Friends of Payton (FOP) is a parent-run organization that raises funds and provides volunteer assistance to support Walter Payton College Prep. Our mission is to enrich educational and extracurricular activities with outside resources to supplement the limited funding allotted to Payton through the public school system.

Officers
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Casey Hoogstraten, President
Email: FOPpresident@gmail.com

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

Bob Doak, Treasurer
Email: FOPtreasurer@gmail.com

Brian Moore, Assistant Treasurer
Email: FOPasttreasurer@gmail.com

Laurie Flom, Secretary
Email: FOPsecretary@gmail.com

Joni Santini, Fundraising Chair
Email: FOPfundraising@gmail.com

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

Meetings
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Friends of Payton will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 14th at 6PM. After that, meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of the month. Please join this dynamic group!
Committees
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Join a committee! Read about it here!

FOP has many avenues by which parents can become involved at Payton. Even if you volunteer on a project-by-project basis or sit on a committee, as an all volunteer organization, we welcome your support.

Fundraising Committee
Organizes and coordinates the annual Gala Dinner & Auction, the annual mail solicitation and other events that raise funds to supplement Payton's budget.

Contact: Joni Santini, FOPfundraising@gmail.com

Spirit and Community Committee
Organizes the Cubby Stroll, the school’s student annual walk-a-thon, and supports special school events, such as Freshman Orientation, Curriculum Night, Report Card Pick-Up, the Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon, the Senior Lunch and the Spring Sports/Academic Banquet.

Contact: Corina Prada, FOPspirit@gmail.com 

Parent College Committee
Works to provide information to parents about the college application process and supports efforts of the school counseling department. Holds informational meetings for parents to help navigate the college search and application process. Participation is suggested for Junior or Senior parents or parents with recent, college application experience.

Contact: David Cholst FOPcollege@gmail.com

Parent Network Committee
Produces the “Parent Pass the Word” e-newsletter which provides timely information to parents. Encourages parent involvement at the school and in FOP through events directed to parents, such as the Freshman Family Pizza Party and Parents’ Nites Out. Helps maintain the school database and produces the Student Directory.

Contact: Katie Merrell, FOPcommunications@gmail.com

Global Connections Committee
Supports all existing and potential student travel programs by assisting the involved teachers, chaperones, parents and students with a variety of needs. One of our goals is to develop sustainability for Payton’s growing travel programs and provide opportunities to the greatest number of students possible. Additionally, the committee supports global and cultural education by hosting the annual International Night as well as events where Payton students can interact with visiting exchange students.

Contact: Kathy Monk, FOPglobalconnections@gmail.com

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