Family Council at the heart of our school community
FAMILIES
FAMILY COUNCIL
CALENDAR & POLICIES
TRAFFIC FLOW & PARKING
AFTERCARE
SCHOOL STORE
GIVING
The Gathering Waters Family Council brings parents and guardians together to help nurture a warm, connected school community. By strengthening communication, supporting faculty and staff, and creating welcoming opportunities to get involved, the Family Council plays an essential role in advancing the school’s mission and enriching daily life for all students.
The Family Council Works to:
Strengthen communication between the school and families
Share opportunities for parents/guardians to support school initiatives through volunteering, philanthropy, and other forms of engagement
Coordinate appreciation and support for faculty and staff
Monthly Meetings Are Open to All
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, 6:00–7:30PM
All parents and guardians are warmly invited to Family Council meetings.
In-person meetings are held quarterly in September, December, March, and June.
All other meetings take place on Zoom.
Please refer to the school calendar for specific dates and links!
Getting involved is a wonderful way to meet people and make a difference. If you’re interested in becoming a Class Rep or helping out in other ways, please reach out to our Family Council Co-Chairs, Tiffany Mathews or Leah Huntington.
The Role of Family Council
Family Council in Action
Our work runs quietly beneath many school events and programs that support families, students, and faculty—and it’s genuinely fun to make it all happen together!
Festivals
Fundraising Events
Staff Appreciation
Clothing Swaps & Lending Closet
School Pantry & Food Security
All-School Potluck Picnics
Athletics Programs
Student Life & Dances
Volunteering is a wonderful way to stay connected to your child’s school experience and support our community. Parents, guardians, and other important adults are warmly encouraged to help in classrooms, on trips, and at events.
For the safety of all students, the state of New Hampshire requires that any volunteer working directly with children—including chaperones and drivers—must complete fingerprinting and a criminal background check through a Designated Volunteer process. (This requirement does not apply to the Craft Fair or school festivals.) Please allow up to two weeks for processing before your volunteer activity.
Become a Designated Volunteer
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It’s important that all volunteers read and understand our Designated Volunteer Policy. The document below outlines the criteria and steps for becoming a Designated Volunteer at Gathering Waters.
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Designated Volunteers must submit the following forms to our Business Office. They may be submitted via email to Fiona Laurie or mailed to:
Fiona Laurie
Gathering Waters Charter School
98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431 -
Here you’ll find all the details for completing the background check through the NH State Police. It may look a bit complicated at first, but the steps are straightforward—and we’re here to support you along the way.
