Community
PTTA and Family Involvement
Welcome! The CDS Parent Teacher Trustee Association (“PTTA”) includes each of us. All CDS parents, as well as staff, teachers, administrators, and members of the Board of Trustees, are automatically members of the PTTA.
The PTTA aspires to welcome, educate, communicate, and appreciate. We work to welcome all families to the school and events, educate parents about school-wide issues and learning opportunities, facilitate communication throughout the community, and coordinate appreciation events for the faculty and staff. The Class Liaisons, Buddy Family Program, Welcome Potluck, Family Farming Program, and Faculty Appreciation, as well as Bid & Bash and Country Fair, are just a few activities organized or supported by the PTTA. We do all of this in the hope of creating a greater sense of community within the school. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to participate!
All families are encouraged to get involved and explore more about how you can support your PTTA and should feel free to reach out with any ideas, questions or thoughts to ptta@cds-sf.org.
The vitality of our community depends on the active participation of everyone in it.
Family Involvement
We view school as a collaborative experience for and by many, rather than simply an exercise in individual achievement. It is our heartfelt belief that the vitality of our community depends on the active participation of everyone in it. Families are involved as partners in their child's/children's education and contribute their time and talents in a number of different ways, depending upon their interests, abilities and availability. Some parents read to the children in the classroom and drive on field trips, some help coordinate annual school events such as the Country Fair, while others assist with fundraising and marketing.
Getting involved at CDS is a great way to develop deeper relationships with other families, with your child’s teachers, and with the CDS staff. All families are encouraged, but not required, to participate in the CDS community in some capacity during the school year.
Leading Admission Tours, becoming a Family Farmer, joining a committee, or volunteering in the classrooms or on campus are all great ways to help out.
Leading Admission Tours, becoming a Family Farmer, joining a committee, or volunteering in the classrooms or on campus are all great ways to help out.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at ptta@cds-sf.org, and we will help find a way for you to get involved that matches your interests and availability.
Getting Involved in PTTA
The PTTA leadership meets regularly to plan for community-building events. In addition, meetings provide the PTTA leadership an opportunity to provide updates on community events, share volunteer opportunities, and solicit ideas on how to continue to enhance the school experience. PTTA Meetings are open to anyone in the community, and dates and times are posted on the CDS calendar and announced at Friday assemblies.
The leadership roles below represent a number of positions that may be utilized by the PTTA to accomplish its work. Any member of the PTTA may hold these leadership positions. The PTTA leadership includes:
Co-Chairs: Organize and lead the PTTA; chair meetings; serve on the CDS Board of Trustees; maintain communication with the Assistant Head of School and administration regarding PTTA activities and contributions; work with PTTA members to identify individuals and groups to carry out activities and plans; oversee the strategic direction of the PTTA; and work with the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure that the PTTA budget and finances are well managed and that record keeping is up to date. The roles are typically, but not limited to, two years. The PTTA co-chairs are ex-officio, voting members of the CDS Board of Trustees.
Parent Volunteer Coordinator: Helps foster a culture of joyful participation by connecting families with meaningful volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Partners with PTTA Co-Chairs to support outreach, coordination, and communication, making it easy and rewarding for families to get involved and contribute to the CDS community.
School Spirit / Partnerships Coordinator: Brings creativity and enthusiasm to building school spirit and strengthening community partnerships. Works with PTTA Co-Chairs to energize events and programs that reflect the PTTA mission and foster meaningful connections across the school community.
Marketing / Communications Coordinator: Leads the creative vision for PTTA merchandise and messaging, bringing energy and school spirit to everything shared with the community. Partners with PTTA Co-Chairs to design and promote SWAG and communications that reflect the PTTA’s mission and spark excitement across campus.
Classroom Liaison Coordinator: Supports the team of classroom liaisons as they build strong connections between families, teachers, and the broader CDS community. Helps lead efforts to welcome families, support communication across the school, and coordinate efforts that educate, engage, and show appreciation for faculty and staff.
Class Liaisons: Serves as a key connector between families, teachers, and the broader CDS community. In partnership with classroom teachers, liaisons create a welcoming, informed, and inclusive environment for all families. Liaisons share important updates, encourage participation in events, support volunteer coordination, and model positive, open communication. They help build a strong class community while promoting the values and mission of CDS.
Farm Family Coordinators: Train new family farmers and handle scheduling and coordination of the family farmers; maintain a calendar of assignments and send out reminders; serve as main contacts for family farmers on weekends and holidays.
Parent Education Coordinator: Member of SPEAK and other relevant education policy and advocacy groups; prepares a shortlist of recommended parent education opportunities for the CDS community; partners with other Bay Area schools to organize and promote parent education events.
Support the CDS PTTA While You Shop! Our PTTA is partnering with local businesses to help raise funds for our community. A portion of proceeds from your purchases at the following places can be donated to CDS as a nonprofit:
- Mabel's Labels: When you order, support our fundraiser by visiting campaigns.
mabelslabels.com and selecting Children's Day School (San Francisco). - Community Thrift Store: When you donate items to Community Thrift, choose Children’s Day School as your charity partner. When someone purchases your donated items, 100% of the profits go to CDS.
- Rainbow Grocery: Create a Customer account and join the Scrip program benefitting Children’s Day School at any register, at Rainbow’s Customer Service kiosk, or by filling out this form. When you check out, log into your Customer account and CDS will receive 10%!
- Sports Basement: Create a Basementeer Account and add Children’s Day School as the beneficiary here.
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