The mission of the Baker Parent Organization is to build community among all Baker families, encourage and promote active engagement, and support retention and stability.

The Baker Parent Organization, or BPO, is part of what makes Baker Demonstration School a truly special community of parents, families, friends, and learners. As a commuter school, Baker takes to heart the importance of enabling meaningful interaction both on and off campus. The BPO works tirelessly throughout the year, offering parent welcome coffees, hosting annual social events, and demonstrating how much we appreciate the diversity of our student body and the dedication of our faculty.

All parents and guardians of children attending Baker Demonstration School are members of the BPO, and everyone’s involvement is welcome, encouraged, and essential. Come share your ideas at the BPO meetings or volunteer at one or two of the many events and celebrations that bring life and learning to Baker.

Please visit the BPO Volunteer page to read about various committees that rely on parent support and commitment. You’re sure to find a committee that interests you and that has volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule.

2011-2012 BPO Events

Parent Welcome Coffees: August 30 and 31
Ice Cream Social: September 17
Parent Social: September 24
Harvest Festival: October 15
Book Fair: November 7-10
Storyteller Evenings: November 8 and 9
Diversity Luncheon: January 25
Pancake Breakfast: February 11
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 7-11
End-of-Year Picnic: June 5

2011-2012 BPO Executive Committee

Comprised of five parent volunteers and six volunteer Baker Board members
Parent Volunteers
Chair: Aimee Kackley
Co-Chair: Still available!
Communications: Merrill Wilk
Treasurer: Tim Nester
Volunteer Coordinator: Kris Cowan

Baker Board Volunteers

Jay Behel
Teju Deshpande
Vivien Hanson
Hilde Kaiser
Kelly Kurschner
Carolyn Rauh