For a list of volunteers (updated 6/1/2009), click here.

VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTIONS for 2010-2011 (updated 6/1/10)

The following descriptions coincide with the 2010-2011 volunteer form (click on pdf document adjacent  to volunteer link).  Each description is to help you better understand what the needs are for each event. Any questions contact Asha Kovalovich 610-935-2657.

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

Fall FEST School Fundraiser (9/24/10 or 10/1/10):  The single most important fundraiser of the year.  Proceeds from this fundraiser are used to offset the Parish subsidy of the school. 

Spring HASA Fundraiser:   HASA’s main source of income for the year.  In the past has been the 50/50 raffle and Comedy Night.

Scrip:  Scrip is a rebate program currently available to us through Acme and Giant.  These supermarkets sell us gift cards in $25 denominations, at a 5% discount.  The school sells these gift cards to school families and parishioners at face value.  This 5% profit made by the school enables families to receive a $50 discount on their tuition for every $1,000 worth of gift cards purchased with a maximum discount of $200 per family per fiscal school year (7/1 thru 6/30).  Profit made from parishioner sales where tuition credit is not sought, goes towards school expenses.  *Assistance is needed to sell these gift cards after Saturday and Sunday masses. 

HOSPITALITY/SOCIAL

Back-to-School Night (9/15/10):                                                                   

Back-to-School night will take place on Wednesday, September 15th.  Following the introduction by the principal, there are three 15-minute sessions meeting with homeroom teachers.  Afterward, HASA provides refreshments in the cafeteria for parents to reconnect and to meet new parents.

Back to School Picnic (9/17/10):                                                

This picnic takes place Friday, September 17th from approximately 4:00 to 7:00 pm.  Desserts are requested from parents who signed up to bake for school events.  Hot dogs are provided, or any other food the Chair would like to provide.  This is a rain or shine event.

Class Cocktail Party (Fall):                                

One family from each class agrees to host a cocktail party for their specific class.  This gives parents an opportunity to reconnect with parents and to meet new families that may have joined the class.  The host family is requested to hold the party during the early fall and joint hosting with another class is encouraged.  Guests are requested to bring either dessert, appetizer or wine.  The distribution of food requests is at the host’s discretion.

School Open Houses; Volunteers needed for 1-2 hours to give tours to prospective families, help setup and/or cleanup or provide baked goods. Typically there are at least 2 Open Houses during the school year with one during Catholic Schools Week.

Pizza Bingo (date TBA):

Tons of fun for the kids!  Guest number caller. Pizzas are pre-ordered for those families attending and everyone plays bingo.  Break even event financially.

Last Day of School Coffee (6/17/11):  Families meet in the cafeteria for refreshments before going away for the summer break.

EVENTS:

Secret Santa Workshop (dates TBA):  The workshop allows children to purchase gifts for relatives (and others) at cost.  Gifts range from $1 to $10.  The Knights of Columbus have a breakfast with Santa on Saturday and the workshop stays open until 11:30 am on this final day.  The other two days are during school hours and available to students only.

Catholic Schools Week (1/30/11-2/5/11): Catholic Schools week begins on Sunday with Mass, followed by an open house at the school.  The remainder of the week provides various activities that celebrate our Catholic faith and follows the theme provided by the Archdiocese.  An education fair will be featured.

Spring Fair (5/13/11):  The fair is a rain or shine event and will take place on Friday, May 13^th, 2011.  Aside from various games, a dunk tank, hot and cold food served from the cafeteria, specialty foods from carts and lots of prizes, this event requires the most volunteers.

Field Day (6/13/11):  This morning event ends with lunch brought in for all involved.  Water games are set up and direction is given by the physical education teacher.  Each game station requires 2 volunteers, as well as volunteers are needed to keep stations stocked with water, provide “first aid,” organize lunch, water ice etc.

SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT

Photographer:  Someone willing to share photos of school events with the marketing committee to use to promote the school.

Marketing Committee:  Volunteers are needed to assist in the marketing efforts of the school throughout the year.  More details provided upon request.

Health Screening Assistant: (9/23/10)  Six to seven volunteers are needed to assist the nurse in yearly health screening.  Volunteers will be at the school from approximately 8:45 to 11:00 am.

Library Aide:  Aides will assist our librarian, Mrs. Janofsky with general library duties – library period supervision, cataloging, reshelving, coding, etc.  1-2 times a week.

Communication Envelope Stuffing:   These weekly envelopes are stuffed on Thursdays with important information families need to know for the week.   After stuffing, they are sorted by grade and sent home with students.

Homeroom Representative:                                                               

A minimum of two parents are needed for each class to assist the homeroom teacher.  Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers from within the class to provide refreshments, goodies, etc. for holiday parties or special events.  Homeroom reps also handle details that need to be addressed on a class-by-class basis as they relate to fundraisers and school activities.

Buddy Family:                                                                                         

Buddy families are needed to contact new families coming into the school.  They will try to address any questions the new family may have and provide guidance during their first year at St. Norbert and beyond.

Uniform Exchange Coordinator:                                        

Gently used uniforms are provided at no cost.  We ask that parents donating school uniforms please check that the item is in good condition and washed.  This is a great job for someone who has little ones at home or who works as you make your own schedule.  Clothes ideally should be displayed 2-3 times per year.

Morning Recess Duty:                                                              

Parents are needed to supervise morning recess from 10-10:20 AM, rain or shine.  A criminal background check and child abuse clearance must be on file in the school prior to volunteering.  Recess can take place outside or in the gym, or in the classeooms if the weather is inclement.

Assembly Coordinator:                                                             

Finding and securing original, fun and educational performers or speakers for student assemblies. 

Sunshine Club:                                                                           

The sunshine club organizes assistance for those families in need (newborn, family death, illness, etc).  Assistance can include, but not be limited to, reserving masses, sending flowers, meals delivered, emergency food shopping, etc.  Next year we would like to improve our outreach efforts.

Baker:  Bakers are needed to provide baked goods for various school social functions throughout the year.