HSA 

(Home and School Association)

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.
 

Albert Moesle, HSA President: [email protected]   
Chauka Reid, HSA Vice President:  [email protected]
Patricia Williams, HSA Treasurer
 Krystal Barrientos-Moscoso, HSA Secretary

 

Next Home & School Association Meeting:

 

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.
 
Crab Feast (VacantThursda) – Come and enjoy this adult event with all-you-can-eat crabs, a full menu of other food items and beverages. ( FUNDRAISER)
 
Hospitality Committee (Vacant) – The members of this committee are mainly responsible for the setup and clean-up for the monthly Home and School meetings, and the serving of refreshments immediately following each meeting. This committee has been noted for its invaluable assistance during Sacramental Receptions, Graduation Receptions, Teacher Luncheons, and other special activities.
 
Childcare for HSA Meetings   (Must be Virtus Trained) – To enable parents to attend the HSA Meetings, free childcare is provided.
 
Lead Room Parent  (All Room Parents must be Virtus trained) – 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. Room parents are also required to; attend two meetings a year (coordinated by the room parent coordinator) and make phone calls on behalf of the Student Council, HSA, and the school in general, especially in an emergency situation. A more detailed list of responsibilities will be distributed at the first meeting.
 
School Beautification Committee (Sue Bracey) - 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 – 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 (Claressa Johnson) – 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.  The cost of each ticket you sell will go towards your fundraiser requirements.   ( FUNDRAISER)
 
Rewards (Giant, Amazon Prime, etc.)   –  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/aplus  ( FUNDRAISER )
 
Halloween Family Fun Night (Vacant) – Volunteers on this committee will help plan and execute this most successful event.  This event allows the Cheverly community, friends, and family of Saint Ambrose School to enjoy an evening of food, fun, and fellowship.
 
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.
 
Haunted House (Vacant) – The haunted house is for the entire school and is held on the same day as HFFN and Middle School Dance.  As a member of this committee, you will earn volunteer hours by assisting with set up, participating in the haunted house, and breaking down.
 
Casino Night (John LeGloahec) – 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.  The cost of each ticket you sell will go towards your fundraising requirement.

 
HSA Skate Night (TBD) – Come to have fun with the HSA at Skate Night!  This is a great opportunity to fellowship with family, friends, and the HSA board members.  Volunteers will be needed to assist with ticket sales and distribution. (FUNDRAISER)
 
Catholic Schools Week-Teacher Appreciation Day (Gevonia Whittington )
(Must be Virtus trained for the classroom) – 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 (Claressa Johnson and Chauka Reid) – 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 (TBD) – 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 (7^th Grade Parents) – This event is hosted by the 7 ^th grade parents and students to congratulate our 8 ^th grade graduating class Seventh grade students and parents will receive volunteer hours.
 
Restaurant Nights (HSA Officers) – These fundraiser nights are held at area restaurants. FUNDRAISER