Community
Parents Council
Parents Council is The Preschool’s parent organization made up of approximately 20 volunteer-led committees that serve to enhance the preschool experience for everyone - children, parents, and teachers alike. Committees coordinate celebrations for teachers, cultural experiences for kids, enrichment opportunities for parents, and fundraising events for the school. All parents are invited and encouraged to participate on get involved with the committees that best suit their time and talents, not only because their efforts benefit our school, but especially because The Preschool values the connection that families make with one another.
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Parents Council
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Parents Council
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" At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parent."
-Jane D. Hull
-Jane D. Hull
Parents Council 2025-2026
Executive Committee
President: Elizabeth Mitchler
Vice President (Volunteer Coordinator): Caroline Duvall
Treasurer: Stacey Martin
Parents Council Meetings: September 17, 2025, January 21, 2026, and May 13, 2026
Preschool parents are encouraged to attend to hear each committee present upcoming events and to celebrate the successes of all our wonderful committees!
Book Fair
Committee Chairs: Meredith Neel | Sarah Molloy | Michelle Adams
A scholastic Book Fair pop-up bookstore located in Heritage Hall for students, teachers, and families to browse and purchase books. Volunteers help with setting up, restocking bookshelves, and taking down the fair. Volunteers will also assist children and parents in selecting books and checking out purchases throughout each day of the event. (October 20-24, 2025, Threes, Pre-K, Five/Six)
Class Christmas Ornament
Committee Chair: Shannan Farmer
Volunteers will help create the annual Preschool Christmas ornament and coordinate with parent volunteers from each class for every child in the school. The volunteers prepare materials by cutting ribbon, paper and photos prior to assembly week. (November 17-21, 2025, All grade levels)
Cultural Arts
Committee Chairs: Carie Ann Sirmon | Taylor Wilson | Cardin Cone | Catherine Simpson
Cultural Arts committee presents special programs throughout the year for the students including Safety Week, Polar Express event, the mailman visits for Valentines Day, and the arrival and care for our school chicks. Volunteers support this committee by planning and executing these events (Ongoing, Threes and up)
Field Day
Committee Chairs: Lorin Rollins | Elizabeth Lee
Field Day is a fun day of games in the sun for the Pre-K and Five/Six classes. Volunteers will help organize the event and run games. (April 21, 2026, Pre-K and Five/Six)
Grandparents Day
Committee Chairs: Katelyn Longacre | Amanda Cvetic | Mary Ann Quintrell
Grandparents Day celebrates over 500 grandparents of The Preschool. Grandparents are invited to spend time in chapel and in the classroom. Volunteers help prepare materials for the event, coordinate food and decor, as well as day of volunteers to assist grandparents to and from Grace Hall. (October 24, 2025, Threes, Pre-K, Five/Six)
Marketplace
Committee Chairs: Mallory Savage | Kate Davis
Marketplace is a weeklong experience when our 3’s, Pre-K and Five/Six children experience what like was like for Jesus as a boy. The hallways of the preschool are transformed, and activities include food tasting rooms, storytelling, games, and art. This unique event takes place every other year. Volunteers will support various activities throughout the week. (January 12-16, 2026, Threes, Pre-K, Five/Six)
Media (Firefly Books and Library)
Committee Chair: Tricia Durham
This committee, with assistance from our Media Specialist, helps with internal book responsibilities. Additionally, publicizes order dates for Scholastic books to then sort and distribute purchased books. Volunteers are needed to re-shelve books and media materials in the library. (Ongoing, All grade levels)
Mini Memories
Committee Chairs: Jana Fleming | Rachel Howell | Jessica Ordner | Abbey Finney
Mini Memories is a fundraiser in which parents create beautiful painted ceramics including handprint birthday plates, holiday platters, and porcelain crosses. Volunteers from each class work to create a design and complete the class ceramics. (Ongoing by grade level, All grade levels)
Outreach
Committee Chairs: Laney Lewis | Elinor Cleveland
The Outreach committee supports local agencies throughout the year and is a great way for our Preschool community to give back. Each month chapel wagon collections are delivered to the specific agency in need. (Ongoing, All grade levels)
Paint With Me: Christmas Keepsakes Event
Committee Chairs: Elizabeth Lee | Kelly Bowles
This event offers a special opportunity for parents to come to school at pickup time and paint Christmas ceramic keepsakes with their child—perfect for holiday gifts! Volunteers will help with setup, assist during the event, and support the glazing of the ceramic pieces. (October 7-8, 2025, All grade levels).
Parent Enrichment: Christmas Fashion Show
Committee Chairs: Darby Clark | Leslie Michael
The Parent Enrichment committee hosts events aimed at connecting the parents in our community over conversation and learning. The 4th annual fashion show will be hosted with a delicious breakfast, as well as pop up shopping from local vendors and boutiques. Volunteers are needed for event planning, day of planning, and modeling. (December 4, 2025, All grade levels)
Parent Enrichment: New Parents
Committee Chairs: Katelyn Longacre | Emily Heslin
This committee is dedicated to welcoming new families into our preschool community by connecting them with parent liaisons as they begin their journey at The Preschool. The committee also hosts events such as the New Parent Party and New Parent Orientation to help families feel supported, informed, and part of our community from the start.
Parent Socials
Committee Chairs: Julia Block | Kelsey Garcia
These wonderful community building events are a great place for parents to connect with other Preschool families in their specific grade levels. (Invitation to come)
Peachtree Pathways
Committee Chair: Kate Davis
** NEW! **
Peachtree Pathways is an Atlanta Area Public and Private School Showcase for parents to learn more about education options beyond The Preschool. Volunteers are needed to help plan and execute the event in Grace Hall. (September 24, 2025, All grade levels)
Room Parent Coordinator
Committee Chair: Lorin Rollins
Room parent coordinator organizes and supports all classroom room parents by providing them with guidance and information about their responsibilities and ensuring consistent communication between all parties.
School Pictures
Committee Chairs: Amelia Hearin | Mary Leith Lewis | Emily Brown
In partnership with Linda Nichols Photography, students and classes are photographed. Committee volunteers will help during picture week walking kids to and from their classroom and grooming for photos. (September 22-23, 2025 (Twos and up) and March 25-26, 2026 (Toddlers and siblings))
Silhouettes
Committee Chairs: Kendall Ratterree | Molly Noonan
A treasured keepsake fundraising event to purchase hand cut silhouette portraits of your child. Volunteers assist by helping walk children to and from classrooms to sit for their custom silhouette. (November 6-7, 2025, All grade levels)
Spirit Store
Committee Chairs: Elizabeth Lee | Kat Dean
The Spirit Store handles designing and distributing t-shirts. Volunteers help assist with sorting and distributing sales of t- shirts throughout the year. (Ongoing, All grade levels)
Spring Fundraiser + Auction
Committee Chairs: Katie Holmes | Kat Dean
Parents and members of our preschool community gather to attend a fun evening out --More details to come! Volunteers are needed to help secure sponsorships, auction items, and event details. (March 2026, All grade levels)
Teacher Appreciation
Committee Chairs: Taylor Gwynn | Britt Glomski
The Teacher Appreciation Committee celebrates our incredible teachers with a Fall Luncheon and a special Spring Teacher Appreciation Week, featuring memorable events like a fun teacher shopping night! Volunteers help plan, organize, and bring each event to life, ensuring our teachers feel valued and loved throughout the year. (October and February, All grade levels).
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Located on PRUMC’s beautiful Buckhead campus, The Preschool is an independent, faith based school, for children 12 months through 6 years-old. We are committed to nurturing the whole child in preparation for the most distinguished public and private primary schools in Atlanta.
