PARENT ORGANIZATION
Congressional School is known for its vibrant community and family-like atmosphere, and parent involvement is an essential ingredient. The mission of the Congressional School Parent Organization (CSPO) is to “Welcome Families and Build Community” and accomplishes this through planning and hosting various large, fun, social events and activities and by supporting teachers as Room Parents and volunteers.
In addition, the CSPO helps to facilitate proactive communication between the school and families. All parents are CSPO members.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

FALL FESTIVAL
One of our biggest community events of the school year with numerous games, food and opportunities for fun. Learn More.

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: Friday, May 10, 2018
A wonderful community celebration that invites families to share their traditions, customs and foods with one another.

FACULTY APPRECIATION
An annual opportunity to thank our faculty for their dedication to our students.

HOMECOMING: Friday, January 11, 2018
A great night of basketball games and school spirit, including a basketball game for alumni. Learn More.

FAMILY NIGHTS
These nights are designed to be fun, social gatherings for children and their families.
Friday, September 14, 2017
Friday, November 16, 2017
Friday, February 8, 2018

PARENT'S COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON
Organization of independent schools in the Washington, DC area, that aims to “foster better communication among students, parents and independent schools.”

2018-2019 CSPO LEADERSHIP TEAM
Cheryl Vance
President
Mary Beth Testa
Vice President
Erika Evans
Early Childhood Division Coordinator
Angie Howard
Primary School Division Coordinator
Heather Drevna
Lower School Division Coordinator
Karin Larson
Middle School Division Coordinator
CSPO Staff Contact
Kelly Zito
Development Associate and CSPO Staff Liaison
703.533.9711
CSPO GOALS for 2018-2019
- All first year families personally welcomed
- At least five Dine Out nights
- Increase Shop and Support engagement
- Create and share a Frequently Asked Questions resource
- Update the CSPO page on the Resource Board with helpful information and tools for parents
SHOP AND SUPPORT
The mission of the Congressional School Parent Organization (CSPO) is to Welcome Families and Build Community. We accomplish our goal by sponsoring lots of fun events, and we fund those events through proceeds from the Shop and Support program. We encourage you to link your cards to Congressional School so that the shopping you already do benefits our community.
Register online by clicking the image below or take a moment to stop at the store's service desk next time you shop.
In the top left corner, please click “Supporting” and search for Congressional School Inc. Once it is confirmed, it will say, “Supporting: Congressional School Inc.”
Shopping must occur at www.smile.amazon.com to receive the benefit.

Box Tops are commonly found on household items. Save them and drop them at the front desk in either the Little School or Big School.