Holy Child relies on the kindness and generosity of its volunteers in every facet of school life. Becoming involved in our community truly shows your daughter how much you care about her education and offers a wonderful opportunity to meet other Holy Child parents.
Please consider volunteering at any of the numerous events/activities we have throughout the year. It's easy to sign up online; just scroll down for the form.
Also, dads may be interested in joining the newly revived
FATHERS CLUB. Click here for more information and to register online.
But first, read all about the monthly school events; if you'd like to print out a version of the brochure,
click here to download the 2011-2012 version--we will be updating this in the next couple of months.
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Events marked with * have committees that meet regularly. Check back later in the summer for actual dates for these regular events; you will also receive information in the summer mailing.
SEPTEMBER
Welcome Committee: Greet Holy Child carpool drivers with a “brown bag breakfast” the first day of school. Help shop for items and organize the distribution of this much-appreciated treat.
Sally Foster Gift Wrap (Fall): Our fall fundraising opportunity. Volunteers are needed for data entry; can be done at home.
Back-to-School Nights: Upper School volunteer parents are needed to provide refreshments and welcome our Middle School families; Middle School parents will welcome Upper School families and provide refreshments.
OCTOBER
Blue/Gold Games: Help with set-up, refreshments and fun-and-games for this very spirited Holy Child tradition.
*Annual Fall Classic:This is a chance for all members of the Holy Child community to get out, mingle and spend a wonderful day on the golf course, the tennis courts or enjoy the “Party at the Classic” at Bretton Woods. Volunteers are needed to assist at registration in the morning, to monitor specific holes for designated prizes during the day and for party set-up. Mingle afterwards with all the parents during our jovial party (with a DJ!).
Open House-All School: Open House provides prospective students and their families an overview of our School. The event consists of welcome remarks by the Headmistress, followed by tours throughout the campus and a chance to meet the faculty. Parent volunteers are needed to greet prospective families around the school campus.
Middle School Parent/Teacher Conferences: Upper School volunteer parents are needed to set up refreshments on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.
NOVEMBER
Communion Breakfast: As a Holy Child Father-Daughter tradition, this event is held on campus in our chapel, followed by a catered breakfast in the gym. Volunteers are needed to help with invitations, serve as greeters and clean up after the event.
Upper School Parent/Teacher Conferences: Middle School volunteer parents are needed to organize and set up refreshments on Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon.
*Mayfield Market: All hands on deck; our eighth year will be better than ever! If you missed it in the past, come join the fun. Beginning in September, volunteers are needed to serve on committees, staff the luncheon counter, act as hostesses, run receipts, help in the Tiger Shop booth, distribute flyers and more! Fathers Club will help with parking, as well as set-up and clean-up.
DECEMBER
Christmas Decorating: Bring Christmas to Holy Child! Decorate the Middle and Upper School buildings and grounds in the spirit of the holidays.
FEBRUARY
Upper School Curriculum Night: The Upper School Curriculum Night is held for our Middle School 8th graders and for new students who have been offered admission to the 9th grade. Responsibilities include coordinating decorations and refreshments.
Upper School Parent/Teacher Conferences:Middle School volunteer parents are needed to organize and set up refreshments.
MARCH OR APRIL
*Tiger Trot:We’ll take all the volunteers we can get! Help is needed in pre-planning, soliciting sponsors, set-up the day of the event, registration, course monitoring and take-down. Join the committee or be a volunteer.
*Annual Gala: This is a great way to meet parents and become involved. Every talent is needed to make this event a success. The work begins in October and continues through those dull winter months. Come join the Gala Committee and support Holy Child. The more, the merrier! May involve donation solicitation, event planning, committee work, envelope stuffing, set-up--anything and everything needed to plan a perfect fundraising event.
APRIL
*Prom Night Committee-11th grade responsibility. The Prom Night Party offers a safe and fun environment for Holy Child juniors and seniors following the Prom. Help fundraise, solicit prizes and sponsors, chaperone, plan, and coordinate this spring event. Planning begins in October.
MAY
*Fashion Show: Volunteers are needed to organize the event, help at registration and organize models. Planning begins in January.
Graduation Reception-11th grade responsibility. Junior parents are needed to set up and serve desserts and refreshments at the reception that follows this senior event.
8th Grade Closing: Seventh grade parents are needed to set up and serve refreshments at the reception that follows the ceremony.
YEAR-LONG EVENTS AND NEEDS
Mission Effectiveness: Help is needed at various times throughout the year during our accreditation process. Talley surveys, input data or participate in a panel discussion.
Annual Fund Campaign: Volunteer opportunities may include leadership positions to recruiting, coordinating and encouraging other parents to volunteer, writing letters and participating in the phone-a-thon.
Room Parents: Be the first to know! Room Parents represent their daughters’ homeroom and communicate via weekly emails to other parents. A Room Parent may be asked to help to volunteer for events and activities and solicit donations for their daughter’s class throughout the year.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation: Our Holy Child teachers are the best! Their countless hours of dedication are deeply appreciated. Show them you care by volunteering to donate refreshments and serve or coordinate goodies for the faculty and staff. Co-chairs are needed this year to coordinate the monthly luncheons by grade with the class captains, and set up and serve lunch.
Hot Lunch: Parents assist and serve Hot Lunch Monday through Friday, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Sign up for once a month, once a week or every other week to see your daughter and her friends while helping serve hot lunch. You will be contacted about your availability. You can serve as a substitute as well.
Library: General assistance is always needed to shelve books, file and perform general tasks. This is another chance to be in the building during the day and see your student at work.
Refreshments: Occasionally provide refreshments for various school functions.
Special Mailings: Assist by labeling, stuffing envelopes, or any other tasks that may require extra help from volunteers.
Tiger Shop: Staff the school store and visit with the girls. The Tiger Shop is open from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. daily, and in the evening for special parent events. Volunteer once a month, weekly, or whenever your schedule allows. You will be contacted about your requested availability.
Tiger Club: The Tiger Club is Holy Child’s sports booster club, providing much-needed time, talent and resources to support Holy Child’s teams and Athletic Department. Past donations to the Tiger Club have led to the purchase of uniforms, fitness equipment, an ice machine, scorer’s table and many other necessary items for the Athletic Department. Be a team representative to help create distribution lists and to help coaches communicate important information to parents.
For questions or comments, contact Michele Rathbone, the Director of Special Events and Parent Programs, at 301-365-0955, or mrathbone@holychild.org. Our volunteer coordinator will lso help you focus your talents on jobs large or small; if you are interested in serving in this role, let Michele know!