Committees & Opportunities

OVERVIEW: The St. Ann School Jog-a-Thon is a joyful, active fundraiser for students from Preschool (Little Branches) through 8th grade at the end of September. Our students come together to move their bodies, build school spirit, and raise funds for a great cause: renovating our gym and purchasing new equipment for physical education. This event is all about movement, fun, and community. Whether students choose to walk, jog, run, skip, or dance, every step counts. 

DETAILS: Volunteers are needed to recruit Event Sponsors two months prior to the event. Volunteers are also needed for the day of to assist in marking students' lap numbers, setting up food/snack tables, stuffing goodie bags, setting up tables with business promo materials and craft table for headbands. The event will be held on September 29, 2025 and has a goal of raising at least $10,000 to support St. Ann School.

OVERVIEW: The school/parish community that plays together stays together – and has a lot of fun along the way! Part of the Home & School Association Charter is to sponsor Family Enrichment events that help strengthen our school community. This year, the Family Enrichment/Social Committee will coordinate a series of events and activities throughout the year that give St. Ann’s families the opportunity to learn, grow and strengthen their faith together. The events serve not only as much-needed outlets for kids and their parents and friends to have fun together outside of school hours,they also help build a strong sense of community among St. Ann School and Parish.

DETAILS: The committee co-chairs are responsible for overseeing the enrichment activity planning and execution process. They will work with the committee volunteers to design, promote and execute the following five events that benefit St. Ann School families and enrich our school community. It is recommended that committee members serve as sub-committee chairs for the individual events:

• October, 2025 – Porky Pancake Breakfast
• January, 2026 – Family Movie Night
• January 2026 – Souper Supper
• April, 2026 – Family Movie Night
• May 2026 – End-of-the-Year School/Parish Family Picnic

OVERVIEW: Culver’s Night Out is an opportunity for St. Ann School families and supporters to enjoy a night out while raising funds for our school. During this event, Culver’s will donate 10% of all sales made between certain hours of the evening (i.e. 4pm - 8pm) directly to St. Ann School. Proceeds apply to all dine-in, carry-out, and curbside pickup orders placed during the designated time—no flyer or special code is required.

DETAILS:To help the event run smoothly, we welcome parent and student volunteers to assist on-site. Volunteers will help deliver curbside pickup orders, assist with in-restaurant orders, and represent St. Ann School in a positive and welcoming manner. Volunteers are asked to wear St. Ann logowear to help create a visible school presence.

Culver’s Night Out is a simple and enjoyable way to support our school and build community spirit. We appreciate your participation and support.

The fundraising goal for this event is $700.00.

OVERVIEW: All families with children attending St. Ann School are automatically members of the St. Ann Home & School Association. All members are required to pay an annual fee of $35 that is used to defray the costs of the activities of the Association. Home & School events/activities are designed to help support the student, family, teacher, school and community enrichment activities as well as fundraising efforts. The Association is established to promote a closer relationship between school and home. The Association is run by a steering committee whose job it is to set the strategic direction of the Association; decide how the Association’s monies will be spent and establish an organizational budget; Determine which fundraising and social functions the Association will support and organize each year; assist other parish organizations where necessary to meet overall needs of St. Ann’s Parish; Establish groups of volunteers to actively carry out the fundraising and other enrichment events set for the year.

DETAILS: The Co-chairs of the Home & School Steering Committee are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all Home & School Association business and managing the executive and steering committees; The treasurer shall maintain the records of income and expenses for the H&S Association, pay the expenses incurred, prepare a monthly financial report, collect monies and maintain the financial records for the fundraiser and social events, participate in the procurement of assets for the School and collect dues and volunteer buy-out fees; The secretary/communications coordinator shall maintain accurate minutes of the executive committee and steering committee meetings, and communicate H&S messages and information with target audiences (i.e. families, teachers, community mentors) as needed/appropriate. Steering Committee members will include one representative from each classroom. Steering Committee members shall actively participate in H&S activities as requested by the executive committee and participate in monthly steering committee meetings. Each steering committee member of H&S shall serve on or act as liaison to at least one of the standing or ad hoc committees and shall report on the committee's activities at the monthly steering committee meetings. The Steering Committee will meet on a monthly basis to manage the business of H&S and determine its strategic direction. The school principal, a minimum of one teacher, a representative of the parish and a representative of the student body will also serve on the steering committee.

