Parents’ Resource Group
2007-2008 School Year
Officers |
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| President | Christine Santelli | 631-692-8764 |
| VP Fund Raising | Denise Parrinelli | 631-549-8608 |
| VP Services | Pat Signorile |
631-427-7602 |
| Treasure | Caroline Ereshkin | 631-223-4687 |
| Secretary | Diana Orefici | 631-421-6964 |
Calendar & Description of Fundraisers
(Dates Subject to Change)
Sept. 11-29 MAGAZINE DRIVE
Last year’s magazine drive was a huge success! 40% of proceeds go back to the school. Remember you can renew your existing subscriptions through St. Pat’s. Volunteers needed to tally orders on four collection days in the morning at the school.
Chairperson – Denise Parrinelli 549-8608
Sept 26- Oct 16 WRAPPING PAPER SALE
This is an opportunity to stock up on wrapping paper and accessories for the holidays and all occasions. 50% of proceeds go to the school. You may also order online throughout the year. Volunteers needed to tally orders at the school.
Chairperson – Christine McCarron 673-1995
April 16 FASHION SHOW
Ladies night out! Sophisticated fashions with an excellent dinner. The models are Moms, Dads, and Faculty. Many volunteers are needed for planning, raffles, etc.
Chairperson - Parents Resource Group
May 8 GOLF AND TENNIS OUTING
A St. Patrick’s tradition of 25 years. Even if you don’t play, the dinner is wonderful. Volunteers needed the day of and for planning, raffles, etc.
Chairperson: Karen & Richard Casey 427-8521
2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR
SERVICE COMMITTEES
BIRTHDAY BULLETIN BOARD
Our students’ birthdays are announced each month on the bulletin board on the first floor. Volunteers each take a month to decorate the board.
Coordinators: Liz Buttiglione: 425-0142
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION GIFT PROGRAM
This is a voluntary program through which a child in Grades 1-4 donates a new, hard-covered book to the school library to commemorate his or her birthday. The book is selected from a list compiled by this committee under the guidance of the teachers. Many volunteers are needed. The book has a bookplate with the child’s name and birthdate inside.
Chairpersons: Diane Mendez: 549-7875
Irene Klein: 271-2913
BOOK FAIR
This event is a wonderful way to stock up on summer reading material while benefiting our school. Many volunteers are needed for 2-hour shifts through the course of the week to assist children with their selections, collect money, deliver books, etc.
Chairperson – Karen Storm: 421-1139
Anne Dayton: 424-2238
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Parents are encouraged to send in box tops from Betty Crocker food items in an envelope marked “Box Tops for Education” throughout the year. The proceeds go toward new books and classroom equipment.
Chairpersons: Theresa McGovern: 351-4870
BOWLING
Students in grades K-8 meet once a week for 2 ten-week sessions beginning in October and January from 3:30-5:00pm. Chaperones are required to stay. All children receive trophies.
Chairperson: Frank DiSpigna 423-2171
CAMP FOR KIDS PULL TAB COLLECTION
Aluminum tabs from juice and soda cans are collected for scrap metal, proceeds of which benefit children who cannot afford medical care. Students are encouraged to bring in tabs and deposit them in the jar marked “Pull Tab Collection” near the office. This is a great way for kids to help kids and the environment.
Chairperson Debbi Dalvano: 427-4505
Bella Carozza: 385-7089
CAMPBELL LABELS
Parents are encouraged to send in labels from Campbell Soup, Prego Sauces, Pepperidge Farm Products, V8, and Franco American in an envelope marked “Campbell Soup Labels” throughout the year. The program allows us to earn things like gym equipment and software.
Chairperson: Pat Signorile: 427-7602
CHARITY DAY
This is an annual event where our children raise money for charity. Fund raising activities take place during gym class. In previous years, our children have raised thousands of dollars to benefit Hemophilia, Ronald McDonald House, and Catholic Relief Services
Chairperson - Patti Waldron 673-7911
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Class Representatives are liaisons between the Parents, PRG Board, and the School Board. They assist teachers with class trips, parties, plays, etc. They also contact parents when necessary for speedy communications and keep the Class Representative Coordinators up to date on any class list changes. They are required to attend PRG meetings in order to stay informed.
Coordinators: Cathy Scanlon - 421-1039 (N-K)
Patti Waldron: 673-7911
Laura Campbell 673-9736 (5-8)
Note: Applications for these positions are sent home in May for the following school year.
COMPUTER CARTRIDGE/CELL PHONE COLLECTION
Old computer cartridges and cell phones are collected and earn money for our school! Remind family members who work in an office to donate these items throughout the year.
Chairperons: Liz Buttiglione 425-0142
CULTURAL ARTS IN EDUCATION
The purpose of this program is to enhance the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Arts. Volunteers are assigned one 40 minute lesson for a particular month and have available to them a library of ideas for all grade levels. New ideas or lessons are always welcome.
Chairpersons: Karen Storm – 421-1139
Laura Campbell – 673-9736
CHICKEN FINGER DAY
Chicken fingers served with penne pasta and a salad are brought in from DiRamos on Mondays. Money is collected twice a year. Volunteers are needed for distribution.
Chairperson: Diane Mitchell: 423-3826
HERO DAY
Every Thursday heroes are brought in from Fireside deli. Students receive a choice of hero (turkey, roast beef, ham & cheese, tuna, or bologna) and a bag of chips. Packets of mayo and mustard are provided. Volunteers are needed for distribution. Money is collected twice a year.
Chairperson: Elsa Straub: 421-2376
LIBRARY HELPERS
Volunteers are needed one or two mornings per week to help catalogue books. Please, no siblings.
Chairpersons: Pat Marchesiello 423-4398
Maryann Botto 421-7965
LIP SYNC SHOW
This will be our sixth show! The children form groups and practice for the big night! Even the faculty performs! A great family night held in Murray Hall. Chairpersons – Colleen Schumann: 547-0533
Leslie Sullivan: 547-0706
LOST & FOUND SORTING
Once a month a volunteere is needed to sort through the clothes in the lost and found and forward to it's rightful owner
Chairpersons – Alisa Machado: 470-2334
LOVING HANDS QUILTS
Knitted, crocheted, and sewn quilts are distributed to children’s hospitals and homes with HIV positive babies. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate and share ideas for gathering as many blankets as possible. The blankets are displayed in the school cafeteria during Lent. This is a great idea for Cultural Arts, or a Brownie/Cub Scout Community Service Project throughout the year. Chairperson: Dorothy Drake 427-6722
SPORTS DAY (formerly Olympic Day)
Grades K-8 students compete in physical challenges. Volunteers prepare lunch (hot dogs, chips, cotton candy, ice cream), set up and clean up. Chairperson – Deborah Lynch 424-6761
Nancy Dougherty 351-0802
OPERATION SWEET TOOTH
Halloween candy is collected the day after Halloween in the school lobby and then brought to charities in needy neighborhoods where it is not safe for children to trick-or-treat. Volunteers are needed in the morning in the lobby to help the children with their donations.
Chairperson: Nancy Dougherty – 351-0802
PIZZA DAY
Every Wednesday Pizza is brought in from DiRaimo’s Pizza on Wall Street. Volunteers are needed to distribute the pizza at the school. Money is collected twice a year.
Chairperson: Rosalie Paradiso- 516-731-2060
QUESADILLAS
Every Friday, Quesadillas from Oaxaca on NY Avenue are served. Money is collected twice a year. Volunteers are needed for distribution.
Chairperson: Angela Pastorelli: 547-1532
RAVIOLI DAY
A hot ravioli & meatball lunch is brought in from DiRamos every Thursday. Volunteers are needed to help distribute. Money is collected twice a year.
Chairperson: Nancy Straub: 271-2426
PRG BULLETIN BOARD
The bulletin boards are located on the first floor next to the office and at the back of the office. Assistance is needed with seasonal decorating and the posting of up-to-date notices.
Chairperson: Carleen Russo 271-3830
ROLLER SKATING NIGHT
Held at the United Skates Rink, this annual event is one of the most enjoyable family events of the school year. Due to overwhelming demand, tickets are available on a first come first served basis to currently enrolled St. Patrick’s students only. No outside friends please.
Chairperson – Jennifer Donatelli 427-3190
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
At Santa’s Workshop, students from Pre-Kindergarten to the eighth grade have the opportunity to create Christmas gifts for friends and family at no charge. Volunteer parents supply nearly completed crafts. Gifts are wrapped and brought home for safekeeping until the BIG day! Volunteers are needed to decorate the cafeteria, wrap gifts, provide music, etc.
Chairpersons – Barbara Jo Cali 423-9087
Karina Barclay: 223-3197
SCHOOL JACKETS
School jackets are sold in February and distributed in the spring. A variety of styles, sizes and prices are available. Parents are encouraged to come to the office in February to try the samples on their child. Volunteers needed to tally orders, collect money and distribute jackets during school hours.
Chairperson: Renee Conk 351-1470
SPECIAL PERONS DAY
This special day is reserved for up to two grandparents and/or special persons (i.e. aunts, uncles, neighbors, older St. Patrick’s graduates) of each student. Guests are treated to coffee and cake, entertainment by our students, awards, and tours of the school.
Chairpersons – Susan Pacifico 673-0018 (K-8)
Kina Anna: 547-0048 (Pre-K)
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Our school is always strongly represented in the Huntington Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Again, behind the scenes, there is much planning and co-coordinating. Come help us celebrate the “Wearin’ of the Green!”
Chairpersons - Niamh Dioro 423-1281
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
A memo is sent home in late May to remind students of the program and the wonderful prizes that will be awarded. Volunteers are needed a couple of hours in the fall to tally results, issue certificates and raffle tickets.
Chairperson – Ann Sheehan 423-5118
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Class representatives and volunteers organize a special thank-you from the children for each teacher and aid. The week culminates with a breakfast that parents prepare to thank our faculty and staff for a job well done!
Chairperson - Pat Signorile 427-7602
UNIFORM EXCHANGE
This is an opportunity to purchase slightly used uniforms at a fraction of the cost. This event is held prior to the PRG meetings in Spring and Fall. Gently used uniforms are always welcome!
Chairperson: Karen Storm: 421-1139
PRG Meeting Minutes
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