The key to our close-knit community.

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Work Days and Sub Days​

Parent participation is a key ingredient in what has made Playgroup unique since 1946, and the rewards for participation are bountiful. Through the Playgroup experience, parents are able to play an active role in their child’s first school experience. They are afforded the chance to bond with their child in new ways through the interactive developmental curriculum. Families who choose to fulfill the volunteering requirements by the State, are able to sign up to work at Playgroup, from September through June (lovingly referred to as the “Working Parent” or "Sub Parent"). 

 

Parent participation is an important principle of Playgroup, therefore, grandparents, nannies, etc. are not permitted to work in lieu of mom or dad. The children eagerly anticipate their parent’s work and sub days, and it also strengthens our community by giving parents the chance to get to know their child’s friends and teachers.​

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Parent Jobs

Each family holds a parent job, which they will be responsible for throughout the school year. Parents can also participate in a variety of other school tasks such as cleaning/painting the school, driving on field trips and fundraising throughout the year.

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The list of parent jobs includes, but is not limited to the following:

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Board Positions:

President

Vice President/Treasurer

Secretary/Alumni/CCPPNS Rep

Membership Rep​

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Fundraising:

Fundraising Rep

Annual Auction Rep

Annual Auction Committee

Service Learning Rep

Service Learning Committee

Party Book Rep

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Meetings

There are three general meetings per year - one in September, January, and May. Only one parent is required to attend the general meetings. In addition to the general meetings, each class will meet once a year for a Family Meeting. This meeting will cover various topics related to the age of the children in the class and what to expect in the upcoming year in terms of their development. Only one parent is required to attend this meeting, however, we find both parents usually attend. The only meeting both parents are required to attend is the New Student Orientation, which happens shortly before school starts in July or August. This meeting will provide helpful information to incoming parents whose children will be starting school for the first time.  

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