Family School Association (FSA)
The Family School Association is the parent organization of St. Barnabas School. All parents of St. Barnabas students are welcomed and encouraged to participate in FSA activities. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month (September-May) at 7pm in the Parish Meeting Rooms.
Objectives include:
- Fostering relationships between faculty and parents; improving communication and cooperation.
- Coordinating parent assistance for the school.
- Providing the little extras in the way of new programs and activities that make our school special. Programs not included in the school budget.
Programs:
Social events
- New Family Welcome
- Father/Daughter Dance
- Fun Food Day
- Ice Skating Party
- Mother Son Outing
- Roller Skating Party
- First Day Parent Coffee
- Teacher Appreciation Lunches
Student enrichment activities
- Art Fair
- After School Enrichment Classes
- Annual School Play
- In-School Performances
Volunteer coordination and fundraising
- Classroom Liaisons
- Box Tops for Education
- Spirit Wear
- Market Day
- Teachers’ Special Gift Program
Parent Communication & Organization
- Newsletter Assembly
- School Family Directory
- “Buddies” for new families
2009 – 2010 Leadership:
Co-Leaders: Maise Flood & Kris Murphy
Secretary: Dee Hernandez
Treasurer: Sheila O’Brien