SHPFA

The Signal Hill Parent Faculty Association (SHPFA) is an organization comprised of parents, teachers, and administrators that work together to maximize the academic experience for all students at Signal Hill School. SHPFAs purpose is to facilitate cooperation between parents and teachers in the education of their children. The organization strives to meet this challenge by:

• promoting a positive communication system between home and school
• promoting a sense of community through social activities
• generating money through fundraising for the purpose of purchasing equipment, etc. that will enhance our childrens academic experience
• providing a forum for communicating with the Board of Education

SHPFA has scheduled the following meetings for the 2012-2013 school year:

Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

 

March 12, 2013 - BOE 2013-2014 Budget Presentation at 7:30 p.m.

 

May 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

These meetings provide an opportunity for parents to learn about the important issues facing our school and the many activities that take place at Signal Hill.

Membership in SHPFA is open to all faculty and families of Signal Hill School students. Membership forms are distributed in September and will be available at general meetings as well as Back to School Nights. Membership dues are $7.00 per family and faculty member. Membership allows you to become an active participant in SHPFA, allows you to join a committee, and allows you a voting voice. A family membership allows two members of the household to vote.

The Cultural Arts Committee organizes various assemblies for our children designed to broaden their exposure to the arts. The Hospitality Committee will provide refreshments at all SHPFA meetings, the New Parent Tea, and any Board of Education meetings hosted by Signal Hill. The Service Committee organizes the School Store, School Supply Sale, and Helping Hands.

The Second Vice President is responsible for all fund raising. This year we are planning another exciting night out at the Spring Fashion Show and Auction. There will be additional fundraising events throughout the year. Furthermore, we will continue to collect Boxtops for Education labels. We also track purchases from Genuardis and Target, each of which provides us with revenue dependant on our level of activity. The success of our fundraisers has enabled SHPFA to purchase many items for the school including computers, playground equipment, library books, and cultural arts assemblies.