Parent Liaison Committee
Welcome! The Parent Liaison Committee (PLC) is your link between home and school, and our priority is to enrich the connections between families, French International teachers and administrators.
The PLC coordinates, promotes, and attends monthly meetings and regular events that build and strengthen community ties.
Our goal is to: Connect. Inform. Support!
Connect
PLC meetings provide a great place to connect with other parents and to hear the latest news from the division heads, school administration, and the Board.
The monthly meetings include updates from school administration and your division head, followed by a discussion, focused on a particular subject, that is pertinent to the age of your student and the time of year, led by the division head and PLC Coordinator.
PLC meetings provide opportunities for open, informal Q&A. All questions and discussions are welcome!
Previous topics have included: “Transitioning to Middle School," “Internet Safety,” and “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety" The PLC welcomes and encourages your input on topics of interest.
You can submit a topic here!
Inform
Click, Read and Attend!
Parents and students feel more connected when they are informed. The PLC uses three sources to deliver information:
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Family News, delivered weekly
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Direct emails from your room parent
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Monthly division-specific PLC meetings
PLC meeting summaries and presentation content are available on the Parent Portal for our parent community.
Support
Parents find volunteering and being an active member of the French International community a rewarding and enriching experience.
The PLC offers several one-time or ongoing volunteer positions to fulfill your volunteer hours, including the following:
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation
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Back-to-School Picnic
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Family Game Night
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Carnival
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Parents’ Night Out
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Lost & Found
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Room or Grade Parent
Additionally, some school-sponsored events and functions depend upon parent volunteers for their success, including the Annual Gala and Fête du Vin.
Whether as a class volunteer, committee member, or in a leadership position, parents share their time and talents in ways that support the School and our students.
Interested in volunteering? Please contact Monica Perez, Development Events Coordinator, at mperez@faispdx.org.
Upcoming PLC Meetings
PLC meetings are held monthly by Division. We highly encourage parents to attend these meetings as a great way to meet other parents, stay informed about your grade and to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Maternelle PLC
(Second Tuesday at 8:30 AM*)
- October 11, 2022
- November 8, 2022
- January 10, 2023
- February 7, 2023
- March 7, 2023
- April 11, 2023
- May 9, 2023
Lower School PLC
(Second Wednesday at 8:30 AM*)
- October 12, 2022
- November 9, 2022
- January 11, 2023
- February 8, 2023
- March 8, 2023
- April 12, 2023
- May 10, 2023
Middle School PLC
(Second Thursday at 8:30 AM*)
- October 13, 2022
- November 17, 2022
- January 12, 2023
- February 9, 2023
- March 9, 2023
- April 13, 2023
- May 11, 2023
* Meeting dates and times subject to change
Learn More About PLC
Quick Contacts
Maternelle Division Head: Gabrielle Esbeck
Lower School Division Head: Aurore Molerus
Middle School Division Head: Emmanuelle Burk
French International Special Events and Volunteer Manager: Monica Perez
Get Involved!
Whether you are a long-time French International family or are brand new to French International, getting involved is the best way to foster a great school community for our children. The PLC is an excellent starting point for meeting other parents, hearing news of the School, and learning about volunteer opportunities.
Questions?
Please email PLC@faispdx.org