There are many volunteer opportunities at
AUCTION
COMMITTEES
Purpose: To
provide a fun evening for raising money for school projects.
Description:
This will be the spring fundraiser for the year. Members of the church and parents will be
invited to participate in the silent and audible auctions. Dinner will be served.
There will be the following
sub-committees:
Class
Projects -
Work with room mothers and
teachers in each class to determine an appropriate class project for the
audible auction. Parent participation
will be needed from each class to work with the students to create the class
project.
Class
Baskets -
Work with room mothers and
teachers in each class to determine an appropriate class basket for the silent
auction. Parent participation will be needed
to acquire items needed to put together the class basket.
Catalog/Item
Description -
Write descriptions for all
audible and silent auction items. Will
also type and proof the catalog. Will work closely with Item/Ad Soliciting and Art.
Decorations -
Will be
responsible for room layout and decorations.
Will work closely with the general chairmen to develop
the theme for the evening.
Display - (Audible and
Silent)
Will arrange
the auction items for display. Responsible for
obtaining/creating a display for all items. Will also prepare the
identification cards for each item and the silent auction bid sheets.
Finance -
Responsible for
checkout for all purchases for each buyer on the night of the auction.
Will tally the bidder's purchases, collect the money and deliver the
items to the buyer that evening.
Food -
Will plan the menu, obtain bids
and select a caterer.
Invitations/PR(Art)
-
Responsible for
the design and layout of the invitations. Will also write announcements for the church bulletin. Will help to address
invitations.
Item/Ad
Soliciting -
Responsible for the soliciting
both silent and audible auction items primarily from parents of students and
members of the church. Also will solicit the advertising for the catalog.
Reservations -
Responsible for
all reservations, payments and table assignments.
Will have a committee to work at the door the night of
the auction to welcome guests. Will help address invitations.
Spotters -
Will "work the crowd"
during the audible auction to ensure all bidders are heard. Will also be responsible
for closing items at the silent auction tables.
ATHLETICS - 4-6
Grades BOYS (Intramural Sports)
Purpose: To
coordinate extra-curricular athletics for grades 4 through 6.
Description:
Organize volleyball/flag-football teams in the fall and basketball teams
in the winter in coordination with other local private schools. Assist in recruiting coaches and registering
players.
ATHLETICS - 4-6
Grades GIRLS (Intramural Sports)
Purpose: To
coordinate extra-curricular athletics for grades 4 through 6.
Description:
Organize volleyball/flag-football teams in the fall and basketball teams
in the winter in coordination with other local private schools. Assist in recruiting coaches and registering
players.
ATHLETICS Jr.
High
Purpose: Coordinate
parent-workers for concessions/gate during athletic events for Jr. High.
Description: Prepare a schedule of workers for Jr. High
athletic events. Assist in set-up and
clean-up of the concession areas.
BUILDING/GROUNDS
Purpose: To
provide a safe, well maintained building and grounds.
Description:
Organize efforts to maintain and update the grounds area, including, but
not limited to the play area. Provide
input on maintaining the physical plant.
MONTHLY ONLINE
NEWSLETTER
Purpose: To
communicate on a regular basis with parents.
Description: Collect, organize and print information for a
monthly online newsletter.
LITURGY
Purpose: To
promote Catholic education in our school.
Description:
Plan and organize activities for our school relating to religious
holidays and events.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
WEEK
Purpose: To
promote Catholic education during Catholic Schools Week.
Description:
Plan and organize activities for this week. Work with St. Louis School
Religion Coordinator.
CHURCH FESTIVAL
Purpose: To
coordinate efforts at
Description:
Attend St. Louis Church Parish Society planning meetings. Help coordinate the use of the school
facilities. Organize the various game
booths sponsored by
GIFT WRAP
Purpose: To
raise funds for school related projects.
Description:
Coordinate and promote the sale of gift-wrap by the students. Committee will be responsible for incentives,
promotion and final distribution of the product. Committee will be responsible
for the record keeping of sales and the collection of money.
SWEET SHOP
Purpose: To
raise funds for P.E. equipment and school projects.
Description:
Each month a different class brings cupcakes for sale at lunchtime. Volunteers may help promote the sales by
sending home reminders and getting helpers for the sale.
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
Purpose:
To provide students the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts for a
nominal price.
Description:
To research the items that will be sold, coordinate workers for the work
of the sale and pack up and ship back any remaining items to vendor.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Purpose:
To provide school supply packs for parents, ready to be picked up in
August.
Description:
Organize, purchase and sell pre-packaged school supplies. Work with teachers on class supply lists and
with vendor for ordering, receiving and distributing school supplies.
DADS-N-DONUTS
Purpose: It
is a time for students to eat breakfast with their dad. Date is determined by
the SLPA President. It is held in our gym from 7:30am – 7:50am.
Description:
Plan and promote Dads-n-Donuts, including flyers, food, set-up and
clean-up.
MOMS-N-MUFFINS
Purpose: It
is a time for students to eat breakfast with their mom. Date is determined by
the SLPA President. It is held in our gym from 7:30am – 7:50am.
Description:
Plan and promote Moms-n-Muffins, including flyers, food, set-up and
clean-up.
HEALTH
Purpose: To
help keep the school in compliance with state health requirements.
Description: Assist
school nurse with school health exams and screenings.
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You can choose a specific event
that you would like to volunteer for:
Immunization Clinics:
Hearing Screenings:
Vision Screenings:
Scoliosis Screenings:
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LIBRARY
Purpose: To
promote the use of the library.
Description:
Plan and organize projects to encourage students to use the library. Work to enhance the selections of books in
the library through donations or gifts.
Assist the librarian in cataloging and shelving tasks. This committee is responsible for the Book
Fair in February.
SOCIAL
Purpose: To hostess social events
for the school.
Description:
To hostess and provide refreshments for Newcomers' Lunch, Open House,
National Junior Honor Society, etc…
BACK TO SCHOOL
PARTY
Purpose: To
host a family social for the school community.
Description:
Plan, organize and conduct Back to School Party in August.
FIELD DAY
Purpose: Fun
day for grades K through 6 in the spring.
Description:
Organize the day's activities, set out necessary equipment and
facilities, and provide lunch and entertainment.
SCRAPBOOK
Purpose: To
provide a pictorial history of the school year.
Description:
Collect newspaper clippings about school events. Coordinate efforts with journalism teacher to
get pictures of school activities.
Compile all memorabilia in a scrapbook to be used by the office for
visitors.
TABLE TOPPERS
Purpose: To promote
Description:
To create and organize a table top to display at the annual Waco Table
Topper luncheon.
Purpose: To
organize a group class picture of each class in the spring.
Description: Work with photographer and school staff to
schedule annual group class pictures.
LOBBY
DECORATIONS
Purpose: To
provide seasonal decorations for the school
.
Description:
Coordinate efforts with art classes and teachers to decorate the lobby of
the school on a monthly basis.
TEACHER
APPRECIATION
Purpose: To
demonstrate our appreciation for our teachers and staff.
Description:
To provide little "treats" for the teachers/staff through the
year.
USED UNIFORMS
Purpose: Help
keep the used uniforms organized.
Description: Provide information about used
uniforms. Conduct used uniform sale on Back
to School Day.
NEWCOMER SPONSORS
Purpose:
To help new families feel welcome at school.
Description:
Send information packets to new families. Existing
SUBSTITUTE
TEACHERS – (contact school office)
Description: