Home And School

Mission Statement

The Home & School Association is a service ministry to the school and its staff. This ministry supports programs that enrich the education of our students. Home & School coordinates all volunteer committees and promotes participation in and communication within the school community. Home & School administers the parish “Food for Thought” program which funds programs for the school’s children.

Home & School Board

Beth Jacobson, President bjacobso@cox.net

Enedina White, Vice President frankkenzie4asu@msn.com

Pete Jacobson, Treasurer pete@harbrenovations.com

Cindy O'Connor , Volunteer Coordinator socon80273@aol.com

Kathy Shurr, Communications shurrkathy@yahoo.com

Debbie Tomah and Julie Harney, Hospitality manddtomah@cox.net
robh@bctarizona.com

Cat Silverman, Newsletter olmcnews@mail.com

You may contact Home & School via email at homeandschool@olmctempe.com

Activities
Home & School is a communication tool between the parents, teachers and administrative staff at Mt. Carmel. Our informative newsletter is posted each week on the school web site and reminders are sent via email to keep parents informed about upcoming school activities. Home & School also sponsors New Family Orientation Night in June and Back to School Night in August. These events provide parents with an opportunity to meet other Mt. Carmel families and their children’s teachers.

The Parish Festival is a wonderful fundraiser for the school and parish. There is a great need for volunteers at this all day activity. Home & School coordinates the parent volunteers for the classroom booths.

Home and School hosts a Welcome Back coffee on the first day of school. Throughout the school year there are more coffees for parents to get a chance to know one another.

During Catholic Schools Week in January Home and School hosts Field Day filled with fun and games for the students.

Saying “Thank You” to all the volunteers is one of the larger projects the Home & School Board sponsors. The Volunteer Luncheon, which occurs towards the end of the school year is a chance to recognize and thank all of the volunteers who offer their time and talent to the various classroom activities and committees. We believe our school is unmatched in the level of involvement by the parents, which plays an important role in the successful educational experience of our children.

Stewardship Opportunities

ART MASTERPIECE
Parents who appreciate art and enjoy working in the classroom volunteer for Art Masterpiece. You’ll attend a workshop to learn about the program and it will enable you to pass on your appreciation of art to our students.
Coordinator:
Helen Venable 480-855-6279

CARPOOL
You can share a ride to school with other OLMC families. Carpool addresses are organized by zip codes to allow you to identify families from your area.
Coordinator:
Theresa Babington 480-775-2876

CULTURAL ARTS
The arts, visual, performing and other avenues of expression, are a priority at OLMC. The Cultural Arts Committee works to integrate the fine arts into OLMC’s curriculum in a variety of fun and interesting ways for the students.
Coordinators:
Pam Morales 480-705-7631
Stacy Bratko 480-736-2650

DAD’S CLUB OLMC dads undertake fix-up and other needed projects at the school. This is a great way for OLMC dads to meet other dads and help out the school.
Coordinator:
Ed Waller 480-897-0134

HELPING HANDS
Here is an opportunity to help out families during times of unexpected stress or great bundles of joy. Volunteers make dinner for a family who is experiencing a difficult time due to illness, bereavement, or has just had a baby.
Coordinator:
Patti Herrmann 480-898-7064

FIELD DAY
Would you enjoy some positive, healthy and just plain fun competition? Then join the volunteers who help plan and coordinate Field Day, which takes place in January during Catholic Schools Week.
Coordinator: LeeAnne Cardenas 480-644-8173

FOOD FOR THOUGHT (FFT)
Want to support OLMC’s primary fundraising effort? OLMC sells gift certificates/scrip for your favorite grocery stores, restaurants and other retail stores. Volunteers are needed to sell FFT scrip 15-20 minutes before and after weekend Mass. When you buy FFT scrip, you’ll participate in the Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) and can earn money back on your tuition!
Contact: Food for Thought Hotline
480-967-5567 ext.102
Coordinators:
Cindy Younger Pam Lanese
Patti Ahlemeier Ana Isbell

HOMEROOM PARENTS
Behind every great teacher are great and supportive parents! Each OLMC teacher has one parent or a few to help them coordinate activities including: organizing class parties & teacher gifts, copying papers, and calling other parents to participate in activities.
Coordinator: Enedina White 480-857-0530

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Volunteers will work with hospitality from Home and School to plan and host refreshments for OLMC’s Back to School Night and other school functions. They plan the teachers’ lunches during parent/teacher conferences and also provide special lunches and goodies for the teachers and students celebrating sacraments throughout the year.
Coordinators:
Debbie Tomah 480-497-3575
Julie Harney 480-857-2416

