Parents' Club

The annual Book Fair encourages a love of reading in our Fay community and raises money that supports the purchase of new books for The Fay School Wolf Library. This year, the Book Fair will be held in-person at Barnes & Noble at 2030 West Gray Street on Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30, 2025. Volunteers are needed to assist in planning and promoting the Book Fair, decorating the library to celebrate Book Fair, and staffing the Fay table at Barnes & Noble.

Each year, Fay participates in the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas - the Buffalo Bayou Regatta! Make plans to join the Fay community on campus the day of the event, and cheer on our Gator kayak team as they float by Fay on Saturday, March 22, 2025. 

Our Campus Decorations committee decorates the Fay campus during seasonal times of year. Campus decorations are primarily set up during the fall and winter months. Volunteers will help source, set up and tear down decorations across campus.

Our Class Parties committee coordinates with department chairs to plan and organize 3-4 class parties held throughout the year. Volunteers help plan activities, prep materials and manage the class parties once they occur. 

This committee coordinates events that celebrate the great work that the Fay faculty and staff do throughout the year! In the fall, a large luncheon is coordinated, and in the spring, the committee coordinates a week of events in May to acknowledge the impact that faculty and staff have on the school. This committee needs assistance in planning and staffing the luncheon and other celebratory events.

The Fall Festival is a family-friendly ticketed event that is open to our current Fay students, their families, and Fay alumni to enjoy an afternoon at the Fay campus with bounce houses, carnival booths and games, balloon artists, and more! This committee needs assistance in planning the logistics of the event, setting up the festival, staffing the different booths and stations throughout the event, and cleaning up campus once it is complete.

The Family Engagement committee plans special events for families to come together as a Fay community throughout the year. Events will be held both on and off campus and will be scheduled throughout the academic year. Events can include things such as on-campus movies, Bingo, and spirit nights held at local restaurants. Volunteers will help prepare for events and help with any set up/tear down of events as needed.

Each year, Fay hosts a Gala or Backyard Bash event in celebration and support of the school. The celebration and auction ensures a night of fun for all while providing generous support for The Fay School programs. Volunteers are needed to help secure silent and live auction items, prepare for the event, and help set up the day of. There are many opportunities at every level of commitment, and every year a large group of great volunteers is needed to ensure a huge success! This year, the Backyard Bash will be held on Fay's campus on Saturday, April 5, 2025. 

The Fay School is thrilled to invite all grandparents and special friends to visit campus with their Fay Gator! Guests will have the opportunity to meet faculty, visit classrooms, tour the campus grounds, participate in a few activities, and experience all things Fay! The event will be hosted “open house style,” where guests and students can come and go during their allotted time schedule and participate in the activities that they so choose. All students whose last names begin with the letters A – L will participate in our morning session, and all students whose last names begin with the letters M – Z will participate in our afternoon session. Registration is currently open, and the registration deadline is Tuesday, September 10. Questions? Contact Associate Director of Advancement, Lauren Sposato. 

We have made arrangements for overnight accommodations at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. Book online, or contact The Houstonian Hotel directly at (713) 685-6810 or email hotelgroupbookings@houstonian.com and mention The Fay School Grandparents and Special Friends Room Block prior to Friday, August 30, 2024, to obtain the courtesy rate. 

In order to keep our library organized for our students, parent volunteers are needed to re-shelve books, catalog new books, straighten shelves and assist Ms. Hopkins with other library needs! Volunteer slots are available all throughout the year.