Welcome to the Susitna
Optional Parent Group (SOPG) website! The purpose of this
site is to provide information to current members of the
Susitna Optional Program, as well as those just interested
in learning more about the Optional Program at Susitna
Elementary. Suggestions for how to make the site more
useful/helpful are always welcome, just email us!
Who
are we?
The Susitna Optional Parent
Group, or SOPG, is a volunteer parent group comprised of
parents or guardians of children in the Open Optional
Program at Susitna Elementary. SOPG is led by a volunteer
advisory board consisting of a Chair, Vice-Chair,
Secretary, and Treasurer.
The 2008-2009 SOPG Board is:
Co-Chairs: Mona Widger & Andrea
Kincade
Vice-Chairs: Kevin Matier & Kim Matier
Secretaries: Nan Magrath
Treasurer: Teresa Wagar
What do we do?
SOPG is specifically dedicated to supporting the Open
Optional Program at Susitna Elementary. We perform similar
functions as a PTA and we work closely with Susitna's PTA.
Key responsibilities include: assisting with PACT days
(Parents and Children Together), coordinating and leading
Intensives, assisting with Community Outreach projects, and
coordinating and assisting with events like the Fall Ice
Cream Social, The Spring Sock Hop Dance, the End of Year
Valley of the Moon Bike Ride and Picnic, and the Year-End
Barbeque.
When do we meet?
SOPG meets one evening per month, from 6:30-8:00pm, in an
Optional Program classroom at the school. Childcare is
provided to encourage as many parents to attend and
participate as possible. Click on the Calendar link at the
top of the page for dates of events and upcoming SOPG
meetings. We'd love to have you join us!
Site last updated: September 2, 2008
