Concert Flower and Candy Sale
At most of the musical performances within the District, you will see us selling roses and lollipops to support the music programs.
Annual Student Achievement Awards
Each year, Friends of Music presents awards to deserving students at Stratford, Stewart, the Middle School and the High School. Awards recognize children in vocal, string and band categories. These awards are typically presented at awards ceremonies at each school at the end of each school year.
Annual Membership Drive
This is our primary fundraiser of each year. Our membership fee is $20.
Participate in Garden City Parent University
In the Fall of 2014, Michelle Kaiserman spearheaded a joint effort of the Garden City Public Schools, Teachers’ Association, Community Coalition, PTA, SEPTA, FOM, Friends of STEM, and The Men’s Association to sponsor and run a Parent University. The Committee includes representatives of all the sponsor groups. Our first Parent University was in February, 2015.
Parent University is an evening set-aside for parents and caregivers of children in grades Pre-K to 12 to participate in a series of workshops facilitated by area professionals and district personal. The free workshops are sponsored by community organizations, including educators, to best reflect current topics and trends. It is an opportunity to sharpen parents’ skills as we work together to raise healthy, well adjusted, and successful children. Studies prove when communities, caregivers, and educators work together to create supportive and safe environments for children to grow and learn – they thrive.
This is a wonderful event and well worth the relatively minor expenses involved. In addition to the evening itself, being part of the committee allows for the creations of contacts and friendships between the different organizations in the Village. Our past president, Gail Madigan, was part of Parent University since its inception.
