die Schulpflegschaft
Translation
parents' association, parent-teacher association (PTA)
Examples
Die Schulpflegschaft vertritt die Interessen der Eltern.
The parents' association represents the interests of the parents.
Die Sitzung der Schulpflegschaft findet heute statt.
The meeting of the parents' association takes place today.
Grammar Patterns
to be a member of ((the parents' association)) to be a member of the parents' association My mother is on the parents' association.
((the parents' association)) elects ... the parents' association elects... Die Schulpflegschaft wählt den Vorsitzenden.
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Etymology
From 'Schule' (school) + 'Pflege' (care) + '-schaft' (suffix for a collective body). A body that 'cares for' the school.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Pflege' (care) and '-schaft' (like '-ship', a group). It's the 'school-care-group' of parents.