About Vision Statement: The La Pietra Parent Faculty Association (PFA) exists to bring students, faculty and parents closer together. Mission Statement: The La Pietra PFA is a volunteer organization that supports and enhances the school’s programs and activities, and promotes the La Pietra Spirit. The La Pietra PFA: •
Helps facilitate communication between parents and school administration;
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Cultivates relationships among parents to foster a sense of community;
Where Confidence Soars How do I get involved? •
Email LaPietraPFA@gmail.com
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Come join us in our monthly meetings held on select Thursdays at 7:45 am (check the calendar for exact dates);
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Look for PFA information on the La Pietra website parent portal;
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Check the daily bulletin and e-mails for sign-up links for detailed dates and times to sign-up and volunteer;
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Come join us at one of the events!
Parent Faculty Association
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Acts as an avenue for parent involvement and community building through school-sponsored functions, social events, and volunteer activities.
2933 Poni Moi Road, Honolulu HI 96815 www.LaPietra.edu
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(808) 922-2744
The La Pietra Parent Faculty Association (PFA) exists to bring students, faculty and parents closer together.
PFA-Supported Events & Activities Include: Admissions Open Houses, Orientation & Student Socials The PFA hosts refreshments for our New Student Orientation in August, Admissions Open House in November and February, and the Newly Accepted Student Social in April.
In addition, the PFA also assists with: Sunset Jazz (September). As one of La Pietra’s annual events, the jazz concert features some of the best entertainers in Hawaii. Parents assist with checking-in guests and more. HOOPLA (March). Over 300 friends, alumnae, and parents gather on the Great Lawn to support La Pietra’s financial aid program. Parents assists with checking-in guests, ushering, setting-up auction items, and processing auction winners.
Lunch By Moms and Dads (LBMD) is an event held on select Fridays of each month. Parents prepare lunch for students, faculty and staff. Lunches alternate between pasta bake, baked potato, and taco salad. Final Exam Breakfasts occurs on the last two days of each term. PFA provides a hearty breakfast to energize our girls for their exams.
APR
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LBMD
FEB
LBMD Admissions Open House • Special Guest Day •
MAR
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The Mother-Daughter Event occurs in October and the Father-Daughter Event occurs in November. Both events are special for parents to have fun and enjoy time with their daughters.
DEC
LBMD Holiday Decorating • Final Exam Breakfasts
LBMD HOOPLA • Final Exam Breakfasts • New Student Social •
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Holiday Decorating occurs in December. The PFA decorates the courtyard and gym for the holiday season.
JAN
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OCT
LBMD Mother-Daughter •
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NOV
AUG
New Student Orientation • LBMD • Big Sister & Little Sister Pizza Lunch
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LBMD Final Exam Breakfasts • Graduation •
Graduation (May). The PFA volunteers to help with the event and hosts snacks and refreshments after the ceremony.
Big Sister & Little Sister Pizza Lunch The PFA provides pizza and snacks for an event of sisterhood and mentorship at the beginning of the school year.
Special Guest Day occurs in February. It is a day for La Pietra students to give back to the community. Students pair with special-needs students from various public schools and share a fun-fair day with a bounce house, face painting, petting zoo, and pony rides.
MAY
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SEP
LBMD Sunset Jazz • Final Exam Breakfasts •
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• LBMD Admissions Open House • Father-Daughter
LBMD