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Mission The St. Richard's School Parent's Organization is a nonprofit, unincorporated association that has the following purposes:
2008- 2009 Executive Board
Funding A small annual fee is collected from each family. The fee is included in the tuition assessment. The Parent Organization also benefits from programs it sponsors, including used uniform and sportswear sales. All-Parent Meetings The St. Richard's School Parent Organization has three general meetings in a typical school year. In the 2008-2009 school year, the PO's general meetings will occur on the following dates in the Fortune Room:
Executive Board Meetings The Executive Board meets monthly during the school year, and the meetings are open to any interested parent, faculty, and staff member. In the 2007-2008 school year, the meetings will occur at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates in the Christ Room of Trinity Episcopal Church:
PO and the Board of Trustees The PO is a separate entity for the St. Richard's Board of Trustees, which is a policy-making body; however, the president of the PO is an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. Burns Award The highest honor of the St. Richard's Parent Organization is the Burns Award, which is presented annually in recognition of outstanding service to the school or PO by a volunteer parent. Requests for nominations are promoted using the Day by Day and Friday Folder inserts. The winner is named at the annual school Awards Day ceremonies . Volunteer Opportunities The Parent Organization helps the school in many ways. The PO sponsors events that bring members of the St. Richard's community together for social and informative purposes. We host fun events for students and participate in fundraising efforts. Money raised by the parent organization is used to support PO-hosted events and is awarded to teachers and staff through the PO Grant Program. The activities sponsored by the PO require support from our member parents. There are a variety of roles that volunteers may play at the school, including assisting with PO sponsored activities. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about volunteer opportunities, please contact the president, program secretary or the at-large representatives. Information about volunteer opportunities will also be made available through the school website and at PO meetings and events. We welcome and value your participation. Room Parents: Many parents volunteer their time as room parents. The job of a room parent is to assist the classroom teacher. Teachers all use the assistance of room parents differently, and an interested parent should talk directly with a teacher about their needs before signing up. Room parents also serve as a conduit of information between the PO and parents. St. Richard's 2008 Winter Apparel Order Form PO Sponsored Activities: The PO sponsors many activities during the school year. These may include: Fete: This annual school carnival features games, prizes, food and fun. All members of the school community are welcome. The Fete is held in the winter months, when the chance for some indoor fun is most needed. While the upper school students are engaged in running many of the Fete games, the aid of many parent volunteers is required to present this event. Honors Breakfasts: Three times a year, the PO sponsors a breakfast for students who obtain honors or high honors during the prior grading term. Parents and special friends are invited to attend these gatherings. Students who attain honors will receive an invitation to the breakfasts. Volunteers help with decoration, food preparation and post-event clean-up. Back-to-School Social : The back-to-school ice cream social is the traditional kick-off event for the year. Ice-cream and other treats are provided free of charge. Students and parents have the chance to reconnect with friends. Parents can finish their preparations for school by purchasing used uniforms, gym uniforms and school ties. Handbooks and car tags are also passed out at the event. Parents may also sign up for volunteer opportunities and learn about after-school activities for their children. Sock Hop: This social event is aimed at lower school and early childhood students. While children enjoy the fun and games, parents can gather in the mix of the gym or in a quieter location outside the gym. Teacher Grants: The PO provides two opportunities a year for teachers and school staff members to apply for grants that will be used to cover items not included in the budget. These items may include classroom materials, such as books, globes or specialized AV equipment. Teachers may also use the grants to cover special field trips or bring in speakers or performers tied to classroom curriculum. Parent Organization News , September 2008 . Click here to read more Mark your calendar 3'd Annual St. Richard's School Chicago Shopping Trip December 1 , 2008 . Click here to read more Constitution and By-Laws (.pdf)
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