Grace Christian School

PARENT-TEACHER FELLOWSHIP

        Parents have an active and joint responsibility with the staff for the education and upbringing of their children.  Grace Christian School is an extension of the home in that it supports parents in their duties to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.  The Fellowship is advisory and participatory in nature.  The Fellowship deals with school-wide issues and areas that would benefit the whole school even if it involves only a portion of the school program.  The Fellowship reports to the School Director who forwards appropriate items to the School Committee for consideration and action.  The Fellowship is responsible to the staff to support the school.

         Membership is open to all parents of Grace Christian School children.   Fellowship activities are funded by a designated portion of the Enrollment Fee.  In matters brought before the Fellowship for consideration, each family has one vote, regardless of the number of students in the school.

         The officers of the Fellowship are a President, a Vice President, a Secretary,  and a Treasurer elected by a simple majority of members present at the election meeting.  Officers must have at least one full year’s experience as a parent of school students.   A nominating committee will prepare a recommended slate of candidates for review by the Director and School Committee before submission to the membership for voting.  Officers will be elected in the spring for the following year.

        One parent from each class of all grades will serve as Grade Representatives.  They serve as a point of contact for input and action for the Fellowship officers.  They are selected in the fall.  No previous school experience is required.

         Ad hoc committees may be formed as needed for specific functions and projects.

       There shall be a minimum of three meetings per year, held in the evening at school on Thursdays.  Dates will be cleared through the school and church calendar.
        All school parents are encouraged to become actively involved in the Parent Teacher Fellowship by attending meetings and serving on appropriate committees to assist the school program.  Suggestions for improvements in the school program are always welcome and can be made to Grade Representatives or any Fellowship officer.

PTF Bylaws                                      

Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF) Officers 2009/2010 school year:

President:  Donna Moerschell

Vice President:  Janine Dolinka

Secretary:  Dawn Saunders

Treasurer:  Ama Danso

2009//2010 Parent Volunteers Presentation

To contact the PTF officers, you can e-mail them at ptf@gcsbowie.org

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