Community

Norwood Parents Association

Strengthening Our Community

Our Parents Association fosters the spirit of volunteerism that pervades the School and strives to strengthen the community by promoting communication, parent education programs, community service and outreach, and connections among parents, faculty, staff, and students. Parents not only provide invaluable support for school programs, they also model for our children the School’s values of life-long learning and community service. All Norwood parents belong to the Parents Association and are invited to get involved.

There are many opportunities throughout the year for parents to contribute their time, energy, and talents to the School. If you are a current Norwood School family, please contact any member of the PA Executive Committee to learn more about how you can get involved. You can also visit HawksNest for in-depth information on committees, activities, volunteer opportunities, contact information, minutes, and by-laws. There truly is something for everyone!

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2025-2026 Parents Association Executive Committee

President	Jenn Drujak
President-Elect	Vanessa Sweeney
Past President	Chrissy Tagaris
Secretary	Jen Holzman
Treasurer	Nina Karnik
VP for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion	Helena Hwang Newhouse
VP for GLRs	Pallavi Seth
VP for Volunteers	Amy Herbst & Rachel Taicher
VP for Community Events	Jiayin Chen & Kristin Koch
VP for Community Service	Erica Sayko
VP for Communications	JC Forgotson
VP for Faculty/Staff Appreciation	Yasmin Abboud & Randi Rosenberg
At Large	Lizey Bernstorf & Kiya Perry

– Parent Survey

Education at this school is a true partnership.

School Store

Family Fun

Welcome Back Picnic
Multicultural Festival
Bingo Night
Family Day of Service

Norwood Community

Community Service with Manna & Horizons
Faculty/Staff Appreciation

Norwood Cares

Neighborhood Networks (DC & Virginia)

Parents Council of Washington
Parent Forum for Identity, Diversity & Inclusion

Parent Education Speaker Series

Parent Socials

Parents of Students of Color
South Asian Americans of Norwood School (SAANS)
Welcome Committee

Fundraising

The Norwood Fund

A Night for Norwood

School Support

Admission Events

Back-to-School Nights

Carpool Crew

Community Service
Field Days
Middle School Athletic Assembly

Grandparents & Special Guests Day
Horizons at Norwood Council

Manna Food Drives (Manna Mondays)

Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond. Recognizing that children are multi-faceted, Norwood provides many opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive school community.