Parents' Association
The Parents' Association (PA) is the collective title for all parents or guardians of current St. Francis students. Every parent or guardian of a child enrolled at St. Francis is automatically a member.
Purpose
The PA plays an important role at St. Francis. Here are our core initiatives:
- Improve communication between the school, parents, students, and surrounding community
- Establish and run supplemental school funding programs
- Promote and coordinate volunteerism
- Encourage parental involvement
- Support our Teachers and Staff where needed
- Develop goals to ensure an association that is both facilitative and visionary in nature
Activities
We have a number of parents heading up some really exciting projects and services. Here are some examples:
We have a number of parents heading up some really exciting projects and services. Here are some examples:
After School Clubs (Monika Scoville, Anne Weiss, Ally Shircliff)
We offer a plethora of entertaining, educational after school activities for the kids. If you’d like to start a club or lead an activity, get in touch with our coordinators at [email protected]. You can check out schedules and clubs on our After School Club page.
Auction Events (Amy Rosenfield)
Trust us when we say Amy knows how to throw an auction party! And all the proceeds go to a great cause: The care and education of your kids. Learn more about the upcoming auction event on our Spirit Auction page (linked). Or contact her at [email protected].
Teacher Appreciation (Jamie Knowles, Amy McDonald, Andrea Taylor Dwinell)
Without the teachers and the wonderful work they do, there would be no St. Francis school. So, every month this group coordinates events to show our teachers just how much we appreciate their amazing work. If you'd like to contribute, please click our link here.
Harvest Festival (Jenn Loiselle)
This one is a family favorite! Every year, the PA helps coordinate the Harvest Festival full of games, activities, food, and beverages that are a hit with the entire family. To learn more contact the committee at [email protected]
This one is a family favorite! Every year, the PA helps coordinate the Harvest Festival full of games, activities, food, and beverages that are a hit with the entire family. To learn more contact the committee at [email protected]
St Francis of Assisi Holiday Fair (Lisa Martinson and Monika Scoville)
Get the holiday spirit and put a dent in your shopping list at this whole community event. With a wide range of vendors there is something for everyone. Need information or want to reserve a spot? Please contact [email protected].
Of course, there are many, many more examples of wonderful people stepping up to make our school even better. Keep up to date by subscribing to our calendar here.
Leadership
The Parents' Association Board is headed by a group of officers who work closely with the St Francis Parish and Principal Bradish:
The Parents' Association Board is headed by a group of officers who work closely with the St Francis Parish and Principal Bradish:
| Gretchen Longridge | Co-President | [email protected] | |
| Ashley Johnson | Co-President | [email protected] | |
| Amy Rosenfield | Development Director, Auction Chair | [email protected] | |
| MacKinlee Reed | Treasurer | [email protected] | |
| Ashley Henderson | Secretary | ||
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Monika Scoville
Anne Weiss
Alli Shircliff
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After-School Activities | [email protected] | |
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Jaime Knowles
Amy McDonald
Andrea Taylor Dwinell
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Teacher Appreciation / Room Parent Co-Coordinator | [email protected] | |
| Matt Parker | Sprit Wear | [email protected] | |
| Papillong Starr | Sign Up Genius |
Get Involved
The Parents’ Association welcomes new ideas for fundraising and community building events. Together we can make our school an enriching, inclusive and enlightening environment for all students and families.
The Parents’ Association welcomes new ideas for fundraising and community building events. Together we can make our school an enriching, inclusive and enlightening environment for all students and families.
The PA Board generally meets on the first Thursday of each month in the school library at 7 pm. Meetings cover new and existing fundraising and community building programs. All current parents are welcome to attend the open PA meetings. Upcoming open Board positions are advertised in the spring for applicants interested in serving on the PA Board for the following school year. Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.
2024-2025 Meeting Schedule: First meeting of the school year August 29 7pm in the Library
September 12 7pm in the Library
October 3 7pm in the Library
November 7 7pm in the Library
December 6 Closed meeting held off Campus
January 9 7pm in the Library
February 5 7pm in the Library
March 13 7pm in the Library
April 3 7pm in the Library
May 1 7pm in the Library
June 4 Closed meeting held off Campus
Contribute
With the help of contributions from our families, the Parents Association hosts Teacher Appreciation Lunches monthly to thank our teachers and staff. Please click here if you would like to contribute to this important fund.
Calendar of PA Events
Check out our school calendar here to find all the latest events.
For more info or to volunteer for an event email [email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities
All PA events and fundraising have associated volunteer opportunities. Families can sign up to satisfy General and Fundraising Hours on our Volunteer Opportunities page (linked)
2024/25 Meeting Minutes