What does the acronym PFA stand for?
PFA stands for Parent Faculty Association.
What is the PFA’s mission/goal?
The PFA is made up of dynamic volunteers who are dedicated to enriching our children's
school experience. On any given day, you can walk the school hallways and find a PFA
volunteer at work—chaperoning an after-school enrichment class, serving pizza,
organizing an assembly or shelving library books. It takes many volunteers, a dedicated
staff and a supportive community to make our schools great. Learn more about our most
recent accomplishments by visiting our website!
Are the PFA and WCLEF the same thing?
The PFA and WCLEF have existed and worked together for over 20 years to provide our
children and schools with the best educational tools and state of the art facilities.
The Woodcliff Lake Educational Foundation (WCLEF) is a community organization whose
purpose is to provide grants for items not available to faculty through normal budgeting
channels. The WCLEF secures resources from individuals, corporations and foundations.
These resources are distributed to support programs for the benefit of the students in our
Woodcliff Lake Public Schools. Improving access to technological front-line material has
been a major focus.
Both organizations support the children and faculty in Woodcliff Lake and we encourage
all of our parents to volunteer and support both organizations. Remember without YOU
we cannot continue to provide all that we do for our children and schools. Please help by
sharing your time, talent and resources.
How can I sign up for PFA emergency alerts (E-Alerts)?
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Go to www.woodcliff-lake.com and sign in with your username and password
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Click "Access Info" in the top left corner
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Select "Subscriptions," then "Manage Subscriptions," and then "Other Areas of
Interest"
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Scroll down until you see "PFA" and click on the box
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Click "I'm done"
You can also use this process for other areas that interest you.
How often and where are PFA meetings held? Are they open to everyone?
The Woodcliff Lake PFA meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:00 in the
Board of Education Board Room located in the Woodcliff Middle School. Click here to
view the 2014-2015 meeting schedule.
The PFA welcomes ALL parents who want to gain insight into the WCL school system or
volunteer to help enhance our kids' school experience!
What happens in PFA meetings?
PFA meetings are a great resource for parents. Monthly status reports and news updates
are presented by the elementary and middle school principals as well as our
superintendent. Our PFA chairs share important information and we vote on pressing
business and potential financial undertakings among other things. Click here to view the
2014-2015 meeting schedule.
What are term lengths for PFA Board Members?
PFA Board Members serve two-year terms. Click here to see the list of current board
members.
The PFA does a lot of fundraising. Where does the money go?
Your continued generosity enables us to bring many “extras” to our children’s lives. Each
year, the PFA provides:
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All of the academic and character-building assemblies for both Dorchester and
Woodcliff Middle Schools
Social and recreational programs
Hospitality programs for our families and staff such as the Kindergarten Popsicle
Social and the various Teacher/Staff Appreciation event
In addition to the countless other ways the PFA supports the day-to-day operations at
school, we also make larger gifts that improve and enhance our schools. The PFA has
assisted in major technology upgrades via iPad donations for our students, safety
measures for all classrooms, and we have gifted Dorchester with a state-of-the-art sound
system in the cafeteria.
What’s the best way to find out about upcoming PFA events, activities and
enrichments?
The PFA website and PFA calendar are great resources you should check
frequently! Additionally, the district’s weekly TIPS mailings are chock-full of important
information and timely updates.
I’d like to volunteer and help the PFA. Where can I sign up?
Join us for one of our monthly meetings and get to know the Board Members and
chairpersons. Also, an end-of-the-year TIPS mailing will include our volunteer request
form where you can learn about all of the opportunities available to everyone with a
passion for enhancing our kids' school experience!
I have a question that wasn’t answered on this page. Who can I ask?
Questions can be sent to our co-presidents, Jennifer Auerbach
([email protected]) and Gabrielle Hoffman ([email protected]). Alternatively,
you can attend our next meeting and ask your question in person.
I have an idea or constructive feedback I’d like to present to the PFA. What’s the
best way to do it?
The PFA welcomes fresh ideas and feedback that will help us improve our programs and
fundraising capabilities. Join us for one of our monthly meetings and share your thoughts
with our PFA Board or email one of our co-presidents Jennifer Auerbach
([email protected]) or Gabrielle Hoffman ([email protected]) and they'll be in
touch.