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Parent Involvement
The school recognizes parents as the child’s first and primary educators and shares with them the responsibility of developing each student. This partnership is managed through parent involvement and community unmatched at any school, so says testimonials. Parent involvement is mainly through these three boards:
Parents, below you should find all needed links; for class specific information, sign in to RenWeb. (If something is missing from the links below, please email rachelu@stcyril.com).
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Advisory School Board
The St. Cyril of Alexandria Advisory School Board is a caring community of members who believe they are to integrate “faith into life and life into faith” for our children, families and the greater St. Cyril community. Through their collective talents they promote a Christian education that prepares our children for their rightful place in the world and faith community. The Board accomplishes this by:
Supporting the administration, faculty and staff and serving as liaisons between all facets of the parish and school communities
Preserving and promoting Catholic values
Supporting the School Mission
Insuring a nurturing and safe environment for the children
Insuring the financial stability of the school
Surrendering themselves and offering their expertise in service for the common good
2019 – 2020 School Board Members:
Kelli Phillips | Mari Thompson | Wade Thompson | Fr. Enrique Varela |
Carolyn Laurie | Greg Horkey | Bryan Reed | |
Maren Bell | Kendra Forgacs | Fr. Jorge Monterroso |
P.A.L.S. Board
Parents and friends commit their time and talents to the learning environment in a variety of programs including assistance in the classroom or participation in the evening or weekends with fundraising, hospitality or maintenance. In lieu of a PALing commitment, a $550 service substitution fee is charged. PALS host events which encourage communication between the school and family. Parents are requested to attend department orientations, open houses, school community functions, scheduled conferences and enrichment workshops for parents as members of the Cougar Caring Community.
The purpose of PALS (Persons Active in Learning Situations) shall be to provide assistance and enrichment to the school and its curriculum in the following ways:
- Provide direct volunteer support to the educational program, faculty and staff
- Organize fund raising projects to support the PALS budget for supplementary and/or enrichment needs of the School
- Organize the fund raising necessary to support specific line items of the school budget that have been mutually agreed upon by the PALS Board and the School Board
- Arrange hospitality, appreciation and community building events for the school and parish family
- Provide supplementary student programs and services.
2019 – 2020 PALS Board Members:
Roberto Moreno – President | George Bon – Vice President | Chris Baker – Secretary |
Lucia Astiazaran – Treasurer | Maite Seldner – Past President/span> | Teresa Gallo Koder – PALS |
American Cole – PALS | Nicole Barraza – New Family Coordinator | Susan Aguirre – Member at Large |
Jenny Shepley – Member at Large |
Need to contact the PAL coordinator? Email Teresa at gallot1228@aol.com.