Hello Clariden Families!
We are the CPO and our mission is to promote the partnership between parents, teachers and the school community at large to support the mission of The Clariden School. We envision a healthy, encouraging, transparent educational environment where all students and families feel included. We would love to partner with you on initiatives to foster an inclusive community where your voice is heard, and we can make a lasting impact on our children and families for years to come!
The CPO carries out this mission through three basic program areas: “Community Building,” “Teacher Features,” and “Raise Your Hand!” Each of these program areas is tied directly to the mission of the CPO.
The “Community Building” program stresses a greater connection between school and home. The program promotes activities for families to engage in and out of school. These activities are viewed as bringing families together to get to know one another and foster a sense of community and inclusion among our children, parents and the school.
The aim of “Teacher Features” is to enhance the educational experience for students by supporting and supplementing the needs of teachers to promote academic and enrichment activities. These may include specific asks for fundraising for educational experiences.
“Raise Your Hand!” promotes parent volunteerism. The CPO is a completely volunteer-driven organization.
We will organize programs that you can participate in as little or as much as you would like! For more information and volunteer opportunities, please visit your FACTS family portal, under the Research Documents tab. Please consider participating in planning or volunteering for some of the upcoming events!
We are looking forward to a fun and exciting year! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at: ClaridenParentOrg@Gmail.com.
2025-2026 CPO Event Calendar
FALL CPO Events:
Friday, August 22nd - Back to School Ice Cream Social - 3:30PM-4:30PM
Thursday, September 4th - Monthly CPO Meeting - 2:00PM
September 29th - October 3rd - Book Fair Week
Friday, October 3rd - Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Friday, October 31st - Trunk or Treat (Bring your trunk!)
Saturday, November 15th - Fall Festival
Thursday, December 11th - Winter Concert (Decor)
SPRING CPO Events:
Date TBD - Gala
May 4th - May 8th - Teacher Appreciation Week
Meet the Executive Team
Jennifer Sloan
President
I'm Jennifer Sloan! My daughter Marlee, 5, is in her second year at Clariden as a Kindergartner. We knew even before Marlee was born that we wanted her to attend the Clariden School. I wrote about the school twice for the magazine Society Life. I have had the opportunity to write in depth about the culture and mission of several schools in my career, and The Clariden School's teaching style and mission have always stood out to me as something I wish I would have had during my formative years and something I knew I wanted for my family. With 15 years of writing and media experience, I feel confident in my ability to contribute as Secretary of the CPO. I'm eager to be involved in the school and would love this opportunity. When I'm not writing and doing mom things, I'm also a yoga and meditation instructor. In my free time, I enjoy reading, eating good food, the beach, and binge watching a good Hulu series!
Rachel Burrow
Vice President - Events
Hello, I’m Rachel! I am a wedding planner and co-owner of Sarabeth & Co. I gained my event experience after nearly a decade working in wedding and event coordination at venues in Dallas and Fort Worth. I earned a degree in Hospitality Management from the University of North Texas and have held the following board positions: Professional Wedding Guild 2nd Vice President, American Association of Certified Wedding Planners Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President. I love using my experience and education to plan events our clients haven’t dreamed of yet and doing the thing I love the most – creating lasting memories. I’m married with one son, Colin, whose lively spirit is a perfect match for my energetic personality. My tireless drive is exactly what makes me one of the hardest-working event planners in Texas.