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.
Friends of King Open
President: Sarah Christopher
Treasurer: Ted Lund
Board members: Neusa DaCosta, Robert Katzschmann, Yaminette Diaz Linhart, Sarah Morris and Lauren Hogan
School Council: Norah Hass
Olá Program: Ana Poblacion and Anil Mundra
Family Outreach
- Classroom Helpers (formerly Parent Reps): Sarah Christopher and TBD
- Teacher Thank You Coffee Cart: Rebecca Freeman and Sepalika Perera
- Teacher Thank You Lunch: TBD
- Parents of Color: Khari Milner
- KO Spirit Wear: Jodi Sperber
- Cambridge Weekend Backpack: Tiffany Soper and Penny Haney
Fundraising
- Ragnar (biggest fundraiser of the year): TBD
- “Smoke this Rib Fest” Fundraiser: Sarah Christopher
- Election Day Bake Sale: Rebecca Freeman, Sepalika Perera, and Phil McKenna
- 3rd and 4th grade Cape Cod Trip: Sarah Morris
- Annual Appeal: Lauren Hogan
- Henry Bears Park gift wrapping on 12/22: Sarah Morris
- Fifth Grade Yearbooks: Rose Billeci
- Chipotle fundraiser: Yaminette Diaz Linhart
Community Events
- Movie Night: Karolyn Feeks Maws
- Black History Month: Yaminette Diaz Linhart and Daria Johnson
- Parent/Staff Night Out: Robson Goulart
- Carnival: Lisa d’Almeida, Odete Palhares, Ana Poblacion, Anil Mundra, and Neusa DaCosta
- Fun Run and Bake Sale: Penny Haney
- King Open Spring Open: Steve LaMaster and TBD
Literacy and Library
- Book Fair: Lisa d’Almeida and Sarah Morris
- Book Swap: Lisa d’Almeida
Social Action: TBD
City-wide Parent Coalition: Karolyn Feeks Maws
Volunteering is also a great way to meet other parents and teachers. We look forward to seeing you!
