LFA Parents
Welcome
General Information
Information by Day/Boarding
Event Calendars
Check the calendar of events to see all that is going on at LFA
Department Specific Events
- Arts Calendar
- Service Activities Calendar
- Sports Schedule
- Home Games This Week - refreshes on Mon. of the current week
- Weekend Activities - updated on Wed. or Thurs. before each weekend.
Every year, the Parents Association hosts a Parent Ambassador Training Session with LFA's Deans Council. Please use the link above to see FAQs from the deans.
Parent Portal Logins
Please sign in to the LFA website for links to resources, Magnus Health, and more. The Veracross portal has links to see your child's grades, directories, and invoices.
Contacting LFA
If you need to contact someone at the school, please use the Contacting LFA page or see the faculty and staff directory.
Payments
Invoices can be paid through the Veracross portal, FACTS e-cashier, or PayMyTuition. If you have any questions about your account, please contact Judée Koppenhoefer at jkoppenhoefer@lfanet.org or at 847-615-3228.
Why Give
Gifts to the Academy Fund support all of our students and go to work immediately. Current parent participation is vital and we ask that you join us with your support. Make a gift or pledge today. Learn more about volunteerism and philanthropy at LFA.
LFA Parents Association
Parents Association Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Association is to advance the mission of the Academy; to promote the education and welfare of its students and to unite our efforts with the entire Academy family; to facilitate and enhance communication within the parent community and between parents and the faculty, administration, and trustees of the Academy; and to facilitate parent involvement in social, educational and fundraising activities.
PA Executive Board
President
Judith Romelus P’23
President, Elect
Tricia Sweet P’22, ’25
Vice President - Communications
Sara Sexton P’24, ’25
Vice President - Programs
Deirdre Franklin P’25
Vice President - Student Life
Kristin Wyne P’23
Recording Secretary
Mary Andrews P’23
Nominating Chair
Laura George P’21, ’23
Welcome from the PA President
Parents Association President Judith Romelus P’23
There is a place for you at LFA! The Parents Association (PA) is the perfect place to connect to our community and learn about the tremendous volunteer opportunities where we can apply your gifts or talents to great use.
PA members serve as parent and international student ambassadors, sports team parents, student club organizers, chairs of the annual Gala and Faculty and Staff Appreciation events, bakers for the highly-anticipated End of Semester Treats, and much more! Moreover, we host a multitude of social events that deepen community connections.
All parents and guardians of students at LFA are members of the Parents Association – and welcomed to the meetings – and in between the PA meetings, we share updates and announcements about resources and volunteer opportunities in the Parents Association section of the LFA weekly e-newsletter.
I have grown to love our school, and it is because of the meaningful work that I engaged in as a member of the LFA PA. I also see how quality parent engagement impacts the social and financial health of a school and student performance.
For the past several years, I have served not only on the PA board but also on focus groups and numerous committees working to improve parent engagement, student life, and diversity and equity initiatives. I am impressed with LFA’s commitment to addressing those issues and the willingness of our esteemed staff and faculty to engage in these meaningful conversations.
My hope for the 2022-23 school year is to continue to build on the great work of the PA and do something a little different to help bring even more Caxy spirit to our community. More importantly, the PA will continue to partner closely with the LFA administration to make our school a place that effectively prepares our students to be remarkable global leaders. This year will be a fantastic school year, and I am beyond excited to work with our families in service to our beloved LFA!
With Caxy Pride,
Judith Romelus P’23
Parents Association President 2022-2023
*Please note that you will need to log in to access our volunteer contacts page.
PA Board
PA Programs
Academy Fund Co-Chairs*
Jen Reenan P’25
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs
Tara Flaherty P’22, ’24 &
Robyn Morgenstern Rosenblatt P’24
Community Outreach Co-Chairs*
Heather Goldhaber P’24 &
Lana Natalchenko P’24
International Student Ambassador Co-Chairs
Jen Fu (Jieying) P’24 & Chen Wang P’24
International Parent Representative
Fei Yi P’23, ’25
Parent Ambassador Co-Chairs*
Terri & Jeremy Chaseley P’23, P’26 and Leslie & Stu Rosen P’25, ’25
Gala Co-Chairs
TBD
*2-year positions
Community Relations
Athletic Liaison
Katie Frekko P’21, ’24
Fine Arts Liaison
Renata Ferraiolo P’21, ’24
Hospitality Chair
Maureen Mullarkey P’16, ’17, ’19, ’21, ’23
Parent Resources Representative
Elizabeth Lombardo P’22, ’24
Volunteer Chair
Lynne Gold P’23, ’24
Parent Reps & Chairs
Boarding Parent Representative Chair
Raul Sanchez P’25
Alumni Parent Representatives
Bonnie-Ann Hartwig P’22, Winnie Kimata P’22, & Mardah Weinfield P’17, ’21
Class of 2023 Representatives
Ambler FitzSimons-Harrison ’90, P’23 & Edith Lopez Trejo P’23
Class of 2024 Representatives
Terri Gupta P’24 & Pam Stewart P’24
Class of 2025 Representatives
Mary Kelly (Satriano) P’25 & Cynthia Troha P’25
Class of 2026 Representatives
Michelle Stastny P’24, ’26 & TBD
Get Involved
LFA offers various opportunities for parents and guardians to engage with our community. Members of the Parents Association, as fellow parents, understand and respect differences in available time, interests, and scheduling constraints. Therefore, there is a volunteer opportunity to fit every schedule!
Find out more information about the 2022-23 nomination process here. And learn about the PA By-Laws and job descriptions for each volunteer opportunity here.
Below are some examples of various roles:
- Ambassador Families for International Students
- Ambassador for New Families
- Student Life Committee Membership
- Team Parents and Athletic Liaisons
- Fine Arts Liaisons
- Academy Fund Parent Volunteer
- Volunteers and Chairs of events such as the Spring Gala, Harvest Hope, and the Faculty & Staff Appreciation Event
For information about any volunteer activity at LFA, please contact Director of Parent Relations & Giving Leigh Ann Jacobson.
*Please note that you will need to log in to access our volunteer contacts page.