Class of 2026 Parent Support

Parents play a critical role in supporting our middle school students during their culminating years at PES. It’s an important time for social and emotional development. For many years, the Class Advising system and the partnership between parents, students and the school has provided opportunities for meaningful collaboration and activities that allow students to explore friendships and interests in non-academic and non-athletic contexts.

Parents, in partnership with faculty advisor(s) and students set goals for class events and fundraising and then plan and supervise a variety of events and activities that foster a sense of pride, belonging, and ownership as our middle school students work towards their 8th-grade celebrations and trip. While the 8th Grade trip is the culminating experience, the lasting outcome is the community-building that takes place through the following:

  • Three to four class activities per year; at least one community service, one team-building, and one fundraising each year.

  • Predictable fundraising activities by grade that support students in raising the funds without reinventing the wheel or "over-fundraising" as a community.

  • Annual parent meetings to cultivate community and keep everyone informed of progress towards fundraising goals and expectations for that year.

Emily Marazzo and Karry Smardon have stepped up to work with a staff advisor, Beth Clifton, and myself to help schedule and organize all of these events and activities. That said, it is expected that ALL parents will pitch in. Please let us know which events and activities you are willing to lead and/or assist.


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For each event/activity below, please indicate your ability to lead and/or participate. (IMPORTANT: Every student who plans to attend the trip must participate in at least three events annually and all parents must participate in some way, i.e. contributing supplies, volunteering at an event, etc.)
Willing to Host/Lead (with other parent(s))
Willing to Assist
Not able/willing to help with this.
6th Grade Team Building Activity (game or movie night, etc.)
7th Grade Team Building Activity (game or movie night, etc.)
8th Grade Team Building Activity (game or movie night, etc.)
6th Grade Dance Coordination (Spring Fling)
7th Grade Dance Coordination (Winter Dance)
8th Grade Dance Coordination (Fall Dance)
Road Cleanup (Any Year)
Plainfield Spirit Days Concessions/Cow Patty - (Summer 2024)
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser - 7th Grade
7th Grade Auction
8th Grade Wreath Sales
Concessions at Athletic Events (Any Year)
Concessions at Town Meetings - 8th Grade
Snacks for 8th Grade Graduation (7th graders do this)
Community Service Initiative - Grade 7 (Poll Class for ideas)
Community Service Initiative - Grade 8 (Poll Class for ideas)
Trip Planning
Class Gift Committee
OTHER - Have Ideas and Want to Help!
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THANK YOU!
We know your time is incredibly valuable. Everyone is spread so thin and students are busier than ever. Speaking from experience, these years go by far too quickly. The bonds our students make with one another not only provide a strong sense of place, they also contribute to a strong sense of self, increased empathy for one another, and an overall more positive middle school experience. I look forward to working with you all to cultivate a strong sense of community for the CLASS OF 2026!
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