Volunteering
The Browning School is not just a school for boys; it is also a community for their families. As such, parent involvement is welcomed and encouraged. The Browning Parents Association supports the social, educational, and financial needs of the School and offers our parents a variety of ways to get involved.
PA VOLUNTEERS
The Parents Association welcomes all volunteers for the activities listed below.
BOOK FAIR
The Browning Book Fair takes place each fall and promotes the love of reading while raising funds to support the school library. The event showcases books for all reading levels and features selected authors and illustrators who discuss their books in the classrooms prior to the fair.
CHESS
Learning to play chess has been shown to enhance academic performance and mathematical ability and is a long-standing part of Browning’s Lower School curriculum. PA funding supplements chess in the classroom with after-school chess programs, Chess Club, Browning tournaments, and participation in local, state, and national tournaments.
HOLIDAY PARTY
The Browning Holiday Party is an annual cocktail reception that brings our parent community, alumni, past parents, and faculty together to celebrate the season. For one night, the School’s gym is festively transformed and guests enjoy viewing student artwork based on what they are studying in the classroom.
PROJECT CICERO
The goal of Project Cicero is to supplement and create libraries for children in under-resourced NYC public schools, pediatric hospital units, homeless shelters, community centers and wherever there is a need. Browning is one of over 50 NYC independent, public and parochial schools to participate. We collect new and gently used hardcover and paperback books in boxes set up in the lobby. The event takes place in March.
SPEAKER PROGRAM
Throughout the year, the Parents Association sponsors speakers of interest to the Browning community who come to talk to parents on a variety of topics.
WINTER CARNIVAL
This all-community winter event sees three hours of thrilling games, onbstacle courses, carnival delights, and additional activities like face painting and balloon animals. Parents are invited to volunteer to assist.