About
Community Association
What We Do
Welcome to the Marin Horizon School Community Association page!
At Marin Horizon, the vibrant Community Association is an important part of our community. As you’ll see in our bylaws, we exist for three important purposes:
- To create inclusive ways for members of the Marin Horizon community to be connected with each other and the school.
- To promote clear and effective communication between parents, teachers, Administration, and Board of Trustees.
- Through our fundraising efforts, to provide resources to support the school’s mission and programs.
On this page, you will find all sorts of CA information, including our bylaws, our leaders, list of duties and responsibilities, and meeting schedule. There are still some leadership positions available – check out the below list if you’re interested. And don’t worry – if you just want to get involved but don’t want to lead a committee, there will be plenty of volunteer opportunities next year!
Who We Are
2021–2022 Executive Committee:
President: Jackie Donovan
Vice President and Inclusion Chair: Jen Coyne
Class Parents Chair: Jocelyn Corbett
Treasurer and Sustainability Chair: Ashley MacDonald
2021-2022 Officers:
Auction vice-chairs
- Auction vice-chair, coordination and strategy: Jocelyn Corbett
- Auction vice-chairs, event planning: Nicole Pace
- Auction vice-co-chairs, art projects:
- Auction vice-co-chairs, donations:
- Auction vice-chair, communications: Jen Coyne
- Auction vice-chair, parent parties:
- Auction vice-chair, family sponsorships:
- Auction vice-chair: corporate sponsorships:
- Auction vice-chair: graphic design:
Events
- Engineering & Innovation Night:
- Sip 'n' Shop: Sarah Davis
- Book Fair: Celemine Pastor
- Grandparents and Special Friends Day:
- Community Read: Jen Coyne
Walk n’ Roll: Veronica Perez
Parent Education: Jackie Donovan
Lost & Found: Jen Coyne and Sarah Slaymaker
Spirit Wear: Lindsey Tucker
Bulletin Board: Stephanie Rosa
Gardening: Ashley MacDonald
Community Hikes: Jenny Lasker and Tiana Wimmer
Decorations: Jen Coyne and Nicole Pace
Good Works:
Merchant Fundraising:
Teacher Appreciation:
Social Media Manager:
Community Hikes: Jenny Lasker and Tiana Wimmer
Decorations: Jen Coyne and Nicole Pace
Good Works:
Merchant Fundraising:
Teacher Appreciation:
Social Media Manager:
Community Association Contact:
Mary Bishop
Director of Development
415.388.8408, ext. 230
CA News
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December Community Association Meeting
Tuesday, December 14Read More
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Marin Horizon Library
We will be participating in a holiday service project so please join us for a night of community and service! Join other parents and friends to support the greater Marin County community. We will be decorating bags for Ritter Center in San Rafael to use in distributing holiday meals to local families facing poverty. The CA will provide decoration and crafting materials and you are welcome to bring what you have at home along with all your creativity, talent, and passion. -
December Community Hike
Read MoreWednesday, December 158:45-10:30 a.m.By popular demand: Jen Coyne will lead us on a short, moderate hike from our Main Campus! We’ll meet at 8:45 a.m. in front of the school and hike up the Homestead Trail (via Maverick), up to Four Corners, with a beautiful vista of the Bay, Alcatraz, and the Valley. We’ll loop back, totaling about 3.5 miles and just 1.5 hours. Come get your steps in and check out some fun trails from school! Contact Jenny Lasker if joining. -
Thank You for a Wonderful First Community Conversation!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Conversations: Becoming a Climate Champion in Our Community event, and to everyone who has shown interest in Marin Horizon's sustainability initiatives.Read More
Over 40 people attended the program last Wednesday in person or via Zoom, and we had representation across all factions of our community: students, families, teachers, and administration. We heard from 3 inspiring speakers, including Marin Horizon parent Al Grumet, who shared their stories and personal journeys to climate activism. Marin Horizon science teachers Mo Poxon and Nikki Tokar discussed our science curriculum and some of the things our kids are doing to learn about and combat the climate crisis. We also saw climate passion in action through the homemade movie created by 5th grader Mia Terfort! -
Community Corner - October 20, 2021
Read MoreThank you to those who joined last night’s Community Association Meeting!
