Parent Group
A community that feels like family.
The GPS Parent Group helps make Golden Pond School such a warm, connected place for children and families. Through school traditions, celebrations, volunteer opportunities and teacher appreciation events, parents play an active role in building the joyful community experience Golden Pond is known for.
Join the Parent Group
Parent Group membership is open to parents, guardians, teachers and staff. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there are many ways to support the Golden Pond School community throughout the year. All Parent Group meetings will also have a virtual option.
To join the Parent Group, please join our private BAND, contact us at goldenpondpg@gmail.com
for an invitation.
Save the Date
Mark your calendar for fun, seasonal events that showcase the joy, creativity and connection that
make our school community so special.
September 2026
September 8: In-person Meeting, 6:30pm
Playdate: Join us at Ashburn Park to kick off the school year! It’s a chance for new and returning families to meet, learn more about GPS events and make new friends.
October 2026
October 13: In-person Meeting, 6:30pm
October 23: Trunk-or-Treat
A festive evening of costumes, decorated car trunks and sweet treats in the GPS parking lot.
October 28: ChinChin Cafe Spirit Night
November 2026
November 10: In-person Meeting, 6:30pm
November 16-23: Mini Scholastic Book Fair
December 2026
December 5: Holiday Shoppe
A magical morning where children shop for gifts for loved ones, enjoy crafts and help support Evan’s Golden Heart Foundation and the Loudoun County Animal Shelter.
December 7-11: Evan’s Golden Heart Foundation Toy Drive
January 2027
January 12: Virtual Meeting, 6:30pm
February 2027
February 9: In-person Meeting, 6:30pm
February 22-26: Food Drive Collection
March 2027
March 8-12: Scholastic Book Fair
Celebrate reading and support the school with books for all ages and proceeds that fund classroom resources.
March 9: Virtual Meeting, 6:30pm
Scholastic Book Fair
April 2027
April 2: Family Movie Night @ GPS
A delicious fundraiser featuring a wide variety of cookies and sweets, with proceeds supporting teacher appreciation events and school activities.
April 13: In-person Meeting, 6:30pm
April 30: Teacher Appreciation Week set-up
May 2027
May 3-7: Teacher Appreciation Week
A week filled with gratitude, good food and special surprises for the incredible GPS teachers and staff.
May 11: In-person Meeting, 6:30pm
June 2027
End-of-the-Year Celebration: A schoolwide carnival to celebrate the year’s success and thank families, volunteers and staff for their support.