Midtown International Parents (MIP)
Midtown International Parents (MIP) exists to build community among our families and faculty, sustaining and strengthening the networks of learning and support that MIS provides our children. We plan and support school-wide events and activities, encourage relationship building among families within grades, help facilitate communication, and encourage us all to show our appreciation for the exceptional care our faculty provide our learners.
All MIS parents are automatically members of MIP. We are made up of our parent board, class-parents, and volunteers. We welcome and encourage everyone to join in our activities and events. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month from 9:00-10:00 a.m., both in person and through Zoom.
Activities include:
Planning and supporting school-wide events & activities
Relationship building among families
Facilitating communications
Showing appreciation for MIS teachers & staff throughout the year
MIP Roles
MIP Parent Coordaintor 2023-2024: Leticia Frati
Coordinate MIP
LIaisons to Administration
Encourage Peace, Good Will to All
Additional points of contact for new families
Treasurer 2023-2024:
MIP Budget Management
Liaison with MIS Administration for Reimbursements
Faculty Appreciation Co-Chairs 2023-2024: Brianna Eckles and Open
Coordinates Faculty Appreciation Giving prior to winter break
Organizes birthday recognitions and lunches for faculty
Teacher Appreciation Week Lead
Homecoming/Fall Festival MIP Chair 2023-2024: Open
Trunk or Treat MIP Chair 2023-2024: Open
Annual Fund Drive MIP Chair 2023-2024: Open
Winter Arts Festival MIP Chair 2023-2024: Open
Annual Gala MIP Co-Chairs 2023-2024: Shetal Shah and Jamie Reichman
Ice Cream Social MIP Chair 2023-2024: Open
Class Parents:
Regularly check in with the homeroom teacher to see if parent support is needed in the classroom
Send regular group emails to the parents in your class with relevant reminders of upcoming events or items of note
Promote school events and news within each class
Coordinate occasional social events for the class at little to no cost
Attend monthly MIP Meetings
MIP welcomes and encourages your involvement in our community.
All are invited and welcome to join the monthly MIP meetings either in person or via Zoom, usually the first Thursday of each month. Please check the Calendar of Events for upcoming dates.
Contact Lynn Thatcher lthatcher@misatl.org with questions or to volunteer as a board member, class parent, event chair, or to help support MIP with events and planning.
