Stacy Cary served as president of the parent teacher association at St. Christopher's Montessori School, where she supported the school's mission of fostering children's love of learning. As PTA president, Stacy helped organize several fundraising events throughout the year to fund school improvements. The school's most important annual fundraising activity is an auction, whose previous proceeds have helped pay for playground equipment, security systems, and classroom renovations. Parents are encouraged to support the auction and other school activities by purchasing tickets, donating items, volunteering, or joining the PTA.

1. By Stacy Cary

2.  Stacy Cary is a passionate parental rights advocate,
who served as president of the parent teachers
association (PTA) at St. Christopher’s Montessori
School (SCMS). As PTA president, Stacy Stine Cary
supported the school’s mission to provide programs
that foster children’s love of learning and help them
become “learners for life.” Thanks to the volunteer
efforts of Stacy Cary and many others, the SCMS PTA
holds several fundraising events throughout the year
to support significant school improvement initiatives.
Each year, SCMS hosts an auction, which is its most
important fundraising activity.

3.  Prior auctions have helped fund playground
equipment, a security system, and classroom
remodels. Parent volunteers and contributors are
vital to making the annual event a success. SCMS
encourages parents to purchase auction tickets
or donate items or services for sale during the
silent auction.
SCMS plans several family-friendly events
throughout the year, including holiday
celebrations and special activities honoring
grandparents and teachers. To support these and
other SCMS activities, parents can become part of
the PTA or contact the volunteer coordinator.