Dear King Open Families and Caregivers,
We have a lot of upcoming school events and we need YOUR help to make them possible. Please consider helping with at least one event, if you are able. Your help will make a HUGE impact on the King Open community and will help ensure the success of these events.
2019-2020 School Year:
Friends of King Open
President: Sarah Christopher
Treasurer: Ted Lund
Board members: Neusa DaCosta, Yaminette Diaz Linhart, Sarah Morris, Jodi Sperber, Robson Goulart, and Lauren Hogan
School Council: Norah Hass *School Council members needed!*
Olá Program: Ana Poblacion and Anil Mundra
Family Outreach
- Classroom Connectors (formerly Classroom Helpers/Parent Reps): Sarah Morris, Lauren Hogan, and Sarah Christopher
- Summer Kindergarten Playdates: Lauren Hogan and Elyse Magnotto-Cleary
- Teacher Thank You Coffee Cart: Sepalika Perera and Sahori Maruhashi
- Teacher Thank You Lunch: Leila Farsakh
- Parents of Color: Khari Milner and Daria Johnson
- KO Spirit Wear: Jodi Sperber
- Cambridge Weekend Backpack: Tiffany Soper and Penny Haney
Fundraising
- Ragnar (biggest fundraiser of the year): Jodi Sperber and Pippa Shulman
- Iced Coffee sales at Danehy Park Day: Irene Kang
- “Smoke this Rib Fest” Fundraiser: Sarah Christopher
- Election Day Bake Sale: Sepalika Perera and Sahori Maruhashi
- 3rd and 4th grade Cape Cod Trip: *Help Needed*
- Annual Appeal: Lauren Hogan
- Henry Bears Park gift wrapping: Sarah Morris
- Fifth Grade Yearbooks: *Help Needed*
- Restaurant fundraiser: Yaminette Diaz Linhart
- Table Button Soccer: Robson Goulart
Community Events
- Movie Night: Julie Johnston and Clara Hendricks
- Black History Month: Yaminette Diaz Linhart and Daria Johnson
- Parent/Staff Night Out: Robson Goulart
- Carnival: Lisa d’Almeida, Ana Poblacion, and Anil Mundra
- Fun Run and Bake Sale: Penny Haney and *Help Needed*
- King Open Spring Open: Phil McKenna, Alex Rapp, and Shrikanta Chattopadhyay
Literacy and Library
- Book Fair: Lisa d’Almeida, Sarah Morris, Clara Hendricks, and Norah Hass
- Book Swap: Lisa d’Almeida and Norah Hass
Social Action:
Volunteering is also a great way to meet other parents and teachers. We look forward to seeing you!
