New Representative Information

Williston Families As Partners (WFAP) exists to provide a forum for parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to contribute to discussions and decisions about school programs in the Williston Schools. We are committed to promoting children’s health, well-being, and educational success through strong and active parent, family, and community involvement.

Williston Schools have two buildings:

- Allen Brook School (ABS) which has Preschool through Second Grade

- Williston Central School (WCS) which has Third through Eighth Grade

Both schools operate within a “House” system, (except for Preschool).

Each house has a range of ages and grade levels of students; first/second, third/fourth, and fifth through eighth.

There are thirteen houses between the two Williston Schools

Kindergarten: Explorers and Starlings, located at ABS

First and Second Grade Houses: Synergy, Harmony, and Horizon, located at ABS.

Third and Fourth Grade Houses: Equinox, Kaleidoscope, and Mosaic, located at WCS.

Fifth and Sixth Grade Houses: Clover and Sterling, located at WCS

Fifth through Eighth Grade House: Swift, located at WCS

Seventh and Eighth Grade Houses: Harbor and Summit, located at WCS

Each house has parental representation on the WFAP Advisory Council (FAPAC). The Council is comprised of WFAP Representatives from each House, a School Board member, teacher representatives from the Upper and Lower Houses and Related Arts, school Administration, and Student Services. The FAPAC meets monthly.

DUTIES

WFAP Rep duties vary from house to house, but here are some of the most common activities and functions (a WFAP Rep won’t necessarily do all of the things listed);

Liaison between the teaching staff and parents
Coordinate House meetings
Organize social gatherings for families (picnics, pot luck dinners)
Choose and coordinate fundraising events/opportunities
Inviting interested parents to attend monthly FAPAC meetings
Serving on various FAPAC sub-committees

TIME COMMITMENT

WFAP Advisory Council Monthly Meeting; second Thursday of the month starting at 8:30 in the Community room @ WCS
House Meetings as scheduled
Social events for families as scheduled
Communicating with House parents and teachers (approximately 1 hr/month)

FUNDRAISING

Fundraising is one of the roles that WFAP plays. There are several opportunities throughout the year to get involved in fundraising efforts. There are House-specific events and there are larger WFAP events, all of which provide funds for the students.