Nido Parent Association - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NIDO DE AGUILAS

The Nido Parent Association (NPA) at the International School Nido de Aguilas is an organization open to all Nido parents which works to promote the involvement of the school community through social and educational events, with the aim of enhancing open and transparent communication among the parent and teacher community, school administration, and the governing Board of Directors.

The NPA aims to collaborate with our children's education and promote community spirit among all the Nido community.

Its main objectives are:

Improve communication among parents and faculty
Promote and collaborate with school programs and events
Provide financial support to the Nido community through funds raised from the NPA Store, language classes, Booster Club activities, and a number of other events
Promote participation and community spirit through NPA events
Facilitate the transition and integration of new families to the Nido community

The NPA welcomes the involvement of all parents and encourages the sharing of ideas and previous school experiences.

Would you like to participate? Email: npa@nido.cl.

Important Documents

NPA Bylaws

Estatutos del NPA

NPA - Nido Relationship Agreement

NPA-Nido Acuerdo de Relación

Get Involved

All Nido parents can be a part of the NPA by:

Participating in events
Acting as volunteers
Attending the General Meetings
Being part of the NPA Board

Volunteering:

The NPA invites every Nido family to be involved as together we strive to make Nido the very best school possible for our children.

You can volunteer daily, weekly, monthly, or just once a year. If you do not have time to volunteer, you can still support the NPA by attending fun school and NPA-sponsored events. All of these efforts help build a positive community which is beneficial to our children's educational experience.

Interested in volunteering? Email: volunteers@npa.nido.cl or npa@nido.cl.

NPA Store

Find official uniforms, spirit-wear, gifts and more.

The NPA Store is to the left of the main entry stairwell leading from the car park up into the International Park.

OPENING HOURS:

Mondays: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Tuesdays: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Wednesdays: 7:45am to 8:30am

Thursdays: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Fridays: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Checks, credit and debit cards are accepted.

The NPA store is served by volunteer parents and 100% of its earnings are used for the benefit of the Nido community.

Uniforms are required for Early Years School and Elementary School students.

Physical Education uniforms are required for Middle School and High School students.

If you have 1 or 2 hours a month and would like to volunteer at the store, please contact volunteers@npa.nido.cl.

Nido Art Dialogues

Art Dialogues is an intimate group dedicated to investigating and collecting contemporary art. Our challenge is to uncover exceptional and diverse visual art experiences in Santiago. We visit museums, galleries, fairs, and studios. Kimberlee Cole organizes the outings and helps prompt engaging art dialogues.

For more information please email nidoartdialogues@gmail.com

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Diálogos de Arte es un grupo íntimo dedicado a investigar y coleccionar arte contemporáneo. Nuestro desafío es descubrir experiencias de arte visual excepcionales y diversas en Santiago. Visitamos museos, galerías, ferias, y estudios. Kimberlee Cole organiza las salidas y ayuda a promover diálogos de arte.

Para más información envíe un correo electrónico: nidoartdialogues@gmail.com

Nido Booster Club

The NPA Booster Club is a volunteer organization established to promote school spirit through the ongoing support of academic, aquatic, arts and athletic teams who represent Nido.

For more information, check out the Booster Club page and/or contact the Booster Club Chairperson at booster@npa.nido.cl.

Nido Community Choir

The Nido Community Choir gives parents, staff and alumni the opportunity to come together and sing. Ms. Caroline Maiava, a HS Music Teacher, directs this the group.

Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays during the day. For more information, please contact nido.choir@gmail.com.

Nido Foodies

An international group of like minded individuals who enjoy all things related to food....cooking, procurement, wining and dining. Join us a few times per semester either taking a cooking class, touring areas of town with great gourmet shops and unique experiences, wine tastings, trying new restaurants and more!

Contact: nidofoodies@gmail.com

Nido Hikers

Join other Nido parents on weekly morning hikes in the beautiful foothills of the Andes Mountains! There are two hiking groups established to meet the varying needs of those interested in hiking.

Monday: The Nido Hill Walkers meet to undertake beginner to intermediate hikes.

Wednesday: The Nido Hikers meet to undertake an intermediate (or above) level hike.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Bring water! Don your hiking boots or trail sneakers, and we look forward to seeing you all!

Please contact Megan Bachmann (taafmeg@gmail.com) or Nicole Mclaughlin (drnicolemclaughlin@yahoo.com.au) directly to receive details of each upcoming hike.

Nido Quilters

Join us for quilting, fun, and friendship. Meetings are held on Tuesday mornings at a member's home. All levels of quilting experience are welcome; if you don't have any ability but would like to learn, we will be happy to get you started. Basic sewing skills are recommended.

For more information, email Alison Toni at sewing.stgo@gmail.com.

Nido Tour

Join Kevin Cox to explore Santiago and see the sites, on and off the beaten track!

The schedule changes according to the destinations that the group is heading to however when the group meets it meets in front of the school at 9:20am, leaves around 9:30am, and returns to school by 2:00 pm. We will carpool to our destination, unless otherwise indicated.

To become a member of this group please contact: nidotourgroup@gmail.com.