Committees

Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)

The PTO organizes events and activities for the students.

These events strengthen the school community, raise funds, and provide programs to benefit all students. We also host events that are open to the public (i.e. Halloween Party, Adult Evening Social). We welcome you to join our group and support our events!

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Education Committee

The Education Committee, in conjunction with the Principal, is responsible for:

• Annual review of curriculum and state benchmarks
• Annual review of staff performance
• Annual review of performance observation/evaluations for contract renewal
• Participation in the hiring process
• Exit questionnaires and interviews for all departing staff
• Organizing the annual 5^th grade trip to Armenia

The committee also addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students, as well as parental and staff concerns.

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Houry Boyamian & Maral Orchanian, SSAES Administration
• Heather Krafian, M.Ed. & Krista Aftandilian, M.Ed. ’19-’20 Co-Chairs
• Heather Krafian, D ’20-’21 Co-Chair
• Jennifer Ostayan, Ed D ’20-’21 Co-Chair /TF
• Krista Aftandilian, ’20-’21 Board Liaison
• Narineh Abrimian, M Ed, CAS
• Taline Sarian, M Ed

Marketing Committee

The committee's goals are to assess the needs of our target community and to develop a strategic marketing plan to reach out to parents whom the school can serve.

The committee welcomes anyone with experience in marketing research, design, or an interest in helping to communicate the unique value of our school within the Armenian community of Boston.

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fundraising & Development Committee

The Fundraising & Development Committee is tasked with developing mid and long-term plans to strengthen and improve the school’s educational programs, maximize teacher retention, and upgrade the facilities. This is aimed at providing rigorous education for our children in a pleasant and conducive-to-learning environment while maintaining our competitive advantage. The current focus is to pursue philanthropic avenues and external grant opportunities to reach our aims.

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee supports our network and computer systems for the faculty, students and parents.

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Alumni Committee

The Alumni Committee will provide opportunities for the school's alumni and their families to stay connected with one another and the school through communication and meaningful programs, services, and events. The committee's vision is to create a dynamic community whose members are committed to each other, and invested in the future growth and advancement of the school.

Alumni Parents:

Alumni:

Health Committee

The Health Committee at the SSAES provides active leadership in the identification and dissemination of best practices in school health and resources for the school’s policymakers.

We discuss and recommend proactive measures to help prevent the spread of contagious diseases at the school and promote good health practices such as hand washing, flu vaccines, and healthy diets.

Over the years, we have revised the sick-child policy and formalized the lice-check policy. This year we will be talking to the students about hygiene in a fun and interactive setting! We are available to help with overseeing the food allergy policy and welcome any questions from our parents on school health-related issues.

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Finance Committee

Building and Facilities