A class party is held for each grade every year to give parents the opportunity to meet and greet each other in an informal setting. The grade’s Class Parents organize the get together.

遇见老师 Mornings and Evenings are held early in the fall for Nursery through Eighth Grade parents. The Division Heads welcome parents, and the teachers for each class present their academic goals for the year and an overview of the curriculum. All parents are urged to attend these important meetings and to ask questions. At these meetings, there will also be an opportunity to sign-up for parent/teacher conferences.

In early December the Eighth Grade organizes this event beginning with a pancake breakfast followed by games and activities in the gym for children. Plants, fruit, and other items may be sold. This bazaar was created to raise money for the class gifts which are presented to the school at graduation.

Special Persons Visiting Day is a visiting day for one "special" person connected to the family on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Dismissal is at 12:00 noon.

The Inter School Exchange was founded in 1990 “…to create a platform, with Headmaster support, 为了教育, 文化, and community events exchange between the following five private schools on the North Shore of Long Island: Buckley Country Day School, 十大网投平台信誉排行榜, 朋友学院, 绿谷学校, 和Portledge学校.” The ISE committee members (consisting of a minimum of two representatives from each school) meet monthly and are advised by the Headmaster Board of Directors.

Keep an eye on the calendar for ISE dance and sporting events as well.

A 新家长招待会 is held in the evening during the opening weeks of school at the home of the Head of School. Families new to East Woods are welcomed into the community by the Head of School, President of the 校董会, the President of the 家长协会, the Trustees and the Administration.

The 家长协会 urges all parents to attend these sessions. They provide an opportunity for all parents to communicate ideas, discover new approaches and give support to each other as we meet the everyday challenges of raising children. Sessions will be held in the fall and winter. Information regarding time, topics and guest speakers will be announced at 家长协会 Meetings and in the weekly bulletin.

家长探访日 takes place on Election Day each year. Parents are invited to visit their child’s classes and the Fall Book Fair. Dismissal is at 12:00 noon, and there are competitive games scheduled for the Fifth – Eighth Grade teams and their parents. A BBQ lunch is provided for the Fifth through Eighth Grade students, and their mother or father before the games.

The Book Fair is an event usually held in the fall. Books for all ages are available for sale, and families have the opportunity to donate books to classroom collections and to the Library. The Fair is open during school hours and online shopping is active for an extended period. All purchases benefit our school and promote our love of reading. Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success.

All new families are paired with a returning family to serve as a helpful and friendly guide throughout the year.

East Woods 晚宴舞会、拍卖 and 春季博览会 Weekend is a major “fundraising” and “friendraising” event for the school.