Our mission

Represent

Maintain a permanent dialogue between parents and the administration as well as teachers and represent the opinions of parents before the consultative bodies and the administration of the school.

Support

Promote understanding and cooperation between school parents and the school's administration and teachers. Support cultural, artistic, social, recreational, athletic, fundraising or other activities for the benefit of the Rochambeau community.

Motivate

Encourage the involvement of parents in the life of the school and support activities aimed at strengthening the Rochambeau community.

Communicate

Provide a forum of discussion among parents concerning issues related to the development of their children and of common interest. Foster fluid and effective communication with parents.

The par team

Alain Hajjar, Pascale-Emmanuelle Nouama, Jessica Kritz, Cynthia Rouhana, Jennifer Oury, Diane Boehm Himmich, Patricia Chagnon, Yetunde Ewegbemi, Karine Manach.
*To know more about our team, click here.*

News

PAR is happy to announce our partnership with Bonjour Books DC! Your local French bookstore will support PAR with 3% of all proceeds from online and in-store purchases by Rochambeau families. The fundraiser applies to anything at the store - including new books, used books as well as gifts and groceries.

Please mention Rochambeau during your next visit! Located at 3758 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895.

If you prefer to shop online, please use this link.

ACTIVITIES AND ACTIONS TAKEN

Cooperation and Dialogue

PAR represents school families and promotes a strong cooperation between Rochambeau’s parents, management, and teachers by maintaining a constant dialogue with the diverse parties of the school to include:

Monthly meetings with school administration
Representation at the Conseil d’Etablissement
Representation at the Conseil d’Ecole

Support for the development of the Rochambeau community

PAR leads committees and organizes events allowing parents to volunteer and meet other parents and our school staff. For example, PAR organizes a back-to-school breakfast to welcome new parents and a King’s Cake (Galette des Rois) celebration in January. PAR also supports the school in the organization of events such as the Winter and Spring Fairs, and the annual Gala and supports the organization of conferences.

Services offered to families and parents

PAR works to provide services that enhance the supports offered to our Rochambeau community. PAR projects and programs include Yearbook editing, lunch offerings at the school (sandwiches and bento boxes) and partnerships to support health and wellness, such as a 15% discount with the YMCA.

Institutional development

Thanks to regular meetings with school management, PAR works on themes important to parents as well as on all questions related to the school. PAR seeks more involvement of parents in the life of the school through the transmission of information and the organization of regular meetings. PAR actively participates in consultation meetings with the administration. PAR is organized into committees to deal more effectively with the different aspects of school life.