Parents

Volunteers needed to: Help day of the event
Co-Chairs: Beatriz Caban P’25, Lauren Ingenito P’25, Alaina Tonelli P’19 ’21 ’25
When: November 4, 2023
Where: Blair Academy

Volunteers are needed in a number of ways to help on Peddie-Blair Day, a beloved tradition held each November since 1903. On Peddie-Blair Day, volunteers are needed to help set-up and decorate the Parent and Alumni Hospitality Tent, greet visitors while working a shift in the tent and/or provide snacks, appetizers or baked goods for guests. Day-of volunteers will be organized in October.

Volunteers needed to: Help with parent outreach throughout the year
Co-Chairs: Bill Brick ’87 & Mary Sedarat P’24, Christine & Chris Hayden P’25, Jing Yu P’26
When: Throughout the school year, with focused effort September-November and March-May
Where: Virtual 

Help grow The Peddie Fund, the school’s most important fundraising initiative. The Peddie Fund provides unrestricted, current-use dollars and fuels virtually every facet of the Peddie experience, supplying everything needed to give our students a superior education. Current Family Class Captains serve as lead fundraisers for any class, often for the same class over a number of years. They will also help to educate current parents and families about the importance of The Peddie Fund and how it benefits our students, faculty and staff members. The Alumni and Development office will provide class lists and planning tools to assist with volunteer efforts throughout the year. If you would like to get involved or if you want to learn more, please contact engage@peddie.org.

Volunteers needed to: Help day of the event
Co-Chairs: Beth Giblin P’24 ’26 and Alison Radigan P’21 ’22 ’25 ’25
When: December 9 and 11, 2023
Where: On Campus

This committee plans and hosts opportunities for families to show support and appreciation for Peddie employees throughout the school year. The biggest effort of this committee is the Employee Treat Trays in mid-December where volunteers are needed to bake or buy holiday treats, assemble treat trays on-campus on December 9, and deliver the trays on December 11 to offices across campus for Peddie employees. Day-of volunteers will be organized in November.

Co-Chairs: Neal Desai P’24 ’27, Joe Lallier P’24, Wade Simms P’24 ’27
When: October 6, 2023
Where: Peddie Golf Club

Families are invited to enjoy a day of golf at the Peddie Golf Club during the fall Family and Parent Weekend. Tickets and registration will be available in September. We are grateful for the current event co-chairs. If you would like to learn more about helping to plan this event in the future, please contact Jodi Desai at jdesaippa2022@gmail.com.

Volunteers needed to: Help day of the event
Co-Chairs: Kathleen McAllen Drake P’16 ’20 ’25 and Chae Campbell P’23 ’24 ’26
When: Throughout the school year
Where: Peddie Arts Center

This committee provides light refreshments for student performers, cast/crew and artists immediately following concerts, plays/musical productions and art shows on-campus throughout the year. There are typically 12 events per school year, 3 per term. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up and clean-up at each event. Volunteers are NOT EXPECTED to work at all events. Volunteers will be organized one month prior to each performance.

Volunteers needed to: Help day of the event
Chair: Suzan Radwan P’26
When: May 23, 2024
Where: On Campus

Volunteers are needed to set up refreshments and photo opportunities on Peddie's campus before the junior/senior class prom held in late-May. This is a great volunteer opportunity for freshman and sophomore families! Day-of volunteers will be organized in early May.

Co-Chairs: Lavanya Hari P’22 ’25 and Livia Simms P’24 ’27 

Princeton Common Ground (PCG) is a volunteer-led group of the parent associations of 16 area independent schools that plans and presents several innovative speakers each year designed to promote open discussion about timely topics. Each member school has two representatives to help plan the events and to promote the PCG events within their school community. The events are free for all families and promote community among participants. Peddie currently has two representatives for the 2023-2024 school year but if you would like to learn more about becoming a representative in the future, please contact Jodi Desai at jdesaippa2022@gmail.com.

Volunteers needed to: Help day of the event
Co-Chairs: Nora Eldessouky P’19 ’23 ’27, Christine Hayden P’25, Julienne Park P’26, Prachi Singh P’24 ’24
When: April 20, 2024
Where: On Campus

This committee plans and coordinates the annual parent social, held each spring around Family Day. Volunteers are needed to help on the day of the social to help with decorations, set-up and clean-up. Day-of volunteers will be organized in early April.

Volunteers needed to: Help day of the event
Co-Chairs: Sumana Muddana P’21 ’22 ’26 and Nora Eldessouky P’19 ’23 ’27
When: November, February, May
Where: On Campus

The PPA surprises students with donuts or other treats prior to exams (once a term). Parent volunteers are needed on-campus during the day to help with distribution. This is a quick and fun way to support students and meet other families. Day-of volunteers will be organized as needed.

Volunteers needed to: Join a planning committee; Help day of the event
Chair: Chen Ai P’24 ’27
When: December 14, 2023
Where: On Campus

This committee organizes a holiday dinner reception prior to the annual Vespers service, a school tradition held in Ayer Memorial Chapel each December. The committee begins planning in October and is primarily done via remote meetings. In addition, volunteers are needed on the day of the event to help with decorations, set-up and clean-up. Day-of volunteers will be organized in November.