Parents Association
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Lick-Wilmerding High School Parents Association (PA) is to help build and sustain community among the parents, students, faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni of the school.
The Parents Association assists parents in developing an effective partnership with the school to achieve the best possible educational experience for the students.
The Parents Association recognizes that the entire LWHS community, with its economic, cultural and ethnic diversity, is enriched by the variety of talents, resources, and backgrounds that each parent brings to the school.
Welcome LWHS Parents/Guardians!
All parents and guardians of LWHS students (Tigers) automatically become members of the PA. We strive to make the words “Inclusive Community” a reality with many opportunities to connect with each other and support our students and school. We value diversity in as many possible ways as we can identify. We invite and encourage you to enrich and to add to our Tigers’ lives by becoming involved. There are many different ways to be involved, both in helping with events, as well as attending activities and meetings. Each and every role that you play will make a difference.
Here’s how you can stay informed and get involved:
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Read the eTiger! The eTiger is published and emailed every Sunday at 5pm during the school year. The eTiger is the best way to find out about upcoming PA events and volunteer opportunities. Here is a link to the eTiger archive if you'd like to see past issues.
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Sign up for our Google group and follow us on social media! Click here to sign up for the Google group. The Google group allows any parent to post announcements and share ideas. We also have a Facebook page and an Instagram page where we post announcements.
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Volunteer! Click here to sign up for volunteer opportunities or click on the green "Parenting Adult Volunteer Opportunities" button.
- Enjoy PA Social Events! The PA organizes class-specific events as well as affinity group events, adult social hours, and parent education events. We also host several clubs, including a Book Club, a Knitting Club, and a series of Tiger Talks (virtual and in-person social learning events hosted by parents in our community). Click on the “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” button for the most up-to-date list for the year.
- Attend PA General Meetings. The PA works with school administrators to host informative meetings that help parents understand the student experience and how the school works.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or ideas!
Yvonne Perez-Sallaberry
PA President 2022-23
papresident@lwhs.org
Parent Association Activities
Celebrations
Family Class Barbeques
These are afternoon parties with activities and/or student entertainment held in local parks or on campus, weather permitting.
These are afternoon parties with activities and/or student entertainment held in local parks or on campus, weather permitting.
- Frosh Family BBQ
- Sophomore & Junior Combined Family BBQ |
- Senior Family BBQ
Parent Receptions
These are evening socials in the Ann Maisel Café on the LWHS campus, with drinks and buffet dinner, providing parents and guardians the opportunity to connect with other parents in the same class. The PA typically hosts a Frosh Parent Reception, a Sophomore Parent Reception, a Junior Parent Reception, and a Senior and 13th Year Parent Reception.
Community and Parent Engagement
Admissions Open House—Tour Docents Committee
Guide visitors through the school, answering questions about LWHS. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a friendly smile!
Applause
Organize Gala celebrations for Friday evening performances by theatre, dance, instrumental, and choral music students.
Book Club
Meet monthly to share responses and perspectives about a particular book selected from the reading lists of LWHS English classes.
Family Networks
Family networks are parent-led groups created to foster community, to acknowledge and address common experiences of group members, and to encourage success and cultural pride for students.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Events
Provide special lunch, treats, decorations, and thank you notes for LWHS teachers and staff, on four specific days during the year.
Family Community Service Projects
Organize and participate in community service projects with LWHS families and faculty in coordination with the Center for Civic Engagement.
Generations Day
Provide hospitality on the visiting day for grandparents and special friends, which happens on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Knitting Club
Meet monthly to knit and connect with other parents. No experience necessary, but please bring materials for knitting!
New Family Welcome Reception and Mentor Program
Volunteers serve as mentors for families new to LWHS. Meet the incoming families and be available to offer support and information throughout the year.
Parents Coalition of Bay Area High Schools
Help out with parent education forums to promote youth health and safety.
Sports Boosters
Enrich the overall sports experience for LWHS student-athletes! Coordinate game day refreshments, sports banquets, and help facilitate sports updates on the LWHS website.
