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“PNA becomes a second home full of people who will always be there for you." - PNA student

Pacific Northern Academy students, teachers, parents, and family members create a community of learners dedicated to education. Parents are tremendously involved in their children’s education, as well as in the life of the school community. PNA was borne from a need expressed by the Anchorage community; its commitment to its community is deep and steadfast. PNA students understand their obligation to the communities they both live in and create; from their classroom community to the global community, PNA students know they have a critical role to play.

Volunteering at pna

There is an expectation of parent participation; opportunities for that participation are as varied as our families. PNA also expects its students to engage outside the immediate school community. Events like the Thanksgiving Blessing, or our two community service days, bring our students out into the greater community to assist, celebrate, and engage. Parents are always encouraged to join the students in these events.

PNA also enjoys relationships with a variety of Alaska's unique and distinguished organizations, from the Rose Urban Exchange program to the Anchorage Opera and the Anchorage Park Foundation. While these are more student-centered opportunities, they would not be possible without the willing commitment of the parents. Join the community at Pacific Northern Academy by engaging your time, ideas, spirit, and talents. There are many ways to become involved:

Community Involvement

You don't have to be a parent to get involved at PNA. We welcome, encourage, and appreciate community members' interest and expertise. We have formal and informal avenues for community participation. Please contact our front desk at 907-333-1080 for more information.

Parent Ambassador Program

The Parent Ambassador Program is a collaboration between the Parent Association and the Admissions Office. Parent Ambassadors assist with recruitment efforts for the school by providing a "parent perspective" for prospective families. Parent Ambassadors also welcome new families to the community.To become a Parent Ambassador please contact the Admissions Director by email: admissions@pacificnorthern.org.

Development and Fundraising

Successful fundraising is a community event. If you would like to help with anything from auction item procurement to administrative support, please contact the Director of Development by email: pkling@pacificnorthern.org.

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the Parent Association

The Parent Association at Pacific Northern Academy seeks to build opportunities for our children, relationships with our teachers, and a community for our families. The Parent Association serves as a link between families, faculty, and administration by providing organizational support to school-wide projects and events.

Parent Association

2017-2018 OFFICERS

Danica Bartow, President

Parent Association programs

and events include:

Back-to-School and

End-of-the-Year socials

Fall Festival
Community Potlucks and Receptions
Book Fairs and Commemorative Books
Classroom Coordinators
Teacher Appreciation Days

We enthusiastically encourage parent participation in activities from field trips to library work to recommending volunteer speakers. In short, we are sure that you have a talent that we'd like to see! The PA meets monthly and invites all parents to participate.