Please complete this survey by Friday, September 20

The Parent's Association is a fundraising, social, and support organization for our school. The PA is tasked with raising $70,000 to contribute a portion of the school's budget. But, we also have many FUNraising events throughout the year with the goal of getting families together to socialize and raise school spirit! All parents are automatically members of the PA and are encouraged to participate in the activities throughout the school year.

We have many fun events planned for this year! Descriptions of many events are listed below. We will be adding events and sharing additional details for new events throughout the year.

Please indicate your interest in volunteering for the events below. Please note that this is just an initial interest form. If you indicate an interest in an event, you will be contacted with additional details about the event and your contribution.

All families are asked to complete 10 PA volunteer hours throughout the year to ensure that our fundraising efforts and events are a success! All volunteers must be VIRTUS trained before serving as a volunteer.

With thanks - Jen Gonder & Amy Meizoso

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DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS
FALL CATALOG FUNDRAISER - WINTER WONDERLAND
September 23 - October 11

This is our first mandatory fundraiser of the year. We have contracted with a new company this year, Gifts N Things. Much of the holiday merchandise is similar to previous years, with the addition of Yankee Candle! Each family is required to make at least one purchase from the catalog. We receive 40% of the profits for most items. This is a good fundraising opportunity to share with friends and family as you can share the link to your child's "store" and participants can order online with a ship to home option. We will reach out if volunteers are need to organize ship to school merchandise.
NO COOK "FUN"RAISERS
September 25, November 20, February 26, April 9

Our No Cook FUNraisers are hosted by local restaurants. Families get to enjoy a night of no cooking and Holy Family earns money...usually 20% of proceeds. Our first No Cook has been scheduled at RIKO's Pizza in Levittown on September 25.
FALL PLANT SALE
Date TBD [Possible Date: October 4]

To celebrate the start of fall, we will have our annual plant scale. We will have a selection of mums, corn stalks, and other fall decor for purchase. We need a few volunteers in the morning and in the afternoon (around drop-off and dismissal) and help with the sale.

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BAKE SALES -
October 5/6 and February 1/2

We have two bake sales each year, to contribute to expenses for our Pancake Breakfast and Night at the Races Fundraisers. Baked goods are sold after all masses on those weekends. Families can earn one volunteer hour for baking. Many volunteers are needed to prepare and price items, set-up at the church, and to help sell after masses.

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PAINT NIGHT
November 15

This is an adult-only event. In past years, we have painted decorative boards, porch signs, glassware, canvases, beach glass, etc. We try to select new crafting activities each year. Participants are encouraged to get a table with friends and bring snacks and beverages to share. We need a few volunteers to help with set-up, sign-in, and clean-up.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 8

This is our largest fundraiser of the year! This tradition has been with Holy Family for over 30 years. We have three, hour-long seatings and host over 1,000 people. Family and friends have a delicious breakfast (cooked by HF parents...mostly dads!) and get a treat from a special visitor. We also have many fabulous raffle baskets. It's a great way to start the holiday season.

We need MANY volunteers to help with this event. We need volunteers to solicit donations for raffle baskets, make baskets, decorate and prepare the day before the event, sell raffles at the event, cook pancakes, assist our student servers, clean-up, etc. If you indicate your interest/availability in helping with this event, we will be in touch to assign specific tasks and responsibilities.

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NUT CARDS
December and March

"No Uniform Today" Cards allow students to dress down on a day of their choice. Please note that students may not dress down on days that they will attend mass. We have two sales during the year to purchase NUT cards, before Christmas and Easter. Up to 4 NUT cards per student can be purchased during each sale.
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE / PARENT'S DAY BOUTIQUE
December 4 / May 7

The boutiques have lots of fun and unique gifts for students to purchase for all members of the family. Volunteers are needed to help the children shop, serve as cashiers, wrap gifts, set-up and clean-up.

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CHRISTMAS CANDY GRAMS
December 12 - 16

Candy Grams will be sold the evening of the Christmas Concert. Family and friends can purchase candy canes and write a special note to their favorite performers. The grams will be distributed to classrooms the following week. Volunteers are needed to help sell candy grams at the concert, put the grams together, and sort/organize for distribution.

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FAMILY NIGHT OUT
January 24

In past years, we have hosted a Family BINGO Night. We may continue with that tradition or plan new activities for Family Night Out. More details to follow! Volunteers will be needed for set-up, clean-up, and to help run the events.

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SWEETHEART DANCE
February 7

Students are invited to bring a special adult (or adults!) to dance the night away! This Valentine's themed party has great decorations, photo ops, and a DJ. Volunteers are needed for set-up and clean-up.

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DISNEY RAFFLE
January - March

One of our favorite fundraisers of the year! Only 500 raffle tickets are sold. The first place winner gets $5,000 in Disney gift cards and the second place winner gets $1,000. Gift cards can be used at Disney Stores, Resorts, and Cruise Line. The winner is called at Night at the Races.
NIGHT AT THE RACES
March 8

This is one of our largest fundraisers of the year. Grab your family and friends (adults only) for a fun night of horse racing! Participants can purchase tickets or tables and bring what they would like to eat and drink during the evening. The event is hosted by an emcee and participants purchase horses and place bets to win money. We also have many great raffle baskets at this event.

Many volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. We need help with set-up, soliciting gift cards and merchandise for baskets, making the baskets, selling raffles at the event, and clean-up.

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POT OF GOLD RAFFLE
March

The Luck of the Irish! Raffle tickets are sold to win a "pot of gold" filled with $100 in Lotto Scratch Offs. The winner is called the week of St. Patrick's Day.
WORLD'S FINEST CHOCOLATE
April 7 - May 2

This is our second mandatory fundraiser of the year. Each family receives one box of 60 assorted chocolate bars to sell. Families are encouraged to sell more than one box! Volunteers will be needed to sell chocolate after masses throughout the fundraiser.

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PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
May 16

This is an adult-only event. Last year, we experimented with a few activities such as a Parent's Movie Night at the Bellmore Theater and a Bowling Night. We will continue to brainstorm new ideas and share details as we plan! We will need volunteers to help organize this event.

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FIELD DAY
June 6

Field day is a fun and good-spirited competition between blue and gold! Students spend the day engaged in sporting activities and games on the field and in the gym. Students also enjoy a BBQ lunch and special sweet treats. Many volunteers are needed to help with the set-up, food, snacks, games, class chaperones, and clean-up.

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SCHOOL SPIRIT
Throughout the Year

We will be selling our school spirit items at events throughout the year. Sometime before Christmas, we will send out an order form for families to purchase items. We will be selling winter hats, baseball caps, a variety of adult and youth sweatshirts, and adult polo shirts. We hope to add new items to our inventory as well!

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