Tiger Talks
Sign up for a talk hosted by a parent in the LWHS community. These talks include cooking classes, art classes, self-care, and all kinds of interests. Parents interested in hosting can sign up to host by contacting the Tiger Talks team.
Guide visitors through the school, answering questions about LWHS. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a friendly smile!
Admissions Open House—Hospitality Committee
Volunteers are needed for shopping, preparing food, setting up, cleaning up, meeting and greeting prospective students and their families in the Ann Maisel Café.
Volunteers are needed for shopping, preparing food, setting up, cleaning up, meeting and greeting prospective students and their families in the Ann Maisel Café.
Applause
Organize Gala celebrations for Friday evening performances by theatre, dance, instrumental, and choral music students.
Book Club
Meet monthly to share responses and perspectives about a particular book selected from the reading lists of LWHS English classes.
Family Networks
Family networks are parent-led groups created to foster community, to acknowledge and address common experiences of group members, and to encourage success and cultural pride for students.
- Black Student Union Family Network (BSUFN)
- Latinos Unidos Family Network (LUFN)
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Events
Provide special lunch, treats, decorations, and thank you notes for LWHS teachers and staff, on four specific days during the year.
Family Community Service Projects
Organize and participate in community service projects with LWHS families and faculty in coordination with the Center for Civic Engagement.
Generations Day
Provide hospitality on the visiting day for grandparents and special friends, which happens on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Knitting Club
Meet monthly to knit and connect with other parents. No experience necessary, but please bring materials for knitting!
New Family Welcome Reception and Mentor Program
Volunteers serve as mentors for families new to LWHS. Meet the incoming families and be available to offer support and information throughout the year.
Parents Coalition of Bay Area High Schools
Help out with parent education forums to promote youth health and safety.
Sports Boosters
Enrich the overall sports experience for LWHS student-athletes! Coordinate game day refreshments, sports banquets, and help facilitate sports updates on the LWHS website.
Tiger Talks
Sign up for a talk hosted by a parent in the LWHS community. These talks include cooking classes, art classes, self-care, and all kinds of interests. Parents interested in hosting can sign up to host by contacting the Tiger Talks team.
2022–23
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Yvonne Perez-Sallaberry
President - Robbi Shveyd
President Elect -
Becky Brian
Secretary - Diksha Makan
Treasurer - May Yu
Treasurer (Shadow) -
T Dyer
Co-VP Celebration - Jane Yao
Co-VP Celebration - Vivian Fu
Co-VP Celebration(Shadow) - Jennifer Moulton
Co-VP Communications - Mang Qin
Co-VP Communications - Mary Wolfe
Co-VP Communications - Lisa Malaney
Co-VP Communications (Shadow) - Chris Koo
Co-VP Communications (Shadow) - Anisha Mason
Co-VP Volunteers - Seema Krish
Co-VP Volunteers - Merilee McDougal
Co-VP Volunteers (Shadow) - Saswati Paul
Co-VP Parent Engagement -
Ginny Fang
Co-VP Parent Engagement -
Valina Agbabian
Co-VP Parent Engagement (Shadow) -
Roseanne Barry
Co-VP Inclusion - Conchita Lozano
Co-VP Inclusion - Gina Patterson
VP Parent Engagement (shadow) - Dee Johnson & Brian Driscoll
Faculty Liaison - TBD
Ad Hoc
Current Executive Committee
Important forms & documents, including event request forms, eTiger newsletter submissions, supply request forms, etc.
Parent Resource Board for more resources, including information on volunteering, Back to School Night, counseling, etc.
Parent Resource Board for more resources, including information on volunteering, Back to School Night, counseling, etc.
Newsletter Archive
The eTiger archive (copies of all the previous newsletters that go to parents every Sunday) can be found on the Communications page.
Lick-Wilmerding High School
755 Ocean Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94112 | 415.333.4021
A private school with public purpose, Lick-Wilmerding High School develops the head, heart, and hands of highly motivated students from all walks of life, inspiring them to become lifelong learners who contribute to the world with confidence and compassion.