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Parent Community

Our school’s success involves parent engagement in our community.

Participation in Parent Council

The Mackintosh Academy Parent Council is a vibrant and active group whose goal is to build community at Mackintosh and promote inclusivity through fun activities. The Parent Council provides numerous opportunities for families to engage with and volunteer at the school. In addition, the Parent Council supports teacher appreciation throughout the year.

Parent Council:

  • Encourages involvement and engagement by organizing social and community service events;
  • Raises funds to benefit Mackintosh Academy; and
  • Sponsors educational events to support the continual learning of parents/guardians.

All parents/guardians of children attending Mackintosh Academy are members of the Parent Council and are encouraged to attend the meetings and events. There are no dues or fees. Meetings are held on a regular basis with an agenda developed collaboratively between the Parent Council Chairperson(s), the Head of School, and the Director of Development and Engagement.

Each class is represented by one or more Parent Council Reps (Room Parents). Each homeroom class has at least one Room Parent. These are selected by those who volunteer. Room Parents organize class events such as get-togethers, class celebrations, and teacher appreciation events. They also attend the regular Parent Council meetings and disseminate information to the homeroom parents regarding community events.

In addition to regular meetings, the Parent Council also hosts monthly coffee gatherings typically after morning drop-off. These are a great opportunity to get to know other parents and build engagement.

Volunteer Hours

The quality of the school experience for our students is directly related to the assistance provided by parent/guardian volunteers. Field trips, unique classroom activities, and special performances enhance our children’s learning. With this in mind, Mackintosh Academy expects each family to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours assisting in school activities (although some of course choose to do much more than that)! Support can be provided in a myriad of ways: serving as a Room Parent or on another committee within Parent Council, driving on a field trip, helping with a performance, supporting our lunch programs, or in many other ways. Any family members, from grandparents to nannies, can help provide this support.

We ask all volunteers to document their hours in ParentSquare. A strong parent community is vital to our school and provides a strong foundation for our children’s growth. By volunteering, you not only show your support but start to build important relationships with parents, staff, and the children that will make your family’s Mackintosh experience more meaningful.

Parent Council plans and runs many of the wonderful events that make our community so vibrant and welcoming, such as:

  • Back to Mack Gathering
  • Trunk or Treat
  • Grandparents and Special Friends Day (The Grand Event)
  • Heritage Day Celebration
  • Annual Book Fair and Author Visits
  • Annual Fundraising Auction (The Mack Event)
  • Spring Festival and Variety Show
  • Pizza Fridays and lunch program
  • Mack Connections Family Dinners
  • Parent Socials

Everyone is welcome to get involved! Please contact our Parent Council leaders to learn more.

Mackintosh Academy