Parent Association

The Saklan School Parent Association

All parents and guardians are members of the Parent Association (PA). Our primary mission is to create a greater sense of community through regular social and educational events, parent outreach, and organizing volunteer opportunities for parents and guardians.

Please join us in building community and supporting our children and their fabulous teachers. Any amount of time you can volunteer is:

• greatly appreciated by the students and teachers;
• a terrific way to meet and get to know other parents;
• a personally rewarding experience; and
• a model of community service for our children.

We look forward to your involvement and participation at one of our many events!

• August 26, 2024
• September 30, 2024
• October 28, 2024
• November 18, 2024
• December 9, 2024
• January 27, 2025
• March 3, 2025
• March 24, 2025
• April 29, 2025
• May 19, 2025

Friday Coffees

Parent Education Talks

Each year we organize expert speakers to educate parents about relevant issues in the world of education and/or parenting. Past topics have included cyber-bullying, teen esteem, and nutrition.

• Friday, October 25, 2024 - Social Emotional Learning at Saklan by David O'Connell, Kim Parks & Vickie Obenchain

• Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Empowering Parents: Managing Child Anxiety in Today’s World Virtual Parent Presentation presented by Megan Johnson, PhD. This talk will provide an overview of the book "Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD- A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, by Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD."

• Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - Internet Safety for Kids Virtual Parent Presentation presented by Darryl Holcombe,  one of the region’s expert law enforcement officers working to keep kids safe online.
  
  • RSVP here to receive the event link.

Family Fun Events

• Saklan Fall Festival on Sunday, September 29th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.at the Casita at the Hacienda - Join us in celebrating the fall season. Come for food, fun, and games! Food trucks, face painting, crafts and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
• Taste of Traditions Dance & Potluck on Saturday, November 2 from 5:30- 8:00 p.m. on the Saklan Sports Court.
• Saklan Movie Night on Sunday, January 26th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Orinda Community Center - All Saklan community members are invited to join us for a movie, complete with popcorn and sparkling water. Please bring a reusable water bottle and nut-free snacks, blankets, chairs, beanbags, pillows, or other items to get cozy (limited folding chair seating will be available). See you there!
  
• Spring Social & Service on Sunday, March 16th in the Saklan Pavilion. Join us as we work on a community service project to benefit our Bay Area community.

Events and Activities Hosted by the PA          

• Welcome Back BBQ Social
• Coffee at CLAS               
• Family Fun Events                
• Parent Education Events
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Book Fair

PA Board Officers 2024-25

President: Jen Tompkins

Vice President: Sarah Gardner

Social Chairs: Ginette Diaz & Amanda Macor

Room Parent Chair: Yulia Goldshtrakh

Teacher Appreciation Chairs: Vadim Alden & Christine Jensen

CLAS Coffee Chair: Amanda Macor

Contact us at [email protected] with any questions about the PA or activities.