Elgin Academy Parent Association (EAPA)

As parents of EA students, you are automatically members of the Elgin Academy Parent Association (EAPA). The Association has three major purposes:

1. to promote Academy unity,
2. to encourage parent understanding of Academy objectives,
3. to enable parents to be of service to the school.

All parents are invited to attend the meetings and join the activities of EA's Parent Association. (See Meeting Schedule below)

2010-2011
EAPA BOARD
EAPA Phone: 847.695.0309, ext. 452

EA's Parent Association President
Christine Jaworski

EA's Parent Association President-Elect
Sandy Kirk

EAPA Secretary
Marjorie Purdy

EAPA Treasurer
Dori Ellinger

Ways and Means Chair
Jenn Brown

2010-2011 EAPA Meeting Schedule

• [Dates to come]
  

EAPA Positions

• President: The president will chair all meetings and serve as the ex-officio member of Elgin Academy's Board of Trustees.
• Vice Presidents: Each division of EA has a VP who works both with the president and the room representatives. It is the VP's responsibility to coordinate activities in their division throughout the school year.

2010-2011 Vice Presidents
Early Childhood Education (PS-PK): Danielle Smiley | Jane Trankina
Lower School (Grades K-4): Rita Coffern | Ayisha Sami
Middle School (Grades 5-8): Beth Guske | Gina Joyce
Upper School (Grades 9-12): Debbie Phalen | Sharon Romano

Class Representatives (also know as room reps): Class reps maintain frequent contact with the division VP and the classroom teacher or faculty advisor for that grade, in order to provide Parent Association assistance when needed. They encourage and enable each parent to be involved with activities which assist the school. Class reps are the primary helpers to the teachers for special projects, excursions, and parties. Some specific duties include:

• Lower School - helping with coordination of Parent Nights, Immersion activities, and all-school events.
• Middle School - helping with special programs such as the Biographers' Tea, planning the reception after 8th Grade Graduation (7th Grade parents), and organizing the 8th Grade Dinner (8th Grade parents).
• Upper School - Reps assist with Honors Night and Commencement, and call on parents to chaperone and help with activities as well as coordinating class dinners for parents.

EAPA Volunteer Opportunities
Event Volunteers: Each special event has a chair and committee whose duties are to make arrangements for refreshments, decorations, and service at the activity. They will bake or bring snacks to functions, attend to setting up tables with appropriate decorations, and in general coordinate all aspects of the event for which they are responsible. Specific duties will be discussed with each committee member. Online version of the 2010-2011 EAPA Parent Volunteer Survey

EAPA Fundraising Activities
The fundraising projects sponsored by the Parent Association pay for special activities and purchases, such as new playground equipment for the Lower School, a new mini-bus, new signs for campus buildings, and furniture and carpeting for the cafeteria. The Parent Association has also funded faculty enrichment activities during the summer. Every year the Association purchases needed equipment chosen from a "Wish List" compiled by the faculty and administration.

Market Day
Christie Jaworski and Marjorie Purdy, Chairs
Market Day Phone: 847.695.0309, ext. 454
Market Day offers Elgin Academy families the opportunity to buy restaurant quality food products through the school each month. Each order generates at least 10% profit, which the Parent Association uses to enrich our school. Order forms are sent home each month, and you may choose the ease of ordering online or the order can be turned in at school. Order pick-up is scheduled one Wednesday a month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Parent Association Room in the basement of Sears Hall (Middle School building). Order due dates and pick-up dates are also included on the calendar pages in the back of the Orange Book.

Dinner by Design
Dori Ellinger
Dinner by Design offers Elgin Academy families the opportunity to buy fun, convenient, cost effective way of getting dinner on the table. We make it easy for you to enjoy healthy handmade, home-cooked meals to your family's taste.  Each order generates from 5%-20% profit, which the Parent Association uses to enrich our school. Order forms are sent home each month, and you may choose the ease of ordering online or the order can be turned in at school. Order pick-up is scheduled one Thursday a month from 11:30-12:00 or 2:30-3:00 p.m. in the Parent Association Room, in the basement of Sears Hall (Middle School building).  
DBD Order Form

EASY $
Dori Ellinger
EASY $ is a year round program through which you purchase script good at area or online stores and restaurants. Elgin Academy receives a percent (2% - 20%) of what you spend directly from the participating vendors.  Many cards are available in stock.
Script Order Form - Paper

EASY$ Online Ordering

Gift Wrap
Jenn Brown
Each school year gift wrap is sold by the students in September/October. The Parent Association receives 50% from each item sold! Products include decorative paper, bows, bags, tissue, labels, and more! Gift and food items are also available.

Plant Sale
In November, the Parent Association sells poinsettias that can be picked up at the Holiday Tea in December. Profits from this sale are used to purchase gifts for the faculty and staff. In May, a variety of plants are also sold for gardening and decoration.

Extravaganza
Extravaganza Phone: 847.695.0309, ext. 257
Details for EA's annual dinner auction can be viewed [here].

Varsity Store
Vicki Manning, Coordinator
Varsity Store Phone: 847.695.0309, ext. 234

EAPA Parents' Online Directory
Thanks to EA's Parent Association, we are pleased to offer the Elgin Academy Parents' Online Directory. You can access the Directory now by clicking [here].

Once logged in you can:

• Search the directory by name (parents, students)
• Search by grade or teacher/advisor
• Search by Postal Code (great for car pools)
• Search by Volunteer Category (such as Homecoming or Extravaganza)
• Update online your street address, phone numbers, or e-mail

Also, Division VP’s, Class Reps, and Event Chairs can broadcast to their group of parents - saving a lot of time on making phone calls! All parents with an e-mail address will receive periodic updates and news of upcoming events from the School. It is faster and less expensive than postal mail.

This directory serves as the most current version of the Orange Book. It also serves as a central location for you to sign up for volunteer opportunities, contact other families, and update your information for EA. Any address, phone, or e-mail updates made here will be communicated to the appropriate offices on campus. If you prefer to NOT have your e-mail address, street address, or phone number displayed, you can choose to hide these details (see the EDIT options once you log in). The directory is secure; only parents and Elgin Academy faculty and staff can access it.

If you have questions or wish to be removed from the directory, please contact Danielle Pepa in the Development office at 847.695.0309, ext. 259 or dpepa@elginacademy.org.