What is the Parent Support Group (PSG)?
The PSG gives families an opportunity to participate in their child’s school community through volunteer work. At Heartwood we organize our volunteer opportunities through various committees, detailed below.
During PSG meetings we discuss current issues, brainstorm ideas for future events, and evaluate new committee ideas. We would love to see every parent participate in these discussions. We want your input!
When does the PSG meet?
Our first meeting of the school year takes place in mid-September. During this initial meeting we discuss the previous year’s committees and gauge interest for this year’s activities and school needs. This meeting is held twice — once at 9:00am and once at 6:30pm — with the same content, to give all our families a chance to participate.
Please email office@heartwoodmontessori.com with any questions that you may have.
Upcoming Events
2019-20 Fall PSG Meeting
Meet other parents, learn more about volunteer opportunities and school committees, plus help guide our choices for fundraising and special workshops or speakers during the year.
Date: September 24, 2019
Time: 9:00am or 6:30pm (same program each time)
Notes: The 9:00am and the 6:30pm meetings cover the same agenda, so you only need to attend ONE. Childcare is available for ages 3+ at the evening meeting only. RSVP to reserve your spot.
Volunteer Opportunities
Snack Shopping
| Coordinator: Mary McKinney | Sign up in Front Office |
If you have availability on a Monday during the school year, please consider signing up to shop! We provide the list and everything you need; you help us provide our students with healthy, wholesome snacks. Check the list on the office door to claim as many or as few days as you want, then when you’re ready to shop, simply stop by the school, pick up the BJ’s card and credit card, and we’ll help you unload when you get back.
Grounds Committee
| Chaired by: TBD | Volunteer |
The Grounds Committee provides opportunities for parents to work on landscaping and improvement around the school. Every Spring, we host a Day of Service when family members of all ages can come together to tackle projects big and small.
The Grounds Committee welcomes volunteers throughout the school year. Whether you want to plant a few flowers, touch up some paint, enhance a classroom, or tackle a bigger project, we would love your help and your ideas!
Parent Education Program (PEP) Steering Committee
| Chaired by: TBD | Volunteer |
The Parent Education Program Steering Committee determines speakers and topics of interest for our community enrichment series. For more information on PEP and examples of past programs, click here.
Fundraising Committee
| Chaired by: Hollis Vaughen | Volunteer |
While classes can organize specific fundraising activities, the Committee plans and coordinates school-wide drives and experiential fundraisers. We also receive support from:
Box Tops For Education
Box tops can be dropped off in the lobby, either bagged or on collection sheets until October 15, 2019. This will be our last collection since BTFE is changing their program. Current organizer: Sarah Ribault
Scholastic Books
Scholastic gives our school store credit for each purchase made by our parents, which we pass along to our teachers so that they may update their classroom libraries. You can order books online at any time. Current organizer: Audrey Dixon
– Go to scholastic.com/readingclub
– Enter our one-time Class Activation Code, H2YPM.
– Shop and submit your child’s book order. All classes use teacher name Mary McKinney.
– Your books will be delivered directly to the school.
Spirit Gear
Our Spirit Gear drive occurs during each of the Fall and Spring semesters. In the past, we have offered t-shirts, hoodies, and long-sleeve shirts for all ages, plus car magnets and hats. Our best sellers are the 100% cotton white t-shirts, perfect for the tie-dye project each class does at the end of the year. Current organizer: Allicia Meuse
Social Committee
| Chaired by: TBD | Volunteer |
The Heartwood experience doesn’t have to end with afternoon pick-up! Building relationships with other parents is a great way to strengthen our school’s community and ultimately enhance our children’s educational experience.
The Social Committee has organized family game nights and Saturday morning playdates as well as large-scale events that include the greater community. If you’re interested in helping to plan an event or have an idea for the committee, we’d love to hear from you.
Community Outings
The Outings subcommittee helps Heartwood families get together outside of the school environment. In the past we’ve had coffee meet ups for parents, group lunches with the whole family, pumpkin painting and scavenger hunts. This committee also works with the Fundraising committee to organize experiences like a Jellybeans skating trip.
Event Planning
The Event Planning subcommittee gathers as needed to coordinate promotion, ticket sales and logistics for community-scale events. These do not happen every year, but have included our 25th Anniversary Silent Auction Gala, which built the Darden House, and the 2019 Red Molly concert, which brought music and research curriculum enhancements to our classrooms.
Yearbook Committee
| Chaired by: Ginny McCollum | Volunteer |
The Heartwood yearbook is a beloved tradition, including hundreds of photos from classroom life and annual events as well as interviews for each student. The Yearbook Committee welcomes volunteers for candid photography year-round. Beginning in February, we need volunteers to interview the younger children, type, edit and proofread. Opportunities for layout and design are also available.