It was a great turnout! We heard fantastic input from Head of School, Bill Perrine, about our Experiential Learning Program. We also learned more about Zero Waste Marin from Ashley McDonald, as well as community events coming up in the next few months.Volunteer opportunities are open for these and other events. To help us connect you with specific roles we have created, please complete this brief survey. Let us know how we can work together to incorporate your time and talents into our innovative and inspiring Marin Horizon environment. The Community Association will be contacting respondents in November.Community Conversation: Be a Climate Champion in Our Community
Wednesday, November 3, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Marin Horizon Library
The Marin Horizon Community Association presents an interactive community conversation about the important topic of climate change and how we can all become climate warriors in our community. The discussion will be held in the school library (Zoom access will be available) and will be led by a panel of local environmental experts.All community members (adults and students) are welcome to attend and resources are selected to appeal to a broad age range. Click here for a selection of resources to help inform the conversation.Note: The October 20th Community Association hike was cancelled due to rain. The next hike is scheduled for Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. We will meet in front of the school at 8:45 a.m. -
Reminder! Evening Schedule for October Community Association Meeting
Read MoreOctober’s Community Association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 5:30pm in the Marin Horizon School library, and via Zoom.If work or family commitments have kept you away from attending these meetings before: WE HEARD YOU! This year, monthly Community Association meetings will alternate between Friday mornings and Tuesday evenings. We hope to see you there! -
Spring into Action!
Read MoreBiodiversity—Reprise
Check out our amazing 4th graders learning about native and invasive species in Reed Creek—and pulling some French Broom—with Marabeth Graham. Way to go 4th graders! And thank you, Gavin, for arranging this and helping our kids learn how to keep our environment healthy and sustainable.
Unbelievably, we have our 4th and final installment of our Spring into Action / Earth-honoring Community Read event. We kicked off this event during Earth Day week last month, beginning with the suggestion that everyone read or watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Now, as we conclude our Spring into Action program, we return to the topic of alternative energy, as addressed in the story.
Alternative Energy and Conservation- There are so many exciting developments in the world of alternative energy.
- Solar energy is now the cheapest form of energy so it will continue to gain momentum. Check out the huge solar array on the roof of Marin Horizon (a former Art Auction Fund-a-Need project)!
- Wind, wave and geothermal developments are advancing every day. Alternative energy production is forecasted to more than double in the US by 2050.
- Turn off lights when you are going to be out of a room for at least 15 minutes. Make a game out of this activity with your kids!
- Carpool (safely), ride a bike or walk to your next outdoor adventure, game or errand. The fewer cars on the road, the better for everyone.
- Look into solar panels for your property.
- Consider purchasing an e-bicycle.
- Be sure that your dishwasher and washing machines are running at full capacity.
- Choose Clean Energy for your home or business. Contact Marin Clean Energy or your local provider to choose to receive energy from up to 100% renewable sources.
- Join the Resilient Neighborhood program to commit to reducing your household’s carbon footprint. Receive tips and encouragement from your fellow committed families!
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Community Corner: May 12, 2021
Read MoreJoin us for our next virtual PA meeting
Friday May 14, 9:30am
Zoom link
The Parent Association is ready to leave this virtual reality and we are looking ahead to next year with enthusiasm! Come to our next PA meeting where we will talk about open positions, events, and goals. If you cannot join the meeting but have feedback about the PA, events, or how we can improve our programs and include more community members, please contact Jennifer Coyne (jbliebman@gmail.com) or Aubyn Demian (aubyn@marinhorizon.org) to share your thoughts.
Final PA meeting: June 4th, off campus, in person, time and place TBD
Mark your calendars! This is a chance for the PA Executive Committee to thank YOU, our community members, for all of your love, support, help, and hard work.
Don’t forget!
