Parents at Lial Catholic School are part of every aspect of our school.  Volunteering in the classroom, working on a committee or in the office, coaching a sport or monitoring a club... parents are part of it all!   

Lial Parent Association (LPA)

The Lial Parent Association has been established to:

-Provide a means to organize parent support and interest

-Advise the school administration on special projects

-Carry through these projects as coordinated through the school principal

The LPA holds monthly meetings.  The list of officers and committee heads is included in the school directory distributed each September. 

The LPA sponsors a number of social and educational events each year and conducts the annual fundraisers.  Funds raised through LPA activities are transferred to the school account each summer to support the mission of the school the following year.

Volunteers to chair and participate in LPA committees are solicited each year.  Committee meetings are scheduled in conjunction with the school principal.  The LPA organizes "Buddy Families" to assist new families in their transition to Lial School.  More details regarding the Association are available in the LPA Constitution, found in the office.

Committes

Parent involvement in the various school and LPA committees is very important to the spirit and effectiveness of Lial's program.   There are numerous ways to participate.  Forms distributed throughout the year for individual events will provide the specifics.  Parents are also encouraged to recommend other ways they would like to be of service.

Committee meetings are scheduled through the principal.  Rooms for meetings may be reserved through the office. 

Classroom Volunteers

Lial's multiage approach includes much small group work.  Classroom volunteers are needed on a regular schedule.  Parents and other adults assist the teachers by working with individuals or small groups, preparing classroom materials, etc.  A volunteer form is sent home early in the year and a volunteer orientation is held within the first few weeks of school.  Volunteers are to sign in/out at the secretary's office.

All volunteers who work with children must attend the Diocesan workshop “Protecting Youth and Those Who Serve Them” every five years.  (See Inservice and Fingerprints Requirement)

Room Representatives

The Room Representative may assist the teachers by organizing details for classroom parties, helping with field trips, and assisting with other special activities.  The classroom representatives of each unit work together under the direction of the teachers.  A volunteer form is sent home each year for this service.

Coaching

Parents of Lial students are encouraged to coach our CYO sports. Please see our Sports & Clubs page for more information.