The Unquowa School :Our People

Unquowa Parents Association (UPA)

Nearly one hundred years ago, a group of parents dedicated to academic excellence in a small and nurturing environment, came together and The Unquowa School was established. That spirit of commitment to our fundamental ideals and the partnership of our faculty, staff and parents, lives on today, in The Unquowa Parents Association, more commonly referred to as the UPA.

As evidenced by the following list of UPA officers, there are many positions and opportunities for parents to share their time and their talent with the whole school community. What each member of the UPA has in common and what each board position strives to achieve, is the sense of community and fellowship that have become the hallmark of the Unquowa education.

The scope of the UPA can best be summed up in two words; fun and fundraising. We host many school-wide events and endeavors that are designed to enrich our students' educational experience as well as to foster a strong sense of school spirit. Whether it is an evening out for the whole family to enjoy, such as our Bingo Night, or an adult only gala affair, such as our Annual Auction, our volunteers come together to support Unquowa. The UPA helps to build our school's future on the sturdy foundation of her history and tradition.

All parents and/or guardians of each student are, by definition, members of the UPA. We meet each month to discuss current projects and brain storm for new ideas. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend because the UPA is the gateway to parental participation in our school. From classroom representatives, our room reps, to president of the UPA, there are many avenues for involvement in our children's education.

Parental partnership is an integral part of the Unquowa tradition and the UPA facilitates this grand partnership in an effort to support our students while working to enrich their educational experience. Come and join us.

UPA Slate of Officers

Co-Presidents
Mrs. Kimberly Proto, Mrs. Jennifer Walsh

1st VP Rm. Reps. LS
Mrs. Genevieve Halloran

1st VP Rm. Reps. US
Mrs. Marianna Erenhouse

2nd VP Fac. Rep. LS
Ms. Maureen Becker

2nd VP Fac. Rep. US
Ms. Holly Tortora

3rd VP Ways & Means
Mr. David Dworski, Mrs. Gina Jones, Mrs. Mindee Blanco, Mrs. Lisa Albenze, Dr. Stephen Jones

Treasurer
Mrs. Andrea Register

Recording Secretary
Mrs. Bonnie Geppert

Past President Liason
Mrs. Irene Brennan

Hospitality
Mrs. Sally Cadoux, Ms. Sharon Lauter

Nominating
Mrs. Susan Tennant, Mrs. Gina Jones, Mrs. Irene Brennan, Mr. Lloyd Mitchell, Mrs. Mindee Blanco

Community Service
Mrs. Lisa Albenze, Mrs. Joan Panagos

Publishing
Mrs. Joann Omisore

Book Fair
Mrs. Joann Omisore, Mrs. Debbie Lietuvninkas, Mrs. Mary Sullivan

Fall FUNraiser
Mrs. Joan Panagos, Mrs. Amber O'Connell, Mrs. Helene Dworski, Mrs. Genevieve Halloran

4th-5th Gr. Socials
Mrs. Andrea Pinto, Mrs. Amber O'Connell, Mrs. Maria Hughes, Mrs. Joan Panagos

6th-8th Gr. Socials
Dr. Marci Klein, Mrs. Andrea Pinto, Mrs. Jessica Ryan, Mrs. Mindee Blanco

Sports Banquets
Mrs. Gabrielle Burdo, Mrs. Andrea Pinto, Mrs. Julianne Seymour, Mrs. Donna Hansen

Teacher Appreciation
Mrs. Genevieve Halloran, Ms. Holly Russo, Ms. Mary McGoldrick, Mrs. Gina Jones, Mrs. Gwynne Fitzgerald

New Parent Outreach
Mrs. Mindee Blanco, Mrs. Jessica Ryan, Mrs. Ann Adriani, Mrs. Monica Murray, Dr. Lisa Rubenstein

Spring Fun-raiser
Dr. Christine Siegel, Mrs. Lilly Giacobbe, Mrs. Joan Panagos

Planet UPA
Mrs. Monica Murray

Vintage Uniform
Mrs. Susan Tennant, Mrs. Lisa Albenze, Dr. Kimberly Stevens