Every Wednesday is Walk 'n' Roll to School Day! Stop by Veronica’s desk for a special sticker to honor your commitment to the earth when you walk, bike, scoot, skate, or car-share to school. We’d love it if you send us your pictures also! -
Spring into Action: Week 3
The Issue: Food WasteRead More- Currently, about 1/3 of all food grown in the world is wasted. It takes land, water, energy, and resources to produce this food. Much of this food ends up rotting in landfills. All of this results in about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- Reducing food waste is one of the most effective ways to slow global warming.
- If we reduced our food waste, we could potentially feed two billion people who are otherwise suffering from food insecurity or starvation.
- Shop locally and thoughtfully. Check out our local Farmers’ Markets! Buy what you need from farms and producers as close to home as possible.
- Donate to organizations that connect farms with food banks.
- Take a “shelfie”! Photograph your cupboard or refrigerator shelves before you head out to the grocery store. You can refer to it when you are wondering if you should purchase an item or not.
- Compost! It is so important to keep food waste out of landfills. Decomposing food trapped in a giant hole in the earth generates methane (a greenhouse gas) and leachate (a toxic sludge that leaks out into groundwater). We are so lucky to have amazing access to composting facilities here in the Bay Area.
- Discover creative tips for using food scraps in local author Anne Marie Bonneau’s new book, The Zero Waste Chef.
- Support our school’s transition to Zero Waste! Throughout the 2021-22 school year, Marin Horizon will be implementing the Zero Waste School Program.
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Annual Art Auction is Saturday, April 24
Please join us for the virtual event hosted by our amazing emcees, Lauren Brody-Clarke and Charlie Denby, and all-star auctioneer, Marin Horizon parent Paul Levitan, plus other fun surprises!Read More
When: Saturday, April 24 at 6:00 pm
Zoom link -
Community Corner: March 17, 2021
Read MoreHappy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone!
Time sprang forward this weekend with the change to Daylight Savings Time…and we are
springing forward into Auction and Action, with new developments happening every week!
Please see above for Auction news and updates.
PA Meeting Recap—Board of Trustees
Thank you, Bill and Angie, for leading an informative discussion about the Marin Horizon Board of Trustees at our PA meeting last Friday! If you missed the meeting and are interested in learning about the board of trustees and how it functions to keep our school happy, healthy, and forward-thinking, please reach out to me (jbliebman@gmail.com) and I will share the details about Bill and Angie’s presentation.
Spring into Action
This spring, the Parent Association and the Board Diversity Committee are launching
a community building program, asking our families to “spring into action” to improve our
environment - locally and beyond.
To kick off this season-long event, we invite you, along with your children, to read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by and about William Kamkwamba. There are many different versions of the book including a movie, TED talk, and other iterations of this inspiring story of perseverance, determination, and environmental altruism.
Starting later this month, we will share tips, ideas, and suggestions of ways that you can make a positive impact on the environment. Look for the weekly tips in the Wednesday Bulletin, where we will also post pictures and other updates on the “green” actions we are taking as a community.
And, speaking of green,
Go Green!
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the next Growing Up Green Week at Sloat Garden Center is March 19 to 28.
