WHAT WE DO
GETTING INVOLVED
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”
– Helen Keller
Parent Council is Desert Marigold’s Parent-Teacher Organization
We meet monthly and quarterly to support our students’ educational experience, our teachers and the school as a whole. All individuals in our school community are welcome! The vitality of Parent Council depends on you, together we can do so much!
Scroll down or check the School Calendar for the upcoming meeting dates.
Desert Marigold Parent Council Mission
The Parent Council supports the mission of Desert Marigold School and serves as a collective voice by facilitating communication between the governing bodies, administration, and families. The Parent Council exists to develop strong social bonds by supporting parent education, school activities, active volunteerism, celebrations and special events; thereby building a vibrant community.
Parent Council Leadership
2021/2022
Serving Our Community
Just as Waldorf education supports the heads, hearts, and hands of our children, so does the Parent Council support the same in our school community.
Heads
The Heads team supports education efforts with teacher apreciation, class reps, and parent education.
Hearts
The Hearts team supports community connection with community exchanges, socials, and by arranging food/drink/childcare for many community events
Hands
The Hands team supports volunteer efforts, community involvement, and campus beautification.
Parent Council Meetings & Events
In the 2021-2022 school year, PC meetings will likely alternate taking place virtually via Zoom and in person on the DMS campus.
Please check back for further details
Unless otherwise noted, Parent Council meetings will take place on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
Parent Council Sponsored Events & Initiatives
Desert Marigold is rich with events, festivals, and community resources. Some are organized by the school and others are a product of the volunteers at Parent Council. Learn about the things Parent Council does each day for our community.
Getting Involved
— Come to Parent Council Meetings —
— Check ParentSquare for volunteer opportunities —
— Join the Parent Council Book Club —
— Attend Social Events —
— Contact your Class Rep —