Parent Association News - Garrison Forest School

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Mission Statement: The purpose of the Garrison Forest School Parent Association is to enhance the sense of community shared among the parents, students, administration, faculty, alumnae and trustees; to enrich both the environment and the programs of the School; to facilitate and enhance communication among all constituencies; and to assist all constituencies in their efforts to advance and support the mission of the School.

Featured Event

Join us at the GFS Golf & Racquet Classic Reception sponsored by The GFS Parent Association. The reception is complimentary for all GFS Parents and will take place just up the road at Greenspring Valley Hunt Club (30 Greenspring Valley Rd., Owings Mills, MD 21117) from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

CLICK HERE TO Rsvp FOR THE RECEPTION

CLICK HERE TO PLAY IN THE GOLF & RACQUET CLASSIC

Ways to Volunteer

There are many ways to get involved in the GFS community. The opportunities range in size, scope and commitment level. Upon submitting your interest form, you will be contacted by a member of the Parent Liaison or Faculty/Staff in the area in which you expressed interest.

Click here to fill out the volunteer form. Thank you!

Parent Association

PA Volunteers
Grizzly Gear Liaison	Danielle Brown
Grizzly Gear Assistant	TBD
Sunshine & Residential Hospitality Liaison	Kim Mears
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Liaison	Leslie Wald
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Assistant	Autumn McIlvain
Community Life & Inclusion Liaison	Kristen Hill Brown '07

Parent Association Volunteer Opportunities

All School Tailgates – Fall/Winter/Spring

Coordinate food vendors
Event set up/clean up
Order spirit items
Promote to GFS community
Recruit event volunteers

Multicultural Community Connection - Fall

Coordinate event with the Director of Community Life and Inclusion, Carolyn Lewis
Recruit event volunteers
Promote event to community

Faculty and Staff Appreciation – Fall/Winter/Spring

Assist in the planning of appreciation activities throughout the year
Help with end of year Faculty and Staff Appreciation luncheon

Baltimore Hunger Project Service Event

Work with staff at BHP to secure food items and transport to GFS
Recruit volunteer families to assemble
Deliver food packages to Baltimore Hunger Project

For more information about the Baltimore Hunger Project, visit baltimorehungerproject.org

Grizzly Gear

Grizzly Gear sells gently worn GFS uniforms and accessories at a discounted price. Located in the O'Zone in Manor House, this volunteer-run store holds hours throughout the school year. Proceeds go to the Parent Association and donations are accepted throughout the year.

Sort incoming donations
Re-stock items
Assist families with sizing and selection
Record sales and manage money for deposit

Residential Hospitality

Volunteers plan activities or identify items to purchase that support or enhance the experience of our boarding students.

Community Life and Inclusion

This committee will work closely with Faculty/Staff Liaison Carolyn Lewis, Assistant Head of School for Community Life, Inclusion, and Engagement and Parent Liaisons to partner in the planning of a wide-range of cultural events and activities that celebrate our diverse community. This would include events that have taken place in the past including the Multicultural Community Connection, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, as well as honoring and celebrating cultural and religious holidays throughout the year.

Community Life and Inclusion Liaison

Kristen Hill Brown '07

Division Opportunites

Division Representative

Oversee grade teams
Work with Division Head to facilitate parent engagement
Coordinate division events

Grade Team

Help teachers with class activities
Promote parent engagement in division events
Assist in planning of events

2023 -24	Division Representatives & Grade Teams
Upper School Division Representative	Jenna Millman Courtney Gotlin Terri First
9th Grade	Vernice Wiggins
10th Grade	Julie McAllister November Iglehart
11th Grade	Deanna Talbott Abbie Cornblatt
12th Grade	Debbie Marshall LaToya Howell Kerry Myers Meredith Bomse Danielle Wade
Middle School Division Representative	Ashley Watts '95
Middle School Assistant Representative	Robyn Murphy
6th Grade Class Parent	TBD
7th Grade Class Parent	Robyn Murphy Natalie Bissonnette
8th Grade Class Parent	Ashley Watts '95
Lower School Division Representative	Danielle Cook
Lower School Assistant Representative	Kelly March
Kindergarten	Corinne Janet Faith Baine
1st Grade	Kelly March Anissa Brown Devin Goetschius Marissa Joelson Breanna Lee Jessica Steeves Lynae Morrison
2nd Grade	Nikki McGuire
3rd Grade	Danielle Cook
4th Grade	Jess Ephraim Jenn Miller
5th Grade	Autumn McIlvain
Preschool Liaison	Kelly March

Admission Office Volunteer Opportunities

Admission Parent Volunteers

Meet and greet prospective families during their visit to campus and admission events, such as open houses
Be a resource to prospective families through phone calls and emails
Be a resource on our webpage to prospective families
Host or help coordinate an admissions event in your area
Spread the word about your daughter's experience in your network

Check out some of our Admission Volunteers here!

Around Campus

School Store

Assist with all aspects of School Store operations, including customer service, point-of-sale, inventory, etc.
Volunteers needed Monday-Thursday between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Two-hour commitment is preferred

Lower School Library