The Growing Up Green fundraising program is a great opportunity for Marin Horizon to earn
Sloat Garden Center gift cards. During the last Growing Up Green Week, our community
earned Marin Horizon a $40 gift card! Thank you, everyone. Please take advantage of
Growing Up Green to purchase vegetable starts, flowers, soils, garden tools, etc. to earn gift cards for our school. Please tell your friends and family, too! Shoppers just need to mention Marin Horizon to the cashier during the specified week to receive credit for purchases. -
Community Corner: March 3, 2021
Read MoreSpring is just weeks away, and we can feel it in the air! Marin is now in the red tier, teachers are getting vaccinated, and things are looking BRIGHT at Marin Horizon!Please join us for our special March PA MeetingFriday, March 12 at 9:30amHead of School, Bill Perrine, and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Angie Knauf, will share a joint presentation about the relationship between the Head of School and the Board, who the Board is and what the Board does, and will answer questions about this dynamic relationship. This is a meeting you do not want to miss! We will also share additional details about the Art Walk and the virtual auction event planned for April 18 and April 24, respectively. See you there!The next spots of bright news are the upcoming Art Walk and Art Auction fundraiser events!Yes, this year is different—and in a good way! We are excited that all of our grades, Toddler through 8th, and Horizon Community School, will be creating art projects for the Annual Art Auction this year AND that we will be able to peruse all of the works of art—in person—during the first annual ART WALK on Sunday, April 18! More information about the individual and class art projects will be shared in the coming weeks. (The suspense is worth it!)Family Sponsorships are available now! Please consider being among the first supporters of the Art Auction fundraiser. Your sponsorship will inspire others to participate and will help get our fundraiser off to a bold start. You can help include our teachers and staff in the festivities as well. Click HERE for more information and to become a sponsor. Bold Giving = Bright Futures at Marin Horizon!Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are also on tap! Do you own or frequent a local business that would be interested in some direct marketing opportunities to our school community? We will promote and acknowledge our corporate sponsors in all of our auction communications and at our events. Please contact Jocelyn Corbett at corbett.jocelyn@gmail.com for more information or to recommend a business for corporate sponsorship.Spring will also bring us another Community Read and "season of action" semester-long event! The theme for this community-building event is environmental justice—and action. Please check future Wednesday Bulletins and the March PA Newsletter for more information about this interactive program, launching soon. -
Community Corner: February 24, 2021
Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed a peaceful, relaxing, fun and safe break.Read More
Spring is in the air! And so is the Art Auction!
Yes, this year is different - and in a good way! We are so excited that all of our grades,
Toddler through 8th, and Horizon Community School, will be creating art projects for the
Annual Art Auction this year AND that we will be able to peruse all of the works of art–in
person–during the first annual ART WALK on Sunday, April 18! More information about
the individual and class art projects will be shared in the coming weeks. (The suspense
is worth it!)
Family Sponsorship information will also be published soon, so stay tuned! Please
consider being among the first supporters of the Art Auction fundraiser. Your support
will motivate others to participate and will help to get our fundraiser off to a bold start.
You can help include our teachers and staff in the festivities as well. More information
will follow!
Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are also on tap! Do you own or frequent a local
business that would be interested in some direct marketing opportunities to our school
community? We will promote and acknowledge our corporate sponsors in all of our
auction communications and at our events. Please contact Jocelyn Corbett
at corbett.jocelyn@gmail.com for more information or to recommend a business for
corporate sponsorship. -
Community Corner: February 10, 2021
PA Meeting TOMORROW!Read More
Thursday, February 11, 9:30-10:30 am
Zoom link
Please show your love for our community by joining the PA meeting this Thursday at
9:30. In honor of Valentine's Day, since I cannot share chocolate with all of you, I will be
sharing love letters instead. All are welcome! Bill will join us for a campus and community update. We will also be discussing Art Auction updates and other topics and issues important to our community.
Show your teacher appreciation!
The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is tomorrow, Thursday, February 11. When you see your teachers, please let them know how much you appreciate them! Thank you, amazing Marin Horizon teachers!
Save the date!
The (first) Annual Art Walk and Art Auction will be held on April 18 and April 24, respectively. Stay tuned for more details. Would you like to help out? Have an idea for a donation or a corporate sponsor? Please reach out to Jen Coyne at jbliebman@gmail.com.
Fun Fundraising!
You don't have to wait for the Art Auction to help raise funds for our school; did you
know that Marin Horizon has several merchant partners that give proceeds back to the
school when you shop in their stores? It's as easy as that. All you need to do is mention
Marin Horizon when you shop at Mill Valley Market, Book Passage, Amazon, and
others! Click here for details. -
Community Corner: February 3, 2021
Read MoreBLM at School Week of Action: February 1-5
Black History Month kicks off this week with Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. Black Lives Matter at School is a national committee of educators organizing for racial justice in education. To help support this important cause, take a look at the materials and resources contained on the website, including "How to talk to young children about the Black Lives Matter Guiding Principles." Our children are learning about these principles in the classroom this month.
