OUR MISSION
It is our mission to enhance and support the educational experience of all students at Chicago World Language Academy (CWLA), to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, and to improve the environment at CWLA through building community while providing volunteer and financial support.
Friends of CWLA serves as the fundraising body to support our students under policies set by the elected Local School Council.
EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CULTURAL EVENTS: We host and sponsor many events throughout the year, both during the school day and after hours, such as Hispanic Heritage, Asian Heritage, European Heritage, and Black History Month. If you’re interested in promoting world languages and heritage please join our Cultural Committee.
COMMUNITY EVENTS: We engage community with events like our “International Dinner” (a potluck dinner of food that represents the cultures of our community and world languages taught at our school), parent gatherings, socials for students and their parents/guardians, and more.
These events are a great opportunity for parents to get to know one another and for the kids to spend some time together outside of school.
FUNDRAISING: We fundraise throughout the year. See the “Fundraising” tab for details on our fundraisers and ways to donate.
There are many opportunities to participate in our community and we encourage you to get involved. To join one of our committees or volunteer, or for any other questions, please contact our officers below.
CURRENT OFFICERS:
- Anna Seledon – President
- Mayra Maldonado – Vice President
- Esther Kwak – Secretary
- Wendy Neuert – Communications
- April Vega – Treasurer
CONTACT US:
President: officers@friendsofcwla.org
Treasurer: treasurer@friendsofcwla.org