North Star Academy Parent Club

The North Star Academy Parent Club is a nonprofit, parent-volunteer organization dedicated to enriching the lives of students at North Star Academy, a public school in the Redwood City School District. The club supports students in grades 3-8 by funding and managing various programs that enhance their educational experience.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the North Star Academy Parent Club are to:

• Encourage Community: Foster a sense of community through social events and activities that bring parents, teachers, and students together.
• Promote Parent Education: Sponsor parent education initiatives to improve communication and engagement among stakeholders.
• Fundraise: Raise funds to support the school and its educational offerings, including responding to funding requests from the school administration.
• Manage Finances: Administer grade-level and school activity funds, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Support Parents and Teachers: Assist parents on campus with school support activities.

Programs Supported

The Parent Club plays a crucial role in supporting various programs and activities at North Star Academy, including:

• Staffing Support: Funding for positions such as the PE Teacher, Outreach Specialist, and School Counselor.
• Arts and Enrichment: LEAP teacher-led art classes, enrichment programs, Fall Theater Program, and Spring Musical.
• Music Program: Instrumental Music Program.
• Academic Support: Classroom supplies, field trip scholarships, and technology equipment.
• Social Events: Organizing school social events like the Fall Festival and Family Dodgeball.

Fundraising Efforts

The Parent Club conducts annual fundraising events, including auctions, to meet the budgetary needs of the school. These events are critical for providing social-emotional, physical, and art education, as well as obtaining innovative curriculums.

The North Star Academy Parent Club is a 501(c)(3) organization, reflecting its status as a tax-exempt entity dedicated to educational purposes.