ECO - Essential Community Organization

The ECO was established in 2013 to serve the following purposes:

• To build community among all school constituents
• To provide parents with an avenue to pursue volunteer opportunities
• To fundraise for the benefit of the school, its teachers, and students

ECO hopes to be a forum for all Parker community members to voice their ideas and opinions regarding the needs and wants of Parker and its community, always with the intention of improving school and community experience. Coming from over 40 different communities creates a social challenge, so providing increased and meaningful social interactions among the parent body is among our goals.

Everyone! Open to teachers, staff, students, parents, alumni, and local community members, the ECO is an inclusive organization working to serve and unite the Parker community.

ECO organizes one to two fundraisers a year, including a successful Raffle Basket fundraiser starting on PLP Day last March. Funds raised are then available for disbursement to teachers and staff through a granting process. The organization supports a Teacher Appreciation program that has asked families to sign-up and then provide snacks/treats on Wednesdays through the school year. ECO also looks for opportunities to create a greater sense of community for our families by way of get-togethers and events.

Following the "less is more" philosophy of Parker, ECO will hold meetings every other month. Sub-committees will form from this organization, and they will determine their own meeting needs.

ECO is actively seeking general attendees as well as new members for its board. Any questions may be sent to:

• Sarah svonconta@gmail.com
  OR
• Katrina ktedstone@theparkerschool.org