SCS Co-Op Committees & Programming
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BLUE & GOLD SHOP/SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The Blue & Gold Shop is located in the hallway of the Cafeteria building. The Blue & Gold Shop carries PE uniforms, sweatshirts, hoodies, pencil pouches and various SCS gear! Items may be purchased online at www.scsbluegold.com. All in-stock items purchased through the online shop will be delivered to the classroom within 5-7 days. The physical shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8-8:30 AM.
The School Supply Sub-Committee is responsible for ordering the school supplies each year. At the beginning of the year, the committee organizes the school supplies and coordinates the delivery of those supplies to each classroom.Lori Wilken: [email protected]
Melissa Ross: [email protected]BOOK FAIR
The Book Fair Committee coordinated the efforts of the school library to host the annual Scholastic Book Fair which is a week long fundraiser for the Library held every Spring.
Megan Finstein: [email protected]
Kate Worley: [email protected]CCSCC
The Council of Catholic Schools Cooperative Clubs (CCSCC) www.ccscc.catholicweb.com is the umbrella organization for all parent clubs in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. We sponsor the Keep Christ in Christmas billboards and student contests, Clothe-A-Child campaign, participate in Co-op Club of the Year and Publicity contests as well as sponsor the Regina Matrum award, school principals' luncheon and Archdiocesan Christmas luncheon and various lobbying and service efforts on behalf of Catholic schools each year.
Brandi Cascio: [email protected]
Lindsey Caruso: [email protected]CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION
The Campus Beautification Committee was formed within the Co-Op in order to focus on improving the cosmetic appearance of certain aspects of Saint Catherine of Siena School. This Committee also monitors the school playground for the safety of the children. This includes repairs, updates, and cleanliness. With the aid of the Men's Club, they repair rotten wood, broken ladders, sharp nails exposed, etc.
Primarily, the core of our work focuses on and the goal of our committee includes:- As possible, adding greenery and enjoyable green space to the playground area
- As possible, adding additional playground attractions for the children
- Improving the appearance of front garden leading to the school office
- Providing plants, seating area, seasonal decorations, and greenery along the walkway outside the school office
- Improving the visibility of the entrance of our school for visitors from Codifer
- Making our school foyer welcoming for our students, parents and visitors
Pam Callaghan: [email protected]
Caryn Chin: [email protected]COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING (BOX TOPS)
The Community Fundraising Committee coordinates fundraising efforts offered by businesses. Typically, SCS will receive a portion of the total sales or purchases made by SCS parents and faculty. Examples include, but are not limited to: Boxtops, Mark Twain and Domino’s Pizza nights, Barnes & Noble, Learning Express.
Julie Harlow: [email protected]
Ashley Schephens: [email protected]FAIR
The Fair Committee consists of the two fair chairs, who coordinate the annual school fair. Subcommittees include: Sponsorships, Food and Beverage, and various class booths, such as Basket Booth, Parade of Prizes, and Confetti Eggs. This is the school’s largest fundraising event!
Ashley Angelico: [email protected]
Julie Lopinto-Orlando: [email protected]FAMILY FUN
The Family Fun Committee is responsible for organizing the annual BINGO night, Breakfast with Santa, Blessing of the Creche & Christmas Caroling, and the Middle School Sock Hop. Additionally, this committee oversees the Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Daughter Tea, and Mother-Son Bowling events.
Bronwyn Romano: [email protected]
Laura Buisson: [email protected]GALA ($10,000 RAFFLE)
The Gala Committee consists of two Co-op chairs and two Men's Club chairs. The Gala is the second largest fundraiser and has historically taken place in the 2nd semester of school. Subcommittees include Food and Beverage, Auction Items, Tickets and Reservations, Patron Party, and Gala Treasurer.
Kristy Quick: [email protected]
GATOR BUDDY PROGRAM
In an effort to welcome new families to our SCS Community, the Gator Buddy Program was created. New moms are paired with current moms so connections can be made to ease in their transition into our school community. The current mom "Gator Buddy" acts as a resource for the new moms to answer any questions they may have throughout their first year and beyond!
