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YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES

Penny Drive (Susan Sipe)
The children of each class donate their spare pennies to the general HSA fund in a year-long contest. The class donating the most money receives a party at the end of the year.

Box Tops for Education (Beth Donofrio and Susan Sipe)
Each class collects box tops from specially marked General Mills products which are redeemed for 10 cents per box top.

Empties 4cash (Cindy Swalby)
Turn in your empty ink jet cartridges to be recycled for cash, from 50 cents to $4.00.YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES, cont.

Room Parents (Vicki Mackey and Shelley Kennedy-Reopell)
One parent from each class is selected by the teacher to help with classroom activities.

Church Bulletin Board (Susan Sipe and Vicki Mackey)
The students will have their artwork, photos and essays displayed on the school bulletin board in the entrance to the Cathedral.

Friday Folders (Susan Sipe, Andrea Grangeon, Joan Madden and Ana Diaz)
Each Friday, school-wide information originating from the office will be placed in a folder and sent home with the YOUNGEST child in the family. Classroom information will continue to be sent home by the teachers. The folder should be SIGNED by a parent/guardian and returned to the teacher on the following Monday. This will serve two purposes:
* the elimination of duplicate letters, flyers, etc. from multiple children in the family, and
* the assurance of accurate communication between office and home.
Families who return their envelopes each week will receive one volunteer service hour at mid-year and again at the end of the year.

Hospitality (Lisa Liming)
Before HSA general meetings and at other special events, refreshments are served and volunteers are always needed to help set-up and clean-up.

SPECIAL EVENTS

September

Entertainment Books & Sally Foster (Sharon Guerin)
One of our most important fundraisers, the sale includes wrapping paper and gifts, and Entertainment Books. The sale continues on-line through the end of 2007, so out-of-town families and friends can help ECS as well!

International Family Fun Night ~ September 21st (Candy Mausser)
Students and their families will gather for an "International Pot Luck Supper" to share foods, music and artifacts from the lands of their heritage.

HSA Spiritual Workshop, The Holy Rosary ~ Sept. 26th (Candy Mausser)
In preparation for October, the month dedicated to The Holy Rosary, we will learn about the origin and proper recitation of this most holy devotion to our Blessed Mother. Postponed to a later date.

October
Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off, Oct. 27th (Beth Donofrio & Candy Mausser)
Back by popular demand, we are adding a Chili Cook-off to our day of fun, games, music, pumpkins and food!

November
Family Fun Bingo Night, Nov. 16th (Beth Donofrio & Tina DeHaven)
A fun night for children and grown-ups alike with bingo, prizes, pizza and more!

Venice Holiday Parade, Nov. 24th (Vicki Mackey & Lisa Einhorn)
The Epiphany Cathedral School float is always a favorite with the judges.

December

Santa Shoppe, Dec. 4th & 5th (Cindy Swalby & Lynore Fontecha)
The children can shop for small gifts for their family and friends

Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 8th (Vicki Mackey)
Start off the holidays with a visit from St. Nick and a delicious breakfast!

January

Epiphany/Three Kings Day, Jan. 4th (Candy Mausser)

HSA Spiritual Workshop, The Lenten Season ~ Jan. 23rd (Candy Mausser)
In preparation for Lent, we will learn about sacrifices, repentance and renewal.

Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 26th - Feb. 2nd (HSA Board)
A week-long celebration of all the blessings a Catholic School Education provides. Activities include a family picnic, a talent show, the Principal’s barbecue and open house.

February

Fat Tuesday, Feb. 5th (Candy Mausser & Erica Maun)
The students will delight in King’s Cakes, cross buns and other treats before they begin their observance of Lent.

March

Tiger Trot, Mar. 7th (Helen Flynn, Tina DeHaven & Shelley Kennedy-Reopell)
This annual school fun-run is a combination fundraiser and fun-raiser! Students are sponsored to complete laps around the school yard. Prizes are awarded to individuals and classes who raise the most money.

HSA Spiritual Workshop, Holy Week ~ Mar. 12th (Candy Mausser)
In preparation for Holy Week, we will learn more about the events leading to Christ’s crucifixion and His resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Easter Egg Hunt, Mar. 19th (Vicki Mackey, Lisa Einhorn, Tina Dehaven)
The younger children delight in finding candy-filled eggs in the schoolyard.

April

5K Run/Walk for Education, Apr. 12th (Lisa Liming)
This new event is a combination fundraiser and community awareness program. Students and families will be sponsored to complete the distance walked or run in downtown Venice. Prizes will be awarded to individuals and classes who raise the most money.

Me & My Guy/Gal Events (to be determined)
A father/daughter dance and a mother/son sporting event are in the works.

May

Golf Tournament (Candy Mausser)
In addition to being one of our most important fund raisers, this annual event provides Epiphany families, parishioners and the general public the opportunity to spend a day on the fairways and to win some great prizes.

HOME AND SCHOOL GENERAL MEETINGS
Held four times a year, in the Parish Hall at 7 pm, these meetings are designed to give families important information regarding the upcoming events and fundraisers sponsored by the Home and School Association, as well as updates on school business by Mrs. Irene Lynch. This year the meetings will be held on September 6, October 18, January 31 and May 1. Prior to and immediately after the meetings, time will be allowed for a uniform exchange, a 50/50 drawing, and the distribution of no uniform passes. Please sign in at the beginning of the meeting. All families who attend all four meetings and who work their twenty volunteer service hours will be entered into a $250.00 tuition credit drawing at the May 1^{st meeting.}

VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS

All families are required to volunteer 20 hours of service to Epiphany Cathedral School during the year. A record of service hours performed by volunteers will be obtained by the chair of each event and sent to the school office. Opportunities for accumulating hours are offered during the school day, on weekends and evenings, by working at home or even baking cookies for a Home & School meeting. Those families who do not complete their service hours may pay $10.00 for each remaining hour. You may verify your hours at any Home & School Meeting or by emailing Candy Mausser, candymausser@comcast.net

Home & School Board ~ Phone and Email List

Officers

Candy Mausser, President 468-7412 candymausser@comcast.net

Lisa Liming, Secretary 412-1586 tlliming@aol.com

Cindy Swalby, Treasurer 493-8203 cswalby1050@comcast.net

Directors

Tina DeHaven 488-4927 tinadehavenrn@comcast.net

Lisa Einhorn 662-0355 anthonynlisa@ewol.com

Lynore Fontecha 429-7807 tomate7894@aol.com

Vicki Mackey 716-2754 vjmac@comcast.net

Erica Maun 488-1676 jnmaun@aol.com

Kelli Ottman 966-8070 kelli.ottman1@wachovia.com