PSO Board from left to right: Fallon Kline, Gina Anderson, Marzenka Marks, Becky Guidice, Grace Soraparu
The purpose of the Parent & School Organization (PSO) is to enhance the school experience for the students of St. Joan of Arc School by serving and supporting the administration, faculty and school families. The St. Joan of Arc PSO is a volunteer organization. All SJA parents, faculty and staff are members of the PSO and are encouraged to participate.
PSO Executive Board for the 2023-24 School Year
Gina Anderson – President
Gina has been a member of the parish since 2011, and her kids have been attending SJA since 2014. She will be serving as President until 2024.
The President presides at all meetings of the PSO and its board. The President also serves as liaison between the PSO and the school administration, school board and most parent run programs. The President also attends School Board meetings.
Marzenka Marks – Vice President
Marzenka has been a member of the parish since 2012 and her kids have been attending SJA since 2014. She will be serving as Vice President until 2024.
The Vice President presides at PSO meetings in the absence of the President and attends School Advisory Board meetings in the absence of the President. The Vice President also helps to coordinate new programs, social or service projects, and oversees all school wide activities during Catholic Schools Week.
Grace Soraparu – Treasurer
Grace joined the SJA community in 2021. Her children transferred to SJA that same year. She will be serving as Treasurer until 2025. The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining the PSO general checking account. The Treasurer keeps records of all receipts and disbursements of PSO funds and an itemized accounting of fundraisers.
The Treasurer prepares a monthly report of all account transactions. The Treasurer is available for providing funds to members for payment or reimbursement of approved expenses.
Becky Giudice – Secretary
Becky has been a member of the parish since 2022. Her four children attend SJA after transferring from another Catholic school in 2022. She will be serving as Secretary until 2025.
The Secretary records minutes of all PSO meetings and provides copies of the minutes to all board members and the Principal. The Secretary also prepares communication to school families regarding SJA PSO sponsored activities.
Fallon Kline – Ex Officio
Fallon and her 3 children have been members of the parish and SJA since 2020. She will be serving as Ex Officio until 2024.
The Ex Officio is a newly created role. The Ex Officio can share duties with other Executive Board positions as needed, allowing for the possibility to job-share. The Ex Officio holds office for a one-year term, which can be renewed through discernment.
PSO School Programs
Arts Alive
Brings art alive in each child’s classroom with parent volunteers presenting an artist and a hands-on activity.
Box Tops
Engages students and families that small actions drive big results through the Box Tops fundraising program for SJA.
Catholic Schools Week
Celebrates Catholic Education with various activities throughout this week in January, such as an all-school assembly, school-wide service projects and fun themes and contests.
Charger Support
Supports a school family during a time of need, such as setting up a meal train or carpool.
No Cook Nights
Invites all families to dine at local restaurants on specific dates, with a percentage of purchases going back to SJA benefiting our teachers and classrooms.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation
Recognizes the hard work of our teachers and staff throughout the year with special gifts and meals.
Faith Matters
Brings our school family together through prayer, community and service.
Family Centered Social Events
Organizes fun social events for families to enjoy, such as Mother-Son Bowling and Daddy-Daughter Dance.
Hospitality
Provides a friendly reception at many special events throughout the school year.
Junior High Coordinator
Assists with communications and planning for junior high events.
Room Parents
Assists elementary school teachers with various classroom events, including holiday parties and sacramental activities.
Santa’s Secret Shop
Provides school children with the gift-giving experience during the Christmas season.
School Supplies
Helps during Orientation to organize, set up and pass out school supplies that were ordered for the new school year.
Social Chair Parents
Facilitates various ways for school families to stay connected and informed outside of the classroom to promote inclusion and a sense of community.
Transportation
Assists with directing traffic in north and south lots at the beginning of the school year.
Uniform Resale
Provides an opportunity to sell gently used uniforms to SJA families at a discounted price.
WatchDOGS
Provides an opportunity for dads to spend a full school day engaging with students in and out of the classroom, helping as a positive male role model for SJA students.