Tomorrow, February 4, Marin Horizon has organized a march in support of Marin City and the Black Lives Matter movement. Stevie Lee will lead our upper school students, faculty and administrators in the march, starting at our main campus and continuing to Marin City, to show allyship and love to our Marin City families.
2021 Spring Fundraiser: Annual Art Auction. We need your help!
Planning is in full swing for this year's Art Auction and Spring fundraiser event. What is your "one thing" you can contribute this year?
• If you would like to volunteer your time and help out on a committee, please reach out to Katie Leary at khutchinson21@hotmail.com.
• We are also actively seeking ideas / contributions for live auction items! Do you own a vacation home? Hold season tickets to a local sporting event? Please email your contribution ideas to Jackie Donovan at emailjaclynd@gmail.com.
• Corporate sponsors are also needed! Do you have any leads on businesses, such as architects, attorneys, contractors, real estate agents, summer camps, tutoring services, etc. who would like to be promoted to our parent community? Please email Jocelyn Corbett at corbett.jocelyn@gmail.com to share your ideas or to join the corporate sponsorship team.
*Big THANKS to Jocelyn Arelt and Katie Leary for Co-Chairing the Art Auction this year! Thank you, Katie and Jocelyn!
Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships Parent Education TONIGHT!
Let’s Talk: A Toolkit for Navigating Teen Substance Abuse in Marin County
Wednesday, February 3 at 7:00pm
In the fourth of six virtual community discussions that follow the chapters of Let's Talk: A toolkit for navigating teen substance use in Marin County, MHYP will look closely at “Uppers, Downers and All-Arounders.” More information and registration here.
Growing up Green Week at Sloat: February 5-14
Support Marin Horizon when you purchase items for your garden February 5-14 at Sloat! Take advantage of "Growing up Green" to purchase vegetable starts, flowers, compost, soils, fertilizer, and garden tools to earn Sloat gift cards for Marin Horizon. Please share this with extended family members and friends! Shoppers just need to mention Marin Horizon to cashiers to receive credit for purchases. Click here for more details. -
SAVE THE DATE—Marin Horizon's Annual Art Auction and First Art Walk!
Read MoreSunday, April 18th
In-Person Art Walk at the Main Campus
Saturday, April 24th
Virtual Cocktail Party with a Live Auction & Fund-A-Need
What will be your one thing to contribute this year? Can you give time? A Live Auction item? Great ideas? We welcome it ALL!
We’ve assembled a fun, fearless and creative crew of planners but need your help to make our events a success! -
Community Corner: January 20, 2021
MLK Family NightRead More
Our Marin Horizon MLK Family Night is this Friday, January 22 at 5:00 p.m.! This
year's virtual event will focus on community-building and service, in honor of the late Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Although we are not able to gather in person this year, let’s come together as a
community to celebrate everyone’s unique heritage as we watch Primary teacher
Chandi make her delectable Sri Lankan samosas! Even if you have no intention of
attempting to make this dish, come for the show and for Chandi's unique stories of life in
Sri Lanka.
We will also celebrate our community's commitment to service as we focus on
volunteerism. As stated by Dr. King, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” On Friday evening, we will talk about the importance and
significance of volunteerism, and we will share opportunities in our local communities for
everyone to participate in this selfless act. *If there is a service organization that you
are affiliated with, interested in, or are otherwise familiar with, please share!
There will be time during the program to speak about an organization that is
meaningful to you, or please tell Jennifer (jbliebman@gmail.com) in advance so
we can include you in the program agenda.
Please RSVP for MLK Family Night here
Zoom Link Here
Click here for Chandi's recipes
See you on Friday!
Marin County Office of Education Sponsors Madeline Levine
Tuesday, January 26 and Tuesday, February 23, 5:00-6:30pm
Psychologist, educator, co-founder of The Stanford Graduate School of
Education's Challenge Success, and New Your Times Best Selling author,
Madeline Levine will discuss her most recent book, Ready or Not: Preparing Our
Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain World. Learn more and register here. -
Community Corner: January 13, 2021
Join Us for the PA MeetingRead More
Thursday January 14, 9:30am
Zoom link
Please join our PA Meeting this week as we officially kick off our 2021 spring fundraiser,
the Annual Art Auction! We will share a sneak peek into the plans for this year's event, including many opportunities for you to get involved and join in the fun.
