Parents Assocation FAQs

In direct alignment with Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship (SPICES), the Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) Parent’s Association is a resource for community building.  Events and activities are designed to address opportunities, share information, and create a contagious enthusiasm for community. 

All SSFS parents are already a part of the PA.  You don’t have to formally join or make a commitment to become involved. We are currently hosting virtual meetings via Zoom.  We will hold regular meetings in the evening to accommodate virtual school schedules.  There are many events and activities to participate in, with varying volunteer opportunities or even just opportunities to participate and have fun.  Please feel free to email us at PA.Clerk@SSFS.org with any questions or interests! 

When we are allowed to meet face-to-face, we typically hold monthly meetings and stagger them between evening and morning times to accommodate varying schedules, with conferencing options.

We have a lot of fantastic community events that take place throughout the year. We will re-imagine the PA events this year to make them appropriate for the current environment.  Please see our calendar of events on our website.  We have events that focus on community building, community service, supporting our students, giving thanks to our wonderful SSFS staff, and raising funds for financial aid.

Please check out the Parents Association on the SSFS website.  We also have information about upcoming events in the weekly newsletter and shared by your grade representative.  You can also email us directly at PA.clerk@SSFS.org with any questions or inquiries.

No!  We always welcome any help, suggestions, questions, etc., no matter how big or small.  We understand that everyone has busy schedules, and it’s often hard to find the time to take on more tasks.  Participate in a meeting and ask questions, send us an email with your ideas, host or lead a virtual event, or just sign on and enjoy one of our virtual events and help build our community.  We are stronger with every bit of support and involvement we have!  

Thank you so much for your interest!  For interest in clerking/running an event, please email us at PA.Clerk@ssfs.org, as we have a few opportunities still available this year, and we are always looking ahead. 

For interest in becoming a grade or division rep, or a PA Clerk, we have a formal nominating process that begins in December/January and ends in the Spring with the announcement of the new Reps.  You’ll find more information about the process in the weekly newsletter and can always nominate yourself or others.