St. Ambrose Parents Association

SAPA

MISSION STATEMENT


It is the mission of SAPA to support St. Ambrose School through volunteer work, funding efforts, parent education, and sponsoring and coordinating various events within the school community. Our goal is to support educational opportunities for our students while also supporting the Administration’s efforts to enhance the teaching and learning environment. We also strive to foster pride in St. Ambrose School by building and sustaining community among the parents, students, faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni.


SAPA OFFICERS FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

  • President: Chris Varady
  • Vice President: Joy Stanton
  • Secretary: Ashley Lack
  • Treasurer: Mark Terry
  • Public Relations Coordinator: Tenisha Phelps and Marli Nixon
  • School Activities Officer: Kylie Gregory
  • Fundraising Officer: OPEN
  • SAPA Liaison PK-1st: Melissa Hartnett; Natalie Gordon
  • SAPA Liaison 2nd-5th: Chris Varady, Joy Stanton, OPEN
  • SAPA Liaison 6th-8th: Sue Stirnaman, OPEN
  • Teacher Appreciation (Week) Chair: Tenisha Phelps and Amanda Jockisch
  • Christmas Feast Chair: Sue Stirnaman and Lauren Hoefert


There are lots of opportunities for volunteers available. If you would like to volunteer,

please submit your name via the survey link CLICK HERE or email

sapa@stambrosegodfrey.org


MONTHLY MEETINGS

SAPA meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month September - May at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Center unless otherwise noted. As a reminder, parents/guardians who attend our meetings can receive 1 family service hour AND one free dress down day pass for each of their children.


VOLUNTEERING

There are many ways for every parent or guardian to get involved. Hours may include all work within our parish community (church, fundraisers, school activities, lunchroom, library, PSR, Children’s Ministries, Music Ministry, and so much more!). To learn more and see our current sign-up links, visit our Volunteer Page


DRESS DOWN PASS DATES

Passes may ONLY be used on the following dates. Any changes to the dates will be announced in advance.

  • October 17
  • November 21
  • December 5
  • January 9
  • January 23
  • February 6
  • April 17
  • May 1



SAPA NEWSLETTER

October 9, 2025


SAPA MINUTES

OCTOBER MEETING


HAVE QUESTIONS?

Email SAPA


VOLUNTEER

Sign-Up Links


UPCOMING EVENTS

October 26, Sunday, at Bakers & Hale 11am-8pm Dine to Donate

Oct 4 Alton City-Wide Litter Clean-up

Oct 31 Halloween Parade

Nov 7 Grandparents’ Day

Nov 8 Trivia Night

Nov 30 Community Christmas

Dec 12 Family Movie Night