our mission

The mission of the Williamsburg Northside School Parent Association (WNS PA) is to promote a strong sense of community within the school as well as to financially support the school’s mission be a reflection of the neighborhood we serve, the city we live in, and the world we wish to create. This year we will continue to work with the school administration towards supplementing Reggio training for teachers, funding need-based scholarships through the Hardship Fund, and sponsoring initiatives that benefit both parents and students of all ages.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the WNS PA is to:

  • foster a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment that promotes involvement and inclusiveness for all WNS families

  • raise funds to contribute to Reggio training, need-based scholarships and other initiatives through various events

  • facilitate communication between parents and the school administration

  • support the school’s efforts in achieving optimum, rewarding and inspiring outcomes for all students

YOUR ROLE - GET INVOLVED!

Achieving this mission can be a lot of fun, and it cannot happen without parent involvement. As a parent or guardian of a Northside student, you are automatically a welcome member of the WNS PA. The PA counts on each family to volunteer a minimum of one half-hour of time over the course of the school year in order to accomplish our shared goals. Parents can do this by contributing to the efforts in planning PA events; volunteering during events; joining any of the PA Committees to lend a helping hand and voice; or by becoming a class parent at the start of the year.

WHY COME TO THE MONTHLY PA MEETINGS?

  • More informed and connected parents. Parents involved in the PA understand the challenges that the school faces and become part of the solution. The best way to stay informed about what’s going on in the school is to attend PA meetings: an excellent forum to hear of plans and to exchange ideas for the future.

  • Enhances the school. The PA plays a critical part in fundraising for after-school scholarships, which promotes diversity in our school and an inclusive environment for all of our students.

  • Creates a strong community. The PA meetings and events are opportunities to meet other parents and WNS community members and build rapport and friendships.

  • Boosts children’s well-being. The PA focuses on what students need in order to be successful in school, including the benefits of good nutrition and health, school safety, enrichments, etc.

  • Supports academic progress. Research has proven that children do better in school when parents are involved in the success of the school.

However you choose to be involved, we hope you will find the PA to be a welcoming community that supports you and your family. Please feel free to email the PA at wnspa@willnorth.org, contact your class parent, or any PA Officer, with questions or comments.