BEAUTIFICATION/MAINTENANCE: * Pablo Flores/Custodian

1. Cleans and maintains all classrooms in building (move furniture, care for A/Cs installed, area rugs, paint, exterior paint touched up as needed)

2. Landscaping, gardening, high power washer for hall floors and windows, 2x/year, clean gutters, water fountains, update restrooms (upgrades to faculty restrooms, sinks, etc.)

5. Paint the classroom doors as needed

6. Paint Frame of the roof above the lunch tables as needed

8. Work with Interior Maintenance PLC and Student group Trojan Cleaners for clean up days, work with School's Commissioner of Buildings and Grounds

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK/OPEN HOUSE (begins last Sunday of January each year): *Amabella Lucas Palanca, Mrs. Grey agrey@stanthonygardena.org Open House (Last Sunday in January): 11am Family Mass (school choir to sing, Mrs. Grey to speak during announcements and PLC lead to recruit parents and former students for 3 min. testimonials to celebrate Catholic schools), 8th grade hosts bake sale as fundraiser, Student Government leads Classroom Tours from 12-2pm, Refreshments (goodie bags/giveaways outside church and at office), End in office for parents to qualify for a raffle for referrals: Registration/Application Folders, balloons, entertainment in courtyard, Folklorico group, choir, face painting, instrumental groups perform (these are just ideas of what has been done before).

Catholic Schools’ Week (dress up days subject to change): Monday, Student Appreciation Day; Tuesday, Teacher Appreciation Day; Wednesday, Administration Appreciation Day; Thursday, Parent Appreciation Day; Friday, Special Person’s Day (10am Mass, lunch with loved ones, and noon dismissal), dress up days are decided by Student Government: ex: Monday is Comfy Clothes Day, Tuesday is Switch Day or Twin Day, Wed is Sports Day and teacher-student volleyball game, Thursday is Fictional Character Day, and Friday is Fancy Friday/Sunday Best. 

CHILD CARE: * Wendy Andrade, Lupita Zepeda, Maria Rendon, Raquel Arreola

Pattie Padilla is Daycare Coordinator. Parents help volunteer and care for the students in afters school day care, garner donations like food for special events, games, art supplies, etc. Manage/Coordinate After-School Child Care and billing; Provide Child Care available for Special School Events (Possible Childcare for Parent meetings and faith formation events, evening events/retreats, etc. if applicable).

PERFORMING ARTS: *Jessica Garcia Parents will assist Mrs. Garcia in the preparation for the Annual Christmas Program/Tree Lighting and will assist in the planning, costume and stage set up, etc. of the Spring Play (Aladdin, Jr this year.) The SCHOOL CHOIR returns in 2024: Jessica Garcia, Erick Rubalcava, Coordinate School Choir rehearsals and schedule. Choir to sing during school Masses and Masses outside of school hours like Open House, First Holy Communion, Off Campus school Masses, Tree lighting at PMA or other sister high schools, etc. 

TRAFFIC DUTY (AM and PM Carline): *Jeah Avila, Tellecheas, Froilan Alvarez 

Parents assist in directing traffic and allowing families to cross the street safely on 163rd St. Those on traffic duty wear vests and hold signs to direct traffic and help people cross safely using school crosswalks. They also remind families to use the pedestrian gates and walkways and slow down on campus, driving at 5MPH. This team helps during morning drop off and afternoon pickup. They work with Custodian and teachers to make sure students enter and exit cars safely.

LUNCH YARD DUTY: Nancy Chavarria

Parents help volunteer outside on the yard during lunch duty from 12-1pm. This allows the teachers to eat during their lunch break. 4-5 adults are needed outside daily. A sign up genius of volunteers would be extremely helpful. We have about 3 aides on duty at lunch, so we would need about 2 more adults every day during the lunch hour to ensure safety and adequate coverage on the yard. Lunch periods are staggered and volunteers are given guidelines for what to do and what is expected in this role.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES *Julia Arteaga and Shirley Knouse  

Help find and coordinate volunteer opportunities that cater to students of all ages, with a particular focus on providing service hour opportunities for Junior High students. Partner with organizations like Girl Scouts, God's Closet, the City of Gardena, Pauly's Project, Samaritan's Purse, Los Angeles Marathon, Gardena Retirement Home, etc. Goal is to connect students with meaningful volunteer experiences within our local community.

DANCE COMMITTEE: (Performing Arts) Ms. Martha Zambrano heads the Folklorico group    

Ms. Martha Zambrano runs a separate after school dance program under this committee. Both dance groups charge a minimal fee for participation. Sporadic performances are TBD by instructors. Could be school performances, local parades, Open House, Fiesta, PV Christmas Parade, Knotts Berry Farm, etc. 

