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Parent Forum

A few key facts about Parent Forum:

  1. Parent Forum is the main auxiliary group of the school that performs and facilitates a combination of social, community-building and fundraising activities. 
  2. The Parent Forum also provides assistance with necessary school operations such as lunch room and playground duties, communication with parents, music and art programs, securing teacher and classroom supplies and other functions.   
  3. Parent Forum supports SJS staff and School Board with recruitment and welcoming functions. 
  4. This group organizes and maintains the structure for providing parent volunteers and allocating vital resources to support many PF activities.   
  5. The Executive Board of the Parent Forum consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.  Typically, the Vice President serves for 1 year before becoming President for 1 year.  The Secretary and Treasurer serve for 2 years.
  6. Parent Forum Board Meetings are held once a month during the school year.  All school parents are welcome to attend.  Minutes are recorded and posted on the website. 

Board
Meeting Schedule

Meeting minutes:

The Parent Forum Mission Statement: 

To provide opportunities for students and families to enjoy the social and service benefits that St. Joseph School offers.  To involve parents in supporting all students and staff in various programs and activities, and provide parents with the necessary support and structure to be successful volunteers. To raise funds for text books and supplies while keeping expenses to a minimum.

Parent Forum sponsors and supports the following activities and events:

Social

Community-Building

School Support/
Information

Fundraiser

Pizza Fridays

Buddy Family

eMessenger

Gift Wrap

Hot Lunch

K Round Up

Paper Messenger

Market Day

Room Parents

K Orientation

School Directory

Promotions

Fun Fair

Catholic Schools Week

Copy Aides

Book Fair Scheduling

Father Daughter

Goodwill/Seniors

Message Board

 

Mother Son

Picture Parent/Publicity

Yearbook

Manna Scheduling

 

Christmas Program

Lunchroom

 

 

VIP

Playground

 

 

Social/hospitality
(Various events)

School Supplies

 

 

 

Gym Uniform

 

 

 

Picture Day

 

 

 

Vision Screening

 

 

 

Hearing Screening

 

 

 

Service Pins