Parent Information/Involvement
Parent Teacher Group (PTG)
The Parent Teacher Group is designed as a support group formed to promote parent involvement in the school and to assist the teachers and administration through a number of activities. St. Jude the Apostle School believes that parent involvement in our school is extremely important in building a strong community spirit. Parents can take a step in accomplishing this goal by:
- Attending PTG General Meetings (dates are posted on the school calendar)
- Becoming an active member of the PTG
- Being visible at school liturgies and extra-curricular activities whenever possible
Parent Volunteers/Visitors on Campus
For student safety and protection, parents and visitors are asked to sign-in and out at the office counter when children are present. If you are present to help in the office, supervise recess and/or lunch, or be in a class, report to the designated teacher/supervisor immediately after signing in. Remember, all volunteers must have Virtus training and be fingerprinted.
St. Jude Parent Volunteers
Together we can achieve the impossible…
Parent volunteers are one of St. Jude's greatest resources; their benefit goes beyond the direct assistance they provide. Taking an interest in your child's school as a volunteer is beneficial for a number of reasons. Volunteers help organize events, raise money and assist teachers in classrooms. They help our school achieve goals, enrich educational experiences and plan for the future. Our parent volunteers find that not only do they help make our school an even better place for their children; they form lasting friendships in the process of becoming part of the St. Jude community.
We know that parents have different interests, abilities and time constraints. That is why it is important to recognize the wide range of opportunities available to parent volunteers. Some opportunities require a significant level of commitment and others require considerably less time.
General Guidelines for Parent Volunteer Hours:
- The Family Requirement for service hours is 40 Service Hours per year. Five (5) hours per family must be given to the Parish Country-Time Faire. Lots of different options will be available from solicitation, set-up/clean-up to working during the faire. Ten (10) hours maximum can be done for parish activities (not including the faire). We are giving families the flexibility to serve the balance of their service hours in areas of interest or passion (ie. Meet the Masters, Choice Lunch, etc.).
- Those who cannot meet the Hours requirement have the option of paying $25 per hour (total of $1,000). Hours not met will be billed by the end of May (May 1st for 8th grade families – unless arranged otherwise).
- Parent Volunteer Hours Submission is on the Honor System. Hours must be submitted online throughout the year to account for Service Hours performed. The deadline for submission of these hours is May 15th (May 1st for 8th grade parents).
- Please remember, when claiming hours, that we are a service driven community. Service hours are those activities which produce a direct benefit to the school community.
- Before claiming and submitting specific hours online for service activities, please make sure that they are approved by the Faculty, Staff and/or Committee Representative organizing the activity or event.
- Hours should be submitted online in the specific categories listed. Please enter comments in that section to fully describe the service performed (if needed).
- Committees: Participation on a Committee which holds regular meetings to plan approved school activities or events; One-half (.5) service hour maximum per meeting.
- Attending required parent meetings for grade levels or Back to School; One (1) hour.
- Baking/Cooking for event: One (1) service hour maximum per event.
- Activities and Events which are not considered Service Hour eligible include: Attending school-related social activities and 8th Grade fundraisers (hours are given for chaperoning the DC Trip – contact the principal).
