Parent Association

ST. MATTHEW PARENT ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES

Birthday Bulletin Board: Each month change the birthdays on the bulletin board

calendar in the hallway.

Box Tops for Education: Collect and count Box Tops for Education from General Mills

and Betty Crocker products. Mail the labels to General Mills. The parent association

receives $.10 per box top.

Catholic Schools Week: The group is responsible for planning the various events, which

take place during the week. The group will meet with Mr. Wolf early in the year to

schedule events. (The sock Hop is usually the kick-off event, taking place on the Friday

before Catholic Schools week begins).

Friends of the Library: This committee provides volunteers and assists in the daily

needs of the Media Center/Library and coordinates with the media specialist/librarian.

Homeroom Parents: Assist classroom teacher with class trips, parties, coordinating the

Mardi Gras basket, and other school events as requested.

Also, assist with calling volunteers for the "End of the Year Cleanup".

Attendance at the monthly Parent Association meeting is encouraged to ensure clear

communication of information.

Koeze Nuts: Assists with annual fundraiser of mixed nuts, cashews, and nut candy in

October/November. Take orders after Masses and help put orders together in Kearn Hall

after shipment is received

Mardi Gras: Adult social in conjunction with the Parish. Silent/Live Auctions, buffet

dinner, and dance.

Mother/Daughter Tea: Coordinate a Tea Party and fashion show. The Tea Party is

usually held on the Sunday before Mother’s Day.

Newcomer/Welcoming Committee: Committee will assist with recognition of new

families. Assist with Welcome gift preparation and delivery.

Promotion & Grant Writing: Promotion of school activities and ongoing Grant writing.

Scrip: Assist with taking orders, processing orders, picking up SCRIP certificates from

local merchants. Scrip is sold after all Masses, and certain days before and after school.

Staff Recognition: Committee identifies strong qualities in our faculty /staff and submits

write-ups for recognition to various community organizations. I.e. KCRG A+ for

Education, The Gazette’s Top of the class Award etc. Also, submits write up to our

monthly school newsletter.

Sock Hop: Plan food and activities for 50’s style dance with DJ. This is KICKOFF for

Catholic Schools Week.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation: Committee coordinates food for the teachers/staff during

conferences. Recognizes each teacher/staff member on his/her birthday or ½ birthdays

with a special treat. Assist with Catholic Schools Week as needed and other recognition

events for staff members as determined by the committee. Additional areas to remember:

Principal Appreciation Day, Secretaries Day, and Parish priest’s birthday.

T-Shirt/Sweatshirt: Coordinates the ordering and distribution of school uniform Tshirts/

Sweatshirts, maintains inventory, and is responsible for summer ordering to prepare

for fall registration.

To Teach As Jesus Did.