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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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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 schoolactivities over and above the operational budget. We thank you for your continued support of our endeavors! -
To All Students and Parents - Class of 2023The 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! -
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
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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. -
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 -
Mention Metairie Park Country Day or give school code 70042322 at checkout and our school will receive 5% back in store credit.
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Clip the UPC or Proof of Purchase label from one of the many products listed. Send them to your division office throughout the year.
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You can now find the latest Country Day signature offerings from the Parents' Association Boutique. Click here to start shopping!
List of 5 items.
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Front Circle To Go, Click Here
MPCDPA proudly presents:
Front Circle To Go- Italian Feast with wine pairings from CD parents Brittany and Becker Hall of Boucaner Wine
Click Here to order.Read MoreEach dinner for 2 includes ($50): Prosciutto and parmesan risotto with lemon balsamic marinated asparagus, Italian salad, herbed focaccia bread, and tiramisu for dessert. Vegetarian option($45): Goat cheese risotto served with lemon balsamic marinated asparagus, Italian salad, herbed focaccia bread, and tiramisu for dessert. All cooked in the CD kitchen. Optional wine pairings by Country Day parents Brittany and Becker Hall of Boucaner Wine (and co-founder of Hogs for the Cause) The two wines offered are Boucaner Red or Boucaner Gris.
Deadline to order: Sunday, January 31st, 6 pm
Pick-Up: Front Circle, February 5th, Chandler Circle, 4-5 pm
Click Here to order.
Questions about purchasing online? Contact pa.treas@mpcds.com -
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
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Daisy Pins, Click Here
Read MoreA 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. -
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
February 26 - Movie Night
March 13 - City Nights “Dream” 2021
March 15-18 Book Week
March 19, 2021 - Tennis Tournament
March 26, 2021 - BINGO!
March 13 - City Nights “Dream” 2021
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
January 27 - 8:15 am
March 24 - 8:15 am
May 4 - 12:00 pm
2020-2021 PA Board
President
Andrea Caplan
504-339-3940
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
sherrizeller@gmail.com
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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.
Please click to view Master SBA Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy and SBA EEO Poster.
