MPA Dues and Fall Photoshoot

About the Montclare Parents Association

Our Mission: 

The Montclare Parents Association's purpose is to foster a positive sense of community among Montclare Children's School students, families, and staff, and to support diversity as an integral part of school life. We believe that a vibrant, diverse community represents a vital learning opportunity for children, and reflects important values of caring and responsibility toward others.

What We Do:

Working closely with Montclare's director and team, our families volunteer their time, talents and resources, and collectively donate thousands of hours to plan community-building events as well as fundraising activities. Funds raised through this extraordinary effort support need-based scholarships for children who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend Montclare Children's School.

How to Get Involved:

The School Picnic, Game Night, Holiday Fair, and Spring Benefit are just a few of the many fun and exciting events planned to make this a fun and successful year! A terrific way to become more involved is to volunteer your time and talents to one or more of the various committees throughout the year. Aside from becoming more engaged in your child's school, it is a wonderful way to get to know other Montclare families. If you wish to volunteer, please contact the individuals listed there or email us at [email protected].

The Montclare Association, Inc. (Tax ID 92-0188500) is a corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Contribute to the Scholarship Drive!

Every dollar donated goes towards financial aid. Your donation helps support a child who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Montclare. No amount is too small!

Cadence Education generously matches every dollar the MPA allocates to financial aid!

Giving levels are as follows:

$20-$500: Green Crocs
$500-$999: Amsterdam Crocs
$1000-$1999: Manhattan Crocs
$2000+: The 2000 Society*

*Montclare was founded in the year 2000.

Please email [email protected] if you wish to keep your donations anonymous.

We also accept stock donations as well, contact us for more information!

Montclare Parents Association Board Members & Committee Chairs 2024-2025


President: Ruchika Sethi ([email protected])

Secretary: Jeryl Philip ([email protected])

Treasurer: Anna Perelman ([email protected])

Co-Chair: Laura Tao ([email protected])

Co-Chair: Cheryl Zaidi ([email protected])


Admissions Committee: Dana Feinberg-Gerard, Samantha Archer, Luigi Soddu, Anastasia Vasilieva, Jennifer Gold

Book Fair: Jim Oleskewicz, Mariana Stembaum, Allie Egan

Exmissions: Rebecca Kahan Waldman, Dionne Chingkoe, Dana Palmer, Abby Goldenberg

Fall Picnic: Lazhi Wang, Amber (Lei) Zhang 

Green Committee: Ghita (Rita) Benabderrazik, Bo Feng

Graduation Committee: Samir Sahdev, Erica Jain, Parent Volunteers Needed!

Holiday Concert: Kirti Chopra, Amber (Lei) Zhang, Bo Feng, Megan Mroczkowski

Holiday Fair: Yalin Zhao, Diana Wooden, Johanna Anchundia Bazos, Nellie Bronner

Montclare Cares: Lazhi Wang

Photo Shoot: Rebecca Kahan Waldman

School Store: Laura Shocker, William Day

Staff & Teacher Appreciation: Shin Hahn, Megan Mroczkowski, Beatrix Choi

Spring Benefit: Mo Zhou, Lauren Yoosuf (Co-Chair), Sarah Hermalyn, Poonam Shah, Mae Karwowski, Kate Harper (Co-Chair)

Yearbook: Jessica Livanos, Maryam Nia, Mindy Oh, Mo Zhou

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