Mission

The Parent Council (PC)  embraces and promotes the mission of St. Mary Academy - Bay View. It works together with the school community to support our mission as an educational community rooted in the values of the Sisters of Mercy and the charism of Catherine McAuley.

Purpose

The Parent Council supports and promotes the school community through activities involving parents, students, faculty, staff, and administration. It works to foster a spirit of solidarity, community and collaboration by providing opportunities for parents to meet socially, to become actively involved in the life of the school, and to support the Academy’s fundraising efforts.

The Council shall pursue the following objectives:

• To welcome new families and to serve as ambassadors for the Academy.

• To encourage positive, productive and Mercy-centered communication within the school community (parents, teachers, staff and administration)

• To sponsor family oriented activities

• To sponsor fundraising activities that support school programs

• To facilitate and volunteer support for the goals, needs and mission of the school

• To hold informational meetings

• To promote extra activities for the benefit of our students