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 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
○ President: Chris Varady
○ Vice President: Joy Stanton
○ Secretary: Mark Terry
○ Treasurer: NEEDED
○ Public Relations: Tenisha Phelps and Jenny Blevens
○ School Activities: Kylie Gregory
○ Hospitality: Marli Nixon and Megan Baiter
○ Liaison PK-1st: Megan Baiter and Jenny Blevens
○ Liaison 2nd-5th: Chris Varady
○ Liaison 6th-8th: Kylie Gregory
○ Uniform Resale: Natalie Gordon
○ Grandparents Day: Peggy Kory
○ Teacher Appreciation (Monthly): Tenisha Phelps and Amanda Jockisch
○ Dine to Donate Events: Natalie Gordon
○ Alton City Wide Litter Clean Up: Ashley Lack
○ Halloween Parade: NEEDED
○ Family Christmas/Toy Drive: Susan Kasten
○ Family Movie Night: Chris Varady
○ Christmas Feast: Sue Stirnaman
○ Mother/Son Event: Marli Nixon
○ Father/Daughter Event: Megan Baiter
○ Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Susan Kasten
○ Cardinals Calendars: Paige Dawdy
○ Ice Skating Event: co-chairs Chris Varady and Natalie Gordon
○ Trivia Night: Jason Lack
○ Family Bowling Day: Sue Stirnaman
○ Teacher Appreciation Week: Tenisha Phelps and Amanda Jockisch
○ Golf Tournament: Katie Kruger
○ Book Fair: Joy Stanton
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
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
SAPA still needs a few spots filled for the 2026-2027 school
year! Ready to get involved?
Sign up here:
SAPA NEWSLETTER
SAPA MINUTES
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