ThistleWaithe Parents' Association

The ThistleWaithe Parents' Association (TPA) is an inclusive organization focused on furthering the interests and education of all children at the school in a manner consistent with Montessori philosophy.

We will provide inspiration, encouragement, and support through the following:

  • Fostering parent involvement
  • Enhancing school communications
  • Leading fundraising efforts
  • Providing volunteer services to teachers and staff
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TPA Events

The TPA holds regular gatherings from weekly nature walks to monthly coffee meetings. We support the school through events for children and families and create opportunities to build community.

July 2025

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Tuesday July 1
Wednesday July 2
  • 9:05 am – 9:25 am Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Wednesday July 2
    9:05 am – 9:25 am
    Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Leon Levy Preserve, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY 10590, USA

    We are energized to resume ourweeklyWednesdayWalksat Leon Levy Preserve – just 2minutesaway from the South Salem campus. Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being.

    • WHAT?WednesdayWalks. A 20-minute loopwalk/hike with your fellow ThistleWaithe parents.
    • WHEN? EveryWednesdaymorningafter drop off, starting approximately 9:05AM.
    • WHY? To connect and ground ourselves in nature and community.

    Sign upHEREto join the text chain.

    Lauren Mika and Jen Vincitore will be leadingthesewalksagain andLauren will send a text reminder on Tuesday night to see who will be able to join!We can’t wait to move with you!

    Going to the mountains is like going home. –John Muir

    Recurs weekly
Thursday July 3
Friday July 4
Saturday July 5
Sunday July 6
Monday July 7
Tuesday July 8
Wednesday July 9
  • 9:05 am – 9:25 am Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Wednesday July 9
    9:05 am – 9:25 am
    Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Leon Levy Preserve, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY 10590, USA

    We are energized to resume ourweeklyWednesdayWalksat Leon Levy Preserve – just 2minutesaway from the South Salem campus. Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being.

    • WHAT?WednesdayWalks. A 20-minute loopwalk/hike with your fellow ThistleWaithe parents.
    • WHEN? EveryWednesdaymorningafter drop off, starting approximately 9:05AM.
    • WHY? To connect and ground ourselves in nature and community.

    Sign upHEREto join the text chain.

    Lauren Mika and Jen Vincitore will be leadingthesewalksagain andLauren will send a text reminder on Tuesday night to see who will be able to join!We can’t wait to move with you!

    Going to the mountains is like going home. –John Muir

    Recurs weekly
Thursday July 10
Friday July 11
Saturday July 12
Sunday July 13
Monday July 14
Tuesday July 15
Wednesday July 16
  • 9:05 am – 9:25 am Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Wednesday July 16
    9:05 am – 9:25 am
    Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Leon Levy Preserve, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY 10590, USA

    We are energized to resume ourweeklyWednesdayWalksat Leon Levy Preserve – just 2minutesaway from the South Salem campus. Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being.

    • WHAT?WednesdayWalks. A 20-minute loopwalk/hike with your fellow ThistleWaithe parents.
    • WHEN? EveryWednesdaymorningafter drop off, starting approximately 9:05AM.
    • WHY? To connect and ground ourselves in nature and community.

    Sign upHEREto join the text chain.

    Lauren Mika and Jen Vincitore will be leadingthesewalksagain andLauren will send a text reminder on Tuesday night to see who will be able to join!We can’t wait to move with you!

    Going to the mountains is like going home. –John Muir

    Recurs weekly
Thursday July 17
Friday July 18
Saturday July 19
Sunday July 20
Monday July 21
Tuesday July 22
Wednesday July 23
  • 9:05 am – 9:25 am Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Wednesday July 23
    9:05 am – 9:25 am
    Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Leon Levy Preserve, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY 10590, USA

    We are energized to resume ourweeklyWednesdayWalksat Leon Levy Preserve – just 2minutesaway from the South Salem campus. Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being.

    • WHAT?WednesdayWalks. A 20-minute loopwalk/hike with your fellow ThistleWaithe parents.
    • WHEN? EveryWednesdaymorningafter drop off, starting approximately 9:05AM.
    • WHY? To connect and ground ourselves in nature and community.

    Sign upHEREto join the text chain.

    Lauren Mika and Jen Vincitore will be leadingthesewalksagain andLauren will send a text reminder on Tuesday night to see who will be able to join!We can’t wait to move with you!

    Going to the mountains is like going home. –John Muir

    Recurs weekly
Thursday July 24
Friday July 25
Saturday July 26
Sunday July 27
Monday July 28
Tuesday July 29
Wednesday July 30
  • 9:05 am – 9:25 am Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Wednesday July 30
    9:05 am – 9:25 am
    Weekly Wednesday Walks
    Leon Levy Preserve, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY 10590, USA

    We are energized to resume ourweeklyWednesdayWalksat Leon Levy Preserve – just 2minutesaway from the South Salem campus. Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being.

    • WHAT?WednesdayWalks. A 20-minute loopwalk/hike with your fellow ThistleWaithe parents.
    • WHEN? EveryWednesdaymorningafter drop off, starting approximately 9:05AM.
    • WHY? To connect and ground ourselves in nature and community.

    Sign upHEREto join the text chain.

    Lauren Mika and Jen Vincitore will be leadingthesewalksagain andLauren will send a text reminder on Tuesday night to see who will be able to join!We can’t wait to move with you!

    Going to the mountains is like going home. –John Muir

    Recurs weekly
Thursday July 31

Father carrying his son on his shoulders and his daughter in a carrier

Committees & Volunteer Opportunities

We cordially invite all parents to become involved at ThistleWaithe through any available project committees or by providing direct classroom support.

The school community is richly vibrant because of our parents' continuing dedication and myriad efforts. Please consider joining one or more of the following standing committees:

  • Harvest Festival
  • Book Fair
  • School Photo Days
  • Garden Projects
  • Spring Benefit Fundraiser
  • Community Giving
  • Newsletter/Communications

Time commitments are flexible to meet the needs of busy family schedules.

For questions or more information, please email the ThistleWaithe Parents' Association at thistlewaitheparents@gmail.com.