Our Community
Parents Association
Curtis enjoys a vibrant community that is engaged, connected, and committed to supporting our students, faculty, and staff. Through a spirit of inclusiveness, all parents and guardians are members of the Parents Association. Our volunteers work tirelessly to serve Curtis and the extended Los Angeles community, as well as to raise funds to help make a Curtis School education more accessible for all students. Curtis families not only make a difference for the Curtis community but build lasting bonds of friendship.
Parents Association
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Mission
The Parents Association is committed to supporting the mission and values of Curtis School by enriching the student, faculty, and family experience of our Curtis community. The Curtis Parents Association is comprised of every parent and guardian at Curtis School. The Parents Association creatively engages and connects the Curtis community through its many programs and events while simultaneously raising funds to support the Financial Aid Fund and other significant Curtis School initiatives. -
Volunteerism
Volunteerism is a pillar of Curtis. We welcome and deeply appreciate the involvement of every parent and guardian. Our Curtis volunteers are truly extraordinary and inclusive. Whether you chair an event, serve on a committee, attend an event, or suggest a new initiative, your participation plays a critical role in strengthening our community and your child’s experience at Curtis. We have volunteer opportunities that can fit your schedule, and we welcome ALL parents/guardians, working and non-working, to get involved! Please join our monthly Parents Association meetings. We are always excited to welcome new faces! -
Raising Funds
The Parents Association raises significant money to support the Financial Access program and other school initiatives through our many events, including the annual Fair, Book Spree, Curtis Celebrates! event, Party Book, Curtis X Collabs, and Cougar Wear Uniform Store. -
Community Service
Supporting and building up our own community is a priority for the Parents Association. This is done by creating meaningful events such as the annual International Lunch Day, monthly Cultural Celebrations, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more. Community is key to the Curtis experience.Additionally, the Parents Association supports our Los Angeles community through a significant number of community service initiatives throughout the year that involve our students and our families, including a Curtis Cares Community Service Day, Buds and Seedlings student lunchtime programs, a Families-Helping-Families drive, a Big Sunday Thanksgiving drive and more. Our Cougar hearts beat strong!
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Katie Gebhard, 2024-25 PA President
Volunteer Opportunities
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The Curtis Fair
Read MoreThe annual Curtis Fair, held in October of each year, is a long-standing tradition that focuses on creating a themed day of fun for our school community and the greater Los Angeles community. -
Curtis Celebrates!
The Curtis Celebrates! event committee assists with the planning and execution of the Parents Association’s largest and most spectacular fundraiser. The success of our major PA fundraiser depends on parent and guardian participation. Parents and guardians are needed to solicit live and silent auction items, wrap auction baskets, assist with close-out, and help set up the event.Time Commitment: Based on desired level of involvement. This event takes place in March of every year. Event planning begins in spring of the school year preceding the year of the event; while auction planning begins the following November and continues up right up to the event in March. -
2nd VP Admissions Liaison
The 2nd VP committee assists the Curtis administration with school-wide social functions such as Admissions Open Houses and Testing Days, and Grandparents & Special Friends Day.Time Commitment:Very flexible. -
4th VP Community
The 4th VP Community Committees help to plan and organize community initiatives including Book Spree, Faculty and Staff Appreciation, the Hot Lunch Program, and the annual Parents Association End-of-Year Luncheon.Time Commitment:
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Student Lunch Service
Curtis School offers a catered lunch service for students every school day. Parents and guardians are needed to help serve lunch to Curtis students. Volunteering to serve lunch is rewarding for both parents and their children. Children love to see their parents helping out on campus!
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Curtis Library
If you love books, you’ll feel right at home in the Curtis School Library! During morning Library Workshops, parents and guardians help the librarians shelve returned books, prepare new books for the library shelves and may be asked to help with displays. They also assist students with monthly Maker Days during lunch recesses.
Time Commitment:Library Workshops take place after drop-off in the morning, once a month. Maker Days take place on the last Friday of each month. Parents are welcome to help students with the themed, monthly Maker Project. Parents/guardians may sign up to participate in either or both of these opportunities on an ad hoc basis throughout the school year. -
Enrichment/Community Service
Parents and guardians are welcome to help Curtis students participate in projects that raise awareness and give back to the community at large.
Seedlings (DK- 2nd Grade): Parents/guardians coordinate monthly community service activities for our youngest students during lunch recess.
Buds (3rd & 4th Grades): Parents/guardians help Upper Elementary students with their monthly community service leadership club that meets during lunch recess.
Curtis Cares Community Service Day: All families, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in projects that benefit a number of non-profit organizations in April of every year. Parents and guardians are also needed to help organize this event.Time Commitment:
Varies depending on the event.
