Charlotte Prep
parents’ association
The Charlotte Prep Parents’ Association is a fun and social way for parents to be involved with their child’s school.
Through meetings, volunteer opportunities, and events, we help foster thoughtful conversations at school and at home while supporting parents as their child’s academic and social journey unfolds.
School & Parent Partnership
Research clearly shows that a positive partnership between home and school has a powerful influence on a child’s achievement and sense of belonging in the school. Parent volunteers enrich daily school life and enable teachers to focus on their most important jobs – teaching. Charlotte Prep strongly encourages parents to become involved in the school and to nurture a partnership with the school administration, faculty, and staff.
All Prep parents and guardians are part of the Parent Association. The PA helps to facilitate parent communication, cooperation, and involvement; promote a strong sense of community; and support the school’s mission, programs, and activities.
PA EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Monica Filitis
Vice President: Scott Philips
Treasurer: Ania Pulliam
Secretary: Joanna Manor
annual events
At Prep, we treasure the parents, guardians, grandparents, grandfriends, and friends who share in celebrating and contributing to the success of our students. From parents engaged in volunteer roles on campus to visits from beloved grandparents and friends during special events to financial support from families who have already passed through our halls, we simply could not grow and prosper without the support and involvement of the entire Prep community.
A kickoff to the school year that the whole family will enjoy! Meet new and veteran Charlotte Prep families in a carnival atmosphere with rides, games, and prizes. Volunteers are needed for the day of the event to set up, decorate, run games, paint faces, clean up, and more.
The PA hosts this event for our students to shop for gifts for their friends and family for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, upcoming birthdays, or any holiday they celebrate.
The PA welcomes back the faculty and staff with a catered brunch on their first day back to Charlotte Prep.
The annual Charlotte Prep Gala is a volunteer-driven event. Parents, relatives, staff, and friends turn out for an evening of good food, lively entertainment, and an opportunity to support the school through a targeted fundraising opportunity. The funds raised at previous auctions have benefited our students and school in many ways. In recent years, auction proceeds have provided extensive professional development opportunities to faculty and staff, classroom technology enhancements, lighting and curtains for our stage, and upgrades to our playgrounds.
In the spring, the book fair is held on campus in conjunction with Grandparents & Special Friends’ Day. Parent volunteers organize and run the book fair. These events help foster a lifelong love of books and reading, enrich classroom libraries, and raise funds for the school.
Each spring, the PA coordinates a week-long celebration of our faculty and staff. This includes decorations, gifts, meals, and more to show our appreciation for the dedicated team who love and serve our students every day.
A lovely Charlotte Prep tradition! Volunteers help decorate and welcome guests for this beautiful event filled with special performances honoring our grandparents and special friends.
Opportunities to be Involved
Charlotte Prep strongly encourages parents to become involved in the school and to nurture a partnership with the school administration, faculty, and staff.
Parent volunteer opportunities are coordinated through our Development Office. If you are interested in participating on any of the following committee projects or activities, please contact us.
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Login to your Amazon account as usual. Hover over “Account & Lists,” and on the dropdown menu choose AmazonSmile Charity Lists. If you have a charity already selected, click “Change Charity” and then search for Charlotte Prep. If you do not have a charity listed, type “Charlotte Prep” in the search box and select it.
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You must have a VIC card number and reference it to set up the school partnership.
Click “Login” if you’ve already registered your VIC card online, or “Sign Up” if you have not. If you are not registered, you can do so by entering your demographic information and your VIC card number. “Accept” the terms and then click “Register.” Once you are logged in, go back to the link and click “Link Your School Today.” You will see your account details. Scroll to the bottom below “Together in Education” and type “Charlotte Preparatory School #3416.” Click “Add a School.” Charlotte Prep will appear below in your current school selection.
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You must have an MVP card number.
Click “Login” in the upper right-hand corner. Sign in if you already have an account. If not, click “Sign Up.” To create an account, enter your demographic information, MVP card number, and password. Agree to the terms and click “submit.” You will be asked to verify your cell phone number via text or cell.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
This committee is in charge of all teacher and staff appreciation events throughout the school year.
BOOK FAIRS
Have fun and help foster a love for reading with our spring book fair.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Help the Parents' Association organize and execute these beloved and indispensable Charlotte Prep traditions.
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
Parents work closely with our Fine Arts faculty throughout the year helping on the various projects and performances.
MIX & MINGLE
This committee plans and organizes various opportunities for parents to get together, meet new families, and build community throughout the year.
MENTORING
Assist with the mentor family program to help guide our new families through their first school year.
SPIRIT COMMITTEE
This committee works with the athletic director and coaches to plan and coordinate events to promote school spirit and attendance at games, matches, and races.
ROOM PARENT
Room parents work with the teachers in their grade level to organize and provide support for various classroom events. There are only two room parents per class/MS advisory.
