About us

The J.T. Hood Parents Association is a diverse volunteer group of parents that works to connect, enrich, and empower the students, parents, and teachers of the Hood School by fostering community through educational programs, fundraising events, and parent-to-teacher networking. We work closely with Dr. McKay and teacher representatives to create and deliver in-school and external events.

Did we mention we also like to have a good time?

Three words: Parents Night Out.

Scroll down for our event calendar!

 

 

Message from Our President:

Hi! My name is Jenn Burnham, and I am thrilled to be the President of the J Turner Hood School Parents’ Association. I am so proud of everything we have accomplished since my oldest started at the Hood in 2019, and I’m looking forward to another wonderful year! We have so many fun events and activities planned, including our 3rd annual Fun Run, Boo Bash, Holiday Shop, and so much more. Of course, the most exciting event happening at the Hood will be the construction of our brand new playground…..yayyyyy!!! 

I currently have three children at the Hood. My oldest son J.J. is in Mrs. Hogan’s 4th grade class. My son James is in 2nd grade in Mrs. Sherman’s class, and my daughter Julianna is in 1st grade in Mrs. Arone’s class. I also have a 2 1/2-year-old son Joey, who gets to tag along, so I’m sure you’ll see him at some point! 

I decided to join the Hood PA because I wanted to contribute to my children’s school, make connections within the school community, and help build upon existing programs while creating new ones. I can truly say being a part of the PA has enabled me to do all of these things and more! No longer teaching, this also got me back in the school community in a new and different way.

I can't wait to see all we accomplish together this year. There are many ways to be involved with the PA – join our monthly meetings (when you can), sign up to volunteer, donate. The choice is yours, and any involvement would be so appreciated. Please reach out with any questions to hoodschoolpa@gmail.com, and one of us will get back to you.

Wishing you and your children a fantastic ‘23-‘24 school year!

💛Jenn💚


Check out our: School appreciation page for all the love we show throughout the year.

 
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Our Board:

  • President: Jenn Burnham

  • Vice President: Mariann Arena

  • Secretary: Stephanie Palmer & Kristen Gill

  • Treasurer: Tommy Fiorentino

  • Social & Hospitality: Erin Carlson and Jen Cavanaugh

  • Enrichment: Timmery Fitzpatrick, Stephanie DiPerna & Shuchi Verma

  • Fundraising: Alisha Johnson and Rachel Cheng

  • Communications: Steph Alimonti, Jessica Roden and Stephanie Reynolds

Teacher Liason: Sarah Liekweg

PA Calendar

Our events are highlighted on this calendar - for details, please click the calendar entry and it will take you to our Event Details page. Note: PA meetings are hosted at the Hood School library, side entrance.

For the official Hood School Calendar, click here:

Hood School Calendar

For the town school calendar, click here:

North Reading School Calendar