Welcome to the 2025 - 2026 School Year
We are so delighted that you have joined our Kinkaid family! Any time you visit campus, you are likely to find it abuzz with activity, and there are myriad ways for parents to get involved in campus life. We know that for a parent new to Kinkaid, it can be difficult to know the best way to get started. This guide will introduce you to the many opportunities that parents have to share their time, talent, and treasure with Kinkaid and direct you to some next steps.
THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION (PA) promotes parent engagement through PA-sponsored events and volunteer activities. We enhance the quality of student life at Kinkaid by fundraising, planning, and executing special events. The PA acts as a liaison between parents, faculty, and administration at Kinkaid. We coordinate appreciation gestures for faculty and staff on behalf of the collective parent community and act as the primary organization for recruiting and coordinating all parent volunteers.
THE BOOSTER CLUB enhances the student experience by developing and promoting school spirit and a sense of community. We assist the Directors of Athletics
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and Visual & Performing Arts in organizing parent involvement to help support fine arts and athletic teams.
Alongside the parent organizations, the ADVANCEMENT TEAM is committed to making sure all families have a positive experience at Kinkaid. We work to promote the mission of the School by fostering meaningful relationships with our families through community engagement, fundraising, and special events. We encourage you to generously support the fundraising efforts that allow Kinkaid to offer the best experiences for our students in academics, arts, athletics, and leadership development.
We welcome your involvement in campus activities, your participation in giving, and your generosity in both! We look forward to getting to know you and seeing how you will share your talents in service to Kinkaid.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Parent Volunteer Leadership
Katherine Jones and Ashley McTaggart ‘25-’26 Athletics Booster Club Presidents
Stephanie Ostrosky and Heather Lingle ‘25-’26 Arts Booster Club Presidents
Jill Josephson and Sandy Sturm ‘25-’26 Parents’ Association Presidents
A L L S C H O O L
S E A S O N A L :
F a c u l t y A p p r e c i a t i o n
H
S E A S O N A L : F a c u l t y A p p r e c i a t i o n
H o l i d a y D e c o r a t i n g
o f t h e A r t s
O N G O I N G :
O N G O I N G :
B e l o n g i n g & W e l l b e i n g
N e w F a m i l y S u p p o r t
O N E - T I M E :
O N E - T I M E : A l u m n a e & F r i e n d s L u n c h e o n ( e v e r y 3 y e a r s )
F a l c o n F a m i l y F e a s t
B o o k F a i r
B e l o n g i n g & W e l l b e i n g
B o o s t e r C l u b A t h l e t i c s & A r t s
C l o t h i n g N o o k
C o n c e s s i o n s
C o m m u n i c a t i o n s
O n l i n e V o l u n t e e r C o o r d i n a t o r s
C o n c e s s i o n s
B o o s t e r C l u b A t h l e t i c s a n d A r t s
C o m m u n i c a t i o n s
K i n k a i d F u n d G r a d e L e v e l C a p t a i n s
N e w F a m i l y S u p p o r t
K i n k a d F n d G r a d e L e v e l C a p t a i n s
O n l i n e V o l u n t e e r C o o r d i n a t o r s
C l o t h g N o o k
LOWER SCHOOL
S E A S O N A L :
A S O N A L :
F a l c o n F r i e n d s
F a l c o n F r i e n d s
H o l i d a y C l a s s P a r i e s
H o l i d a y C l a s s P a r t i e s
O N G O I N G :
O N G O I N G :
C l a s s C a r e s & C o n c e r n s
L o w e r S c h o o l C h a i r s
R o o m R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s
C l a s s T r e a s u r e r
C l a s s T r e a s u r e r
J a c o m i n i L i b r a r y
J a c o m i n i L i b r a r y
L o w e r S c h o o l C h a i r s
C l a s s C a r s & C o n c e r n s
P K / K C l a s s R e a d e r s
P K / K l a s s R e a d e r s
R o o m R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s
M I D D L E S C H O O L
M a r g a r e t K i n k a i d H o l i d a y C e l e b r a t i o n o f t h e A r t s M I D D L E S C H O O L
S E A S O N A L :
E A S O N A L :
F a l c o F r i e n d s
B i r t h d a y C e l e b r a t i o n s F u n d r a i s e r
T e a m P a r e n t s
F a l c o n F r i e n d s
F a l l / S p r i n g C o f f e e H o s t s
F a l l / S p r i n g C o f f e e H o s t s
B i r t h d a y C e l e b r a t i o n s F u n d r a i s e r
T e a m P a r e n t s
O N G O I N G :
O N G O I N G :
S E A S O N A L :
G r a d e L e v e l C h a i r s
C l a s s C a r e s & C o n c e r n s
K a y e m L i b r a r y
C l a s s S o c i a l C h a i r s
C l a s s T r e a s u r e r
C l a s s T r e a s u r e r
C l a s s S o c i a l C h a i r s
C o n c e s s i o n s
G r a d e L e v e l C h a i r s
C l a s s C a r e s & C o n c e r n s
K a y e m L i b r a r y
6 t h / 7 t h G r a d e C a l e n d a r
6 t h / 7 t h G r a d e C a l e n d e r
C o n c e s s i o n s
S E A S O N A L :
F a l l / S p r i n g C o f f e e H o s t s
F a l c o n F r i e n d s
H o m e c o m i n g M u m s
F u n d r a i s e r
Fa l c o n F r i e n d s T e a m P a r e n t s F a l l / S p r n g C o f f e e H o s t s H o m e c o m i n g M u m s F u n d r a i s e r
T e a m P a r e n t s T - S h i r t F u n d r a i s e r s
T - S h i r t F n d r a i s e r s O N G O I N G :
A u c t i o n ( e v e r y 3 y e a r s )
F i e l d D a y
B o o k F a i r
A u c t i o n ( e v e r y 3 y e a r s )
A u m n a e & F r i e n d s L u n c h e o n
( e v e r y 3 y e a r s )
F a l c o n F a m i l y F e a s t F i e l d D a y
V i s i o n / H e a r i n g S c r e e n i n g
V i s i o n / H e a r i n g S c r e e n i n g
ALL Kinkaid parents receive an email invitation to share their skills, interests, and how they would like to be involved over the following year.
