MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to support the administration, faculty, and families of the Gerstell Academy for the mutual benefit of all by enhancing the campus and community life of every student.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Parents’ Association, a non-profit volunteer organization, shall be:
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To render volunteer services to Gerstell Academy
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To promote good public relations within and outside Gerstell Academy
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To continually improve the quality of life and the environment within the Gerstell Academy community
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To raise funds for the general benefit and welfare of Gerstell Academy
OVERVIEW
As a parent or guardian of a Gerstell Academy student, you are automatically a member of the Parents’ Association, also known as GAPA.
Gerstell Academy is a dynamic and rapidly growing school community, and we need your support to achieve our mission and purpose. We welcome and encourage your participation, and sincerely hope you will consider sharing your time, talents, and treasures with our lively students, faculty, and staff.
Please peruse the links on the right side of this page, as there are many opportunities to become involved at Gerstell Academy. Consider your talents, and choose something about which you are passionate!
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Do you love books? Our phenomenal librarian, Mrs. Cherry, would love your assistance in the library.
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Do you like organizing and managing projects? Think about serving on the Bull Roast or Bingo Committees.
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Do you love talking to people? Mrs. Louque, our Admissions Director, would welcome your support on the Admissions Committee
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Do you enjoy philanthropic endeavors? Serve on the Hands & Hearts Committee and collect coats for local children or package goodies for our soldiers serving overseas.
There are many possibilities…truly, something for everyone.
Our students, school, and community will all benefit from your selfless involvement, and certainly, your time and talents will be greatly appreciated.
The current officers for the Gerstell Academy Parents’ Association are noted to the right. Please feel free to contact them for more information.
Give as much time as you can. Join us for our students’ sake.
You may contact this year’s officers for more information. Serving the 2012 – 2014 terms are:
Chairperson: Mrs. Nichole R. Ballard
Contact Mrs. Ballard (nballard@yesevents.com)
Co-Vice Chairpersons: Mr. and Mrs. Reid and Carolyn Wraase
Contact Mr. and Mrs. Wraase (rrwraase@ontheedgeconsulting.com and crwraase@ontheedgeconsulting.com)
Treasurer: Mrs. Jessica Ladzinksi
Contact Mrs. Ladzinksi (jlad@hahnsofwestminster.com)
Secretary: Mrs. Mooregan Hankins
Contact Mrs. Hankins (mhankins.gapa@gmail.com)
Please see the Student and Parent Handbook for more details relating to the Parents’ Association and their committees.
