2007-2008 OFFICERS

President – Kelly Blackburn, kelly@the-blackburn-family.com

Vice President – Venessa Aguilar, venessaaguilar@sbcglobal.com

Secretary – Anna Burciaga, aburciaga@texaslawyer.com

Assistant Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator – Anna Caldwell, shiner5@netzero.com

Treasurer – Donna Sliter, donnaslit@yahoo.com

Assistant Treasurer – Rosemary Solano, rdsolano@yahoo.com

Head Homeroom Mom (PK - 4) – Julie Miranda, julieage@yahoo.com

Head Homeroom Mom (5 - 8) – Mariva McDaniel, mabmcdaniel@tx.rr.com

Hospitality/Teacher Appreciation Chair – Lisa Facen, blessed247@yahoo.com

Fall Carnival Chair – Cathi Leal, cathileal@hotmail.com

Fall Carnival Vice Chair – Marissa Tinoco, marissa.mazon@dillards.com

Fall Carnival Booth Coordinator – Bianca Gutierrez, biancaxz@yahoo.com

Fall Carnival Food Coordinator – Vacant

Silent Auction Chair – Vacant

Silent Auction Vice Chair – Vacant

Silent Auction Location Chair – Maxine Feaster, feasterm@sbcglobal.net

Silent Auction Location Vice Chair – Sheila White, sheila_white@deanfoods.com

Publicity Chair – Katy Barrilleaux, katyb@vividresults.com

Used Uniform Co-Chair – Sonia Garcia, sduarte@dart.org

Used Uniform Co-Chair – Michelle Alcala-Green, bmalcala@hotmail.com

No-Fuss Fundraising – Yvette Gonzales, yvette.g@txrr.com

School Representative – Kathy Price, kprice@stelizabethofh.org

Advisory Board Representative – Heidi Maggio, bmaggio@sbcglobal.net

2007 – 2008 Home & School Meeting Calendar

If you are interested in filling a vacant spot, please contact Kelly Blackburn at 972-296-9205.

Q. How much are dues?
A: Dues are FREE! Every parent and/or guardian of a student at St. Elizabeth's is a member of Home & School.

Q. What is the difference between the Home & School Association and the Advisory Council?
A: Home & School's primary mission is coordinating volunteer efforts and fundraising. The Advisory Council is a consultative body to the Pastor and Principal on school guidelines and policy.

Q: Are Home & School meetings open to everyone?
A: Yes! The Home & School Association meets at 7:00 p.m., the first Tuesday of every month in the faculty lounge.

Q. How do I volunteer? Where do I keep track of my hours?
A: Volunteering is easy! You can fill out your family volunteer commitment form listing your volunteer talents and choices, and send it in to Anna Caldwell. Also keep an eye out for monthly notices of upcoming volunteer opportunities. You can keep track of your hours with our handy notebook located on the front desk.

Q: I can't always get to the school to volunteer...are there ways for me to volunteer from home?
A: Sure! You can help with our "no-fuss fundraising" by counting and binding labels at home. You can also help send solicitation letters for the silent auction in the spring. If you are skilled in marketing or computers, there are various organizations within the school that could use your help. The opportunities are endless.

Q: Why do we need to raise money? Doesn't our tuition cover what the school needs?
A: Unfortunately, no. Tuition mainly covers our teacher salaries and basic maintenance of the school, but funds for major renovations and other amenities that public schools take for granted have to be generated through a combination of fundraising and assistance grants.

Home and School Objectives

1. To help parents and teachers acquire a deeper appreciation of the ideals of Catholic Education.

2. To promote a clearer understanding of the mutual educational responsibilities of parents, teachers, and administrative personnel of the parish community.

3. To assist the school by sponsoring financial projects.

4. To determine, in collaboration with the principal, the distribution of funds raised by the Home and School Association.

Accomplishments of Home and School

1. Paid over $10,000 in teacher bonuses last year.

2. Paid $8,000 for classroom resources, continuing education and supplies for teachers.

3. Pay postage for school each year.

4. Coordinate Fall Carnival and Silent Auction

5. Paid for air conditioning unit in gym.