The Parents Association strives to foster an inclusive sense of community.
Inclusivity
All parents and other caregivers of EMS students are automatically members of the Parents Association.
Engagement
All families are encouraged to become engaged in school activities.
opportunity
Parents can join a variety of committees and clubs, sign up to be class parents, and volunteer at events.
Parents Are a Vital Part of the Elisabeth Morrow Community
The Parents Association strives to foster an inclusive sense of community; support and express appreciation for the faculty and staff; offer a forum where EMS families can convey issues of interest; provide parent education; create social opportunities for students and parents; and help connect families to each other.
The Book Fair and Storytelling Festival
This multi-day event typically features guest authors, a sing-along, workshops, performances, a raffle, and a flashlight picnic. The fair is a major fundraiser for our Parents Association and also allows our community to support the EMS libraries through book donations.
International Food Festival
The International Food Festival is a biennial event that celebrates EMS’ multicultural community. Families from many backgrounds share their culture through food, crafts, and traditions.
Welcome BREAKFAST
At this annual event, which is offered as a breakfast when possible, the Parents Association shares their plans for the year and how parents and other caretakers can get involved. It’s also a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
Fall Festival
This annual tradition offers a day of outdoor fun for families and includes games, music, and seasonal activities. Fall Festival is also a great opportunity for prospective families to meet EMS families and administrators and enjoy our beautiful 14-acre wooded campus.
Our Structure
The Parents Association is run by eight parent volunteers who serve as officers of the Executive Board. It is funded by annual family dues and through its fundraising events. Monies are spent on our programming, as well as making a sizable annual donation to the Faculty & Staff Gift Fund.
Highlights of Parents Association activities include our Start-of-School Welcome, Parent Education Speaker Series, Fall Festival, community service drives, the biennial International Food Festival, Family Fitness Fun Day, and our primary fundraiser, The Great Storytelling Festival & Book Fair. The PA is also responsible for running the school store.
A Note from our PA President
Dear EMS Families,
It is with immense joy and gratitude that I welcome you to another wonderful year at EMS!
My name is Jasleen Batra, and I am thrilled to begin my first term as your Parents Association president for 2025-2026. Alongside my husband, Gaurav Sharma, we are parents to Kabir ’27, who joined EMS in 2019 in first grade and is now a seventh grader in Morrow House.
When choosing Kabir’s school, we searched for a place rooted in academic excellence, but also one that radiated warmth, safety, diversity, and a rich history. EMS was highly recommended by Kabir’s Montessori principal, and from our very first visit, the beauty of the campus and the kindness of everyone we met made us feel instantly at home.
From the outset, the strong sense of community at EMS stood out. Our first Fall Festival was full of friendly faces and enthusiastic volunteers, making us feel like we truly belonged. I took my first steps as a volunteer at the Book Fair, a small leap that led to so many rewarding experiences — eventually joining the PA executive team and working closely with families across Chilton House, Little School, and Morrow House. Through every activity, I’ve witnessed the genuine care and camaraderie that define our EMS community.
One of the greatest joys of volunteering has been connecting with my son through school life. Seeing Kabir’s smile when he spots me lending a hand is truly priceless and reminds me how meaningful these moments are.
Whether you are new to EMS or returning, please know that you are already a valued member of the Parents Association. Getting involved is the best way to make the most of your family’s time at EMS. If you have talents in event planning, project management, graphic design, web development, marketing, logistics, hospitality, or anything else, I warmly invite you to share them with our community. Even a few hours of your time can make a tremendous difference.
There’s no better time than now to jump in! I look forward to meeting you, working together, and making this year unforgettable for our children and our school.
Warmest regards,
Jasleen Batra, P’27
Parents Association President
Sign up for PA volunteer opportunities or contact me at pa@elisabethmorrow.org.
