PTG

The charter of the PTG (Parent-Teacher Group) at St. Lawrence is to provide social activities for parents and families, fundraising support to the school, parent education opportunities, and to organize the parent service program of the school.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

In mid-August each year, the PTG sponsors the annual Ice Cream Social, an early evening for all Middle School students and their parents. New students are able to meet their classmates and teachers and parents are able to meet and discuss Middle School programs and expectations.

Comedy Night is a wonderful evening of fun and laughter provided by professional comedians and sponsored jointly by the PTG and the Parent Club of St. Lawrence Academy.

Back-To-School and End-of-the-Year Barbecues are sponsored by the PTG for parents and students. The swimming pool is open for swimming and parents have special time with their children as well as meeting and visiting with other parents and teachers.

FUNDRAISING

Each year the PTG sponsors the Sally Foster fundraiser, the Walk-A-Thon and the Sees Easter candy sale. These 3 fundraisers contribute about $60,000 per year to the school budget ensuring the continuation of the elementary science specialist and adding extras for students such as a new play system or the remodeling of classrooms and other facilities. Additionally, the PTG supports the Scrip/eScrip Program with person power and organizational oversight. Click on the Scrip/eScrip link below to view information about this program.

PARENT EDUCATION

Each year evening presentations (3 to 4 per year) are available to parents to assist them in parenting and educating their students. We have heard from Steve Johnson from Santa Clara University Markkula Ethics Center on the topic of Character Education for Tomorrow's Leaders and from Bernie Nojadera, Director of the Office of Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults of the Diocese of San Jose, on the topics of Internet Safety; Bullying, Communication and Parenting; and Your Child and the Media.

PARENT SERVICE PROGRAM

The many facets of the parent service program are organized and managed by the PTG. Click on the link below to view the Volunteer Survey which lists the numerous opportunities for parents in fulfilling their annual 30 hours.

Volunteer Survey

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2007-2008 PTG Board and Committee Chairs

President : Maureen Scharberg
Vice President : OPEN
Treasurer : Janet Yamada
Asst. Treasurer : Patty Clerkin
Secretary : Tina Gorham
Newsletter Editor : Rheanna Giardina

VP Volunteer Coordinator ......... Clarissa Barela-Ortiz
Wednesday Envelope ............... David Scharberg
Room Parent Coordinator ......... David Scharberg
Volunteer Service Hours ........... Joy Reyes
Buddy Parent Coordinator………David Scharberg

VP Hospitality .......................... Soraya Rosales Azevedo
Back to School Nights .............. Cora Kalt , Sarah Clayton
Mid School Ice Cream Social .... Michelle Carillo
1 st Day of School Coffee .......... OPEN
Teacher/Staff Appreciation ....... Anne Silva/Janet Yamada
Student Appreciation ................ Helen Greene/Janet Yamada
Christmas Program Refresh ..... OPEN
Open House Catholic Schools .. Shawna Alvarado
Science Fair Luncheon…………..OPEN

VP Fundraising ........................ Sacsha Warner
Fall Gift Wrap Fundraiser .......... Patti Clerkin
............................................... Emma Nakazawa
Status Reports……………………Sacsha Werner
School Scrip Sales ................... Joan Stava
Walk-a-Thon ............................. Becky Anderson/Laura Brown,
Eat Out / Westfield Nights ......... Anna Chitwood
Spring Candy Fundraiser .......... OPEN

VP Community Life .................. OPEN
Back to School BBQ ................ Gonzo Gonzalez
Used Uniform Sales ................. Linda Wingo
October Comedy Night ............. Matty Lopez
February Annual Dinner Auction Debbie Alton /Debbie Kelley
Clean Up Days……………………Kay McFall-Smith
End of School BBQ……………...OPEN

 

PTG Fundraiser & Social Event Calendar 2007-2008

 Aug. 31- Sep. 28 Sally Foster Fundraiser Major Fundraiser

Sep. 7 Back to School BBQ Social Event

Sep. 11 & 13 Back to School Night

3 rd Wed of each month Eat Out Nights PTG Fundraiser

Oct. 1 General PTG Meeting

Oct. 13 Comedy Club Social Event

Oct. 31 Class Halloween Parties Social Event

Nov. 2 Walk-a-thon Major Fundraiser

Nov. 12 General PTG Meeting

Dec. 3 General PTG Meeting

Dec. 19 Class Christmas Parties Social Event

Jan. 7 General PTG Meeting

Feb. 4 General PTG Meeting

Feb. 9 Annual Dinner/Auction: Rodeo Roundup-- Social Event

Feb. 14 Class Valentine Parties Social Event

Mar. 2 Candy Fundraiser Major Fundraiser

Mar. 3 General PTG Meeting

April 7 General PTG Meeting

May 5 General PTG Meeting

TBA End of Year BBQ

 

Major Fundraisers

PTG fundraising proceeds go directly to the school to help offset operating expenses and minimize tuition increases. Funds are also used for facilities improvements, enrichment programs and classroom activities.

Our major fundraisers account for approximately 90% of our PTG budget. All St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School families are required to participate as follows:

Scrip/Escrip/Schoolpop

• Required $4,000 gross purchase per family

Fundraising (Gift Wrap Sales, Walk-a-thon, Candy Sales, Eat Out Nights, etc)

• Required $150 per student profit from sale not to exceed $300 per family

Volunteer Hours

• Required 30 hours per family (20 for single parent families) or $20 per hour cash contribution or $10 per hour goods
• or food donated to PTG functions with the exception of items donated to the Auction.

Miscellaneous Fundraisers

These fundraisers support special events such as disaster relief, Student Council events or contribute to 6 th Grade Science Camp. Participation in miscellaneous fundraisers is encouraged.

Social Events

Our social events are meant to foster a sense of community and fun for the St. Lawrence Parish and Education Center . Family participation in the social events is optional. Some of the social events contribute to the overall PTG profit budget.

PTG Dues

• $25 per family

Community Outreach

Our community outreach programs are designed to support the needs of the larger community in which we live. Additionally, these programs develop a sense of sharing, helping, and compassion in our students. Additional community outreach programs may be defined throughout the year.

Community Outreach Programs

Sep. School Supplies for Students in Need

Oct. Give a Barn Yard of Animals

Nov. Thanksgiving Baskets

Dec. Giving Tree

Gift of Reading

Jan. Winter Warmth (coats and blanket collection)

Feb. Toiletries for E.H.C.

Mar. Operation Rice Bowl

Apr. Spring Sharing

May Trike-a-thon for St. Jude's Hospital

All PTG fundraising directly supports St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle Schools

 Donations to the Auction receive Development Program credit.

 Contact PTG at ptg@saintlawrence.org

 

 

St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, sex or disability in administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.