MLK Family Night
Our Marin Horizon gathering in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues! You
don't want to miss this virtual celebration on January 22, 5:00-6:30pm. Festivities will include a cooking show starring the famous Chandi; a presentation and conversation focused on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream featuring Marin Horizon students; Keynote speaker local community leader Paul Austin, and a special tribute to our own efforts to build community through service. RSVP here.
*If there is a service organization or volunteer opportunity that is special to your family,
please share it with Jen so we can include it in our program tribute. Email Jen at jbliebman@gmail.com.
Marin County Office of Education Sponsors Madeline Levine
Tuesday, January 26 and Tuesday, February 23, 5:00-6:30pm
Psychologist, educator, co-founder of The Stanford Graduate School of
Education's Challenge Success, and New Your Times Best Selling author,
Madeline Levine will discuss her most recent book, Ready or Not: Preparing Our
Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain World. Learn more and register here.
Wishing you all a peaceful, happy and healthy transition back to school and campus! -
Community Corner: January 6, 2020
Happy 2021, everyone! We hope you all enjoyed a restful, peaceful and healthy holiday break.Read More
As we begin this new year and enter into the spring semester, there will be many opportunities to engage with the PA and the Marin Horizon community. If you have never volunteered to participate in a PA sponsored event, now is the time! We are currently gearing up for our Spring Fundraiser, the 2021 Marin Horizon School Annual Art Auction, and we need your help!
Please join the PA Meeting on Thursday, January 14 at 9:30 a.m. We will kick off our Spring Fundraiser event with a sneak peek into the theme, setting, and other planning details! Zoom link
If you are unable to join the meeting and would like to learn more about the event and how you can get involved, please email Katie Leary at khutchinson21@hotmail.com.
Do you have ideas for COVID-safe community building events and activities? Please share! As always, we welcome your input and participation. Please email Jennifer Coyne at jbliebman@gmail.com with your suggestions.
Cheers! -
Community Corner: December 9, 2020
PA Meeting this Friday—Special Guest Charlie DenbyRead More
Friday, December 11, 9:30am
Zoom link
Whether you have never attended a PA meeting before or you are a regular, the December meeting is not to be missed! Marin Horizon’s cherished PE and Outdoor Ed teacher (and every kid’s best friend) Charlie Denby will join us to talk about what kids are doing and learning in our beautiful backyard in the days of pandemic academics. We will also recap Book Fair and Sip ’n’ Shop, and share thoughts and ideas for events in the new year.
Sip 'n' Shop–All Week Long!
Get all of your shopping done this week! Support local businesses while supporting Marin Horizon–it's a win-win! Everything you need to know about the week-long shopping event is contained in our Sip 'n' Shop website, here. Great news for all of our book lovers–the Marin Horizon/Copperfield's Book Fair is back to join our Sip 'n' Shop. There is still time purchase books for your family, find great holiday gifts and help fill our teacher wish lists!
Volunteer Spotlight: Jocelyn Corbett
Thank you, Jocelyn, for all of the hours, energy and enthusiasm you put into creating our amazing Sip 'n' Shop live event and week of shopping in support of Marin Horizon. Happy shopping, everyone!
Holiday Helping
We are continuing the canned food drive through December 18, to provide much needed food supplies for the SF-Marin Food Bank. Thank you for all of your donations so far; please keep them coming!
Also, please consider giving back to our community this holiday season by helping Play Marin provide "Warm Wishes Backpacks" to homeless people in Marin. Play Marin (www.PlayMarin.org) is going to distribute 200+ backpacks filled with winter essentials for those who are either homeless or in need living in Marin. You can sign up here to donate a stuffed backpack.
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When We Meet
The PA meets on the second Friday of every month on Zoom, with some exceptions due to the school calendar. Head of School, Bill Perrine looks forward to starting each meeting with a school update!
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