The Parent Association (PA) is a service organization that partners with the faculty and staff of St. Peter Catholic School in support of its mission to form students into critical thinkers, virtuous leaders, and living saints. We aim to enrich the school through community building, supporting staff, and acting as a resource for all families. Parents are the primary educators of their children and are essential members of our school community. We are eager to help all St. Peter families find ways to be actively involved in school activities and connect with other families.
All parents/grandparents/caregivers are automatically part of the St. Peter Parent Association and are invited to participate in all meetings and events.
The PA fosters engagement within the school community by coordinating events, volunteering time, and assisting with fundraising activities.
We seek to model good stewardship of time, talent, and treasure to our children by actively participating and volunteering in the school.
There are many opportunities throughout the year that benefit from your time, expertise and leadership. Much of the work is accomplished via email and aware of busy parent schedules. Any amount of time you can give is welcome!
The PA hosts the following events:
Funds raised are used for items/projects to supplement the school’s general budget. Examples include:
Meetings will be held in person in the school Guild classroom.
GAME club will be held simultaneously in the school classroom.
Meetings will be approximately one hour in duration.
Meeting topics will be sent out prior to the meeting in the weekly school newsletter.
Focus will be on ways to build and maintain community.
Attending meetings is a great opportunity to participate and volunteer.
| August |
| Used Uniform Sale |
| New Family Welcome |
| September |
| Kindergarten First Friday |
| Parent Association Meeting |
| Fall Round Up Parade |
| Fall Festival |
| October |
| No Meeting |
| St. Peter Marathon |
| Empowered Parenting |
| November |
| Parent Association Meeting |
| Conferences |
| December |
| PA Family Engagement Event December 10 |
| January |
| Parent Association Meeting January 14 6:30 p.m. Guild Room |
| Catholic Schools Week } Uniform Exchange January 25 |
| February |
| St Peter Gala February 7 |
| Empowered Parenting February 11 |
| March |
| Parent Association Meeting March 11 6:30 p.m. Guild Room |
| Conferences March 13 |
| April |
| Empowered Parenting April 11 |
| May |
| Teacher Appreciation May 4-8 |
| Parent Association Meeting May 13 6:30 pm Guild Room |
| End of the Year Picnic |
| May 26 |
Service Hours at St. Peter Catholic School
All families are asked to contribute 15 hours of community service (5 need to be in fundraising) by volunteering at the church or school. Below is a breakdown of opportunities you can earn these hours during the school year. Items with a * fulfill fundraising hours.
August
Used uniform sale: 8/21, 4-7PM
September
Attend Parent Association meeting: 9/10, 6:30PM
Help lead GAME club: 9/10, 6:30 PM
Fall Round Up Parade: 9/18, 6PM
*Church Fall Festival: 9/20-9/21
October
*St. Peter Marathon: 10/3
November
Attend Parent Association meeting: 11/12, 6:30PM
Help lead GAME club: 11/12, 6:30 PM
Conference Meals (Friday lunch and dinner): 11/14
Families asked to provide items to make two meals for the teachers while they are at school all day for conferences.
January
Attend Parent Association meeting: 1/14, 6:30PM
Help lead GAME club: 1/14, 6:30 PM
Catholic Schools Week Used Uniform Sale: 1/25
February
*School Gala: 2/7
Watch for additional volunteer opportunities leading up to the event.
March
Attend Parent Association meeting: 3/11, 6:30PM
Help lead GAME club: 3/11, 6:30 PM
Conference Meals (Friday lunch and dinner): 3/13
Families asked to provide items to make two meals for the teachers while they are at school all day for conferences.
April
TBD
May
Teacher Appreciation Week: 5/4 – ⅝
Attend Parent Association meeting: 5/13, 6:30PM
Help lead GAME club: 5/13, 6:30 PM
Opportunities throughout the Year
Weekdays
Cafeteria Helper (11:30AM-1:00PM)
Volunteer for classroom field trips
K-4th Gr. Library volunteer (Tuesdays)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Assistant (weekly throughout school year)
Serve on S.A.C (School Advisory Council)
School nurse (ongoing, M and/or F 10:00AM-2:00PM)
Reading helper (ongoing)
Preschool toy washer (ongoing, M-F after 1:30PM)
Teacher lunch set-up or take-down (conference meals and teacher appreciation week)
School Marathon classroom walker or route station
Catholic Schools Week bookfair
Gala preparations
Weeknights
Fall Round-Up parade
Conference meal preparation
Family engagement events
Uniform exchange (summer)
Coach school-sponsored sports team
Organize a school club activity
Sell Concessions at home volleyball or basketball games
Prep for teacher appreciation week, restaurant raiders, gala, Catholic Schools Week etc.
Weekends
Serve as an officer of the P.A.
Coach school-sponsored sports team
Organize a school club activity
Parish Faith Formation (ongoing)
Fall Festival
Prep for teacher appreciation week, restaurant raiders, gala, Catholic Schools Week etc.