Parent Community Association (P.C.A.)
The San Diego French-American School Parent Community Association (P.C.A.) consists of students, faculty, staff, and parents. Its mission is to strengthen and support a community that is vibrant, international, and inclusive of all members of our school family.
Structure
The goals of the P.C.A. Leadership Team are:
- Organize and promote community events
- Support and recruit volunteers
- Support classroom activities by coordinating parent efforts and coordinating appreciation event.
Community Association Executive Team Members:
Jana Zajac | President
Jana manages P.C.A. and E.T. meetings. She maintains the P.C.A. Guidelines as well as coordinates the P.C.A. officer candidacy and election process. Jana is in her third year as a parent and volunteer at SDFAS. She loves cooking, art and traveling with her family.
Guillaume Dubeaux | President Emeritus
As our previous President, Guillaume, coordinated Room Parents, facilitated parent-teacher communication and recruited volunteers for school and community events. Guillaume loves the outdoors (camping and hiking!) and spending time with family and friends! He also loves cooking French cuisine! Fun fact: Guillaume has been playing the guitar (Fender Strat) for 25+ years!
Noémie Durrand | Vice President
Alison Black | Director of Communications
Stéphanie Labbé | Director of Events
Mélanie Christie | Treasurer
Melanie proposes the annual P.C.A. budget to the E.T. (executive team), the Head of School and the Finance office, oversees P.C.A. expenditures, presents financial reports at monthly meetings and at the fiscal year-end to the P.C.A. members and the School’s finance office. Melanie also enjoys volunteering and participating in the fun events sponsored by the P.C.A. In her free time, she enjoys skiing with her kids and trying new experiences!
Amalia Aleck | Secretary
Parent Community Association Ambassadors
- Muazzam Azamov
- Maria Gandera
- Omar Masood
- Amy Sewick
- Melody Shahsavarian
- Scott Stambach
- Mathilde Epstein – Gala liaison
Ambassadors for Sustainability
- Maya Ridinger
- Racha Helwa
Events
In conjunction with the school administration, the P.C.A. organizes every year many events for the students and their families to bring together the school community, create connections between us, and welcome new families. The P.C.A. leadership team is supported by event-specific sub-committees each with their own Chair, Co-Chair, and volunteers. The annual events are decided, calendared, and budgeted by August 30 each year.
- Sunset with SDFAS: This casual family gathering at the beach allows new and returning families to connect with parents from their children’s classes.
- International Holiday Market: A fun-filled European-style holiday market that brings the school family and local community together.
- Talent Show: An evening of music/dance/comedy/performance that brings the San Diego French-American family together.
- Book Fairs: A one-week-long international bookstore in the school Auditorium.
- Jog-A-Thon: A race with a purpose! All monies raised are used to replenish school sports equipment and/or donated to organizations chosen by student delegates.
- Teacher Appreciation Week: We take time out three times a year to say thank you to our beloved teachers.
- Summer Fair: A fun event for the school community to celebrate the end of the school year. The Kermesse includes games and international food stands for all families to enjoy.
Get Involved!
If you are a San Diego French-American School parent and would like to volunteer for any of the above events, please email: pca@sdfas.org.
