St. Rose of Lima School

Saint Rose of Lima

New Parent Welcome Meeting

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

6:00 PM

I.  Opening and Welcome

1.  
   1. Introduction of the H.S.A Officers and Committee Chairpersons
   2. Role of the H.S.A.
   3. Introduction of Mrs. Fuller and role of Mrs. Lamothe

II.  Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

1.  
   1. What do we do on the first day of school?
   2. Is there a before & after school program for child care?
   3. How will I keep up to date on what’s going on at school?
   4. If my child’s birthday falls on a school day can they celebrate in the classroom?  Can I send birthday party invitations to school?
   5. Does St Rose participate in the Box Tops/Labels for Education programs?
   6. When are school pictures taken?
   7. Is there a school lunch program?  What does it include & is someone there to help/monitor?
   8. What & when are dress down days?
   9. What are & why are there fundraisers?
   10. Are there any extracurricular programs?
   11. How does St. Rose deal with snow delay/early dismissals?
   12. What is Connect-ed & when is it used?
   13. Is there anyone we can contact with last minute questions prior to school starting?
   14. Does my child need money at school?
   15. What is Kiss and Drop and how does it work?
   16. When is the first day of Gym class and what is the Gym class schedule?
   17. Is Saint Rose of Lima a nut free school?

 

III. Scrip

1.  
   1. Definition
   2. How it benefits school/parents
   3. How to purchase

 

IV.  Questions/answers

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Saint Rose of Lima

H.S.A. Meeting

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

7:00 PM

 

I.  Reintroduction of Mrs. Fuller & H.S.A.

II.  Mrs. Fuller’s presentation

1.  
   1. School Hours
   2. Announcement of New teachers
   3. Roster for the two 3^rd Grades
   4. Student Council
   5. Uniform policy
   6. Resource services
   7. Report Cards
   8. Tuition
   9. Parent participation at school

 

III.  Emails

1.  
   1. Addresses/changes of/ Permission slips
   2. Forms
   3. Privacy
   4. Mass emails per grade; more than 1 child

IV.  First day of school

1.  
   1.  School Hours and first day prayer and blessing by Fr. Wilson
   2. Drop off & pick up/parking

 

V.  Open House

VI.  Classroom parents and the hospitality committee

VII.  Volunteers needed

1.  
   1. Lunch/recess
   2. Social and Fundraising events
   3. Signup sheets and online survey

 

VIII.  Social (Fundraising)

1.  
   1. Hay ride
   2. Trick or Trunk
   3. Craft fair – at the church
   4. Santa’s breakfast
   5. Ice Cream Social /Science Night/Book fair
   6. Father/Daughter and Mother/Son
   7. Golf outing
   8. International Night
   9. Easter Egg Hunt/Art Fair

 

IX.   Fundraising

1.  
   1.  Scrip
   2. Magazine drive
   3. Cookie dough
   4. 8 Month club
   5. Walk-a-thon
   6. Other miscellaneous

X.  Community Service

1.  
   1. Giving tree
   2. Food drive
   3. Daily bread
   4. Coat drive
   5. Soup Night
   6. VINES

 

XI.  Calendar

1.  
   1. H.S.A. Meetings
   2. Calendar updates

 

XII.  Communications

1.  
   1. Folders
   2. Website
   3. Connect-ed
   4. Email
   5. The Rose
   6. Principal’s Advisory Council (PAC)