Arts Programs

​Research has consistently shown that students who have access to a quality arts program in school show enhanced problem solving skills, improved academic performance, better focus, creative thinking and a sense of accountability. 
 
Last year, the benevolence of our parents and community members helped FFS raise enough to fund a unique arts class for EVERY grade in this school year.

Technology Programs

​Technology continues to evolve and it is important to prepare our students for the world ahead.  Our teachers need the right tools and a relevant curriculum so we can reach this goal.  
 
Over the past few years the FFS community has been able to fund new iPads and laptops for the school, support our teacher's professional development and help maintain the digital literacy program to give our students a solid technical foundation.  

​FFS Funded Programs and Events

​​ All of the following programs and events for the 2019-20 school were funded by your contributions to Families For Stevenson,
including a unique arts curriculum for EVERY grade.

In School Arts Education Classes

• Dance for ALL grades (12 Weeks)
  
• Music for TK, Kindergarten and 1st grade (12 Weeks)
• Drumming for 2nd Grade (10 Weeks)
• Visual Arts for 3rd Grade (10 Weeks)
• Film for 4th Grade (12 Weeks)
• Musical Scoring for 5th Grade (12 Weeks)
  

Technology Programs

• Digital Literacy Program (basic computer skill curriculum)
  
• Drama Works! Teaching Program (using drama to teach every day subjects)
• New iPad Cart
• Auditorium Sound Equipment
• Arts & Technology focused Professional Development
  

Click HERE for more information on our programs

FFS Events

• Back to School Blues Picnic
• Snow Glow Dance Party
• 4th Grade Film Festival
• Winter Dance Performance
• Winter Gala and Auction
• Student Talent Show
• Stevenson Rocks! (Spring Carnival)
• Volunteer Appreciation Event in conjunction with PTA
• 5th Grade Field Day

Click HERE for information on THIS YEAR'S events

*Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, all FFS funded events, programs, and benefits are subject to change.

Please consider donating to the Family Giving Campaign so we can keep programs like these at our school.
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Click below to get information on this campaign, including our benefit levels.

Make a donation today!

Volunteers Needed

FFS events are 100% parent run which means we need your help.  Volunteer to plan an event or help out on the day of.  Watch for your room rep’s emails and weekly e-blasts for more information.

 Reach out to any FFS chairperson or coordinator if you would like to help or just show up at one of our monthly FFS/PTA association meetings which are usually held on the second Thursday of the month.  See our calendar for meeting dates and time. 

FFS Chairpersons

• Co-President: Melanie Pal, ffscopresident@stevensonpirates.org
• Co-President: Neela Woodard, ffspresident@stevensonpirates.org
• Executive Vice President: Jessica McTighe, ffsvp@stevensonpirates.org
• Interim Treasurer: Patricia Priore, ffstreasurer@stevensonpirates.org
• Recording Secretary: Melissa Bender, ffsrecordingsec@stevensonpirates.org
• Communications Chairperson: Jaci Colby, ffscom@stevensonpirates.org
• Community Donations Chairperson: OPEN, ffsdonations@stevensonpirates.org
• First Events Chairperson: Katie Borria, ffsevents1@stevensonpirates.org 
• Second Events Chairperson: Aimee Parrill, ffsevents2@stevensonpirates.org
• First Art Presentation Chairperson: Katie Largay, ffsarts@stevensonpirates.org
• Second Arts Presentation Chairperson: Lindsay Doell, ffsarts2@stevensonpirates.org

FFS Coordinators

• Volunteer Coordinator: Jen Cuzzolina, ffsvolunteers@stevensonpirates.org
• Family Giving Campaign Coordinator: Akshatha Boloor, fgc@stevensonpirates.org
• Dine Out Coordinator: Kristen Dworkin dineouts@stevensonpirates.org
• Financial Secretary: Joy Bristol-Covell, ffs​finsec@stevensonpirates.org
• Community Contribution Coordinator: Karen Goffred, ffscontributions@stevensonpirates.org​​
• Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator: OPEN, ffssponsors@stevensonpirates.org
• Meet the Author Coordinator: Emily Barth Isler, authorprogram@stevensonpirates.org

If you are interested in joining FFS or chairing a position or an event, ​please email, ffspresident@stevensonpirates.org.