SJA Parent Faculty Guild

The Parent Faculty Guild (PFG) is the volunteer engine behind so much of what makes SJA special. In her February 2026 letter, Principal DeMaio wrote that the PFG “continues to work tirelessly to support our community both financially and academically” — and credited parent-driven initiatives for everything from new clubs to safety improvements.

What the PFG Does

• Fundraising — Walk-a-Thon, Christmas Bazaar, Gift Auction, Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Thanksgiving Pie Sale
• Community building — New Family Ice Cream Social, Family Bingo Night, Family Engineering Night, Family DIY Night
• Parent-led clubs — Robotics, Bracelet Making, STEM Club, Mind Vibes Club (all began as parent ideas)
• The student-led digital newsletter — produced each month with combined parent and faculty support
• Classroom & event volunteers — the Lunch Parent program, field trip chaperones, classroom helpers, dance organizers

Why the PFG Matters

Programs that began as parent ideas this year include the new Robotics Club, expanded music program (instrumental component), the Sweetheart Dance for younger grades, and several student-wellness initiatives. The PFG also helped secure visibility for SJA’s $200,000 New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant and supported the $46,000 SEGA grant for window improvements.

In Mrs. DeMaio’s words: “This collaborative spirit truly sets Saint John the Apostle School apart.”

Get Involved

Every SJA parent is automatically a PFG member. You can be as involved as your life allows — from chairing a committee to chaperoning one trip a year. Each level matters.

Annual fundraising fee: $250 per family (included in the tuition bill). Some families volunteer their time and energy in lieu of additional financial support; others sponsor events. We make space for both.