Parent Opportunities

School Advisory Body
The role of the School Advisory Body (S.A.B.) is to provide advice and assistance to the Pastor and the Principal on matters such as school policy, strategic planning, public relations, budgeting, endowment development, and recruiting. The Advisory Body works under the Christian principles of "Shared Wisdom" - sharing talents, perspectives, and Spirit-filled insights with the Pastor and Principal to reach a consensus on issues. The Advisory Body does not become involved in operating decisions, such as student admissions, discipline, curriculum, and qualification and selection of faculty and staff.

The members of the 2007-08 School Advisory Body are Bob Aument, Janet Bochar, Kathy Britt, Patrick Dytrych, Scott Groberski, Kathy Hyland, Tom Kalas, Steve Vogrin, and Katie Woywod. Contact Tom Kalas, President, for more information. S.A.B. meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Teachers' Lounge on 8/21, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 1/18, 2/19, 3/11, 4/8, and 5/13.

5K Run/Walk
Sept. 1st marked the date of St. Mary's first 5K Run/Walk. The event took place at McCollum Park on a USATF certified route. In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, there was a 1 mile Youth Race for all participants 16 yrs. and younger. Contact Tom Andrasek for information on the 2008 Race.

Candlelight Bowling
The School Advisory Body will be hosting the third annual Bowling Outing in 2008. More information later in the year. Contact the school if you are interested in helping with this project.

Booster Club
The purpose of the Booster Club is to provide discretionary financial support for the current and future needs of St. Mary of Gostyn School to promote sports and extra-curricular development by contributing additional resources to the athletic department and volunteers dedicated to this task, while promoting a sense of community through sponsored events and various fund raising initiatives. Contact Barry Ketchmark for more information. Funds and updates can be tracked from the website: www.theboosterclub.org

Endowment Dinner Dance
The twelfth Dinner Dance will take place on Jan. 25, 2008. More details will be available after the start of the school year. Contact the school if you are interested in helping in this project.

Home and School Association (H.S.A.)
The Home and School Association provides an important link between school and home. It makes possible many activities that enrich the cultural, service, and social opportunities of our families. In addition, it facilitates communication and helps parents become an integral part of their children's education. Parents are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings and to volunteer for the many activities sponsored throughout the year. Contact Julie Romenesko for information.

Innisbrook Wrap
This year the H.S.A. ran the Innisbrook Wrap Drive in the fall to help fund their many activities that benefit the children, teachers, and families of our school and to supplement the school budget. Contact Dina Cady for more information or to help.

Lunch Supervisors
Parents and relatives are asked to serve as monitors during the lunch periods. Each monitor receives a stipend of $7.00 per day for services rendered.

Market Day
This year the profit from the Market Days will be used to offer tuition grants to school families. Families are asked to volunteer at the monthly Market Days. Sale dates are 9/18 10/16, 11/13, 12/18, 1/29, 2/26, 4/1, 4/29, 5/27. Workers are welcome. Contact Jean Pesci.

Manna
This program is designed to offer parents a means to offset the cost of school tuition or to donate their profit to the school, other families, or teachers for school-related expenses. To participate in the program, you purchase certificates through school and use them at local grocery and department stores, gas stations, restaurants, and speciality stores. Contact Eileen Rogers to enroll or to work in the program.

Room Parents
Room Parents primarily assist the teacher by coordinating helpers for field trips, Hot Lunches, and class events, running holiday parties, assisting at Park Day, and calling parents in case of an emergency.

Children's Educational Garden
Since August of 2003, a plot of land on Fairview Avenue has been transformed into a landscaped children's garden for all to enjoy. The purpose of the garden is to foster an appreciation of God's gifts so we become good stewards of the Earth. The project is being executed by parish members with donated labor and materials. The area is divided into three areas: children's circle garden, contemplative garden, and woodland garden. Scout and school groups regularly participate in planting and learning experiences. To join the group or to make a contribution, contact Hilary Denk at 724-9528 or at j.denk@comcast.net.