Home and School News

Fall Fundraiser Results
We’ve earned $4000 between opt-out fees and sales, which is down about $1500 from last year.

Top Sales!
#1 Winter Family
#2 Hammer Family
#3 Tom Weisensel Family

Raffle Winners!
Party Packs: Ballweg, Lobner and Hauge Families

$50 Script Cards: Vugnovich & Tom Weisensel Families

$20 Script Cards: Smith, Emler, Hoffstedder, Winter and Kanouse Families

$10 Script Cards: Hammer, Bruns, Jamie Baerwolf, Keven Roche, Jakusz, Cotter and Manthey families.

Home & School is an organization set up to help enhance our children’s education and experience at St. Jerome. Without Home & School, we would be paying a higher tuition. The reality is everyone is needed to pitch in with fundraising.
If you are one of the more than 10 families who have not participated in the fall fundraiser, please send in your $40 opt-out fee today.

Home and School will sponsor a reception in the gym after the Christmas Programs on December 10th. Each school family should bring a dozen treats, fruits or vegetables to the gym before the program. Punch will be furnished by Home and School.

Your Money at Work:
Field Trips
The 6-8th Graders went on an overnight trip to Camp Gray. Each participant had to pay $34, and Home and School paid the rest, which is approximately $20 for each student.

Locker Room Remodeling
The locker rooms have been remodeled – with new lockers, showers, and fixtures. They really needed the work and the finished product looks marvelous!
We have spent $2500 on the remodeling, and Athletics spent $2500.

Cutting Corners
As much as we hate do this, the reality is money is tight. There are a few places where we can conserve our funds, and right now the following is being considered:
Eliminate Catholic Schools Week T-Shirts
Eliminate Staff Christmas Gifts
Eliminate Staff Spouses at Christmas Party
The Home & School Board is working to use our money as efficiently as possible. Let us know of any ideas you may have.

Chili Supper
Home and School has been approached by some very enthusiastic school families who want to try to hold a Chili Supper as a winter fundraiser. This could take the place of a spring fundraiser. Look for more information as the details become finalized.

2008-2009 Home & School Board
Rick & Kathy Raatz, Presidents 920-623-2285
Craig & Natalie Murphy, VPs 920-623-5886
Tami Kanouse, Treasurer 920-623-5737
Patti Soter, Secretary 608-697-1189