Welcome to the Norfolk Aggie Parent Network!

Please Check the next page for Important Announcements (click on section 5 at the bottom of this page)

Our History:

Organized in October 2003, we quickly went to work applying for and receiving federal non-profit tax status. We also wrote a mission and by-law statement. Our main objective for forming was to give back to the Norfolk County Agricultural High School in appreciation for all they do for our students.

Our Mission:

The Aggie Parent Network’s mission is to enrich the educational experience for our students as well as support the teachers, staff and administration of our school.We work together to achieve the following objectives

a. To promote the welfare of children in home, school and community.

b. To enrich the educational experience for our children.

c. To bring into closer relations, the home and school that parents and teachers cooperate freely in the education of children.

d. To support the teachers and staff at of the school.

Our successes:

1. Returned $5,577.36 to teachers in the form of grants to improve the programs at the Aggie.

2. Purchased the schools first defibrillator for $2,257.70

3. Donated $1,200 to the classes towards their future graduation expenses.

4. Presented the graduating seniors (2 years) with graduation pins.

5. Hosted the freshmen orientation cook-out.

6. Presented each staff member at the Aggie with an appreciation gift.

Our Major Fundraisers:

1. Our school clothing, Fall and Spring sales.

2. Glow stick sales at Haunted Halloween Hayride last 2 weekends in October.

3. Annual craft fair held in November.

4. Annual comedy night held in March.

Our Volunteer Projects:

1. Provide adult help at the Haunted Halloween Hayride in October.

2. Assist with Open House in October.

3. Sponsor and assist with freshmen orientation in June.

4. Provide adult assistance at any school function as required

AGGIE PARENT NETWORK
February 2008 Newsletter

The Aggie Parent Network is a parent group dedicated to supporting the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

The Aggie Parent Network executive board consists of four officers; president, vice-president, secretary, & treasurer.
In May the Parent Network will be losing three officers due to their son’s/daughter’s will be graduating. Presently the Parent Network is looking for parents to replace the president, secretary and treasurer.

Parent’s without your support the Aggie Parent Network cannot continue. Please think about being involved in your teen’s high school. The Parent Network meets once a month September through May. Also, the Parent Network has fundraising events and helps support the school with their events as needed. Please think about becoming an officer and supporting the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

Upcoming Meetings:
February 6th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th
Meetings begin at 6:30pm in the school library.

Our next event is Comedy Night. This will be held on March 8th at the Norwood Elks, 7:00-11:00pm. This is a fun-filled evening, please join us! Admission is $20.00pp. Bring your friends!

We are currently accepting donations for our raffle baskets. Do you own your own business? Are you an artist, crafter, or collector? Do you have contacts in the entertainment or sports fields? Remember-donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for making this event a success.

If you would like to know about the Aggie Parent Network please contact any officer. Thank you!
President: Margaret Sawyer – email: margpc_cc@yahoo.com
Vice-President: Sheila Coffey – email: Shecof@comcast.net
Secretary: Chris Laliberte – email: Christine.laliberte@fchp.org
Treasurer: Mary Jane Blaser – email: magooblaze@aol.com

Thank you for supporting the Aggie Parent Network