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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 2020-2021 CD Parents' Association Committee Sign Up Opportunities. View our volunteer opportunities.

    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 2023
    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? Contact Patricia Lacoste 
    PH. 504-782-5005 EM. pnlacoste@cox.net
  • 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 Nights Dream, Click Here

    Country Day presents City Nights Dream
    Saturday, April 24, 2021

    Click Here for Tickets
    DREAM WEAVER $5,000
    5 packaged 5-course meals (feeds 10) 5 bottles of champagne/wine, 10 shatterproof stemless wine glasses with CD logo, 2 Sazeracs, notepad, cookbook, and dessert box
    An exclusive private cooking class in the Country Day Dining Hall. You and your family will learn how to create a selection of Italian delicacies with Chef Mark Uddo and Chef Dominic Maley. Accompanied by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
    Name recognition on City Nights event banner, all marketing materials including printed pamphlets, mpcds.com and biddingforgood.com

    LIVIN’ THE DREAM $3,500
    4 packaged 5-course meals (feeds 8) 4 bottles of champagne/wine, 8 shatterproof stemless wine glasses with CD logo, 2 Sazeracs, notepad, cookbook, and dessert box
    An exclusive private cooking class in the Country Day Dining Hall. You and your family will learn how to create a selection of Italian delicacies with Chef Mark Uddo and Chef Dominic Maley. Accompanied by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
    Name recognition on City Nights event banner, all marketing materials including printed pamphlets, mpcds.com and biddingforgood.com

    PACKAGE DELIVERED

    DREAM ON $2,500
    3 packaged 5-course meals (feeds 6) 3 bottles of champagne/wine, 6 shatterproof stemless wine glasses with CD logo, 2 Sazeracs, notepad, cookbook, and dessert box
    Name recognition on all marketing materials including printed pamphlets, mpcds.com and biddingforgood.com

    PACKAGE DELIVERED

    FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS $1,500
    2 packaged 5-course meals (feeds 4) 2 bottles of champagne/wine, 4 shatterproof stemless wine glasses with CD logo, 1 Sazerac, notepad, cookbook
    Name recognition on printed pamphlet and mpcds.com

    DAYDREAM BELIEVER $600
    1 packaged 5-course meal (feeds 2) 1 bottle of champagne/wine and cookbook.
    Name recognition on pamphlet and mpcds.com.

    SWEET DREAM $400
    1 packaged 4-course meal (feeds 2) and 1 bottle of wine
    Name recognition on the pamphlet

    DREAM PATRON TICKET $200
    1 packaged meal (feeds 1)
    Name recognition on the pamphlet

    Contact pa.treas@mpcds.com
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  • Real Cajun Cookbook, Click Here

    Real Cajun Cookbook - limited supply of signed books $30
    Rustic home cooking by Donald Link
    To place your order online, please visit the PA Boutique. 

  • New Country Day Cajuns Socks - Click Here

    New Country Day Cajuns Socks - $25 
    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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  • 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 2020 - 2021
April 24, 2021 - City Nights “Dream”
Get Tickets Here
March 15-18 Book Week
March 19, 2021 - Tennis Tournament
March 26, 2021 - BINGO!
April 17, 2021 - CD in the Oaks brought to you by Bayou Tree
 
Unfortunately, due to the current situation, the events on the calendar remain fluid so please stay tuned!

PA Board Meeting

March 24 - 8:15 am 
May 4 - 12:00 pm

 
2020-2021 PA Board

President
Andrea Caplan
504-339-3940 
Vice President 
Tara Luparello
504-583-3576
Treasurer
Amy Fernandez
504-214-4923 
Assistant Treasurer
Olivia Ventola
504-905-8445
Corresponding Secretary
Alecia Holinga
504-908-0693
Recording Secretary
Sharon Rivas
504-906-3778
Past President
Shannon Zink 
504-231-7240
Joint Committee Members
Heather Hays
310-770-3407
Sherri O’Bell
504-610-7196

2020-2021 Division Liaisons
 
LS Liaison
Lynn Isacks
214-684-9624
MS Liaison
Vivian Palmisano
504-905-4799
US Liaison
Sherri O’Bell
504-610-7196

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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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: Based on receipt of federal financial assistance through a Paycheck Protection Program loan administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the CAREs Act, the School acknowledges its obligation to prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, citizenship status, genetic information, handicap or disability in admissions, access, employment, tuition assistance, educational policies, or other school-administered student and employee programs and activities.  Questions regarding the School’s compliance with the application and administration of the School’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed Mike McGuire, Athletic Director (Title IX), mike_mcguire@mpcds.com, 504-849-3190, 300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005; Jen Sciortino, Director of Academic Excellence (Section 504), jen_sciortino@mpcds.com, 504-838-3304, 300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005; Bonnie LaGraize, Chief Financial Officer (Title IX and Section 504), bonnie_lagraize@mpcds.com, 504-849-3106, 300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005, or to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or to the SBA.  Please refer to the School’s SBA Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy on the School’s website for information on how to file complaints with OCR or the SBA.

This notice will remain in effect until the School has satisfied and paid off the SBA Paycheck Protection Loan.