OVERVIEW: We’re looking for volunteers to help with promotional outreach for our community-wide school events. This includes putting up flyers and placing yard signs around local towns. Getting the word out brings more families to our events and builds a stronger connection between our school and the wider community.

DETAILS: 

• Drop off or post flyers at local businesses, churches, libraries, etc.

• Ask for permission where needed

• Place yard signs in high-traffic areas

• Return signs after the event

• Keep a simple list of where you’ve posted

OVERVIEW: Throughout the year, a series of activities take place that enrich the school experience for St. Ann students and require a level of organization and parental involvement. In an effort to help streamline the logistical processes that are common to these events and activities, the “In-School Enrichment Activities” committees will work together to organize and manage the details related to each of the four special events/activities identified below and, in the process, to take advantage of some "economies of scale."

DETAILS: 

• Grandparent / Special Person Day - Grandparent/Special Person Day is a day when St. Ann School is filled with even more special people than usual and the students are on their best behavior, serving as hosts and hostesses. This day-long event includes both a morning and afternoon session and is comprised of a series of enjoyable interactions between students and some special people in their lives. This committee works closely with the school staff to help facilitate the event and ensure a smooth day. The Sub-Committee Chair takes the lead on coordinating all details related to the April Grandparents/Special Persons’ day in conjunction with school staff. Committee Members assist the chairperson in organizing the all-school food sign-up, set-up/serving/clean up at the event and general event facilitation. Morning and afternoon shifts available.
• Advent Concert Reception – Each year St. Ann School students raise their voices in celebration of the advent season and adoring parents, family members and friends gather together to rejoice and enjoy the musical performance. Following the concert, in an effort to encourage fellowship and celebration, the Advent Concert Reception Committee sets up and coordinates a menagerie of treats to be enjoyed by all. Treats are prepared by school families. The Sub-Committee Chair is responsible for coordinating with the school office to secure the food and beverages for the reception following the December Advent Concert, coordinating baked good donations from school families and coordinating with committee volunteers. Committee Members set up (i.e. put out plated items provided by families), serve and clean up.
• Spring Concert Reception

Come be part of something truly special—where faith grows, friendships form, and memories are made! 

Contact Tonya Kleven: [email protected].

OVERVIEW: Forget about traditional fundraisers that involve selling or spending extra money. With scrip fundraising, families can easily earn funds for St. Ann School while they shop. Families simply use scrip gift cards for everyday purchases, and earn a rebate on each one at no additional cost. It seems too good to be true – but last year at St. Ann’s, with an increased “Public Awareness” campaign which lead to many more families figuring scrip purchases into their regular monthly budget, the profits from scrip purchases soared! And it will continue to rise with the help of dedicated, motivated parents leading the charge.

DETAILS: The committee chair is responsible for managing the monthly ordering process, accessing the on-line toolkit, as needed, distributing orders and coordinating with the other committee volunteers to promote the program and sell scrip. Together, the committee will promote the program to school and parish families, schedule and facilitate scrip card sales opportunities and coordinate incentives through the course of the year, including the implementation of weekly orders. The committee’s goal is to raise $6,000/year for the school, with the remaining $6,000.00 going to families for tuition assistance.

OVERVIEW: One of the St. Ann School Community’s favorite nights to celebrate fellowship, fun, food and fundraising is the Annual Souper Supper Dinner that will take place late January, 2026. This St. Ann’s tradition, held at the conclusion of Catholic Schools Week, combines several elements of a truly valuable community-building experience into one special evening. Attendees can enjoy a delicious dinner with family and friends and support a school that teaches children the Catholic values and attitudes that will influence them throughout life.

DETAILS: The committee co-chairs are responsible for overseeing the planning, promotion and execution of the Annual Souper Supper Dinner event, including volunteer coordination, with dinner (food/beverages/logistics); and promotion/communication (by the Marketing Committee).  Volunteers will all work together under the direction of the committee chair to host an event that is enjoyed by all. The fundraising goal for the event is $2,000.