DEVELOPMENT/ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM: *Erick Rubalcava, Mr. Aguilar, Mrs. Grey 

1. Update and Print new Registration folders for upcoming year and for Kinder class Deadline: 1st week of November: needed for Kinder New Enrollment and Open House in January.

2. Open House: All registration folders must be updated and printed in color

3. Pass out folders at Fiesta booth in May (weekend after Mothers’ Day): PLC members can work the school booth for their Mandatory 8 hours for Fiesta to help attract new students

4. Revamp and update Tuition Contract for each new year, streamline process for new students and parents (give administration feedback on the new Fillable PDF form so parents can do this online and print it out to bring to registration.) 

5. Development Committee and office staff will  put together folders with updated sheets.

6. Look into Grants and focus on grant writing, reaching out to community, keep database updated (mailchimp) with alum and donor info database for annual appeal.

7. Work to promote Shopwithscrip.com as a valuable fundraiser for school: make it attractive for parents to participate on a regular basis (Carlos Aguilar to help with this)

8. Work in cooperation with Marketing and Publicity PLC

9. Project: Work on main entrance Signage/Digital Marquee or target a fundraiser for $22,000 for the new sign and all permits for the street

10. Meet in Fall before each school year (sometime in August before school is back in session) to discuss goals for the new year: aim to target alum and send an annual appeal to help raise funds for ST Math renewal each year ($3000 a year). Erick Rubalcava to lead the EMT sessions to work on strategic plan for WASC and create enrollment events monthly (RE, preschools, siblings, etc.).

FIESTA CLEAN-UP IN MAY: * Pablo Flores  (and Religion Lead Genesis Garcia: ask for student help and give junior high service hours)

Form a group along with the Fiesta Committee to ensure that this group exists and at least 8-10 parents sign up for this as their 8 FIESTA hours accounted for upon completion. Pablo Flores to help in this effort. Junior high students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to serve their community service hours this day to get credit in Religion courses, with the teacher's approval. Jr. high students helping must be accompanied by an adult/parent during the cleaning on the Monday after Fiesta ends to get school ready for next day (Tuesday).

FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENT:  *Amy Lucas Palanca, JC Pineda and Brenda Lujan                                                                                                  

Oversee and manage the fundraising opportunities such as ShopwithScrip, Chocolate Sales and Trojan Letters Drawing/Pep rallies, Holiday Cash Raffle coordination and promotion between church and school (parish bulletins), Food Trucks for Special occasions, Pump it Up or Shakey’s/Chuck E Cheese days, Family Movie Night, Date Night babysitting for parents, Rally different cultural groups to create events or run special bake sales or Spaghetti dinners (partner with K of C or Gardena Valley Lions Club), El Pollo Inka fundraisers, pancake breakfast benefiting the school, collect goods for a rummage sale during school year or during Fiesta, fashion show fundraisers in Hall, daddy-daughter/Special Persons’ Dance, (Mommy Daughter Princess dress up day, makeover: hair/makeup with photos), BBQ Chicken plates sold at Open House, Hundred X, Raise Craze, Fundhub, Jog-a-Thon, etc.

HOSPITALITY: * Claudia Guzman, Amabella Lucas Palanca, and Francisca Gonzalez​                                                                                  

Set-up and provide refreshments when appropriate for meetings and other school functions as determined by the principal. This includes, but is not limited to: first day of school coffee talk Meet and Greet, balloons for special events like Open House, Trunk or Treat, Blue Mass, faculty meetings, Catholic Schools’ Week Teacher and Staff Appreciation days, Kinder registration, re-registration events, mandatory parent meetings, new parent orientation meetings, faith formation meetings, Spring Shows, Christmas shows, small class shows, etc.

INTERIOR MAINTENANCE: *Claudia Guzman and Veronica Ramos              

Oversee and maintain the cleanliness of the school grounds, especially areas utilized by the children during their everyday attendance (lunch room tables, restrooms, offices) as assigned by principal. This can include classrooms, the overall physical plant for trash pick up, oversee community service clean up projects that are student-led, deep cleaning of Faculty Room, restrooms, or daycare room, library, learning lab, and other shared spaces as needed. Service hours ($17/hour) can be given to parents for the donation of cleaning supplies on the wish list for this group. The group meets two times a month on Saturdays from 12:30-3:30pm.

LIBRARY: *Claudia Garcia, Pattie Padilla

Parents will help in coding and labeling all new books to be ready for our Accelerated Reader (AR) program. Parents will also coordinate the organization of newly donated books (or gently used books that are donated, just make sure they are appropriate by searching them on commonsensemedia.org) and help as volunteer librarians during teachers’ assigned library times, to make sure books are returned to proper place and the library is kept clean and orderly. (Keep in mind that the library is shared space with parishioners for the Fiesta and may be used for any Book Fair: should be aligned with our faith and Catholic values to be in our library). Students and teachers will have access to the library throughout the school year on a rotating schedule. Teachers have a manual to follow for policies and procedures and should supervise their classes at all times. All volunteers must be Virtus-trained and ADLA fingerprinted/cleared to help out whenever children are present. Volunteers are not expected to teach, lead, or take care of classes without a faculty or staff member present at all times. All volunteers should read the Parent/Student Handbook and be made aware of school emergency procedures like Lockdown, Earthquake, and Fire Drills. Procedures must be practiced and followed in case of a real emergency. Drills are done one time a month. If on campus, hand radios should be in the library on Channel 1 for emergencies.

