Family School Association

Mission of FSA (Family School Association)
FSA shall advance Catholic education and the welfare of OLW school families and the parish at large. We are focused on student enrichment, faculty support and community growth.

Objectives:
1. The objective of this FSA shall be the advancement of Catholic education and the welfare of OLW school families and the parish at large.
2. FSA shall act in the promotion of parent-school communication, to facilitate parent networking and to provide educational enrichment for its faculties and students in the areas of faith, education and civic affairs.
3. It shall attempt to enhance the parents’ and teachers’ role in the education of the child by increasing their mutual understanding of children and, also, by providing an opportunity for parents and teachers to work together for the good of the child and to grow in mutual respect and concern.
4. It shall fundraise to cover its program expenses and to provide funding for programs that directly benefit the students and teachers of OLW. 
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We have some new and previously released Volunteer opportunities available to the school community. You can find these opportunities within Membership Toolkit- https://olwschool.membershiptoolkit.com/.

Student Events: New opportunity for Santa’s Secret Sale being held in November.
Communications: Yearbook proofers for 3rd, 7th and 8th grades
Yearbook Volunteer Candid Photographers for PK3, PK4,1st grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 7th and 8th
Class Project Team Members: Kindergarten (one additional volunteer needed) and 8th Grade (one additional volunteer needed)
Middle School Services: 8th Grade Video lead

Please join FSA as we start a prayer chain amongst volunteers – to pray for Our Lady of the Wayside’s students and staff by appealing to Our Lady of the Wayside and asking for her intercession. If this is something you would like to be a part of, you can sign up here. To learn more about the program, click here. For further information or questions, please email lisajochan@gmail.com. We look forward to praying with you!
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2024-2025 FSA Executive Board:
Chair: Annmarie Lichner
Vice Chair: Shauna Martin
Treasurer: Rene Kennedy
Secretary: Samantha Hostert

2024-25 FSA Board includes Executive Board and the following Board members:
Committee Chairs:
All School Services: Cynthia DeStefano
Student Events: Megan Bauer and Fara Librizzi
Parent Socials: Vita Massarelli and Tricia Miller
Communication: Holly Lang
Early Childhood Services: Julie Carter
Hospitality: Jamie Cassidy
Middle School Services: Michelle Sammartino
School Gifts: Robin Guagenti
Student Enrichment: Maureen Henry
OLW Families, if you would like to contact any member of FSA, please use Membership Toolkit to find the appropriate email or phone number. Outside inquires for FSA can be directed to: Fsachair@olwschool.org

 
FSA 2024-2025 Meetings – held in the multi-purpose room at 7pm. Parents are invited to attend. Watch MM for reminders
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 4 (new date)
January 8
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14