Family Association

HRS Family association

The Family Association is led by volunteers who build community, facilitate communication, encourage and coordinate volunteerism, and welcome new families. Meetings are open to all HRS parents.

MISSION

The mission of the HRS Family Association (FA) is to promote belonging, participation, education, and awareness for the families attending Hamlin Robinson School. The association nurtures a spirit of involvement and community between the school and its families and helps establish and support programs that create an inclusive and welcoming climate.

GOALS/PURPOSE

The purpose of the HRS Family Association is to promote:

Belonging: to help build and foster belonging in the school community;
Participation: to encourage participation, involvement and a commitment to community service within the school;
Education: to provide a forum to exchange ideas and work together toward the betterment of the school; and
Awareness: to support the programs of the school by increasing family awareness of, interest in, and engagement with the school.

MEMBERSHIP

All parents, guardians or family members of current students attending Hamlin Robinson School are participating members of the Family Association, and may attend scheduled association meetings.

2024-2025 Volunteer Roles

Grade Level Leads (one per grade level)

Time Commitment – Average of 2-3 hours per month

Serve as a point of contact for summer outreach, welcoming new families who join HRS over the summer months
Communicate with your grade level’s Classroom/Advisory Reps over the summer to encourage community building
Attend the grade level Summer Mixer to welcome new families
Attend monthly Family Association meetings whenever possible (8 one-hour meetings)
Serve as an advisor and point person for Classroom/Advisory Reps
Check in regularly with Classroom/Advisory Reps to ensure continuity and engagement
Organize two grade-level socials per school year for students
Organize two grade-level parent social opportunities per school year
Serve as a resource to new families
Stay informed by reading Thursday Thoughts and other school communications

Classroom/Advisory Representatives (one per classroom/advisory)

Time Commitment – Average of 2 hours per month 

Serve as a point of contact for the parents in the classroom/advisory, the classroom teacher/advisor, and the Grade Level Lead
Communicate regularly with the Grade Level Lead
Attend the grade level Summer Mixer to welcome new families
Attend monthly Family Association meetings whenever possible (8 one-hour meetings)
Support teachers in tasks, such as organizing field trip drivers etc.
Organize two homeroom socials per school year for students
Organize one homeroom social opportunity for parents per year
Serve as a resource to new families
Stay informed by reading Thursday Thoughts and other school communications
Assist with communications and volunteer recruitment as needed by the Family Association Chairs, Grade Level Leads, or Special Project Leads

Special Project/Activity Volunteers

Time Commitment – Dependent upon Activity

Several opportunities will be available for volunteers to work on special projects and activities. A sign-up will be forwarded to parents over the summer and fall so that you can choose the volunteer options that best suit your schedule. Some options might include:

Back to School Bash (Summer Planning, September Event)
New Parent Coffees (1x/month)
Fall Parent Social (September 27) 
Auction Prep, such as decor planning, stuffing bid packets, or night-of support on March 22) 
Faculty-Staff Appreciation Events (Fall/Spring)

If you already indicated in the Community Building Survey (May 2024) that you are interested in a role, we got you! Additionally, all 2024-2025 families will receive a sign-up form over the summer.

If you have questions about Family Association, please email:

Lower School Family Association Chair (Levels 1-5)
Middle School Family Association Chair (Levels 6-8)

Hamlin Robinson School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our tax ID number is 91-1344121.

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