MARKETING: *Tini Grey, Mrs. Grey, Paul Bay, (Social Media: Lorena Lakey, Julia Arteaga)

Update school website as needed to be sure it is accurate and user-friendly. It should have the latest news and school events. Add pictures and videos (only with students that have full media clearance from parents), General Parent meeting slide shows, Principal Message every week from school bulletin, News and Events, update photo gallery, be present at the school table/booth at Fiesta and at Open House. Sign up parents for email list (to help us vote for Daily Breeze Best School contests), work with social media team to make sure all announcements are disbursed to parents, and encourage overall registration for new families in a timely and effective manner #sapschoolgardena. Encourage all parents to follow us on Facebook and X.

FUNDRAISING ANNUAL SOCIAL:  * Sponsorship: Claudia Guzman, Amy Lucas Palanca, Brenda Lujan, JC Pineda ​

Plan event and logistics, get donations, decorate, and coordinate all events before, and during Special Persons’ Dance/social (ex: Silent Disco/Casino Night). After event, follow up with thank you letters to sponsors and donors, giving school Tax ID numbers for tax purposes. School Tax ID number to be kept highly confidential. Make sure that all income and expenses are tabulated and that profit is reported back to stakeholders in the May General Parent Meeting. This event will need a Sponsorship Committee dedicated to get sponsorship for the event, and would possibly require garnering multiple donations for a silent auction (Ex: minimum of 20 baskets).

ANNUAL SOCIAL FUNDRAISER/JAT/HUNDRED X/RAISE CRAZE : Elvia Zavala and Gaberielle Sese, Gabriela Vasquez, Brenda and JC Pineda

Organize, collect data, and give instructions on the mechanics of Fundraising events such as Fall Chocolate Fundraiser, Raise Craze, JAT and/or Hundred X All-School Fundraisers.

PUBLICITY/PHOTOGRAPHY: *Mr. and Mrs. Grey and Family, Jeah Avila

Media liaison between school and Gardena Valley News, Daily Breeze, ADLA (Tidings), city officials, TV/news stations for any press releases to get positive info out to the community about school. Frame any newsworthy items like articles, Proclamations, etc. for the office and school. Writers and photographer needed from this committee to help with press releases, articles, take pictures of events as needed, etc.   Work with School Photographer and Paul Bay, school webmaster. 

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ROOM PARENTS:  *Lorena Lakey

Coordinate and unite all Room Parents as they are being called on to assist with execution of class/grade specific activities including parties and field trips or family socials. Using the Room Parent Manual as a guide, work with parents to help classroom teachers as needed with various school events throughout the year. Help with Meet the Masters and anything the classroom teacher needs.

SAFETY/SECURITY: *Administration, Jeah Avila, and Claudia Garcia                                      

Create and update safety binders and procedures, update safety logs, schedule safety drills once a month annually for our staff and parents, update escape routes with emergency exits in every classroom, update red backpacks each year with fresh supplies (bandages, gloves, gauze, etc.), make sure school walkie talkies and AEDs are working at all times with extra batteries/chargers (unplug when not in use), emergency lights in all rooms in case of blackouts, make sure we have enough Traffic guards on AM and PM carline duty watching crosswalks, recess duty, lunch duty, insure all security cameras are working properly, large trash cans and earthquake kits in all classrooms, extra water bottles available as needed, schedule regular fire and earthquake drills, intruder alerts/lockdowns in different scenarios, secure gates before and after school, make sure physical plant is safe, protected, and up to code. Direct contact with Gardena Police Dept., Fire Dept. city officials (water, gas, and electric company, in case of leaks or power outages). Get all stakeholders in school a list of students with special health needs and allergies so all staff and volunteers are aware. Schedule First Aid and CPR sessions every 2 years for faculty and staff, to ensure current certification. Many Parent volunteers needed for yard duty schedule!! Please call office to sign up for shifts. Must be Virtus-trained and ADLA fingerprinted.

