PARENTS OF ASCENSION ACADEMY

PAA (pronounced “paw”) is a self-governing organization to facilitate parents working with faculty, staff, and administration to enhance our students’ education in every way possible.   Each Spring PAA elects officers from among parents to direct the organization and manage the monies raised by PAA.  The PAA President serves as a member of the Board of Regents during his/her tenure, presenting reports, ideas, and concerns to the administration and Board of Regents for consideration.

HOW CAN I BECOME A MEMBER OF PAA?
Any parent of an Ascension student is automatically a member of PAA.  Here are some of the many ways you can make your PAA membership count for Ascension:

• Come to our meetings and let your voice be heard!  See our schedule of meetings below.
• Get involved in our annual Gala fund-raiser in the spring! Beginning with the first fundraiser in 2000, PAA has provided an annual donation to fund projects for our students. The school van, computers, and sports uniforms were purchased with these funds.  This year our efforts will be used for very specific items needed to enhance the programs at Ascension.  These will be discussed and selected at PAA meetings this year.
• Volunteer! You can, provide food for school events, assist during lunches, serve on a committee, share your unique talents and connections, sell concessions during games, etc.
• Contribute your culinary talents to PAA’s all-school picnic on August 18 and the end-of-year picnic on May 17.
• Help to host one or both of our recruitment Open House events (see below).
• Help honor our teachers by participating in the Christmas brunch and the May Teacher Appreciation Week refreshments.
• Support the school through your contributions to the Annual Fund campaign in the fall.

Remember, great schools don’t just happen.  They come alive when dedicated and inspired teachers work with talented and hard-working students supported by caring and involved parents.   The school needs you this year—and PAA is the best way for you to help us become the great school we aspire to be.

Booster Club Concession Stand Coord:  Joni Mickna

Fundraising Coordinator: Tanya Martinez

For more information contact ascensionpaa@hotmail.com.