School Parent Auxiliary

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can parents get involved in Queen of Angels School?
  Parents are an integral part of the parish and school community and are encouraged to take part in the activities of the school. Parents provide the leadership needed for special activities, fund-raisers, socials and other community building events. Queen of Angels has an active School Parent Auxiliary (SPA) which functions under the direction of the School Council. A parent liaison representative facilitates communication between the two organizations. Meetings are held once a month.
   
• What is the purpose of the School Parent Auxiliary Group?
  The purpose is to assist the Principal and School Council in meeting the needs of the school community. We meet these needs on three levels: financial, social and educational.
   
• Who can belong to the School Parent Auxiliary Group?
  Anyone who is a parent or guardian of a student at the school can belong to the School Parent Auxiliary. The SPA is parent/guardian organized and managed.
   
• What does the School Parent Auxiliary do?
  We organize fundraisers such as hot lunch and snack days as well as "Bingo" and "Casino Night" events to provide financial assistance for school programs, equipment and recreational activities. We stage social events such as the Family Barbeque, Halloween Party, Mardi Gras and our annual Christmas Turkey Dinner. We provide funds to teachers for classroom materials and extra-curricular activities.
   

For additional information, please contact our parent group at qofaspa@hotmail.com.