CHURCH LIAISON/SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN:  *Angelica Gomez, Lorenzo Molina, Melvin Galicia                           

Attend Safeguard the Children meetings with pastor and parish staff at least 2 times a year with pastor and update school with any changes, make connections with leaders of different church ministries, Religious Ed, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, see if they would be willing to host a breakfast sale, pancake breakfast, or spaghetti dinner with proceeds going to scholarships/tuition for school, coordinate Goodwill drives to benefit school.  Meet with pastor on a regular basis to discuss school projects and schedule Hall and church for school functions through Br. Jose Luise Castaneda, parish rector. Work with the school office to get weekly school updates in the church bulletin, update the bulletin boards in the church with school happenings. Coordinate parent/student speakers or alumni for 11am Monthly Family Masses during announcements. Work at the school table after Mass to market and promote the school. Make sure the school is compliant with the annual Teaching Touching Safety (TTS) lessons to all students.

SPORTS/COACHING/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR (Athletic Banquet): *Veronica Patel and Sports Coaches

Coordinate all Sports Teams, get permits, represent school at sporting events, coordinate coaches and referees. Collect fees, design athletic sweatshirts, team uniforms, coordinate practices, communicate to parents about games and practices,  Plan and Coordinate Athletic Banquet and any sports recognition events (including St. Sebastian Sports Project events and Fit Kids), parent volunteers needed for coaches to earn service hours. Volunteer Parent coaches needed to build our sports program! Play Like a Champion Coaching Card is needed for coaches and Concussion training.

FACULTY LIFE: * Angelica Gomez, Liz Aldaco

Work with principal to ensure that throughout the year, teachers and staff are recognized, acknowledged, and taken care of, especially on their birthdays or special occasions. Get gift cards, balloons, flowers for all staff members on their special day, recognize them at assembly and work with teacher/Spirit Coordinator on staff to have students make cards and present gifts at assemblies/Mass. Help with wish lists of teachers for books, school supplies, cleaning supplies. Help stock the Faculty room on a regular basis, with periodic snacks or lunches, or bare necessities, for faculty and staff (paper goods, coffee pods, creamers, etc.), coordinate during Catholic Schools' Week for Teacher Appreciation Day and in May for National Teacher Appreciation Week. 

TECHNOLOGY: *Manny Garcia, Andy Ly, Carlos Aguilar (parent education, social media awareness, internet safety)                                                                                       

Be leads for making sure technology is implemented in the classrooms and that all needs are met to make sure that parents are knowledgeable about benefits and pitfalls. Set up projectors and screens for General parent meetings in Hall and meetings in faculty room, make sure all technology is working properly and repaired/maintained as needed. Coordinate and attend meetings for parent education, internet and social media safety, teacher parents how to become an administrator on their device account, making parameters for iPads and Chromebooks at home and at school. Limit access based on research. Be knowledgeable about apps, chat rooms, social media, know all kids’ accounts and tie it into Apple ID. Help with music for JAT, student events, spreadsheets.

STUDENT LIFE:  Genesis Garcia (Student Government Moderator)

Parents and volunteers can help with tutoring or homework help after school as volunteers. Must be cleared to work with children. Parents can help run the Yearbook Club and assist in Student Government activities: this may include helping to run concession stands and snack and food sales throughout the school year: assist Student Government as needed in selling (candy grams, sell popcorn/nacho/shaved ice, Popsicle days, etc.), selling school gear, helping to promote any Book Fairs, selling items from assemblies (NED) assisting with the Holy Thursday retreat (passing out pretzels/waters, serving students), coordinating movie night, puppet shows, schedule Imagination Machine or other school assemblies, or St. Anthony cart as a daily fundraiser. Helping with Talent Show and Spelling Bee.

BAKE SALE/FOOD SALES:  Mrs. Trinidad Melendrez, Shirley Santos, and Macel Yoshida, Armie Ramirez

Organizing, Scheduling, Cooking, Supplies and clean up for Sunday Bake sales. Refer to Bake sale manual for more detailed information. Buy donuts and paper goods, make coffee, get cash boxes, tally earnings, turn in at end of bake sale, coordinate volunteers, set up and clean up.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PREP PLC: Julia Arteaga

Offer support and resources to help 7th and 8th grade students and their families navigate the Catholic high school application process. Collect information from 8th grade families at the beginning of the school year to create personalized resources that include HSPT prep, open house schedules, and shadowing opportunities at local Catholic high schools. Collaborate closely with the school office, junior high team, and students to ensure timely access to resources during the fall semester.​

GENTLY USED UNIFORM SALE PLC: Perla Arellano and Brenda Villalobos

Parents volunteer to collect gently used uniforms throughout the year, and then wash them as needed, organize and sort them, then host sales in August/September and May/June for incoming families. Annually, we ask 8th graders to donate back their uniforms and K-7 students to donate uniforms they have grown out of.​

SAP AFTER SCHOOL SPANISH PROGRAM: Yesika Chavez, Perla Arellano, Vanessa De La Mora, and Julia Arteaga

This PLC is new and is meeting to discuss logistics of bringing an after school Spanish program to the school.