What is Jarrow Parent Association?
As a Jarrow parent, you are automatically a member of The Jarrow Parent Association! The JPA is a volunteer organization comprised of parents like you who collaborate with faculty and staff to enrich our community through school-wide and parent-only events, philanthropy, parent education, and staff appreciation. There is something for everyone! We hope you will lend a hand to our community this year in any way that fits your schedule. You can join JPA committees on multiple levels, and any support is greatly appreciated as your volunteerism is a vital element of our school.
JPA Volunteer Opportunities:
Please contact jpa@jarrow.org with questions or to engage in volunteer opportunities.
Teacher LOVE! Committee
Plan and execute teacher appreciation activities/events throughout the year to honor our teachers. Coordinate faculty/staff holiday gift cards and TeacherLOVE!
Parent Ambassadors Committee
Become a Jarrow Ambassador and welcome new families into the Jarrow community by making introductions to existing families, helping new families become aware of events wherein which they can meet other parents, and learn more about the school, and be a source of information when questions arise. Help to plan the New Parent Wine & Cheese Event each fall! Please contact Shannon at shannon.marth@jarrow.org for more information.
Philanthropy Committee
Jarrow believes in teaching our children the importance of giving back to our community. Work with Principal and others in the Join us in developing Jarrow’s philanthropic engagement in our greater community. Current programs include the Thanksgiving Box Project, the Share-a-Gift Program, the Coat Drive, and the Bike Drive. Please contact Shannon at shannon.marth@jarrow.org to learn more.
Community Events Committee
Help us build a stronger community by coordinating opportunities for parents and families to get together both inside and outside Jarrow! Throughout the year, we will plan uniquely-Jarrow events, like the Great Jack ‘o Lantern and Earth Action Day & Talent Show, as well as Parent Education events, Stay & Plays and Jarrow Nights at local family-friendly restaurants, and Parent Mixers. This committee also helps to plan social opportunities outside of Jarrow like: hikes to Wonderland Lake after drop-off, dinner gatherings, and play dates at local parks and pools.
Jarrow Events
Volunteers are always needed for our all-school events! Please contact jpa@jarrow.org