Viking Parents' Organization

Mission Statement

The VPO is a social and volunteer organization. The VPO serves as a resource to the SJCP community under the direction of Head of School Will Knotek. Parent involvement is an important and beneficial part of school life. The VPO sponsors events, and offers volunteer opportunities to promote fellowship, pursue interest, and share expertise with the SJCP community. All SJCP parents/guardians are automatically members of the VPO and are welcome to attend the quarterly VPO leadership meetings.

VPO COMMITTEES

The VPO has established committees to help support the efforts of enhancing the SJCP community. The committees are open to all parents/guardians/grandparents as we are soliciting volunteers to help in any capacity. Committee members are able to participate in all or just a part of the planning and organizing, volunteering at events, or donating whether it be monetarily or providing items needed.

PARENT SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: TBD

Parents will take the lead on organizing informal adult gatherings for parents to get to know each other and strengthen our sense of community. A few examples are gathering for Alive at Five in downtown Frederick, happy hours at local restaurants or bars and possibly a couple on the SJCP campus throughout the year.

VIKING HOMECOMING WEEK

Committee Chair: May-Lin Adams & Kate Clark

Parents will support SGA planning class competitions throughout the week and preparing for Homecoming. Projects include class hallway decorating competitions, class banner competitions for the Homecoming Parade and car preparation for Homecoming Court prior to the game.

SCHOOL HOSPITALITY

Committee Chair: TBD

Parents will provide and set up refreshments and/or play a role as a warm welcome to new visitors and current families at different events per the request of the school throughout the year. Back to School Night, Accepted Students Night, Post-Graduation refreshments, and holiday-themed and exam-week gifts for the students.

Poinsettia & Wreaths Sales

Committee Chair: TBD

In order to cover some of the costs required to provide support to the school, the VPO holds a Poinsettia and Wreath sale at Christmas.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Committee Chair: Patty Scherer

VPO will work with Marketing to formulate a plan to highlight this special week for our SJCP community. Individual days will focus on our students, faculty and staff, and parents with a special treat or activity for each. There will also be a day of service performed by our students to bring our community together.

SOIREE COMMITTEE

Committee Chair: TBD

March 25, 2023, is the date of our largest fundraising event of the year. VPO is asked to help facilitate donations for the silent auction as well as gather contributions of wine and run our Wine Pull at the event.

SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION

Committee Chair: TBD

Our parents play a supportive role in the care of our campus. This team will assist with curb appeal by keeping the planters fresh and current with the seasons including fall, winter, and spring.

TEACHER APPRECIATION

Committee Chair: TBD

Throughout the year VPO provides special treats and positive encouragement at various times to thank and encourage our teachers and staff. This committee will also assist in organizing Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, May 1–May 5, 2023, providing breakfast, a luncheon for faculty and staff, and a gift/snack the other days of the week.

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

Committee Chair: The Ferrell and Russell Families

Our Viking Athletic Booster Club will help with the game day experience by running our concession stand and gate for home games at Warner Stadium and the Plamondon Gymnasium.