What is MFA?
Mack Family Association, or MFA (formerly called Mack Family Council) is our school’s parent/guardian organization. The great news is that everyone who joins Mack is automatically enrolled in MFA! MFA is led by a dedicated and talented group of parent leaders who volunteer their time and skills towards organizing our many treasured school events and activities. Throughout the year we run our traditional events (most begin with “Mack-”), and try to generate new ideas tailored to what our parent/guardian body is needing or asking for. MFA also supports many fundraising efforts to help generate the capital to pay for our community events so costs are not hitting our yearly budget.
All School Parent Meetings
Please join us at our all school parent meetings for updates and discussions. As parents, your involvement and voice are very important. Watch the newsletter, The Bite, and emails for the dates/times/topics.
Friday Coffee Buzz
A great opportunity to meet parents, catch up and have a delicious cup (or three!) of coffee! Typically held Friday mornings on the front deck (good weather days only). Watch for emails with details and please BYOM (bring your own mug).
MFA Parent Leadership:
This position takes the lead guiding the MFA forward into a sustainable, productive, and healthy future in concert with school administrators (admin.)
- Leads the MFA in concert with the school admin.
- Helps plan the yearly MFA calendar of events and meetings.
- Supports MFA Chairs in the coordination of volunteer efforts for all areas of school programming & community life.
- Helps oversee the communication of general parent council information and events to parents through the Boulder Bite, Facebook page, website, or emails sent through the admin.
This position takes the co-lead in guiding the MFA. He/she mirrors and shares responsibilities held by the Chair position and also oversees Room Representatives.
- Maintains volunteer sign-in list, tracks volunteer hours, and writes “Volunteer Spotlight” for the Boulder Bite.
- Organizes and cheerleads the Room Representatives (managing communication, organization, etc.).
- Works with admin. and Outreach Coordinator to support Service Learning.
This position leads MFA’s efforts in all areas of community growth, health, and school spirit.
- Identifies dates for annual community events together with the MFA and school admin.
- Recruits and manages volunteers to run each annual community event including: MackFeast (Sept.), Mackoween (Oct.), Grandparent & Special Friends Day (Nov.), Mackaraoke (Jan.), Mackriety Show (Mar.), MackFest (Jun.), etc.
- Works with MFA leaders and admin. to establish new community building traditions throughout the school year.
This position coordinates the MFA’s support and appreciation for our teachers, staff, and administration. This role is a great fit for a parent who can only be on campus 1-2 hours per month, and is comfortable coordinating through online apps such as: Sign-Up Genius, Google Drive, Google Forms, Survey Monkey and email.
- Seeks input from staff on how they feel most valued.
- Recruits and manages parent volunteers to host Staff Appreciation parties, recurring appreciation, etc.
- Creates a plan for teacher appreciation week; recruits and manages parent volunteers.
This position supports MFA finances by helping organize and manage fundraising efforts and budgeting.
- Creates, manages, and communicates the yearly MFA budget to MFA and school admin.
- Organizes and leads fundraising plans including reloadable grocery cards, Mack events snack shack, Spirit Wear sales, and local restaurant events.
This position works in concert with admin., admissions, and chairs to support new families throughout the school year. This role also helps plan and implement Parent Education events.
- Works with admissions and class reps. to ensure a healthy new family induction system including regular communicating and check-ins before events.
- Coordinates parent social gatherings and activities.
- Supports admin. with creation and delivery of yearly Parent Education (PE) events.
