St. Joseph’s Parents Association

The St. Joseph’s Parents Association (SJPA) is responsible for fundraising and coordinating a strong and active volunteer program. As a St. Joe’s parent, you are automatically an SJPA member and part of this wonderful parent-led organization.

All are welcome to attend SJPA’s monthly meetings, generally held the third Tuesday of each month. Please check the school’s weekly newsletter for more details on date, time and location.

SJPA Board Position Descriptions

St. Joseph’s Parents Association Organizational Charter

Volunteer Opportunities

Please welcome the 2024-2025 St.Joseph’s Parent Association Board!

Erin Mercer

President

Wendi Drake

President Elect

Diana Lachiondo

Past President

Jen Compton

Treasurer

Jeni Lang

Secretary

Meredith Fehringer

Volunteer Coordinator

Jamie Donely

Room Parent Coordinator

Mary-Kate Johnson

New Family Mentor Coordinator

Jana Fredriksen

Hospitality Chair

SJPA Meetings

  • Meeting Meeting Date
  • SJPA Board Meeting - August 2024 8/20@3:15pm
  • SJPA Board Meeting - September 2024 9/17@3:15pm
  • SJPA Board Meeting - October 2024 10/15@3:15pm
  • SJPA Board Meeting - November 2024 11/12@3:15pm
  • SJPA Board Meeting - December 2024 12/17@3:15pm
  • SJPA Board Meeting - January 2025 1/21@3:15pm
  • SJPA Board Meeting - February 2025 2/18@3:15pm
  • SJPA Board Meeting - March 2025 3/11@3:15pm
  • SJPA Board Meeting - April 2025 4/22@3:15pm
  • SJPA Board Meeting - May 2025 5/20@3:15pm

SJPA Events

  • Events Date
  • Trunk or Treat October 25
  • Idaho Steelheads Night December 13
  • Father Daughter Dance February (date tbd)
  • Crab Feed March 1

Get Involved!

The school relies heavily on volunteers to conduct its many activities in and out of the classroom, including fundraising. Volunteer programs range from organizing and implementing various annual fundraisers to volunteering for school day activities such as room parents, lunch helpers, field trip drivers etc. All volunteers who work directly with students are required to attend a “Safe Environment Workshop” and have a criminal background check.

Volunteer programs range from organizing and implementing various annual fundraisers to volunteering for school day activities, such as room parents, lunch helpers, etc. There are many volunteer activities available, so you may choose activities that interest you and utilize your skills. For parents who work outside the home, we have activities that can be done at home or on the weekends.

St. Joseph’s School requires each family to volunteer a minimum of 25 hours or more during the course of the school year, five hours of which are related to fund-raising activities. In addition, all volunteers who work directly with students are required to attend a “Safe Environment Workshop” and have a criminal background check. 

Volunteer Hours

Dear Parent, 

In order to ensure that St. Joseph’s Catholic School has accurate volunteer information for your student(s), please take a few minutes to record your family’s current volunteer hours. 

St. Joseph’s Catholic School requires each family to volunteer a minimum of 25 hours or more during the course of the school year, 5 hours of which are related to fund-raising activities. A two (2) hour limit is placed on the recording of hours for the donation of baked goods to events. Please note your hours will be approved by the St. Joseph’s Marketing Director after submission.

You may submit your hours by clicking on the link below or by submitting your hours through FACTS.

Families may submit hours by using the link you received via email, or by submitting your hours through FACTS.

If you receive a multiple session error, please close your browser window (not just the tab) and click the link again. 

How to submit volunteer hours through FACTS:

Logging your hours is via your Family Portal. You will need to click on FAMILY and log your hours under the person who did the volunteering from the drop down box. 
 

Thank you for helping us keep your information up to date!

Frequently Asked Questions

All parents of St. Joseph’s School students are automatically members of the SJPA. The SJPA Board is comprised of eight elected and appointed officers. All parents are encouraged and welcome to attend the monthly SJPA board meetings which are generally held on the second Tuesday of the month at 3:15 pm in the flex classroom. Elections for the next school year are held in the spring.

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