Home and School

Home and School meets the first or second Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the K3 room. See Upcoming Events for dates.

Upcoming Events

Auction

  Daddy Daughter Dance

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Home and School Association of St Mary’s Visitation School is to help parents and teachers to develop a mutual understanding and appreciation of the ideals of Catholic education. Home and School Association shall provide for programs, opportunities and funds which will assist the children in developing a personal and community lifestyle grounded in Catholic teaching and Gospel values, foster the religious, intellectual, physical, cultural and social development of each child and enhance the ability of parents to participate actively and effectively in their child’s education.

Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of our Home and School Association is to serve as a liaison between the homes of the students attending St. Mary’s Visitation and the school. 

The objectives of the Association shall be: 

• To create an atmosphere which encourages school spirit and a sense of community through volunteerism and fundraising;
• To assist in the development of spiritual and educational growth experiences;
• To provide structure that encourages parents to exercise their role as co-partners with the school in the education of their children;
• To foster communications between home and school and school committee;
• To encourage the development and maintenance of high standards of Christian family life;
• To promote a quality Catholic education;
• To offer thorough well-planned programs, information of interest and value to parents as well as educational enrichment for the students; and
• To provide funding for school projects and programs not already provided for in the school budget.

Meeting Minutes

Officers and Committee Members

President:  Kelly Krause
Vice President: 
Treasurer: Alicia Braatz
Secretary: Annie Bolger
Volunteer Coordinator: Rebecca Mindy

Committee Chairs

Auction for Education:  Katy Carnell and Susan Olbrantz
Box Tops: Mary Sue Larsen
Chili Chomp: Peter and Amy Henry
Elementary Forensics: Julie Perez and Ann Scott
Father Daughter Dance: 
Field Day: 
Holiday Treasures:
Hospitality: Jennifer Zils
Junior High Forensics:
Memorial Day Parade:  
​Mother Son Event: 
​New Parent Social: Megan Jiminez and Michelle Denis
Parish Picnic: Darby Koehne, Belinda Russell, Didi Lemberger
Publicity: 
Scholastic Book Fair:  Jen Zierer
Scrip: Maren Kleinmann
Spirit Wear: Katie Schultz
Spooks & Spoofs: Michelle Denis and Marissa Selthafner
Trivia Night: Bernard & Julia Kearney