The Friends of Winthrop
The FOW is a volunteer organization dedicated to the successful education of our children. We provide meaningful programs and events for parents, students and teachers, and engage in special projects that will support the school mission and community spirit. We work to connect and communicate with the school community by providing school and family directories, newsletters, and having a FOW representative (room parent) for each classroom. The FOW is also dedicated to fundraising to support the school staff and enhance the educational experiences of our students.
What does it mean to be a FOW member?
As a parent of a child at Winthrop School, you are automatically a member of the FOW. Attend a meeting or volunteer for an event. Being a part of the FOW is your opportunity to meet other parents, teachers and the principal. Through the FOW, you will stay informed and involved in your child’s education and can participate in discussions shaping your child’s experience at school.
Where do I get information?
We use a variety of methods to communicate including: the Winthrop School Newsletter, the FOW website (www.friendsofwinthrop.com), the FOW Facebook page, as well as notes in your child’s backpack. Agendas for meetings are published in advance on our website, along with FOW chair names and contact information. Minutes from the meetings are also posted.
2024-2025 Friends of Winthrop Committee Leaders
Board Members | ||
Co-Chair | Faith Polonski | faithannpolonskigmail.com |
Co-Chair | Emily Zechman | emilyzechman@gmail.com |
Treasurer | Chris Moffett | christopherjmoffett@gmail.com |
Secretary | Jenna Aiello | j.jennaaiello@gmail.com |
Grade-Level Liaisons | ||
Parent/Teacher Liaison | Tory Eskelsen | tory.field@gmail.com |
5th Grade Liaisons | Jenn Broyles | JennB682@gmail.com |
Kindergarten Liaison | Meagan Kurtz | meaganginley@gmail.com |
Preschool Liaison | Katie Alcott | Katie.Morico@gmail.com |
Year-Round Positions | ||
Apparel | Kate Girard | KateFalcon@gmail.com |
Cultural Enrichment | Katie Alcott | Katie.Morico@gmail.com |
Directory | Allie Moffett | asantalu2@gmail.com |
Landscaping | Natalie Hildreth | Natalie.hildreth@gmail.com |
Public Outreach | Courtney Gibbs | cbarasanti@gmail.com |
School Committee Liaison | Amy Kunberger | amy.kunberger@gmail.com |
Volunteer Coordinator | Emily Zechman | emilyzechman@gmail.com |
Website | Courtney Gibbs | cbarasanti@gmail.com |
Yearbook | Courtney Utz; Eileen Livermore; Katrina Shamshak | FOWYearbook@gmail.com |
Event Coordinators | ||
Back to School Social | Amy Narkiewicz | FOWBacktoSchoolSocial@gmail.com |
Halloween Happenings | Kelly Fay & Heather Georgalis | FOWHalloweenHappenings@gmail.com |
Book Fair | Emily Zechman | emilyzechman@gmail.com |
Holiday Boutique | Melissa Sachsel | FOWHolidayBoutique@gmail.com |
Family Movie Night | Faith Polonski | faithannpolonski@gmail.com |
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week | Jenna Aiello | J.JennaAiello@gmail.com |
Winthrop Classic | Jenn Broyles & Kelly Fay | JennB682@gmail.com; KShea120@gmail.com |
Upcoming Events
- Monday, December 9
- Thursday, December 12
- Friday, December 13
- Thursday, December 19
- Monday, December 23
- Tuesday, December 24
- Wednesday, December 25
- Thursday, December 26
- Friday, December 27
- Monday, December 30
- Tuesday, December 31
- Wednesday, January 1
- Thursday, January 2
- Friday, January 3
- Thursday, January 9
- Thursday, January 16