Parents
PTA
WDS PTA
No school can function properly without the support of its parents. The Westchester Day School Parent Teacher Association is an active and vibrant volunteer organization that plays a key role in our school. The goal of the PTA is to develop and maintain active parent participation, support student and staff needs, and reinforce the partnership between parents, faculty and the school. Through various programs and fundraisers, the PTA enriches the WDS learning environment and strengthens the bonds throughout the community by engaging students, families, staff and administration.
Mission Statement
The WDS PTA engages parents, students and teachers together to enrich their experiences at WDS through programming and activities in these 3 committees:
- Chesed Committee
- Community and Liaison Committee
- Teacher Appreciation Committee
Co- Presidents: Atara Marcus & Rebecca Chubak
I. Chesed Committee
The goal is to create and implement projects which support those in need in the WDS and greater community while teaching values of Tikun Olam and Tzedakah to our children.
1) Baby gifts
2)Shiva/baby meals
3)Family assistance in times of need
4) Chesed fair/MLK Day
II. Community and Liaison Committee
The goal of this new committee is to give the feedback of WDS parents to the administration and to share this information with all the parents. This committee will also help foster school spirit and engagement through special grade-specific projects throughout the year.
1)Grade socials
2)Teacher/Student gifts at plays and graduations, etc.
3)Grade-Specific feedback
III. Teacher Appreciation Committee
The goal is to find ways to show our appreciation to the teachers through gifts and non-monetary ways throughout the year.
1)Rosh Hashanah gifts
2)Thanksgiving gifts
3) Chanukah gifts
3)Mishloach Manot
4)Teacher Appreciation Week
5)End-of-Year Teacher Appreciation Lunch/Dinner
Each of the above 3 committees will have 3-4 meetings per year, are responsible for sending emails on behalf of the PTA to parents and to encourage participation from all of the parent body.
PTA Events to take place this year :
- Rosh Hashanah Cards
- New Parent Reception
- Carnival
- Family Fun Night
- Book Fair
- Cooking Demo
Getting Involved
Parents are always encouraged to become involved with WDS. Volunteering with the PTA is a great way to show support for our institution while building friendships and creating an energetic community for you and your family. If you have any suggestions for PTA events or fundraisers, or you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact the PTA Presidents at WDSPTA@westchesterday.org or log onto the Parent Portal to sign up.
Who We Are
Westchester Day School is a Modern Orthodox, co-educational, dual-curriculum, toddler to 8th grade Jewish school that inspires and educates our students in their own way to value menschlichkeit, mitzvot, and lifelong learning.
