PEP: Parent Enrichment Program
Governance
2025-2026 Executive Board
President — Cynthia Romana (River’s mom)
Treasurer — Jessica and Adam Muro (Aidan’s parents)
Community Relations - Rachel Pattison (Luca’s mom)
Fundraising Chair - open
The best way to reach the Executive Board is to email PEP directly, socdspep@gmail.com Please remember this is a volunteer organization and immediate concerns can be addressed to Ms. Annemarie here.
South Orange Country Day School is proud to work with the community of families to enhance the experience of all students at our school. Parent Enrichment Program (PEP) was developed by engaged families that wanted to create a network of families to have fun, as well as support families raising young children. We all worry about potty training, setting boundaries, bed time rituals, etc. Sharing ideas with other families can be reassuring and helpful.
Fundraisers
PEP is proud to support South Orange Country Day School by supporting the class parent structure, as well as small fundraisers. The goal of PEP is to build community among all families at SOCDS. In September for the start of the school year PEP will sell SOCDS Spirit T-Shirts, collect annual membership dues, and plan for the school year events.
Parent Guidelines
The handbook covers the following:
Everyday Policies and Procedures
Policies on Safety
Policies in Child Welfare
Policies on Health
Administrative Policies
DCF Information
Click here to download the SOCDS Parent Guidelines Fall 2024
Updates
Ms. Annemarie sends out a weekly email with details about the school activities on Friday afternoons. If you do not receive it please reach out and make sure she has the correct email address.
SOCDS Calendar
We have created a list of SOCDS Calendar Dates for your reference: SOCDS Calendar
We also have a list of celebrations for 2025/26 that we discuss in the classroom. Please review and let us know if we are missing anything or if you would prefer a different approach.
SOCDS School Supply List
Here is a list of School Supplies for 2025/26. Supply List 2025/26
Please let Ms. Annemarie know if you have any questions.
Simply Gourmet Lunches
We are so fortunate that Simply Gourmet Lunches has agreed to provide lunch for our students on an a la carte basis. This is the welcome email. Fall 2025 Welcome Letter. It includes instructions on how to sign up and once you make an account you can order your child’s lunch directly. There are daily menu suggestions, but many other options including vegetarian.