Community

Norwood Parents Association

Strengthening Our Community

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Our Parents Association fosters the spirit of volunteerism that pervades the School and strives to strengthen the community by promoting communication, parent education programs, community service and outreach, and connections among parents, faculty, staff, and students. Parents not only provide invaluable support for school programs, they also model for our children the School’s values of life-long learning and community service. All Norwood parents belong to the Parents Association and are invited to get involved.

There are many opportunities throughout the year for parents to contribute their time, energy, and talents to the School. If you are a current Norwood School family, please contact any member of the PA Executive Committee to learn more about how you can get involved. You can also visit HawksNest for in-depth information on committees, activities, volunteer opportunities, contact information, minutes, and by-laws. There truly is something for everyone!

2024-2025 Parents Association Executive Committee

President
Chrissy Tagaris
President-Elect
Jenn Drujak
Past President
Janine Weidow
Secretary
Jen Holzman
Treasurer
Jessica Coates
VP for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Laura Heilenday
VP for GLRs
Kristin Koch
VP of Volunteers
Nina Karnik, Elsie Owolo
VP for Community Outreach
Ellie Awdeh, Jiayin (Jane) Chen
VP for Community Service
Erica Sayko
VP for Communications
JC Forgotson
VP for Faculty/Staff Appreciation
Julia Feinstein
At Large
Amina Ahmad, Laura Bierbower

– Parent Survey

Education at this school is a true partnership.

Family Fun

Welcome Back Picnic
Multicultural Festival
Bingo Night
Family Day of Service

Norwood Community

Community Service with Manna & Horizons
Faculty/Staff Appreciation
Norwood Cares
Neighborhood Networks (DC & Virginia)
Parents Council of Washington
Parent Forum for Identity, Diversity & Inclusion
Parent Education Speaker Series
Parent Socials
Parents of Students of Color
South Asian Americans of Norwood School (SAANS)
Welcome Committee

School Support

Admission Events
Back-to-School Nights
Carpool Crew
Community Service
Field Days
7/8 Middle School Athletic Assembly
Grandparents & Special Guests Day
Horizons at Norwood Council
Library Guild (Lower School)
Manna Food Drives (Manna Mondays)
Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond. Recognizing that children are multi-faceted, Norwood provides many opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive school community.