Mission
The Lincoln School’s Parents’ Association (LSPA) plays a vital role in the life of the school. LSPA’s mission is to promote a cohesive community and to support a quality education program. We seek to accomplish this mission by:
• Facilitate communication among parents and within the broader school community.
• Encouraging and providing a sense of community through school-based activities.
• Providing a parent forum to promote and facilitate an exchange of ideas about issues and concerns related to education, growth, and development of our children.
• Supporting ongoing and new programs.
• Providing a support mechanism for old new families to the Lincoln Community
• Encouraging and recruiting volunteer participation.
• Maintaining the LSPA webpage on the Lincoln website.
• Publishing and updating the “Lincoln School’s A-Z Guide ” Maintaining links with other international schools in Kathmandu
• Supporting the Core Values and Strategic Plan of the school
• Publishing the fortnightly bulletin, Patrika.
Events
LSPA undertakes a number of activities during the school year. Some of these are fundraising efforts which support new and ongoing programs to benefit our students and the community.
• Parent Social Functions
Hosting activities such as coffee mornings monthly throughout the school year to create community connections amongst Lincoln School’s parents.
• New Families
Welcome new families to the Lincoln School community and support them when needed.
• UN Day Celebration
Providing an international buffet for the students.
• Parent Lecture Series
Presentations by specialists on child development, education and other issues of interest to parents.
• Staff Appreciation Day
A day to say “Thank you” to all the Lincoln School Staff.
• SAISA Support
SAISA is the South Asian International Schools Association which provides athletic competitions and art/drama/and music festivals. LSPA assists with housing and food when SAISA events are held at Lincoln School.
Membership
All parents and guardians of students at Lincoln School are automatically members of LSPA and are encouraged to be active in the organization. Our meetings are open to all members. If you are interested in participating or volunteering for a special event, please contact us at lspa@lsnepal.com.
Parent volunteers Needed
Parent volunteers are needed for many of the school’s activities. This is an opportunity to get to know parents of your children’s friends, as well as members of the Lincoln School community! Please join us as an LSPA volunteer. You can participate as much or as little as your time allows.