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February PSA Meeting Minutes

PSA Mission [top]

The goal of the Parents Support Association [PSA] is to create a positive atmosphere of community within our school that furthers a sense of team spirit and cultural enrichment. It also provides needed faculty and staff support, as well as financial support through a variety of fundraisers held throughout the year. All Fox River parents and guardians are automatically members of the Parents Support Association.

PSA Suggestion Boxes are located in the New Building on the book shelves as well as in the Main Building mailbox area. Everyone is encouraged to make suggestions or offer input and ideas on any school issue. The Steering Committee will review these ideas once a month and will post answers on the web site or bring items up at general PSA meetings.

The Advancement Office provides support for the Parents Support Association and its committees, as well as support for their special events and fundraisers.

PSA Meetings [top]

General PSA meetings will be held as needed throughout the year, but likely once a term. An agenda for each of these meetings will be distributed in advance of the meeting. All Fox River parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings. Attendance at these meetings provides parents with valuable information about school happenings and issues and helps to create a community that comes together socially and professionally driven by a common goal to make our school a better place for all of our families.

Head of School Teas [top]

In addition to general PSA meetings, Interim Head of School Karen Morse will host periodic informal gatherings in the newly decorated Alumni Room. These teas provide parents an opportunity to meet with Karen about whatever issues or questions they might have during the school year. Everyone is welcome to join her and other parents in a friendly setting to have a cup of coffee, juice or tea and share ideas about education, FRCDS issues, and any other pertinent topics.

2007-2008 Steering Committee [top]

Arts & Teacher Appreciation - Randi Perlman
Faculty & Volunteer Support - Kathy Prigge
Events & PSA Liaison - Jami Switzer
Technology & Library - Tanya Moore
Fundraising - Janette Saenz

Committees [top]

Advancement
Helps support the Admissions Office with on and off campus Open Houses, marketing support and campus tours. Contact Kathy Prigge.

Arts Council
Coordinates the Auction Art Projects, spearheads the Art Share program and provides assistance to the Music and Drama department. Contact Randi Perlman.

Auction
Plans and puts on the annual Spring auction, an off-site adults-only event that serves as the schools largest fundraising event of the year. Contact Jami Switzer.

Campus Beautification
Helps organize a fall rake, spring clean up, gardening, and other handy-man projects.
Contact Randi Perlman.

Fundraising
Spearheads volunteer help to organize, set up or run the Fall Fundraiser, Book Fairs and any other fundraisers that come up through the year. Contact Jeannette Saenz.

Room Parents
Room parents work at the request of the teacher, along with other parents to provide classroom assistance and support. They also represent their class at PSA general meetings, providing the communication link between parents and the PSA. Contact Lisa Morrice .

Social Activities and Family Fun
Coordinates community gatherings including the Kindergarten Kickoff, Opening Day Ice Cream Social and other social activities during the year. Contact Tanya Moore.

Spirit Wear
Organizes Spirit Wear Days, orders and markets Spirit Wear items at school events.
Contact Kathy Prigge.

Teacher Appreciation
Provides special thank-yous throughout the year for the faculty in gratitude for all they do for our children.  Contact JoAnn Murphy.

Technology Task Force
Supports technology projects including dontations, grant writing, and evaluating software and hardware systems. Contact Tim Stutt.

Welcoming
Prepares welcome packages for new families, develops a mentor program and helps plan new family get-togethers. Contact Carolyn Mahler .

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