The success of every child is dependent upon the cooperation of the school and family. Through this cooperation, the child learns the value of education. As the school and family work together, the child is nurtured in a way that allows for positive growth in intellect as well as physical, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual development. The Home and School Association is the vehicle for parents to participate in the school through Volunteer Hours and Fund Raising activities.
Jane Reimer, HSA President
Latasha Gatling, HSA Vice President
Krystal Barrientos, HSA Treasurer
Diana Gonzalez, HSA Secretary
Next Home & School Association Meeting:
Thursday, October 19, 2023
7:30 PM
Committee Descriptions and Chairpersons
Welcome Back Skate Day (HSA Officers) – Join this committee and help plan our skate day and welcome newcomers and veterans back to school.
Lead Room Parent (All Room Parents must be Virtus trained) (Claressa Johnson, Chair) – A parent who assists with the planning and organization of classroom activities usually relating to a holiday or day of special recognition. These activities usually encompass events relating to Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Catholic Schools Week, and the end of the year parties. At least one room parent is needed for each class to ensure that all students are able to share in the excitement of these occasions.
School Beautification Committee (Vacant) – The beautification committee will assist in the care and maintenance of the school grounds. They will inspect and report needed repairs to the HSA. The committee will meet periodically throughout the year, primarily on weekends to “spruce up” the exterior. This may include, but not be limited to; planting flowers, minor weeding, minor repairs to playground equipment, and minor painting of items such as railings.
Wish List (Vacant) – This HSA Officer works with the teachers to purchase some of their wish list items. Join this committee and bring your ideas on how we can make their wishes come true.
Raffle Committee (Jane Reimer) – Volunteers on this committee will order tickets, maintain the distribution list of the raffle tickets, distribute tickets, follow up to ensure tickets and money is returned within the specified timeframe. All records should be submitted to the office. The raffle may take place either in the fall and/or spring of the year and will be determined by the Home and School Association each year. Half of the cost of each ticket you sell will go towards your fundraiser requirements. (FUNDRAISER)
Giant Rewards (Vacant) – Register your Giant Card (using school code 00630); shop at these two stores and they will send us a donation based on our purchases. Encourage grandparents, friends, and other family members to register their cards. Credits are not given towards the fundraiser requirements. Giant’s website: www.giantfood.com/
Fall Movie Matinee (Vacant) – Plan a fun-filled afternoon movie showing in the gym for grades PreK-5. This committee will: Create a flyer to advertise to the school community; choose a theme; sell and track tickets; organize concessions; plan decorations; choose an appropriate movie to show; set up and clean up from the event.
Middle School Dance (Vacant) – This dance is for our middle school students to come out and enjoy themselves. As a member of this committee, you will earn volunteer hours by assisting with decorations, ticket sales, food service, and monitoring of the students.
Casino Night (Vacant) – This is the biggest fundraiser of the year! This fun-filled ADULT event gives us an opportunity to raise funds for the school and enjoy a nice meal, music, and our chance at Lady Luck. A portion of each ticket you sell will go towards your fundraising requirement.
Catholic Schools Week-Teacher Appreciation Day (Must be Virtus trained for the classroom) (Vacant) – National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. During this week most schools observe National Catholic Schools Week with Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, teachers, families, parishioners, and community members. For Catholic Schools Week we will need several volunteers to help with various activities throughout the week.
MLK Service Project (Vacant) – The MLK Day of Service will give students and their families an opportunity to serve the community and give back to those less fortunate on the MLK holiday. Consistent with the values of the Church, the project will be centered on providing food, clothing, and support to the needy and the sick. Volunteers are needed to help plan and organize the event and to assist the participants with the projects on MLK Day. Volunteers do not need to be Virtus trained to plan but will need to be trained to work during the event on MLK Day. Committee members and 8 th graders ONLY receive volunteer hours.
Grandparents Day Committee (Vacant) – This committee arranges for a fun-filled, exciting adventure for the Grandparents of our students. They plan and prepare a lunch and reception. The reception will usually include a speaker, door prizes, and a raffle.
Box Tops for Education (Vacant) – Participating in this fundraiser, by clipping Box Tops for Education coupons from products you already purchase. Join this committee and help SAS reach its goals. (FUNDRAISER)
Nomination Committee (Vacant) – This committee is in charge of making sure the election of our HSA board members goes off without a hitch. As a member of this committee, you will contact the nominees, make their biographies available, support the ballot process, announce the newly elected officers and support the transition of the newly elected officers.
Graduation Reception (7th Grade Parents) – This event is hosted by the 7th grade parents and students to congratulate our 8th grade graduating class Seventh grade students and parents will receive volunteer hours.
Restaurant Nights (Candice Austin) – These fundraiser nights are held at area restaurants. (FUNDRAISER)
Pancake Breakfast (Vacant) – This family breakfast event is held in Fannon Hall in December. This committee will seek sponsorships from local businesses, plan the menu, decorations, advertising and a visit from a "special Christmas guest."
St. Patrick's Fun Run (Vacant) – A combination event with our Boosterthon Fundraiser for a community wide, non-timed run/walk around Cheverly. Committee members will: advertise; coordinate with Cheverly Police; sell tickets; design t-shirts; handle sign-ins; staff the course with volunteers to hand out water and direct runners/walkers; arrange an after event social; and clean up.
Double Good Popcorn (Latasha Gatling) – Create your pop-up store and share it with friends, family, coworkers and more during our 4 day flash sale of Double Good Popcorn. Popcorn is shipped straight to the customer and a portion of your store's sale goes toward your fundraising requirement."