Dear Families,
Welcome to the Saint Mary's PTG blog! On behalf of the Executive Board of the PTG, we would like to extend a warm welcome to both new and returning families. We have an exciting year planned, filled with many events and fundraisers to benefit our school community!
An organization like the PTG cannot be successful without your support. We have always been blessed at Saint Mary's to have a wonderful group of volunteers for any event or fundraiser we plan. Sign up sheets will be available at Open House-please volunteer to help with an event or fundraiser if you are able to.
As you are aware, each family at Saint Mary's has a $700 fundraising commitment to meet. It is one of the responsibilities of the PTG to plan and implement fundraisers to help families reach that goal. It is important to note that tuition plus fundraising balances does not cover all of our expenses. That is why some fundraisers go directly to the school and are not applied against fundraising balances.
The following fundraisers and events are currently scheduled for this year:
September 8, 2014 Candy Sale begins
Pick up and sign for your boxes of candy at Open House.
For each box sold, $24 will be credited to your fundraising balance.
September 25, 2014 Annual Walk-a-Thon
Children collect sponsorships and walk in the cemetery.
There is a $5 entrance fee for all walkers.
This fundraiser is "dollar-for-dollar."
October 2, 2014 Christmas Club Raffle Tickets on sale.
New this year is our "Christmas Club Raffle!" We are asking families to commit to selling 5 raffle tickets at $20 each. Each ticket is a chance to win one of 36 monetary prizes (Drawings will be Nov-Dec). For each ticket sold, $5 will be credited to fundraising balances. The profit from this raffle is earmarked for the school's technology development.
October 9, 2014 BINGO!
The PTG is hosting a Bingo night at the Saint Mary's Feast Society Hall on Phoenix Avenue. Join us from 6-9 for bingo, refreshments, and fun! More details to follow.
October 20, 2014 Candy sale ends. All monies are due in the office by this date. Opened boxes of candy cannot be returned to school.
October 24, 2014 Christmas Club Raffle ticket sale ends today. Drawings begin in November.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT 2014!
This event was quite successful last year! Families decorate their trunks and the children dress up and trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk. More information will follow. Rain date is Oct. 25th.
November 3, 2014 Christmas Club Raffle begins!
Drawings are weekdays until December 12th. Good luck!
November 7, 2014 Movie Night (grades K-5)
6-9 PM
Children come to school and have pizza and watch a movie while parents are free to do some early Christmas shopping (or go out to dinner...).
November 16, 2014 Christmas Shopping Boutique
Come and browse among over 30 vendors to find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list. We feature a fabulous food court, raffle prizes donated from all our vendors, a bake sale, and a separate kids' room with activities and prizes for the children to enjoy! This event funds our annual Olympic Day in May.
November 17, 2014 Enjoy the City Coupon Book
Purchase one of these fabulous coupon books and save! Each book contains coupons for local stores and restaurants, etc. Books are $20 each. For each book sold, $5 is credited to your fundraising balance. These make awesome stocking "stuffers" for Christmas!
December 2, 2014 Milk and Cookies with Santa
Enjoy treats and activities and have your child's photo taken with Santa Claus!
December 10-11, 2014 Rudolph Gift Shoppe
Children have the opportunity to purchase gifts for family members.
December 11, 2014 Christmas Caroling
Join us as we carol through the neighborhood and return to school for cookies and hot chocolate.
January 31, 2014 Mini-Golf Tournament
February 25, 2015 Lego Night
March 2015 Macaroni and Meatball Dinner
Our yearly family dinner is always a huge success! The food is fabulous and the raffles are plentiful. There are also opportunities to earn fundraising credits by placing ads in our ad book.
March-April 2015 Big 50 Raffle
Our most successful fundraiser, the Big 50 Raffle has been a St. Mary's tradition for over 25 years. Each ticket purchased is an opportunity to win one of 50 fabulous prizes! For each ticket sold, $.90 is credited against fundraising balances.
April 10-12, 2015 Peter Pan, Jr.
This is the third year that our students will work together to produce a school musical! In the past two years, we have successfully raised over $10,000 to benefit our students!
Ongoing Programs
Stop and Shop A+ Rewards Program: Register your Stop and Shop card for St. Mary's to earn a percentage back on qualifying purchases. The funds from this program are earmarked for technology development.
Box Tops for Education: Save your Box Tops! We earn ten cents for each one submitted! Funds from this program are also designated for technology.
Target Rewards Program: Designate St. Mary School and earn a percentage back when you shop at Target with your Target credit card.
Coke Rewards
Dine Out for Drama: Each month, join us for a night out at a participating restaurant. A portion of the bill will be donated back to our school. Children will receive a dress down pass for participating. Funds generated through this program are earmarked for our Drama Department.
