Welcome from the PA

A group of people, both young and old, are gathered on a sidewalk lined with trees, some dressed casually and others in formal attire, creating a diverse and lively scene.

Hello and welcome to the Parents' Association of Sacramento Country Day!

We are so happy you are here. Our central goal is to create a warm and close-knit community for all families, students, and Staffulty at Country Day. We are passionate about creating fun, social, and philanthropic events for everyone to enjoy. We represent all of the wonderful parents, guardians, grandparents, step-parents, and other special people who nurture and care for our students.

We invite you to be involved! Please check out the Parents’ Association Resource Board on CavNET. There, you can always find our sign-up sheets and help-wanted postings. Participating with the PA is a great way to make a difference in our students’ lives and build strong connections within our school community. Plus, it is truly a great time!

Together, we can create a community that encourages growth, inclusivity, and unity.

Warmly,

Michelle Christian & Sydney Donnell

Sydney Donnell, Co-President

This is Sydney’s second year as an Executive Officer of the Parents Association, serving her first year as VP of Events. Sydney and her husband Tyler are proud parents of Preston (9th grade), and Harrison (3 years old). Sydney eagerly started helping with the Parents Association along with the Gala when Preston started Country Day. The welcoming community and desire to help others is what drew Sydney in. You will often find Sydney chatting with new and familiar faces while encouraging them to get involved with all the beautiful things Country Day has to offer.

When Sydney isn't helping around the campus she is involved with the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, Assistance League of Sacramento and spending time with her family trying to make the community a brighter place.

Michelle Christian, Co-President

This is Round 2 for Michelle! She was a parent at Country Day years ago, supporting her older children, Jack (a Country Day Lifer, Class of 2019), and Meg who attended Country Day from Pre-K to 8th grade. Their little sister Paige is starting 2nd grade at Country Day.

Over the years, Michelle has served the Country Day community in many ways, from Room Parent to Board of Trustees’ member. When Michelle isn’t brainstorming the next opportunity to host a Country Day parent social event (1st Grade Moms’ Barbie Bunco Night and Parents’ Night Out at Casablanca were hits last year), she is an employment lawyer by day, loves traveling with her partner and Paige’s dad, Glenn, and enjoys spin classes and running.

The Co-Presidents have overlapping two-year terms and oversee the daily operations of the Country Day Parents’ Association. They manage meetings and agendas, ensuring that all business is conducted according to the Parents' Association's agreements. The Co-Presidents act as primary parent liaisons with various members of the Country Day community.