here

    Helping Hands is a service committee that offers assistance to Country Day families who are affected by some form of challenge and may need our support.  Depending upon the needs of the family, the committee members are available to prepare meals, run errands, make hospital visits, walk the dog, send a card, help with carpool, donate blood, offer prayers, etc. 
     
    The committee members are sensitive to privacy needs and all assistance and matters concerning the family will remain confidential.  The Helping Hands Committee will never approach any potential family in need.  It is the policy of the committee to act only if contacted directly by the family and that family specifically requests the committee’s assistance. Additionally, in an effort to maintain maximum privacy, the Helping Hands Committee will not use e-mail to communicate about any family unless the family gives permission to do so. Please contact Serena Vaughan at 504-352-9582.

  • 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
 
March
18th  8:15AM                                     PA Board Meeting
 
April
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
16th  6:00PM                                               City Nights
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.

Country Day accepts qualified students without regard to race, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national, or ethnic origin.