Parents As Partners

At MPS, we value partnerships with parents. You are your child’s first and most influential teacher, and it is our goal to establish a strong partnership with you to help your child make the most of his or her days at school and develop to his or her fullest potential. We are committed to open communication, through regular teacher-parent and school-parent communication, and by way of parent-teacher conferences. We welcome parents’ involvement as a way to enrich our curriculum and school happenings, and are always available to provide community resources and services to support families who may be in need.

Governing Board

MPS has a Governing Board that works closely with the school’s administration in ensuring a successful program. The Governing Board sets tuition, creates policy, and approves the budget. Elections for the Governing Board are held each spring, and all interested parents are encouraged to consider becoming a member.

MPS Parent Partners

MPS Parent Partners organize and/or hosts various initiatives and events throughout the school year, including fundraising projects, emergency planning and preparation, monthly “Coffees”, open house, graduation, the staff appreciation luncheon, and the staff/parent social, among others. If you are interested in participating as a Parent Partner please speak with the Director.

Parent Volunteers

We believe that children, teachers and parents all benefit from hands-on parent involvement at the school. We encourage all our parents to share their gifts, interests, talents, cultures and hobbies with the children. We encourage parents to come and spend time in our classrooms and on our yard, and to participate in their child’s day at school. This program is about building connections and community, and letting children know that the adults in their life (teachers and parents) are partners who value our school, the children, and the work that takes place at MPS. Volunteers do not need to be parents; grandparents, aunts, uncles and other caregivers are also welcome. Parent volunteer sign-up calendars are posted on a hallway board at the sign-in station.

Please note that, out of respect for the children’s need to adjust to the school setting and work on separation, there is a one-month moratorium on parent volunteers. This time can be extended at the teacher’s and/or Director’s discretion based on the needs of the children. It does happen that some children simply don’t do well having their parents at school with them. This is very common and not a reason for concern — there are many other ways for you to participate in the life of our school.

Requirements for Volunteering at the Preschool

The California Department of Social Services requires all parents helping at school to have a minimal physical examination and a Tuberculosis clearance. Please comply with this rule before your first day to work arrives, by providing copies of your TB test and physical exam to the Director.

Although we happily welcome siblings at different times and events during the school year, we ask that parent volunteers attend without other children.
Please note that there are no hot beverages or cell phones allowed on the yard and/or in the classrooms.