Again, welcome back to school! Please attend our monthly PTG meetings, listed at left. If you have any questions or concerns, please email or call one of us and we will be glad to help. If you have an idea for a fundraiser or event, we'd like to hear it! Our blog will be updated regularly with important information, so bookmark us in your browser!
We look forward to working together for a fantastic year!
Executive Board
Saint Mary School Parent Teacher Guild
The following fundraisers and events are currently scheduled for this year:
September 8, 2014 Candy Sale begins
Pick up and sign for your boxes of candy at Open House.
For each box sold, $24 will be credited to your fundraising balance.
September 25, 2014 Annual Walk-a-Thon
Children collect sponsorships and walk in the cemetery.
There is a $5 entrance fee for all walkers.
This fundraiser is "dollar-for-dollar."
October 2, 2014 Christmas Club Raffle Tickets on sale.
New this year is our "Christmas Club Raffle!" We are asking families to commit to selling 5 raffle tickets at $20 each. Each ticket is a chance to win one of 36 monetary prizes (Drawings will be Nov-Dec). For each ticket sold, $5 will be credited to fundraising balances. The profit from this raffle is earmarked for the school's technology development.
October 9, 2014 BINGO!
The PTG is hosting a Bingo night at the Saint Mary's Feast Society Hall on Phoenix Avenue. Join us from 6-9 for bingo, refreshments, and fun! More details to follow.
October 20, 2014 Candy sale ends. All monies are due in the office by this date. Opened boxes of candy cannot be returned to school.
October 24, 2014 Christmas Club Raffle ticket sale ends today. Drawings begin in November.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT 2014!
This event was quite successful last year! Families decorate their trunks and the children dress up and trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk. More information will follow. Rain date is Oct. 25th.
November 3, 2014 Christmas Club Raffle begins!
Drawings are weekdays until December 12th. Good luck!
November 7, 2014 Movie Night (grades K-5)
6-9 PM
Children come to school and have pizza and watch a movie while parents are free to do some early Christmas shopping (or go out to dinner...).
November 16, 2014 Christmas Shopping Boutique
Come and browse among over 30 vendors to find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list. We feature a fabulous food court, raffle prizes donated from all our vendors, a bake sale, and a separate kids' room with activities and prizes for the children to enjoy! This event funds our annual Olympic Day in May.
November 17, 2014 Enjoy the City Coupon Book
Purchase one of these fabulous coupon books and save! Each book contains coupons for local stores and restaurants, etc. Books are $20 each. For each book sold, $5 is credited to your fundraising balance. These make awesome stocking "stuffers" for Christmas!
December 2, 2014 Milk and Cookies with Santa
Enjoy treats and activities and have your child's photo taken with Santa Claus!
December 10-11, 2014 Rudolph Gift Shoppe
Children have the opportunity to purchase gifts for family members.
December 11, 2014 Christmas Caroling
Join us as we carol through the neighborhood and return to school for cookies and hot chocolate.
January 31, 2014 Mini-Golf Tournament
February 25, 2015 Lego Night
March 2015 Macaroni and Meatball Dinner
Our yearly family dinner is always a huge success! The food is fabulous and the raffles are plentiful. There are also opportunities to earn fundraising credits by placing ads in our ad book.
March-April 2015 Big 50 Raffle
Our most successful fundraiser, the Big 50 Raffle has been a St. Mary's tradition for over 25 years. Each ticket purchased is an opportunity to win one of 50 fabulous prizes! For each ticket sold, $.90 is credited against fundraising balances.
April 10-12, 2015 Peter Pan, Jr.
This is the third year that our students will work together to produce a school musical! In the past two years, we have successfully raised over $10,000 to benefit our students!
Ongoing Programs
Stop and Shop A+ Rewards Program: Register your Stop and Shop card for St. Mary's to earn a percentage back on qualifying purchases. The funds from this program are earmarked for technology development.
Box Tops for Education: Save your Box Tops! We earn ten cents for each one submitted! Funds from this program are also designated for technology.
Target Rewards Program: Designate St. Mary School and earn a percentage back when you shop at Target with your Target credit card.
Coke Rewards
Dine Out for Drama: Each month, join us for a night out at a participating restaurant. A portion of the bill will be donated back to our school. Children will receive a dress down pass for participating. Funds generated through this program are earmarked for our Drama Department.
Again, welcome back to school! Please attend our monthly PTG meetings, listed at left. If you have any questions or concerns, please email or call one of us and we will be glad to help. If you have an idea for a fundraiser or event, we'd like to hear it! Our blog will be updated regularly with important information, so bookmark us in your browser!
We look forward to working together for a fantastic year!
Executive Board
Saint Mary School Parent Teacher Guild
