Getting Involved at PBDA
Volunteerism is a longstanding tradition at Palm Beach Day Academy. Our school’s vibrant community depends on parent, alumni and community friends participation. The volunteer program at PBDA is managed by the Parent School Council. The PSC offers a breadth of programs available for volunteer participation. Parents, alumni and friends are invited and encouraged to get involved with Palm Beach Day Academy’s Parent School Council programs.
Parent School Council
The function of the Parent School Council is to foster communication among all constituents of the school community and to serve the school and its students in non-academic functions. All parents of enrolled students automatically become members. There are no dues. Each year the Parent School Council holds meetings which may involve nationally known speakers discussing parental concerns, or an Annual Report on the state of the school.
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Lecture Series
PBDA presents a speaker series comprised of well-known speakers addressing topics that are relevant to parenting in today’s world. Under the direction of a chairperson volunteers may help with mailings, setting up for the event or selling books authored by the speaker.
Lecture Series
Bulldog Outreach
Bulldog Outreach is a school-wide community service program. PBDA students participate in various outreach programs throughout the year, as well as, specific grade level initiatives that are designed to help students develop an understanding of the genuine needs of others. Parent and alumni volunteers are needed to help facilitate these programs. Volunteers are encouraged to share ideas, help plan events, and assist with the collection and distribution of donated items.
Community Service
Annual Dinner and Auction Committee
Our annual auction will be held at The Breakers on February 11, 2012 and will bring together school families, alumni, present and past Trustees, community and business leaders, and friends from around the country. The Auction and Dinner offers countless opportunities for your involvement. We need your assistance in obtaining the following: Corporate Sponsorship, live and silent auction items, and advertisements for the evening’s program.
Auction
Class Auction Project
A parent volunteer will be chosen from each class (or grade level) to coordinate a project made by the children, which will be auctioned prior to the Dinner and Auction on February 11.
Lower Campus Special Events Committee
Members of this committee will be asked to organize refreshments/coffee for the International Day of Peace flag assembly in September, the International Day Performance in February, and the Earth Day Performance in April.
Book Fair Volunteers
Book fairs take place on each campus. Volunteers for the book fair may be asked to help with planning and setting up, working during the fair, and packing up when the book fair is over. The book fair runs November 7-10, 2011.
Book Fair
Lower Campus Thanksgiving Project
Students help to pack boxes of complete Thanksgiving meals for the families at Glades Academy in Pahokee. This event instills in the children the value of generosity and appreciation for what they have. Volunteers will be asked to help during the month of November with various events leading up to and including packing the boxes on November 22, 2011.
Lower Campus Grandparent’s / Special Friend’s Day
This is a time for students to invite their grandparents or special friends (aunts or uncles, etc.) to attend a special presentation and visit the classroom. This takes place on November 23, 2011. Volunteers will organize coffee and refreshments for the morning and also set up a welcome table to greet Grandparents & Special Friends.
Teacher Appreciation Committee
Volunteers organize this week long event which will take place the week of May 7, 2011. The committee will meet prior to the event to discuss how to make this a special week for our teachers. In keeping with a long tradition on the upper campus, each family is asked to bring in their favorite dish for an elaborate pot-luck luncheon for the teachers
Upper Campus Family Picnic
The Family Picnic is a school tradition on the Upper Campus. Parents, students and alumni are invited to the school for a casual dinner with games and activities for the children. Volunteers will be asked to help organize food, activities and games, and assist with set up and clean up after the event. The event will be held on April 27, 2012.
Lower Campus End of Year BBQ and Creative Thinking Showcase
The End of Year BBQ is a school tradition for parents and children on the Lower Campus. Parents and students are invited to the school for casual summer dining and socializing. Volunteers will be asked to help organize food, activities and games, set up before and clean up after the event. The event will be held May 18, 2012.
