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. Irene Brennan

1st VP Rm. Reps. LS
Mrs. Gina Jones

1st VP Rm. Reps. US
Mrs. Lilly Giacobbe

2nd VP Fac. Rep. LS
Mrs. Amber O'Connell

2nd VP Fac. Rep. US
Mrs. Mary Faulkner

3rd VP Ways & Means
Mrs. Gina Jones, Mrs. Mindee Blanco, Mrs. Jeanette Gantt, Mr. David Dworski, Ms. Mary Jean Basileo, Mrs. Eleanor Arnold, Ms. Priyanka Singh, Dr. Stephen Jones

Treasurer
Ms. Laura Baytos

Recording Secretary
Mrs. Genevieve Halloran

Past President Liason
Ms. Marcie Lapido

Enrichment
Mrs. Sarra Kennedy, Ms. Laura Babala

Hospitality
Mrs. Sally Cadoux, Mrs. Monica Murray, Mrs. Tami-Lyn Morse, Ms. Sharon Lauter

Nominating
Mrs. Marianna Erenhouse, Ms. Marcie Lapido, Mrs. Lilly Giacobbe, Mr. Lloyd Mitchell, Mrs. Susan Tennant

School Entrance
Mrs. Pamela Roland, Mrs. Helene Dworski

Community Service
Ms. Daria Blackham, Mrs. Joan Panagos, Mrs. Lilly Giacobbe

Authors' Day
Mrs. Jenifer Morse, Mrs. Julie Mughal

Publishing
Mrs. Jeanette Gantt, Mrs. Joann Omisore

Book Fair
Mrs. Joann Omisore, Mrs. Heather DeGregorio, Ms. Catharine Krog

Gift Shop
Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Dr. Christine Siegel

Fall FUNraiser
Mrs. Joan Panagos, Mrs. Nancy Vare, Mrs. Helene Dworski

Bingo Night
Mrs. Jessica Ryan, Mrs. Genevieve Halloran, Mrs. Susan Tennant

4th-5th Gr. Socials
Ms. Amany Ghobashy, Mrs. Tami-Lyn Morse, Mrs. Stephanie Kelly

6th-8th Gr. Socials
Mrs. Maria Hughes, Mrs. Andrea Pinto, Mrs. Mindee Blanco

Sports Banquets
Mrs. Donna Hansen, Ms. Marcie Lapido

Teacher Appreciation
Ms. Holly Russo, Mrs. Genevieve Halloran, Mrs. Gina Jones

New Parent Outreach
Mrs. Marianna Erenhouse, Mrs. Ann Adriani, Mrs. Marilynn Halas, Ms. Kristin duBay Horton