*Note: parents of NEW students will also be invited to complete a short version of the Parent Volunteer Interest Survey in June before their child starts school. Please complete this survey to help you get involved sooner.
O N E - T I M E :
O N E - T I M E :
READ THE FALCON FLYER EVERY FRIDAY!
A r t C a r P a r a d e
F i e l d T r i p C h a p e r o n e s
C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e E v e n t s F i e l d T r i p C h a p e r o n e s
1 s t & 3 r d G r a d e G r a n d p a r e n t s /
For more information, please contact Dee Muir, Parent Liaison & Volunteer Coordinator dee.muir@kinkaid.org 713-243-5056 G E T T I N G I N V O L V
1 s t & 3 r d G r a d e G r a n d p a r e n t s /
S p e c i a l F r i e n d s P r o g r a m I nt e r n a t i o n a l F a i
A r t C a r P a r a d e
This comprehensive newsletter has everything you need to stay informed about what is happening at Kinkaid.
C m m u n i t y S e r v i c e E v e n t s
S p e c i a l F r i e n d s P r o g r a m I n t e r n a t i o n a l F a i r
L o w e r S c h o l S p i r i t N i g h t
L o w e r S c h o o l S p i r i t N i g h t
O N E - T I M E :
O N E - T I M E :
FOR MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL:
Attend your class meeting and parent coffee in the fall.
5 t h G r a d e M o v i e M a t i n e e
8 t h G r a d e E n d o f Y e a r P a r t y
5 t h G r a d e M o v i e M a t i n e e 8 t h G r a d e E n d o f Y e a r P a r t y
8 t h G r a d e M u s i c a l
S T E M N i g h t C h a i r
8 t h G r a d e M u s i c a l S T E M N g h t C h a i r
Explore the Parents’ Association and Volunteer Sign-Up pages of the Kinkaid website to learn more about opportunities available to parents.
O N G O I N G : C a s s C a r e s & C o n c e r n s C a s s S o c
G r a d e L e v e l C h a i r s K a t z F a m i l y L e a r n i n
Parents’ Association: kinkaid.org/my-kinkaid-parent/pa Volunteer Sign-Up: signupgenius.com/org/kinkaidvolunteers#/
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
THE KINKAID FUND
The Kinkaid Fund is the primary annual fundraiser for the School and supports Kinkaid’s operating budget The Kinkaid Fund goes beyond tuition support to enable Kinkaid to offer the best possible environment for students and faculty Gifts to The Kinkaid Fund allow the School to seize new opportunities when great ideas arise to enhance and bolster programs that benefit all students.
Each fa l, all parents grandparents, alumni alumni parents Trustees, and faculty/staff are asked to make a gift through a direct mail campaign Parent volunteers assist with the solicitation through emails and a phonathon
All gifts are appreciated, and leadership level giving is recogn zed at the $5,000+ 1906 Soc ety level and the $10 000+ Founders Society level One-time or recurring gifts can be made by check credit card, Venmo or stock transfer
For more details, please visit www.kinkaid.org.giving or contact Tara Wuthrich, Kinkaid Fund Manager, at tara.wuthrich@kinkaid.org 713-243-5098
WE WELCOME YOU TO EXPLORE THE MANY WAYS YOU CAN FINANCIALLY SUPPORT KINKAID.
CAPITAL & RESTRICTED GIFTS
Major gifts can be designated to a specific purpose w th the approval of the School such as special programs or a long-term building project like Kinkaid’s current ALL IN Campaign These investments in Kinkaid’s success create a lasting impact on the K nkaid campus and community These requests are often made through personal meetings with school leadership when priorities are identified. These can be one-time or multi-year pledges paid through check, credit card, or stock transfer
For more information, please reach out to Bridget Hennessey, Director of Advancement, at bridget hennessey@kinkaid org
ENDOWMENT & LEGACY GIVING
Gifts of endowment and planned gifts from an estate allow donors to create a legacy of excellence today with the assurance that their investment will positively impact Kinka d’s financ al future and the lives of students for generat ons to come These gifts can be designated to a specific purpose at the School with the School’s approval or be unrestr cted allowing the School to use them in the best interest of the future of Kinka d These gifts can come in the form of a check, credit card, stock transfer, or as a bequest from your estate
For more information, please visit kinkaid giftplans org or contact Lisa Wood, Assistant Director of Advancement, at lisa.wood@kinkaid.org. 713-243-5023
SPECIAL EVENTS
There are events throughout the school year that encourage the K nkaid community to come together to support Kinkaid with fun gatherings Funds ra sed from these events support special endowment funds that benefit student scholarships, opportunities for faculty and staff professional development and various needs of the Kinkaid campus like the current A l In Campaign.
Kinkaid’s golf tournament is held each fall sporting c ays in the spring, and the Auction in the spring every three years (with the next Auct on in 2028) These volunteer-led activities provide team and individual opportunities to support Kinkaid In addition there are multiple events throughout the year that benefit from community underwriting, such as Book Fair and Field Day Kinkaid’s event calendar makes t possible for families with many different interests to support the life of the School
To find out how you can be involved, please visit www.kinkaid.org/giving/specialevents.com or contact Dee Muir, Parent Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator at dee.muir@kinkaid.org. 713-243-5056
