Parent Club
Parent Club Meetings and Events for 2010 - 2011
- September 7, 2010 - Parent Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
- September 11, 2010 - Parent Club Welcome BBQ from 11 am - 2 pm in the Pavilion
- October 5, 2010 - Parent Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
- October 16, 2010 - Education Center "Comedy Club" sponsored by the Parent Club and PTG
- November 9, 2010 – Joint Parent Club and Men’s Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
- December 7, 2010 - Parent Club Holiday Open House at 6 pm in the Academy building
- January 4, 2011 - Parent Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
- February 1, 2011 - Parent Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
- February 12, 2011 - Annual Education Center Dinner and Auction
- March 1, 2011 - Parent Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
- March 11, 2011 – Parent Club Spring Event
- April 5, 2011 - Parent Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
- May 3, 2011 - Parent Club End-of-the-Year BBQ at 6:30 pm in the Pavilion
Parent Club Board for 2010 - 2011
President: Karen Meyer
Vice-President: Anna Phan
Secretary: Margot Carli
Treasurer: Regina Rondez
FINANCE COUNCIL
The Finance Council, representing both the Academy and the Elementary and Middle Schools, acts as an advisory board to the Pastor and the two principals. The Council meets monthly to review the financial status of the schools and parish. In addition, the Council helps with the preparation of the yearly budgets for the three entities.
Finance Council Members
- Dennis Azevedo
- Jean Chappelle
- Edna d'Souza
- John Gallucio
- Maureen O'Donnell
- Joaquin Portugal
- Mark Tarcha
- David Bruce
- Phil Dolan, ex-officio
- Fr. Thuc Si Ho, ex-officio
- Fr. Ernesto Orci, ex-officio
- Christie Filios, ex-officio
Contact Information:
Principal: Christie Filios
Phone Number: 408-296-3013 ext. 335
Email: cfilios@saintlawrence.org
EDUCATION COUNCIL
The Education Council, representing both the Academy and Elementary and Middle Schools, acts as an advisory board to the two principals. The Council meets monthly to advise the principals on matters affecting the schools. Sub-committees of the Education Council are:
- Mission and Philosophy
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Technology
- Finance
- Public Policy
- Facilities
Education Council Members
- Maggie Braga
- Clarissa Barela-Ortiz
- Guy Cohen
- Scott Hall
- Kay McFall-Smith
- Molly Rhine
- Damian Romard
- Bob Sparkman
- Jennifer Tabangcura
- Phil Dolan, ex-officio
- Christie Filios, ex-officio
Contact Information:
Principal: Christie Filios
Phone Number: 408-296-3013 ext. 335
Email: cfilios@saintlawrence.org
FOR THE ARTS
For The Arts is a parent organization that supports the Fine Arts program of Saint Lawrence Academy. For the Arts' main task is to support the spring musical. The For The Arts groups supports the musical through set construction, adult supervision, costume and make up advice, donations, and more.
Contact Information:
Drama Director: Mary Carroll
Phone: 408-296-3013 ext. 714
Email: mcarroll@saintlawrence.org
MEN'S CLUB
All fathers are invited to become members of the Men's Club. The goal of the Men's Club is to provide opportunities for fathers or other male family members to socialize with one. In addition, the Men's Club will sponsor this year's Father-Daughter dance, the Bowl-a-thon and a Father-Son Event.
Contact Information:
Men's Club President: Fred Ryan
Men's Club Vice-President: John Canfield
Men's Club Liaison: John Bennett
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Saint Lawrence Academy relies on volunteers for many of its functions and programs. Parents are required to give a minimum of ten hours of volunteer service each school year. Parent service is tracked through our Main Office.
Important Dates
- August 15 Freshman Orientation from 9 am 3 pm in the Community Center and Academy
- August 15 New Parent Coffee at 10 am in the Parish Hall
- August 17 Uniform sales from 3 7 pm in the Academy Library
- August 19 First day of classes; school pictures taken
- August 19 Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
- August 25 Chalk the Walk at lunch in the pavilion
- August 25 Magazine drive begins
- August 27 Welcome Back Rally at 1:15 pm in the Community Center
- August 27 Welcome Back Mixer from 7:30 10:30 pm in the Community Center
- August 30 Back-to-School Night beginning at 6:30 pm in the Church
- August 31 School theme day to include freshman elections
- September 1 Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated with the Elementary and Middle Schools at 8:30 am in the Church
- September 2 Pastoral Parish Council Meeting at 7 pm in the Rectory
- September 3 Minimum Day 12:15 dismissal
- September 6 LABOR DAY No school
- September 7 Parent Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
- September 9 Education Council Meeting at 6:30 pm in SLEMS Faculty Lounge
- September 10 Mass at 8:30 am in the Church
- September 10 Freshman Zacchaeus Retreat from 8:30 am 2:30 pm
- September 11 Parent Club BBQ from 11 am 2 pm in the pavilion
- September 14 High School Information Night from 7 8:30 pm at Most Holy Trinity School
- September 14 Mens Club Meeting at 6:30 pm in the pavilion
- September 15 Youth Advisory Board Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
- September 16 Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
- September 16 High School Information Night from 7 8:30 pm at St. Lucy School
- September 17 Trivia Game Night from 7 9 pm in the Parish Hall
- September 17 Student Council Lock-In from 7 pm until 8 am on September 18 in the Academy building
- September 20 High School Information Night from 7 8:30 pm at St. Catherine School
- September 20 Toilet Paper Drive begins
- September 22 Magazine drive ends
- September 23 High School Information Night from 7 8:30 pm at St. Clare School
- September 23 Senior Breakaway Day
- September 24 Celtic Pride Day
- September 24 Celebrity Sandwich Day at lunch in the pavilion
- September 24 Laps for Lyme and Lymphoma from 8 11 pm at Rollin Ice
- September 25 Campus Restoration Day from 9 am 4 pm
- September 26 Academy Sponsored Mass at 6 pm in the Church
- September 27 Make up Picture Day
- September 28 High School Information Night from 7 8:30 pm at Holy Spirit School
- September 30 High School Information Night from 7 8:30 pm at St. John Vianney School
- September 30 Class of 2011 College Night at 7 pm in the Church
School News
ACADEMY WELCOMES NEW FACULTY AND STAFF
As the Academy prepares for the arrival of new students and the reappearance of returning students, the Academy also welcomes some new faculty and staff. Joining the Academy for the 2010 – 2011 school year are:
Kelly DeBarr who will be joining the staff as a Spanish instructor, teaching levels 1 and 3. Additionally, Kelly is interested in coaching swimming, working in Campus Ministry and involving herself with activities dealing with foreign language.
Richard (Rick) Louie is our joining our science department. Rick will be teaching Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Physics and Honors Physics. Rick comes to St. Lawrence Academy with a wealth of experience in teaching at small Catholic high schools, having worked at both Bishop Garces High School in Bakersfield and St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School in Watsonville.
Kelly Schlernitzauer has joined our front office staff as school register. Having worked at Harker Academy for ten years, Kelly brings a wealth of front office experience to our campus.
And, Janet Yamada has stepped into the role of Development Director for the Education Center. Janet has been a volunteer at the Education Center for a number of years. She has a wealth of fundraising and event planning experience both here at Saint Lawrence and with her volunteer work with Girl Scouts (Troop 61331), San Jose Youth Community Service, and Suzume no Gakko, a Japanese culture program.
We welcome all of our new personnel and wish them the best of luck in the upcoming school year.