JUNIOR HIGH ACTIVITIES
7TH GRADE – Volunteers manage the recycling fundraiser, decorate for the 8th grade graduation reception and serve as chaperones at the graduation dance. Coordinators:
Tracy Tucker 480-219-9247
Kelly McLean 480-491-5626

8TH GRADE – Help organize the many important events that take place in the 8th grade. Volunteers work on these various activities and also the pop, juice and water fundraisers.
Coordinators:
Perl Denee 480-874-5864
Sheila Williams 480-813-6743

LOST & FOUND PROGRAM
Another lost lunchbox or uniform shirt? Helpers are needed to collect and return items that young ones leave behind.
Coordinator:
Shannon David
Nurse’s Office 480-967-5567 Ext 1

LUNCH PROGRAM
Parent volunteers set up and serve food and milk to students from 11am-1pm on a day of their choice (Monday-Thursday). We also need parents to enter lunches in the computer.
CONTACT: Gina Watson
480-967-5567 ext. 301

MATHCOUNTS

This national coaching and competition program is open to all 7th and 8th graders. Students meet after school, participate in a local meet and may eventually go to a state as well as a national competition.
Coordinator:
Pam McBryan 480-893-2060

Mentoring Families
The families in this committee contact new OLMC school families before the school year begins. They then provide assistance in answering any questions that may arise throughout the year. They may remind them of important dates that are right at the beginning of the school year and help them figure out how the Food for Thought program works.
Coordinator:
Theresa Cornforth 480-755-7572

OLMC NURSE’S OFFICE
The OLMC Nurse’s Office is looking for volunteers to help keep our children healthy. If you enjoy nurturing or have a minimal amount of first aid experience, why not volunteer some time to the Nurse’s Office? Lunchtime volunteers are particularly needed.
CONTACT: Nurse’s Office
480-967-5567 ext 1

OLMC PARISH FESTIVAL
Each March, the parish festival brings together OLMC families for a fun-filled spring celebration. Look for upcoming information in the newsletter or contact the Parish Festival coordinator to learn how you can get involved in the fun! Coordinators:
Bryant and Karen Santini 480-361-9855

PLAYGROUND SUPERVISON – PALS
Help ensure a safe and fun play environment for our children by serving as a playground supervisor. Volunteers are needed before school and at lunch recess. Coordinator:
Jennifer Santini 602-200-3469

SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Staying in touch with OLMC classmates and friends is easy thanks to the School Directory.
Coordinators:
Susan Goodykoontz 480-897-2188

SCHOOL LIBRARY
OLMC librarian, Mrs. Nancy DiMascio, needs volunteers to restock and straighten books, check out books and assist children in locating books.
CONTACT: Nancy DiMascio
480-967-5567 ext 309


SCHOOL OFFICE
Volunteers answer phones, relieve Carol for lunch, enter simple student lunch information into an excel spreadsheet and other various duties in the school office. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday, between the hours of 11:30am-1:00pm. However, any time that you can help will be appreciated!
CONTACT: Carol Blasko
480-967-5567 ext 0

SCIENCE COMMITTEE OLMC is working on developing extra-special events in the realm of science. The list includes a science fair and guest speakers. If you have any ideas you would like to share, please call.
Coordinator:
Carl Whitesel 480-284-6660

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
OLMC has monthly classroom collections of specific food or personal care items to be distributed to those in need.
Coordinator:
Regan Lopez 480-317-0995

USED UNIFORM SALE
Due to the overwhelming response of families contributing to and purchasing the used school uniforms, a committee has been created to organize this service. Volunteers are needed to be present at the sales and assist Lupe. Uniform sales will take place at Registration and periodically after school throughout the year.
Coordinator:
Lupe Hernandez 480-659-7536
YEARBOOK
Want to make your child’s OLMC years memorable? Get involved in the School Yearbook.
Coordinators:
Gina Huerta 480-730-1353
Stephanie Kircher 480-233-2373

BIG G BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
General Mills gives OLMC a donation for cereal box tops with the red “Big G for Education” logo and for products with a green version of the logo. Look for the collection bin in your child’s classroom or the school office.
Coordinator: Donna Schuchter
480-704-3076

CAMPBELL’S SOUP LABELS
By saving Campbell’s Soup labels, you can help OLMC earn points for free A/V equipment, athletic equipment, teaching aids and more. Look for the collection bin in your child’s classroom or the school office. Coordinator: Lori Pennison 480-203-2238

TARGET CREDIT CARD PROGRAM
Did you know that your Target shopping spree could benefit OLMC? The school receives 1% of your total purchase when you use a Target credit card. To designate OLMC as your school of choice, call 1-800-316-614 or sign up online at www.Target.com/tcoe.

OLMC HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
homeandschool@olmctempe.com