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SCHOOL BOARD The Santa Maria del Popolo School Board is composed of seven elected members of the parish, the Pastor, and the Principal. The elected members serving on the board for the 2008/09 school year are:
Michelle Riemer Ursula Bowes Kevin Kristan Debbie Meyer Patrick Reardon Kevin Happ Joe Schott Dan Santner Sean Hogan
The function of the school board is to assist in hiring the principal, to approve the budget and to formulate all policies relating to planning, operating, and maintaining the facilities and equipment of the school within the framework of Archdiocesan policies. The school board is not a grievance committee for settling parent/teacher/student disagreements.
FAMILY ASSOCIATION The Family Association is an organization that promotes family involvement in the school. Some of the functions the association sponsors are: Fun Fair, the Christmas Bazaar, and the Skating Party. They also publish the student directory, sponsor the teacher appreciation brunch and lunch, and coordinate the Room Parent Program. These multiple and varied activities offer something for everyone. Getting involved in the school community and volunteering to work with the Family Association is a great way to meet other school families. Family Association board members for the 2008/09 school year are:
Kathy Collins Colleen Finerty Kent Zimmerman Rita Tarpey Shawn Jensen Kyra Gorzowski Lisa Rockenhaus Emmy Reyes Marinel Maravilla
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Santa Maria del Popolo School Athletic Association provides a program of team and individual sports. All teams participate in established leagues or conferences in the Lake/Cook County areas. The Athletic Association raises the necessary funds to cover gym rental fees, uniform and equipment replacement and league fees. Parent(s)/guardian(s) also volunteer their time at home games by serving as monitors and admission attendants. At the beginning of the school year, the Athletic Association will send information to families regarding the sports program. The Athletic Association is responsible for establishing guidelines for the students and coaches participating in an sports. The Athletic Association members for the 2008/09 school year are:
John Meyer Mary Fitzgibbons Mark Riemer Sherry Gutkowski Mike Guido
Mark Perrelle, Athletic Director _______________________________________
Students
STUDENT COUNCIL The purpose of the Student Council is to give students, elected by their peers, the opportunity and responsibility to exercise their leadership ability, to share in decision making, and to formally express the opinions of the student body in matters of general school interest.
To qualify as a candidate for a Student Council office, an eighth grade student must have a "B" average in the seven content areas with no report card grade less than a C in the last three quarters of the seventh grade. Homeroom representatives from grades 5-8 must have no grade less than a "C" for the last three quarters of the previous year to be a candidate. If elected the student must maintain the academic requirements of their specific office. In addition, officers and representatives must have no checks on their report cards in the area of “Personal Growth and Development.”
Being a member of the Student Council is a privilege. Conduct unbecoming a student council member, or a violation of the Santa Maria del Popolo codes and policies could result in permanent removal from the council.
BAND The students in grades 4-8 are eligible to participate in the school band program. Lessons are given to the students on a weekly basis, and one band rehearsal is scheduled each week. Information regarding participation in the band is available at the beginning of the school year. Attendance at band practice, all rehearsals, and concerts is mandatory.
STUDENT SAFETY PATROL The purpose of the Student Safety Patrol is to assist in the safety of students crossing at approved intersections adjacent to the school property. However, by providing, this service, Santa Maria del Popolo School and the Chicago Archdiocese accept no liability for the safety of the child. There may be times, due to circumstances beyond the control of the school, when a student is not on duty at a crossing.
The students who serve on the Safety Patrol are giving their own time and are fulfilling a position of service for fellow students. All students must respect the Safety Patrol.
BELL CHOIR This is an after school student activity. Students in grades 5 through 8 are eligible to tryout and participate in this group. The Santa Maria Bell Choir is a very distinguished and highly recognized musical group. These students perform at liturgies, special events, and concerts. Information is distributed throughout the school year by the bell choir director.
MINISTRY Each student (K-8) performs ministry activities age appropriate for their grade level. Teachers give guidance to the students as to types of ministry that can be performed.
MATH CLUB This is an after school student activity. Students in grades 7 & 8 are eligible to participate in this group. This activity is intended for students who wish to pursue math in greater depth and participate in math competitions. The moderator, Miss McGrath, will provide and distribute an information flyer about this activity.
SPANISH CLUB This is an after school student activity. Students in grades 5 – 8 are eligible to participate in this group. This activity is intended for students who wish to investigate Spanish on a conversational level.
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