What is the Fieldstone Parents' Association (FPA)?
The Fieldstone Parents' Association (FPA) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to raise funds to be used to enhance and enrich the students' educational experience at Fieldstone.
Who are the members of the FPA?
All parents of students enrolled at Fieldstone are members of the FPA.
What is the FPA Executive?
The FPA Executive is a group of volunteer parents that are elected annually by members of the association. The Executive includes a Chair, Vice Chair, Past Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Acorn Shop Manager.
We pay significant tuition, why is there fundraising?
Tuition is designed to cover the school's normal operating costs, including, teacher salaries, rent, building maintenance, necessary programming costs, capital improvements, equipment purchasing, and an extensive list of smaller expenses associated with a school of approximately 300 students. Fundraising raises money that can be channeled directly into programming excellence. The FPA contributes towards specialty equipment and programmes that are designed to enrich the quality of education. Past successful projects by the FPA include partnering with the school for an extensive gym and library renovation, sponsoring the Fieldstone Yearbook, funding speakers in the classroom and assisting in sending 230 students and faculty to see The Tempest in Stratford.
What is the annual Fund for Fieldstone?
The Fund for Fieldstone is an annual giving campaign that provides Fieldstone families with an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the programming excellence at Fieldstone. The Annual Fund is designed to enrich the quality of education and to provide additional and unique learning opportunities. The programme starts in October of each academic year.
What are the main fundraisers at the school?
*The annual Fund for Fieldstone Giving Programme
*The Spring Gala
What other events does the FPA organize?
Other events currently include: Pizza Bingo, Innisbrook Gift Wrap Fundraiser, Upper School Hallowe'en Dance, Special Guest Speakers, Rummage Sale, Plant and Flower (Poinsettias) Sales, and more.
Who decides how the money is spent?
The FPA Executive consults with school administration and decides at their executive and monthly general meetings how the money is spent. Considerable efforts are made to balance the contributions across the different age groups and departments.
Can I direct my contribution to a specific item or particular program?
Yes, donors can direct contributions towards a specific programme, or contribute to the FPA's general fund.
How can I have my say on FPA matters?
Write a letter to the executive and/or attend the general monthly meetings. All members are encouraged to attend.
Can the FPA issue tax receipts.
Yes. The FPA is able to issue tax receipts under the registered charity #86795-8787-RR0001
If I have an academic or school programming concern, can I raise it at the FPA general meeting?
No. As a fundraising organization, the FPA Executive is not equipped to deal with school programming issues. If a parent has a specific concern regarding the education of their child, the parent should contact the teacher or school administrator. In the Lower School concerns should be addressed to Ms. Volekaert, and Mr. Harris in Upper School.
What do I do if I have another question about the FPA?
Contact a member of the FPA Executive.
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