Blaine Moncrief: [email protected]
HEALTHY KIDS
The Healthy Kids Committee incorporates wellness programming into the SCS school curriculum. Activities include a Father/Son Talk, a Mother/Daughter Talk, Vision & Hearing Screenings, Kids Get Fit activities and monthly Healthy Food Samples in the cafeteria.
Emily McElrath: [email protected]
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Committee is responsible for providing food and drinks for all Co-op General Meetings and Board Meetings and assisting with Grandparents Day.
Mandi Mohr: [email protected]
Shanel Farley: [email protected]PUBLICITY
The Publicity Committee is responsible for sending out pertinent Co-Op and school information to the Times Picayune, the Advocate, the Clarion Herald and to any other appropriate media vehicles on an on-going basis.
Lauren Condon: [email protected]
Elizabeth Normand: [email protected]ROOM CAPTAINS
The Room Captain Coordinators oversee the selection process of Room Captains, Grade Level Coordinators (2 nd & 7 th) and Fair Coordinators. They also implement Teacher Appreciation Week in the Spring and oversee the collection of monetary gifts for the faculty as well as class parties during the holidays.
2021-2022 Committee Chairs - Please contact them at [email protected]
Katie Malone
Stacey StegerSCS CARES
SCS Cares Committee is dedicated to providing SCS students with the opportunity to engage in Christian charity. The goal of SCS Cares is to educate students about the needs of others and to instill in the students the belief that it is our duty as Catholics to help others in need. It is our mission to teach SCS students the virtue of Christian charitable giving and to provide SCS students with the platform to help others. Activities coordinated by this committee include Caps for Kids, Coats for Kids, and St. Michael’s Mardi Gras Bead Drive.
Christine Corrigan: [email protected]
Lori Wilken: [email protected]SICK & FRATERNAL (MEALS IN MINISTRY & PRAYER LINE)
Committee coordinates Meals in Ministry and Prayer line. Meals In Ministry delivers meals for families and faculty that are in need of help during a difficult time. Often, these meals are coordinated through a care calendar online. All meal and prayer requests are sent to the Sick & Fraternal Chair who then contacts committee members to coordinate prayers and meals as needed.
Emily Hardin: [email protected]
SCRIP
SCRIP is a school fundraiser AND it earns YOU tuition credit! “Shop with SCRIP” through SCS and for every gift card you purchase, you earn tuition credit! The SCRIP committee coordinates the weekly purchase and distribution of the gift cards, including periodical promotions for the fundraiser program.
Tram Jacobs: [email protected]
Amanda Foster: [email protected]SPECIAL EVENTS
The Special Events Committee coordinates events for our faculty, staff, and families. Events include meals for teacher in-service, volunteers at Book Day, faculty and staff Christmas party, and other occasions that may arise during the year. This committee also coordinates Grandparents Days in September and the Co-op Installation Dinner in May.
Bronwyn Romano: [email protected]
Laura Buisson: [email protected]STUDENT ENRICHMENT
The Student Enrichment Committee plans student events/activities that correlate with core learnings in the classroom. The activities will enhance what is taking place in the classroom and hopefully create a deeper understanding, as well as, broaden the scope beyond the textbook. There will be many stimulating and FUN educational activities for the students of SCS this year.
Erin Graham: [email protected]SWAP SHOP
The Swap Shop is the uniform exchange program at St. Catherine. It is located in the Sr. Imelda Building above the Coop Office, near the school library. (It is accessed through the stairwell in the Coop Office.) Swap Shop needs volunteers to open the shop periodically throughout the year, and to manage Lost & Found.
Simone Maloz: [email protected]
Andree Stephens: [email protected]TENNIS TOURNAMENT - "SHAMROCK OPEN"
The Tennis Tournament Committee coordinates the Tennis Tournament, which is usually held in March with a Shamrock theme. Subcommittees include Parade of Prizes, Registrations, Sponsorships, and Draw Coordinator.
Monica Gros: [email protected]