What is PALS?
PALS (Parents Actively Lending Support) is a vital part of the Franklin Academy community. PALS is made up of parent volunteers who coordinate fundraisers and FUN-raisers to support our school community and families. Funds raised by PALS support the school in a variety of ways, providing vital funding for field trips, special teacher requests, Chapel Guild, guest artist program, teacher appreciation, and so much more. PALS also supports enrichment opportunities, those sometimes small but important pieces that help our school feel like a community. Supporting PALS projects is a way that parents can have a direct impact on our children’s experience at Franklin Academy.
Who is a member?
All parents of enrolled students are automatically members of PALS. All parents are encouraged to get involved as chairs of fundraisers, or events like our annual Family Fun Night, Scholastic Book Fair, Dinner/Family Nights Out, the Jr. Ski-to-Sea Parade, and the annual TFA Auction.
Are there meetings?
Yes. PALS meetings take place three times a month, the 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month. We have face-to-face meetings the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at Markell Hall. The 4th Wednesday of the month is a Virtual PALS meeting via Zoom. In the meeting we talk about PALS events, volunteer opportunties and open discussion about a school related topics. In addition, during the Virtual PALS meeting a short 5-min tutorial us given of our online resources.
Those that attend face-to-face or virtually log 1HR volunteer time to the Parent Portal.
What is the PALS O/C?
O/C stands for Operating Committee. This is a group of parents, teachers, and staff who make decisions about the direction of PALS. Officers and representatives for the O/C are elected annually. Meetings take place every other month, usually on a weekday evening, to review the budget and other agenda items.
2023/2024 PALS OFFICERS & LEADERS
PRESIDENT: Monique Ransom
VICE PRESIDENT: Katy Gormley
PALS TREASURER: Paige Adriance
SECRETARY: Michelle Campbell
PARENT REP TO THE BOARD: Mychel L. Cortese
Robin Hall Parent Rep (Room Parent Coordinators): Erin Morgan
Markell Hall Parent Rep (Room Parent Coordinators): Jeanne Gaffney
USED UNIFORM COORDINATOR: Laura Cabera (Email at )
PALS WEBSITE UPDATE REP: Monique Ransom