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Big Night Out! is Manhattan Country School's annual spring benefit. Revenue raised supports unrestricted operating expenses and the school's steadfast commitment to sliding-scale tuition. The evening features a cocktail reception, the Living the Dream Mentor Award ceremony, Fund-a-Need, an online auction, dinner, and dancing.

Community Life

Parents' Association

The Parents’ Association sponsors and organizes events that contribute to Manhattan Country Schools’ warm and inviting community for both parents and students. The Parents' Association is active through meetings, hosting large annual events, planning Parent Led Forums, volunteering with the admissions office, and much more.

All parents are automatically members of the Parents’ Association, and in that spirit, have many opportunities to work together to enrich our community. Volunteer opportunities are organized by class and provide the framework upon which families work together, share experiences and provide support to one another. You can also volunteer in a number of ways outside of your class job. Examples of class jobs include: organizing Farm Festival, hosting the end of the year faculty party and providing support and snacks for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March.

The Parents' Association also coordinates Parent Led Forums, bringing in experts in an array of topics pertinent to current parents. Recent topics have included: sustainability, raising technology aware children and safe-use of the Internet.

Each year the Parents' Association works in conjunction with the Advancement Office to host events that support the school's mission by bringing families together and supporting our sliding-scale tuition model. A few highlights include:

Opening Parents’ Association Meeting

Farm Festival

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative March

Big Night Out!

Farm Outing Day

We hope to See You at these MCS Events

Apr

12

PA Class Rep Meeting
4/12/2023
Apr

19

PA Meeting
4/19/2023 6:00 PM
May

10

PA Class Rep Meeting
5/10/2023
May

17

Parent Led Forum(PLF) Meeting
5/17/2023
Jun

7

PA Class Rep Meeting
6/7/2023

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Parent Led Sustainability Corner

List of 5 news stories.

SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT: Zero Waste Farm Outing Day!

Farm Outing Day is June 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MCS Farm. This year we are excited to introduce a new Zero Waste initiative: No disposable drinking cups or plastic utensils will be provided. Only simple paper plates (just paper--not plastic coated) and paper napkins will be provided.

We are asking everyone to BYO water bottles, tumblers & utensils.

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Sustainability Spotlight: Learn About Composting

Join our Parent Led Forum on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to learn much more about composting, how to overcome the fears and challenges and how to get started.
Parent Led Forum Zoom Link

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Sustainability Spotlight: Learn About the Impact of our Transportation Choices on the Environment

On Wednesday, May 4 all members of the MCS community are encouraged to consider walking, biking and rolling to school!

Save the Date April 26 at 6:30 p.m. for a Parent Led Forum about Composting presented by the Parent-Led Sustainability Committee.
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Sustainability Spotlight: The Basics

Hopefully, you and your families are leading sustainable lives. If you are just getting started, here are some easy basics you can do to kick start your commitment to sustainability. Read more.
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Sustainability Spotlight: The Connection Between Social Justice and Climate Change

Many of us do not realize that there is a direct connection between climate change and social justice, and that we must look the bigger picture when doing our part to be sustainable.
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