Agnes Irwin School’s
Parents’ Council
All parents and guardians are automatically members of our Parents’ Council. We are a group of volunteers dedicated to fostering positive school spirit and supporting The Agnes Irwin School through fundraising activities and a variety of social events. We invite all of you to join in the many volunteer opportunities, large and small, to help, serve or provide support for the faculty, the community and our daughters.
We organize and host a variety of events through out the year. You are invited to sign up to help organize, run or plan any of these events and more! All of the funds raised at these events go directly back to our girls.
Parents' Council is ably led by an 11-member Executive Committee.The committee is a wonderful group of dedicated parents who serve the AIS community by overseeing our many fundraising events and grade-level activities. We on the Executive Committee are always available to you and look forward to meeting you at our monthly Parents’ Council meetings. This year our meetings will be held at 672 Conestoga Road on October 19th, November 7th. February 13th, March 5th and April 9th.
Parents’ Council Events
2019-2020
AIS Golf Outing: Wednesday, October 2nd
Join fellow Parents, Past Parents and Alumnae at Sunnybrook Golf Club for a day of golf. This Parents’ Council sponsored event will begin at 11:30 with a buffet lunch, followed by a 1:00 shot gun start. After a wonderful day on the course you will return to the club house for the awards presentation and cocktail party. If you are interested in participating or volunteering please contact Hattie Laveran or Liz Springer.
RenAISsance Used Uniform Sale: August 27th-29th (9 to 12), September 3rd, 10th, 11th and 12th(8 am to 10 am) October 10th, November 7th, February 13th, March 5th and April 9th(8 am to 10 am)
RenAISsance allows parents to purchase pre-owned school uniforms at a drastically reduced price. We sell kilts, tunics, shirts, gym shorts… Donations are accepted year round and may be dropped off at 672 Conestoga Road, left with Linda Jannelli in the US/MS or Carol Hillman in the Lower School. The sale is located at 672 Conestoga Road.
Hay Fair, Friday, November 1st
Hay Fair takes place immediately after school in the MS/US gym and is the kickoff to AIS/EA Day spirit Week. This family event includes inflatable “rides” for the girls, snacks, games and a silent auction. There is no cost to attend and there are nominal charges for the rides. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact Danielle Steinberg.
Owlidays: Wednesday, November 13thth
Parents, Grandparents, Past Parents and Alumnae are invited to an evening of cocktails and shopping to benefit the Agnes Irwin Parents’ Council. Look for your invitation with all of the details about this night in October. Please contact Donna Laveran or Cynthia Nemo to volunteer for this event.
Lower School Staff Appreciation Lunch: Thursday, February 4th
Every year the parents of the Lower School students host a lunch for the faculty and staff to thank them for everything they do for our girls. This is a sit down affair in the O’Neill music room. We need volunteers to cook, watch the children during lunch and fill in for the receptionist and nurse. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Delia Biddison.
US/MS Staff Appreciation: Wednesday, February 12th
Every year the parents of the Middle and Upper School students host a luncheon for the faculty and staff to thank them for everything they do for our girls. This lunch is a sit down affair in the Alumnae Lobby with parents preparing and serving a delicious multi course meal. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kate McAllister or Charlotte Pride.
RaisE, Friday, February 21st
RaisE is Parents’ Council’s largest fundraiser. This adult only event typically includes dinner, entertainment and a live auction. Please contact Alison Hastings for additional information and to volunteer.
MayFair: Friday, May 22nd
The day begins at 11:00 am with each grade in Lower School performing a dance around the May pole. All Lower School Parents and Grandparents are encouraged to attend this Agnes Irwin tradition. Following these dances the girls change into free dress and enjoy a fair organized and run by Parents’ Council. The fair includes games, food, crafts, face painting and a photo booth. Although this is a day for the Lower School girls the Middle and Upper School girls love to attend the fair during their lunch periods. We have plenty of volunteer opportunities for parents who want to volunteer during the day as well for parents who can give us some of their time in the evenings or on weekends. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Ali Glickman.
