Parent Involvement at Speyer

The Speyer community is dynamic, diverse, and deeply engaged.

Our administrators, faculty, staff, and families from across New York City and beyond are united by a shared commitment to innovative education for gifted learners. Together, we work to ensure that every family feels welcomed and supported, and that every student experiences school as a place of warmth, curiosity, and boundless possibility.

From attending grade and divisional curricular events to volunteering as a parent grade representative to serving as a member of one of the Parents Association committees, parents are an essential participant in the life of the school.

This school-home partnership is rooted in a genuine sense of belonging. Strong connections between home and school foster student well-being and learning. Parent involvement at Speyer takes many forms, reflecting the understanding that meaningful engagement looks different for every family. The collaborative ethos at Speyer — rooted in communication, trust, and respect — reflects Speyer’s belief that a gifted child’s education is most impactful when families and educators move forward together.

The Speyer Parents Association is active and energetic with a dedicated mission to nurture a vibrant and lasting community among Speyer parents, students, faculty, and staff. It plays a crucial role in supporting the learning environment for all of our students and strives to enrich the Speyer community as a whole.

Throughout the year, the Parents Association facilitates a range of both in-school and out-of-school activities and events for our students and their families, various community service initiatives, and (most importantly) constructive dialogue with fellow parents and Speyer faculty and staff.

All parents and those in a parental role are automatically welcomed as members of the Speyer Parents Association and there are numerous opportunities for everyone to donate their unique expertise and skills. The Speyer Parents Association is composed of an Executive Committee, Parent Grade Representatives, and Committee and Event Chairs. Committee meetings are open to any interested parent or those in a parental role.

Below is information on Speyer’s Parent Association committees. In addition, throughout the year, there are multiple in-person and virtual Parent Association meetings. They provide an opportunity to learn about school news and events, hear from school administrators and faculty, and to come together as a community.  

Events Committee

Organizes social, cultural, and community-building events, including book fairs, bake sales, guest speakers, and other family- and parents-focused activities.

Speyer Store

Researches, designs, and produces unique, spirit-filled swag that students, parents, faculty, and staff love. The Speyer Spirit Shop also generates much of the Parents Association revenue.

Speyer Cares

Organizes and supports events and initiatives that provide Speyer students and families with opportunities to make a difference in our community (at Speyer, our neighborhood, and the world beyond).

Chess Committee

Working with the school’s Chess instructors, volunteers help inform parents of Chess happenings outside of Speyer, assist families of the Speyer Chess Team at various tournaments, and provide other help as needed.