P.A.L

What is a PAL? Parents as Liaisons (PAL)

Our P.A.L Association supports the faculty and administration in their efforts to improve educational and extracurricular activities in the school. Parents and students are encouraged to become involved in P.A.L.

Class P.A.L.S. are chosen by each individual teacher. A Class P.A.L. should be available to help his/her teacher when the teacher asks for help. A Class P.A.L. should organize class celebrations and activities upon the teacher’s request. A Class P.A.L. should be present at all class events or arrange for someone to be present in his/her absence.

In addition to classroom responsibilities, a Class P.A.L is expected to participate and provide help in school events and activities. A Class P.A.L is considered to be a liaison between Pinecrest Avalon’s P.A.L Association and the parents in his/her class. A Class P.A.L will communicate information to the parents in his/her class via email and/or written memorandum. A Class P.A.L should recruit volunteers from his/her class to help in extracurricular activities in the school. A Class P.A.L is expected to volunteer in school wide events, some of which are listed below:

• Friday Sales

• Movie Night

• Hispanic Heritage

• School Picnic

• Walk-A-Thon

• Field Day

• Pinecrest Fesitival

• FSA/FCAT/SAT Events

Grade Level Representative P.A.L.S. are chosen by the school administration. If a Class P.A.L. is chosen to be a Grade Level Representative, he/she may select a Co-P.A.L. to assist him/her with the teacher’s approval. Grade Level Representatives are responsible for all of the previously mentioned plus…they are expected to attend monthly meetings usually held on Wednesdays after school, help organize and participate in mandatory extracurricular events, and organize Friday sales. A Grade Level Representative shall communicate pertinent information to the Class P.A.LS. in his/her grade level via email.

All P.A.L. fundraisers, events, and celebrations must be approved by Administration. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome and will be presented to the Administration by the PAL Officers. If a Class PAL has questions, needs guidance or assistance, he/she should contact the Grade Level Representative.