Parents' Association Nomination Form

Nominations Due

Nominations are due Tuesday, February 28th.

The PDS Parents’ Association is a great way to get involved and plug in to the many events at PDS. All parents of PDS students are members of the Parents’ Association. There are many ways to get involved with the life of PDS. We are now accepting nominations for the 2023–2024 Parents’ Association Board. The Parents’ Association Board meets to assist the faculty, administration and students in furthering the well-being of the school through various events and activities, many of which are described below. Nominees must be willing to attend all meetings (approximately 5–6 meetings during the school year), regularly support Parents’ Association facilitated events and activities, and make a donation to the Annual Fund. Please note: Nominees must have participated on a Parents’ Association committee for at least 1 school year before holding a position on the Board.

THE PDS PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION RELIES PRIMARILY ON A SELF-NOMINATION PROCESS. Self-nominations are highly encouraged as such nominations indicate that an individual is actively seeking to be more involved in the PDS community and has carefully considered the responsibilities and obligations associated with the position sought.

Please review the following descriptions and consider nominating yourself or someone you think would be a good candidate for a Parents’ Association position. As you will notice, several positions have already been slated because they are two-year positions. Please be aware if you are nominating yourself or someone else as a Vice Chair that means serving a two-year term (as Vice-Chair for 2023–2024 and then as Chair for 2024–2025).

If you have any questions, please contact Dupree McDonald, Nominations Chair 901-210-0257 or dupreermcdonald@yahoo.com. Nomination forms are due Tuesday, February 28th.

Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Provides support to the President.
Invalid Input
Responsible for all correspondence, minutes and meeting notices for monthly meetings.
Invalid Input
Responsible for handling all monies involved with the Parents’ Association activities and events.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
The previous year’s president is responsible for taking nominations for new officers, preparing the slate and contacting those nominated for new position.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Works throughout the year with the Information-Literacy Specialist and Reading Specialists regarding the Accelerated Reader Program and facilitates the AR Auction, AR store and AR awards.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for coordinating volunteers to provide art studio support as requested by PDS art instructors, including uploading student work to PDS’ online art gallery program and facilitating yearly art shows and receptions for student artists and their parents.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for providing support to the band program and facilitating band performances throughout the year.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for coordinating partnership activities between PDS & Berclair Elementary School including a school supply drive, Read for the Record and Berclair Angel Tree.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Book Fair held in the fall - including choosing theme, coordinating volunteers, decorations and all communication with the Information-Literacy Specialist and Scholastic.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for promoting and coordinating Box Tops for Education, Kroger and Amazon community incentives programs.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for coordinating help to PDS families in times of need (accident, illness or injury) by providing prayers, meals and other support. 
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for coordinating Early Childhood parent parties for each grade, working with the Faculty Appreciation Chair to coordinate meals for teachers during EC family night and assisting with various EC projects.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for organizing grade level parent parties (1st through 6th). One party per grade in late fall or early winter.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Coordinates “thank you” luncheons, monthly birthday treats, and other events for PDS faculty and staff.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for working with the PDS staff to coordinate this dinner for 3-6 graders and their dads. Duties include coordinating volunteers, decorations, set-up, take-down and menu planning. This event is generally scheduled in February or March.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for providing refreshments for various PA and PDS events such as Grandparents’ Day, Book Fair Sneak-a-Peek, and various school receptions.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for scheduling volunteers for the library throughout the entire school year and assisting with library activities (processing books, AR searches, special library projects) as needed.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
In early summer, secures commitment of assigned PDS families to act as buddies to new students in grades 1-6 and helps plan the Buddy Party the week before school starts. Acts as an Ambassador for PDS and is responsible for making new parents and families feel welcome at PDS with regular phone calls and emails throughout the year.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for planning and promoting the 6th Grade Mother/Son Luncheon (generally held in April), Duties include coordinating volunteers, decorations, set-up, take-down, menu planning and programming.
Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Responsible for training and organizing weekly Spirit Store volunteers from your committee. Helping with inventory and special events as needed (Jamboree, Christmas Sale, Bookfair, EC Night and other events as needed). Collaborating with the Promotion and Sales Coordinator on new items each year.
Presbyterian Day School

Presbyterian Day School (PDS) is a private, Christian preschool and elementary school serving boys from 2-years-old through 6th grade for 75 years.

With our mission of striving to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man, we take a holistic approach to education, nurturing the heart, soul, mind, and body of each boy.

4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111

901-842-4600

Contact Us

Follow Us