Friends of Payton
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Friends of Payton (FOP) is a parent-run organization that supports the students, faculty, and administration of Walter Payton College Prep through fundraising and volunteering at various events throughout the year. Our mission is to enrich educational and extracurricular activities with resources that supplement the limited funding allotted to Payton through the Chicago Public School system.  Our goal is to make it easy for Payton familites to participate in, volunteer at, and donate to our school.  If you have any questions, contact us at FriendsofPayton@gmail.com.
Participate
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The Payton Community Meeting is a chance for parents and guardians to hear from the Principal about what’s going at school. It typically occurs at 6pm on the first Wednesday of each month. The calendar for 2012-2013 Community Meetings is:
  • Sept 12
  • Oct 3
  • Nov 7
  • Dec 5
  • Jan 9
  • Feb 6
  • Mar 6
  • Apr 10
  • May 1
  • June 5
The Fundraising Team typically meets after the Community Meeting.

For a list of other upcoming ways to participate in the Payton community, visit the PARTICIPATE page.
Volunteer
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Parents and guardians volunteer hundreds of hours to Payton each year in dozens of ways. Every parent and guardian has a skill we can use – if you can fold a piece of paper or unload water bottles onto a table, you can help! In addition to serving short shifts at school events, volunteers are needed to help with a variety of fundraising tasks and to fill ongoing roles like making sure the website is up to date.  Learn more on the VOLUNTEER page.
Donate
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FOP does extensive fundraising every year to supplement the school's official CPS budget.  These funds support professional development activities that help our faculty and staff remain leaders in their fields, continual technology innovation for staff and students, and scholarship support so that all of our students can participate in travel, athletic, and other opportunities.  Visit the DONATE page and GALA page for more information.

The Fundraising Team meets after the Payton Community Meeting each month and can be reached at FOPFundraising@gmail.com.  We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions!
Officers
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Casey Hoogstraten, President
Email: FOPpresident@gmail.com

Marla Kushner, Executive Vice President
Email: FOPevp@gmail.com

Brian Moore, Treasurer
Email: FOPtreasurer@gmail.com

Tracey Lowenthal, Assistant Treasurer
Email: FOPasttreasurer@gmail.com

Laurie Flom, Secretary
Email: FOPsecretary@gmail.com

Cathy Nardi, Fundraising Chair
Email: FOPfundraising@gmail.com

Katie Merrell, Communications Chair
Email: FOPcommunications@gmail.com

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