Parents' Association

Parents' Association FAQs

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What is the Fay Parents’ Association?

The Parents’ Association offers parents an opportunity to become involved in the life of the school community through its support of important programs and activities such as Parents' Weekend, the Holiday Reception, Grandparents’ Day, Cultural Arts Programs, the Taste of Nations International Dinner, and the spring Ice Cream Social.

The PA also provides support for teachers and helps to meet classroom needs through the Room Parent program and supports new and existing families through the New Family Mentor and Helping Hands programs.

Fundraising efforts organized by the PA allow the organization to give back to the School and students each year and include school store sales, Mooseduds (donated dress-code clothing and sports equipment) sales, and the biennial Spring Gala and Auction event.

The PA Executive Board is comprised of a president, vice president, past president, secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, and four managing vice presidents overseeing fundraising, hospitality, parent services, and student services. Officers are proposed by a nominating committee, which presents its slate for election at the spring PA meeting.

The PA holds open parent meetings approximately seven times a year and encourages all Fay parents to attend. Open Executive Board meetings are held twice a year.

The president of the Fay Parents’ Association for 2023-2024 is Ami Mehr P '27, '32.
Whom do I contact to become involved in the Fay Parents’ Association?

Welcome! We are so excited that you would like to volunteer with the Parents’ Association! If there is a specific event committee that you are interested in assisting with, please contact Ali LeFlore, PA Vice President.

If you are not certain what you would like to do and want to let the Parents’ Association know your interest and availability, please feel free to contact us as well!

To find the contact information for the parents listed above, please log into MyFay and select "Directory" from the top menu.

Click here to indicate your interest in volunteering for the 2023-24 school year.
How long do the Open PA meetings last?

The Open PA meetings typically last about an hour. On certain occasions they may be longer if there is a special speaker or presentation, and this will be noted on the website and in the Friday E-News.
Are background checks required for parents who volunteer at Fay?

Yes. A standard criminal and sexual offender background check is required for all parents who volunteer at Fay, whether as field trip chaperones, volunteers in the School Store, or in other capacities. Please click on the PA Volunteer Background Check Form link to initiate a request to complete your background check. You will receive an email from our background check provider to the email address you provide. You will need to follow the instructions in the email to provide your information and consent to complete the background check process. Contact Fay's Business Office at 508-485-0100 with any questions.
How can I contact PA board and committee members?

A list of PA Executive Board members is available on this website. Once you log in to MyFay, you will be able to access their information via the Directory.

2023-2024 Open Parent Meetings

Most Open Parent Meetings will take place via Zoom for the 2023-2024 school year; two meetings will be in-person, with a Zoom option.

Wednesday, September 20 at 8:15 AM*
Wednesday, October 25 at 9:00 AM
Wednesday, January 24 at 9:00 AM
Wednesday, February 21 at 9:00 AM
Wednesday, April 3 at 8:15 AM*
Wednesday, May 1 at 9:00 AM

*In person meeting with Zoom livestream available

Volunteer Opportunities

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School Store Volunteers

Click here to see our School Store web page and read about volunteer opportunities at the store.
Mooseduds Volunteers

For volunteer opportunities, please contact Ami Mehr or Ali LeFlore. Most volunteers spend 1-2 hours per month sorting new donations and organizing inventory.
Helping Hands

From time to time, members of the Fay community encounter situations in which a little help is needed: meals for a family experiencing a health issue or a hard time, transportation when a person is unable to drive, errands or other support in a special circumstance. The Parents’ Association coordinates support for families experiencing these kinds of situations through its Helping Hands committee. Some situations are of short duration, while others can be ongoing. Volunteers are asked to help, but no more than what they can comfortably and willingly do. If being a Helping Hands volunteer is something that interests you, please contact Ami Mehr or Ali LeFlore for more information and/or to be added to the list of volunteers. If you were a volunteer last year, please also be in touch to confirm your interest in participating this year. As always, when we reach out, the rewards outweigh the work.

Volunteering at Fay? Don't Forget the CORI Check

All school volunteers working directly with children are required to complete a CORI background check every three years. Please click on the PA Volunteer Background Check Form link to initiate a request to complete your background check. You will receive an email from our background check provider to the email address you provide. You will need to follow the instructions in the email to provide your information and consent to complete the background check process.

Shop on Campus

The School Store

The Fay School Store is located in the lower level of the Upjohn Building adjacent to the Picardi Arts Center and is a joint venture between the school and the Fay Parents' Association, with all proceeds going towards Fay. It provides sundries, toiletries, school supplies, and an ever-changing selection of Fay logo items and clothing to the Fay community. Most of the School Store's merchandise is also available online.

Mooseduds

All parents are invited to check out the selection at Mooseduds, Fay School’s gently-used clothing resale shop located in the Camp Family Dining Room Building. Mooseduds sells Fay dress code clothing for children in Kindergarten through grade nine, including blazers, dress shirts, skirts, belts, and ties. Mooseduds also carries a limited supply of Moosegear (gently used sports gear) that varies on a seasonal basis. As your child outgrows their school dress clothing, please consider donating these items to Mooseduds. Mooseduds hours vary, but they are listed in Fay School's E-News that is sent weekly during the school year and occasionally during the summer.

About the Fay Parents' Association