Parent Groups
Parent Support Group (PSG)
PSG Meetings are typically held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 in the school library - all parents and guardians are welcome.
Check the school calendar, newsletter or PSG Information Hub for upcoming meeting dates and updates.
PSG Quick Links
Volunteer with Colt's Café
Help make Hot Lunch happen! Colt’s Café relies on parent and guardian volunteers to help receive, organize and deliver lunches Monday through Thursday on days school is open.
It takes just one hour of your time from approximately 10:45–11:45 AM.
What to Volunteers Do?
1. Receive Deliveries
Help receive and organize Hot Lunch deliveries as they arrive.
2. Sort Lunches
Sort lunches by classroom so everything is organized and ready to go.
3. Deliver to Classrooms
Around 11:15–11:45 AM, deliver the prepared lunches to classrooms - and that’s it!
You can volunteer on the days that work for your schedule. There is no need to commit to every Hot Lunch day.
Hot Lunch Volunteer Coordinator: Jasmine C.
Used Uniform Sales
The PSG coordinates Used Uniform Sales at the beginning and end of each school year, providing families with an affordable way to purchase gently used school uniforms while helping keep quality uniform items within our school community.
Additional Used Uniform Sales may be held throughout the school year depending on the volume of donated uniforms available in the PSG closet.
Sale dates, donation opportunities and volunteer needs are communicated through school communications and the PSG Information Hub.
Many St. Joseph families also participate in the independently operated St. Joseph Uniform Buy & Sell Facebook Group.
Volunteer Information
The St. Joseph Parent Support Group relies on the support of parent and community volunteers throughout the year.
Before volunteering on-site at the school, volunteers must complete the required Safe Environment Policy training and Criminal Record Check.
Safe Environment Policy Training
Required before volunteering at the school.
Training must be renewed every 5 years.
To complete the training or renew your training, contact the St. Joseph School Office at sjk.office@cisnd.ca.
The school office will provide the online Safe Environment training and instructions.
Criminal Record Check (CRC)
On-site volunteers must also complete a Criminal Record Check.
Instructions for completing the CRC will be provided by the school as part of the volunteer approval process.
Once the required training and Criminal Record Check have been completed, the school office will confirm when you are approved to volunteer.
On-Site Volunteers
On-site volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and have completed the required Safe Environment training and Criminal Record Check.
Student Volunteers
Event-specific volunteer opportunities may occasionally be available for Grade 7 students and Immaculata students. Please contact stjoespsgsocialchair@gmail.com.
Remote Volunteers
Many PSG opportunities can be completed remotely and do not require on-site volunteer clearance, including:
Communications
Event Planning
Fundraising Support
Administrative Assistance
Social Media Assistance
Graphic Design
Committee Participation
The St. Joseph Parent Support Group is led by parent volunteers who coordinate programs, events and initiatives throughout the school year. There are opportunities to take on a leadership role, assist an existing coordinator or participate in a committee depending on your interests and availability.
President - Andrew H.
Provides leadership and guidance to the PSG, chairs monthly meetings, works closely with school administration, and helps coordinate PSG initiatives throughout the year.
Secretary - Stephanie K.
Records PSG meeting minutes and helps maintain an organized record of meetings, decisions and important PSG information throughout the school year.
Social Events Coordinator & Spirit Wear Coordinator - Sara F.
Coordinates PSG social events, family and community-building activities, including the Halloween Dance, Spring Gala and Family Fun Night.
Oversees the school Spirit Wear Program, works with the Spirit Wear vendor and coordinates the Spirit Wear Crew.
While the Public Relations Liaison position is vacant, Sara also assists with PSG communications, including formatting PSG newsletter content, coordinating information for social media and maintaining the PSG Information Hub/Linktree.
Hospitality Coordinators - Sarah S. & Nicole H.
Coordinate staff appreciation initiatives, refreshments, volunteer recognition and hospitality needs for PSG and school community events.
Vice President - Lindsay S.
Supports the President and PSG Executive, assists with the coordination of PSG initiatives and helps provide additional leadership and support where needed throughout the school year.
Lindsay S. was elected Vice President at the September PSG meeting.
Treasurer - Carol T.
Oversees PSG finances, tracks income and expenses, manages deposits and reimbursements and prepares financial information and reports for the PSG.
Colt's Café Coordinator - Onn C.
Oversees the Colt's Café Hot Lunch Program, including vendor coordination, ordering periods, program setup and ongoing administration throughout the school year.
Hot Lunch Volunteer Coordinator - Jasmine C.
Coordinates the parent and guardian volunteers who help receive, sort and deliver Colt's Café lunches. Manages volunteer scheduling, communications and coverage for Hot Lunch days.
Fundraising Coordinators - Christina B. & Shelley H.
Coordinate and support PSG fundraising initiatives throughout the school year, including fundraising activities, campaigns, sponsorship and donor outreach and fundraising support for PSG events and initiatives.
Currently Vacant Roles
Public Relations Liaison
Helps coordinate PSG communications and ensures families receive clear and timely information about PSG programs, events, volunteer opportunities and initiatives through school communication channels.
While this position is vacant, Secretary Stephanie K. and Social Events Coordinator Sara F. are assisting with PSG public relations and communications. September 2026 Minutes
School Council Liaison
Acts as an intermediary between the St. Joseph School Council and the St. Joseph PSG.
The September election left this position vacant. September 2026 Minutes
Treasurer Assistant
Supports the Treasurer with financial administration, record keeping, deposits, reimbursements and other finance-related tasks as needed.
Thank You!
The PSG is made possible through the dedication of parent volunteers, school staff and community supporters.
Whether you attended a meeting, volunteered at an event, purchased Spirit Wear, ordered Hot Lunch, donated to a fundraiser, or helped behind the scenes, thank you for helping strengthen our St. Joseph community.
Together, we continue to create meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students and families.
Rooted in Faith
Praying for our students, staff, families, buildings and curriculum is at the root of our faith, and we believe truly determines our direction and progress as we journey together.
We invite all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and parishioners to come and join us in praying for our Catholic schools Fridays at 8:45am at St. Joseph School. Our intent is to keep it casual and prompt. We will have scripture reading, short meditation and prayers of intention.
Praying for our children and their caregivers can certainly be done from home and we encourage all to continue to do so; but praying together as a community of faith is powerful and a great blessing to us all.
For more information, please contact Julia.
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
Matthew 18:20
