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Parents Association
Parents AssociationCommunity, Service, and Support
Every family at School of St. Mary belongs to the Parents Association, the parent-led organization that brings our community together through service, fundraising, and shared purpose.
What Is the Parents Association?
Every parent and guardian of a School of St. Mary student is automatically a member of the Parents Association (PA). The PA supports the school's mission by enhancing the educational and social environment through community-building activities, volunteer coordination, and fundraising, sharing the same core values as School of St. Mary itself. The PA does not participate in curriculum or school administration, which falls to the School Advisory Council (SAC); instead, the PA receives direction from, and is accountable to, the Pastor of the Church of St. Mary and the school principal.
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2026–2027 PA Board
- President: Kim Danciu, pa@schoolofstmary.org
- Vice President: Kristina Lowery
- Treasurer: Mila Sobinsky
- Secretary: Nell Zeit
- Marketing: Katherine Connor and Alison Zeleniuch
- Room Parent Coordinator: Brooke Hall
- Crusaderwear: Shelley Reynolds, Chair
- Used Uniform Program: Christine Dolan, Renee Dowling, and Jennifer Zeit
- Corporate Sponsorships: Maeve Curran and Diana Hand, Co-Chairs
- Crusader Chase: Linda Harmer, Chair
- Crusader Annual Gala: Tracey Oberlin, Chair
- Fish Fry: Tessa Schenkel and Molly Sweeney, Co-Chairs
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation: Chapin Konsler and Carrie Oates, Co-Chairs
- Trunk or Treat: Kara Jacobs and Hannah Johnson, Co-Chairs
- New Family Welcome and Community Building: Allison Reebie, Chair
- Book Fair: Meaghan Cook and Sarah Johnson, Co-Chairs
- Lake Forest Days Parade: Ann Sandretto, Chair
The Purpose of the PA is to:
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Community-Building Opportunities
Provide community-building opportunities through all activities -
Volunteering
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Fundraising Support
Plan and carry out fundraisers that support the school and its programs -
Continued Advancement
Strengthen the school's continued advancement through active family support of time, talent, and treasure
PA Events
Throughout the year, the Parents Association hosts events that bring our community together, raise funds for the school, and create memories for Crusader families. Current dates and details for every event are shared through the PA Community in MySOSM.
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Crusader Annual Gala and Silent Auction
The Parents Association's signature fundraising event of the year, bringing together current families, alumni, and parish supporters for an evening of community and generosity. -
Friday Fish Fry
A beloved Lenten tradition, open to the whole community. -
Crusader Chase Fun Run
A student-led fundraiser that celebrates our students and promotes an active, healthy lifestyle. -
Trunk or Treat
A free, family-friendly Halloween celebration hosted by the Parents Association, featuring trunk-to-trunk trick-or-treating and festive fun. -
Crusaderwear Sale
Held three to four times a year, the Crusaderwear sale offers Crusader spirit wear, including casual day t-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweaters. -
Used Uniform Sale
A year-round program and seasonal sale that gives Crusader families an affordable way to buy and pass along used uniforms.
Grade-level get-togethers, Book Fairs, Dine and Share and Shop and Share nights, and Lake Forest Days Parade participation round out the PA's year-round calendar of community events. Log in to MySOSM for current dates and sign-ups.
Get Involved
All School of St. Mary parents and guardians are invited and encouraged to attend Parents Association meetings, held once a month on Friday mornings. Current dates and locations are posted in the Parents Association Group in MySOSM.
The Parents Association runs on volunteers. Whether you can join a committee, help at an event, or simply attend a meeting, there's a place for you in this community. To give directly to the Crusader Annual Fund, visit our Giving page.
The Parents Association runs on volunteers. Whether you can join a committee, help at an event, or simply attend a meeting, there's a place for you in this community. To give directly to the Crusader Annual Fund, visit our Giving page.
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