Participation Requirements
A welcome coffee is scheduled in June and each class holds an orientation meeting during the first week in September. During the school year there are five evening general parent education meetings with a speaker, our family concert in November, and our silent auction held in March. There is a monthly class meeting during your child's regular class day led by the teacher.
The Tuesday/Thursday classes require a parent to work during the school day two or three times each month. The Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes require a parent to work three days per month. Parents are encouraged to arrange carpools and childcare exchanges.
Each family is required to serve on a committee or take a leadership role through our MVPNS Board. Some examples of committees you can serve on include community outreach, silent auction, beautification, curriculum support, and finance. A complete list of jobs and job descriptions is provided once enrolled int he program.
Additionally, in order to keep the equipment and facility safe and attractive, each family is responsible for six hours of maintenance/beautification work per year. Families also participate in the two major fundraising events, the fall family concert and spring silent auction.
Medical Requirements
Once you have enrolled in MVPNS please download the required state licensing/membership forms which must be completed before participation in the program. Also, it is necessary for all participating parents/adults to obtain a tuberculosis clearance from a doctor or the Santa Clara Health Department.
Does all this sound like too much?
MVPNS families say it was well worth their commitment…Parents and children have the pleasure of learning and playing side by side. Families build a strong community of friends that can last a lifetime. Teachers provide invaluable insights into parenting and child development. 
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