PFI supports Socrates Academy by organizing events and fundraising, coordinating volunteers, and collaborating with staff and families. Complete our Volunteer Interest Form to learn how you can help and earn volunteer hours!
PFI: Promoting Excellence in Education
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The Parent-Faculty Involvement (PFI) group supports excellence in education at Socrates Academy by:
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Supporting the mission and values of Socrates Academy
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Fostering strong communication between parents, faculty, and administration
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Advocating for our school and all children
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Enriching and enhancing academic and social programs
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Encouraging and organizing meaningful parent involvement
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Providing financial support through coordinated fundraising efforts
PFI Meetings
PFI meetings are held monthly. Please refer to the Event Calendar for upcoming dates and times.
If you would like to present an item to the PFI Board, please submit a written agenda request to SocratesPFI@gmail.com by the Sunday prior to the scheduled meeting.
The Socrates Academy Parent-Faculty Involvement Association or PFI is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding Section of any future Tax Code (hereinafter “Internal Revenue Code”)
Staff Appreciation
PFI hosts monthly events to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff! Parents also help stock staff lounges, send birthday cards, and volunteer on campus. Stay updated via the PFI Newsletter and Facebook for events and sign-up opportunities.
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On-Campus Events
Our calendar is full of exciting activities for students and families—both during school and on select evenings.
Check the Event Calendar and the Connection for details and volunteer info.
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Spirit Nights
Join us the first Tuesday of every month at Waverly Chick-fil-A! Each grade sponsors a month, and proceeds directly support your child’s classroom.
Order through the CFA App to ensure our school gets credit—valid for dine-in, drive-thru, and delivery.
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Fundraising
PFI events and programs are funded by family donations and participation in key fundraisers like:
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School Supplies
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Matthews Alive Festival
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Campus Collections
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Store Programs
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School Pictures
Your support helps us give back to staff, students, and our school community.
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Store Programs
Support Socrates Academy while you shop! Link your accounts to our school at:
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Harris Teeter
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Publix
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Lands’ End
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AmazonSmile
Plus, earn rewards by scanning receipts with the Shoparoo app.
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Book Fair
We host two book fairs each year! Students shop during school hours, and every purchase earns Scholastic Dollars for classroom books and magazines.
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Campus Beautification
Volunteers keep our campus looking great!
Indoor Team decorates the lobby and doors.
Outdoor Team plants, weeds, and maintains landscaping.
Join a workday or adopt a spot to help out!
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Spirit Wear
Show your school pride every Friday with an approved Spirit Shirt!
We also sell sweatshirts, water bottles, bags, and more—available online during select ordering windows.
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Homeroom Parents
HRPs help teachers with classroom needs and coordinate class events like the Winter Party and End-of-Year Celebration.
Each homeroom needs 1–2 parents to support the class throughout the year.
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School Pictures
PFI manages Fall Portraits, Class Pictures, and Spring Photos. Purchases support the school—and you get great keepsakes! We also collect candid shots for the yearbook.