Parents Association

2011-2012 Officers

Lisa Coleman, President     papresident@academielafayette.org
Sara Harms, Vice Pres., Oak Street campus pavpoak@academielafayette.org
Christine Murray, Vice Pres., Wornall Street campus pavppetiteecole@academielafayette.org
Jennifer Roe, Treasurer    patreasurer@academielafayette.org
Karen Boyer, Secretary pasecretary@academielafayette.org
Karen Smith, Evening in Paris Chairperson eipchair@academielafayette.org

What is the Parents’ Association?
As a parent of a child at Académie Lafayette, you are considered a part of the Parent Association (PA). Each spring, parents run for leadership positions. Our PA has the following officers: President (may be held by two people), Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. While not an officer, another important job is Volunteer Coordinator.

Is there a cost to join?
No, it is free! Babysitting is provided during the meetings by supervised 8th graders at no charge. Simply attend! (see PA calendar)

What does the PA do?
We support students and parents by: arranging informative meetings to enrich your parenting knowledge; promoting parent involvement through volunteer opportunities; organizing social events to foster family fellowship; encouaging parent peer-group communication and community building through room parent infrastructure.

We also support teachers by: providing appreciation meals and snacks, assist with school programs such as Book in the Bag, or volunteer to help in the lunchroom and the library. Room Parents provide additional support for teachers by planning classroom parties, organizing snack schedules and grade-specific fundraising projects.

Our fundraising efforts provide funds for enrichment opportunities at the school and for expenses not normally covered by the school’s budget.

Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Fall is here, school is in full swing and we have many fun things to look forward to this year such as Boo Bayou, the book fair, and Evening in Paris.  These events are made possible though the volunteer efforts of parents – you!  Please take a minute to visit our online volunteer center and find an event or task to assist with.  Two areas of specific need are Boo Bayou (quickly approaching!) and Evening in Paris.  Several chairperson positions and many hands behind the scenes need to be filled to make this the most successful event to date!  Find out about these opportunities and more:

1.    Go to http://www.signupgenius.com
2.    Click on FIND A SIGN UP on the tab menu, enter amyistock@att.net
3.    Select Académie Lafayette Volunteering 2011-2012 &/or An Evening in Paris Volunteer Sign Up

You may sign up for as many volunteer opportunities as you would like.

Additionally, crossing guards are still needed to help our kids stay safe before and after school.  Please contact Sandie Rosenbladtt if you have a little time to spare for this important cause.  findsandie@gmail.com

Thanks so much for all that you do to make Académie Lafayette the wonderful place it is!

2011-2012 Officers
Lisa Coleman, President
Sara Harms, Vice President, Oak Street campus
Christine Murray, Vice President, Wornall Street campus
Jennifer Roe, Treasurer
Karen Boyer, Secretary
Karen Smith, Evening in Paris Chairperson

For more information about officer descriptions, click here.
For the PA Bylaws, click here.
For the 2011-2012 Approved PA Budget, please click here.
For the 2011-2012 Sweatshirt Order form, please click here.