Fall Fund-Raiser
This is a fund-raiser for the school. Catalogs containing gift wrap, candy, and gift items are sent home with students in mid September. Students are encouraged to circulate the catalog among family and friends but are not required or encouraged to go door-to-door. Chair: Deanna Olson 651-603-1630 deannaolson@usfamily.net
Scholastic Book Fair
The book fair is in November. Scholastic books are sold over 4 days in the library. This is a great opportunity to buy books and support the school! Co-Chairs: Chris Aerts 651.699.6575 chrisbillaerts@comcast.net and Karen Aune 651-690-2260 danaune2001@yahoo.com
Family Service Committee
Vision: To enable all members of the Horace Mann community to connect with the world around them through service learning. Mission: To provide multi-faceted service learning opportunities to families and staff at Horace Mann. 2008-09 Theme: Kids Like Us. The Family Service Project Night is November 21st.
Co-Chairs: Chris Aerts 651.699.6575 chrisbillaerts@comcast.net and Sarah Johnson 651-695-8075 smillerjohnson@hotmail.com
Hospitality Committee
The hospitality committee provides a meal for the teachers during parent-teacher conferences, and organizes dinner and refreshments for the fall orientation, and refreshments for the spring kindergarten round-up. Events are typically in September, November, March and April. Chair: Liz Krelitz 651-698-6107 kreli6@aol.com
Greetings and Gatherings
Greetings and gatherings are to foster community building among the parents, families and staff throughout the school year. Some of the events are “Welcome Back Coffee” and the “All School Pot Luck”. Chair: Sarah Ryan 651-699-8535 ryansathome@usfamily.net
Make It Take It This craft night is December 5th. Everyone is invited join in the fun of creating great crafts and gifts for every age! The evening also includes a scrumptious Bake Sale. Volunteers are needed for preparation as well as working at the event. 8-10 Craft Prep volunteers: 1-3 hours each. Some projects may be done in your home. 45 Event volunteers: 1-2 hours each
Co-Chairs: Danica Linssen 651-698-1060 djlinssen@yahoo.com , Anne Pavlis 651-690-5547 anne.pavlis@comcast.net
Read-A-Thon
Students collect pledges for the minutes they read. Prizes are awarded to children who complete their monthly reading calendars. The event requires 5-8 volunteers to do tabulations.
Co-Chairs: Julie Schulz 651.690.4034 jschulz675@comcast.net and Mary Ellen Friesz mefriesz@gmail.com
Silent Auction This is a fantastic off-site adult only fund-raising event for the school. Volunteers are needed for planning as well as working at the event. The event is scheduled for March 13, 2009.
Executive Committee:
PR: Anne Pavlis 651-690-5547
anne.pavlis@comcast.net
Donations:
Amy Stolpestad 651-330-0886
amystolpestad@comcast.net
Event/Decorating:
Elizabeth Patty 651-690-3914
e.patty@umn.edu
Anne Rutherford 651-699-0937
agrutherford@comcast.net
Wall of Wine:
Sarah Johnson 651-695-8075
smillerjohnson@hotmail.com
Karin Roof 651-225-8416
karin_roof@ml.com
Computer Programming:
Dave Coscio 651-772-8316
dcoscio@msn.com
Teacher Liason:
Amy Kortuem 651-293-8965 x2099
amy.eide@spps.org
Volunteers and Administrative:
Danica Linssen 651-698-1060
djlinssen@yahoo.com
Spring Carnival
This is a fun-filled end of the year celebration of games, activities, food and raffles. The evening will be held May 29th. Carnival is one of the highlights of the school year! Volunteers are needed for planning and coordination of the event. This school wide event relies on participation from the entire school community. 60-75 Volunteers needed for 2 hour shifts for the Event Night.
Executive Committee:
Danica Linssen 651-698-1060
djlinssen@yahoo.com
Andi Chang 651-690-0216
andi@simon-associates.com
Sue Dion
sue.dion@emailplus.org
Anne Pavlis 651-690-5547
anne.pavlis@comcast.net
Spring Plant Sale
This spring fundraising project sells plants from Gertens Nursery (via pre-paid orders). The sale requires volunteers the day of delivery to unload, sort and organize the plants. Plant pick up will be May 7th. 8-10 volunteers needed for plant pick up. Co-Chairs: Lois Johnson johnson8297@earthlink.net and Anne Pavlis 651-690-5547 anne.pavlis@comcast.net
Box Tops For Education
This fund-raising program is sponsored by General Mills. The GM qualifying seal on participating products are collected. The box tops are redeemed for cash from General Mills. Everyone can collect box tops to benefit the school. Chair: Linda Imholte 651-699-0344 hlmimholte@msn.com
Kemps Milk Fundraiser
Kemps specially marked caps or proof-of-purchase symbols are collected. The caps are redeemed for cash from Kemps. Everyone can collect milk caps to benefit the school!
Chair: Betty Haley 651.690.1441 Target - Take Charge Of Education
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