Parent Action Corps (PAC) Mission Statement
The Parent Action Corp (PAC) is a team of parent volunteers who support the needs of Lexington Catholic School by collaborating with faculty, staff, and administrators to provide resources that will assist with a variety of school sanctioned events and activities. PAC participation allows parents, family members and friends of Lexington Catholic to engage and assist in the promotion of a positive school culture and the overall advancement of Lexington Catholic High School.
Dear Parents,
I know many of you and feel fortunate to have met several of you recently at the Freshman Induction Ceremony and Breakfast, but for the rest, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Shana Peterson, PAC President for the 2023/24 school year with Stephanie Parrish taking over in 2024! PAC stands for Parent Action Corps and is a team of parent volunteers who support the needs of the Lexington Catholic High School by collaborating with faculty, staff and administrators to provide resources that will assist with various school-sanctioned events and activities. PAC participation allows parents, family members, and friends of LCHS to engage and assist in the promotion of a positive school culture and the overall advancement of Lexington Catholic High School.
PAC runs on both a small stipend and parent donations (in-kind items or monetary). The funds secured from used uniforms, our small stipend and donations allows us to assist with events like Homecoming Dance, Faculty Staff Appreciation, Catholic Schools Week Activities, Senior Dinner Dance and Senior Breakfast. If you would like to contribute a small donation ($10-20) to support these efforts, please reach out to our financial office. If you would prefer to assist by donating your time or talents, that is amazing too...those opportunities will be found in Knights News as they arise.
Thanks in advance for your consideration of PAC and our beloved school!
Kind regards,
Shana Peterson
PAC Chairperson
Calendar of Events
*All dates and events are subject to change during the school year
August:
*110 Employees - Beginning of the year gift -
8/9 - Locker Decor - Dcn O'Sullivan will confirm with Spiritual Life Asst Director about Saint Selection - on 8/9 Shana will have a group of PAC Parents ready to decorate in prep for 8/14.
8/11 - Set-up Used Uniform (Cafeteria)
8/14 - Start Up Day/Used Uniform Sale- PAC will have a "check off" on Dcn O'Sullivan's List - Nikki will confirm with Colleen about whether $20 PAC Budget fee will be charged that day or will be included in tuition. PAC will also have light refreshments at the table in the lobby directing parents to Used Uniform Sale too.
8/18 - Freshman Class Breakfast- PAC will provide a light breakfast for the freshman class in the lobby during first period (~8:15) with teachers in the lobby. Shana will get Nikki an invitation for the Freshman Class (students only - no parents) - Nikki will get it sent out electronically and have it printed in time for the Start-Up Day.
*Recognition of Spring/Summer Sports at first all school Mass - additionally, have spirit committee to work with AD to ensure recognition at one of the fall football games - similar to the LAX team recognition at the LCA game in 2022. Sports to recognize accomplishments in summer post/season. - Softball, Baseball, LAX B & G, Track...any others?
September:
UKnight to Serve - Shana will reach out to Emily Derisio (spelling) to see how PAC can support this effort.
October:
10/3 - Teacher Appreciation Breakfast - Hospitality -
10/4-6 - FALL BREAK
Homecoming Week - 10/16-10/21
*SGA will pick theme days
*Powder Puff - TBD - Confirm with AD Dave Nurnberg field availability and dates.
10/19 - Tentative Parade - *Pending Construction Completion
10/20 - Fall Sports Pep Rally Assembly - Spirit Committee
10/20 - HOCO Football Game vs Pendleton Co.
10/20 - Alumni Knight - Pam Schnieder event - work with her to also include a tour of the new building (pending completion) - also invite alumni to attend the parade on 10/19 *if permissible
10/21 - HOCO Dance - Treats and Decor - School Spirit and Signup Genius
November:
11/20 - Faculty/Staff Appreciation Notes and Treats (PAC) - Nothing Bundt Cakes (well received)
December:
Christmas Gift Card Outreach - Spiritual Life and Sign Up Genius - PAC sends out sign-up genius requesting school wide donations for outreach to families in need to be dispersed by Spiritual Life - $20/25 increment gift cards
*12/12 - (Tuesday before Reading Day) NOT a PAC event but rather a discussion about a dance (Ugly Christmas Sweater theme) hosted by LC Cheer as a fundraiser - Cheer will need to confirm with AD re Varsity Basketball Schedule/Games typically on Tuesdays.
January:
1/14 - Tentative Senior Dinner Dance - Sr Committee - this date is pending - keep in mind Dance Blue is on 1/12/24
1/28 - 2/2 - Catholic Schools Week (CSW)
1/31 - Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - Hospitality/PAC leadership
February:
MKS - confirm with Pam S about PAC support of this event
2/17 - Sadie Hawkins Dance - how can PAC support
March:
*DATE TBD - Winter Sports Pep Assembly - talk with Dave to finalize a Date - PAC Spirit
April:
*no current events
May:
*DATE TBD - Teacher Appreciation Week - Breakfast and/or work with Dcn O'Sullivan for affirmations/gift card incentives.
*TBD - support Spiritual Life in providing snacks and prayers for finals week
*TBD - Potentially 2nd Saturday in May - Prom - how can PAC support
5/17 - Senior Breakfast - 8:15-9A (Senior Parent Committee)
* A couple of notes - Have Admins greet Senior Students as they enter at breakfast - get Dcn O'Sullivan a mic to line up students in grad line
*ANY AND ALL PAC PURCHASES MUST HAVE A PO AND CARD APPROVAL - cc NIKKI and Shana on all requests - ABSOLUTELY NO OUT OF POCKET REIMBURSEMENTS!!!!
*Nikki will chat with Colleen to provide Shana with a copy of last year's budget/purchases as a guide for future year events.
Thanks again for working out these details with me...I really appreciate you all muscling through - we covered a LOT, but I just know it is going to be a fantastic year!!! Feeling grateful to partner with you in supporting all of the students, faculty in staff at LC!
