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The incredible teachers and staff at Montessori Children’s House (MCH) are the heart of our community, creating a nurturing and inspiring space for our kids every day. That’s why the Parent Association (PA) LOVES Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) in May!

We’re busy planning some sweet acts of gratitude and delicious treats, but first, we need to raise the funds to bring these ideas to life:

• A coffee bar
• Smoothie bar 
• Snack carts refilled throughout the week
• Two community driven potlucks
• Gift cards of staff's choice
• Gratitude tree supplies and staff room decorations 
• And more (based on additional funds raised)

Make a Gift to SAW

New FREE Fundraising Platform
This year, the PA is piloting a new, FREE fundraising platform only for non-profits called Zeffy. This will save the PA thousands of dollars in software licensing and processing fees. Cool, right?! Zeffy will suggest you make a small donation to the company when you make your gift to the PA - but please know, there is no pressure to do so - just select 'Other' in the dropdown field and type in $0. 

Also, as a 501 (c)(3) organization, the MCH PA is eligible for corporate giving programs. You can usually find us by our EIN or Tax ID number: 91-1960800.

​*If you do give directly through your employer, please fill out this Pledge form instead so that we can count it towards our goals! Unfortunately, Zeffy doesn't yet have an actual pledge form, so we apologize for the slightly wonky experience. 

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​Your 2024-2025 Parent Association Board of Directors !

Events

Here’s a list of what we’re busy planning for the 2024-2025 school year - please save these dates! Official invites will be posted this year to ParentSquare.

• Distribution of Cookbooks during Connection Week (Complete!): If you did not get your cookbook, please email [email protected].
• The 2024 SEED Fundraiser Campaign: October 21st – November 3rd (Complete!)
• The PA pumpkin patch at Harvest Fest: Saturday, October 26th (Complete!)
• Parents’ Day Out: Saturday, December 7th (Complete!)
• Winter Bonfire & S'mores Fest at Lake Sammamish State Park: Saturday, December 21st (Complete!)
• PA Pizza Party: Friday, January 17th (Complete!)
• STEAM(y) Pancake Party: Sunday, January 26th (Complete!)
• Parent Education Workshop: Thursday, March 6th (Complete!)
• Second annual International Festival: Sunday, March 9th (Complete!)
• Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) Fundraiser: March 24 – 30
  
• Ridwell Plastic Film Collection Drive: April 21 - 25 
• Staff Appreciation Week (SAW): May 5th – 9th  
• Family Camping Trip at Tolt MacDonald Park: June 20th – 22nd

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Wanna Lend a Hand?
Interested in volunteering with the MCH Parent Association? Not able to commit to a board position but still want to contribute in meaningful ways? Please send us an email to be added to our list of volunteers for upcoming events. All community members on the list will be emailed with opportunities as they arise. Thank you for your willingness and interest!

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