Parent Information

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Parent/Student Handbook

Parent Newsletter
Feb - March 2008 Parent Newsletter.pdf
December - January Parent Newsletter.pdf
Oct - Nov Parent Newsletter.pdf

Parent Club
Membership in the Parent Club is open to all parents/guardians of a current Garces Memorial student. Officers are elected and several couples are selected to serve as class representatives for each of the four classes.

The Parent Club has four main goals:

• To enlist the spiritual, educational and social resources of the home and school to provide the best Catholic education possible at Garces Memorial High School.
• To promote a broader appreciation of the mission, goals, and ideals of Catholic education.
• To foster the integration of families into the life of the school community.
• To provide a forum of exchange for parents/guardians on matters of mutual interest.

The Parent Club meets four times a year on campus in the Fireside Room. The first half hour of the meeting is for club business, while the rest of the time features a speaker on a school matter of mutual interest. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. See the Activities Calendar for meeting dates.


Moms In Touch International
Moms In Touch International meets weekly during the academic year. Garces mothers join together for one hour to pray for each member's students, in addition to the faculty, staff, school activities and the needs of the Garces Community. Currently meetings are held every Friday morning from 8:15 am to 9:15 in the Holy Spirit Chapel on the Garces campus.

Booster Club
The Booster Club is a parent organization that exists to support the extra-curricular activities at Garces Memorial High School.

Booster Club meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month in the school's Library/Technology Center. All interested parents are invited and encouraged to attend.


Fund Raising
All development activities are approved and coordinated by the Director of Development.

The Garces Memorial Development Office is committed to a professional, organized fund raising approach that minimizes expenses and ensures that the greatest amount of funds raised goes to benefit the student body.

For a copy of the Development Policies and Procedures please contact the Director of Development.

Special Events
Garces hosts a number of special events throughout the year including the Fall BBQ, The Garces Gala (a two weekend auction), and the Msgr. Leddy Golf Classic. A special invitation is extended to parents to attend these events. Those interested in volunteering to help with the planning and production of these events should contact the event chair or the Development Office.


Activities & Athletics Calendar
Each family will
receive a school calendar. Families are encouraged to keep the calendar available for reference throughout the year. This information is also on the Garces Web Site.


Parent/Student Directory
Each family will
receive a Parent/Student directory. Families are encouraged to keep the directory available for reference throughout the year. This information is also on the Garces Web Site on the Parent Access page.


Garces Memorial News
A parent newsletter is published five times a year. Each issue
contains important information about school services, deadlines, and an updated school calendar. Parents and students are strongly encouraged to read each newsletter. If the parent does not receive the newsletter, please notify the Development Office.


Mission Magazine
Mission, Garces Memorial High School's magazine for alumni and friends, is published two times a year.


Using School Facilities
Any use of the Garces campus/facilities must be scheduled prior to the event or meeting. All meeting rooms and facilities (including athletic facilities, playing fields, and Monsignor Leddy Hall) must be reserved at least three weeks in advance. A deposit and rental fee may be required. Please contact the Development Office for more information.

• Any activity that requires the use of any facilities of equipment must check with the Business Manager, Athletic Director, and the Development Office to make sure there is no scheduling conflict.
• Students may use the gym and field house only when proper supervision is available.