Helping Hands: Volunteering At SKDS
Volunteer help
from parents/guardians is vital for the successful operation of SKDS.
Parents/guardians are welcome in school for a wide variety of support
functions.
There are many ways to get involved at SKDS. We could use
your talents, skills, or interests -- there is something for everyone!
- Home and School Association Member
- Donor / Alumni Committee
- Library Aide
- Band Guild Member
- Athletic Association Member
- Family Carnival Committee Member or Volunteer
- Lunch Room Volunteer
- Classroom Aide
- Learning Zone Tutor
- Piggly Wiggly Receipts Coordinator
- Rechek’s Golf Outing Volunteer
- School Board and Committees
- Scrip Volunteer
- Computer Lab Volunteer
- In-School Event Volunteer
- Parish Council Member
- Catechists
- Bible Study Leader
Besides joining the Committees above, there are many other ways you may become
involved here at St. Katharine Drexel School. To get
involved, simply call the Primary or Elementary offices. Your
contribution is always much appreciated!
Items To Save For SKDS
SKDS
Saves items all year long. We realize the list can be daunting;
however, every little bit counts. A good rule of thumb is to pick
three or four items that are easiest for you. Here is a list of all
things we save/recycle, and easy tips on how and where to drop each item
off:
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Aluminum Cans |
Drop off in bags behind the school, next to the kitchen door.
Benefits the 5th grade classroom field trips.
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Used ink cartridges |
Store in bag and deliver to box outside school office.
Coordinator Judy Wilson – we get cash for technology fund |
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Used cell phones |
Deliver to box outside school office. . Coordinator Judy Wilson
– we get cash for technology fund |
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Working computers |
We
are looking for 2006 or newer computers that work for use in the
school. Contact Judy Wilson for details. 885-5558 |
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Campbell’s labels |
We
collect soup and other product labels. Points are accumulated
and the teachers choose FREE school merchandise/educational
equipment.
Ann Strelow Coordinator. |
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General Mills Box Tops |
Trim neatly and Take to either school office or send in your
child’s Family Folder. We
redeem the points for CASH used for the Student Activity Fund*.
Jeanne Roedl coordinator. (so far this year we have earned
$2800) |
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Piggly Wiggly receipts (‘Piggy Bank’ program) |
Receipts are saved for the Band Guild. We get 1% cash back.
Take to the school office or send in your child’s Family
Folder. Brenda Bohl coordinator |
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Our Family/Recheks UPC’s |
Trim the UPC with #70253 from all Our Family Products. Take to
the school office or send in your child’s Family Folder. We
earn 5 cents per UPC. This benefits the Student Activity Fund*.
Carol Lockwood Coordinator. (so far this year we have earned
$166) |
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McDonald’s receipts |
Send to the
school office or send in your child’s Family
Folder. We
redeem the receipts for FREE school merchandise. Beth Jewell
coordinator. (So far this year we have earned $2500 in
merchandise) |
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MILK CAPS: Kemps, Golden Guernsey, and Morning Glory and Swiss
Valley |
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different caps qualify. Clean & take to the school office or
send in your child’s Family Folder. We earn 5 cents per cap.
This benefits the Student Activity Fund*. Carol Lockwood Coordinator. (so far this year we have earned $100 in Kemps
alone) |
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Milk Moola (Nature’s Touch- Kwik Trip) – milk caps and bag tops |
Save caps and bag tops from Kwik Trip milk, juice and many
qualifying purchases, Clean and take to the school office or
send in your child’s Family Folder. We earn 5 cents per cap and
bag top, This benefits the Student Activity Fund*. Carol
Lockwood Coordinator (so far this year we have earned $147)
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Loaves for Learning
Country Hearth and Village Hearth UPC symbols |
Pan-O-Gold Baking
Company launched the "Loaves for Learning" program that allows
schools to collect UPC symbols from Country Hearth and
Village Hearth Breads. Each symbol earns the school 5
cents. Schools can earn as much as $10,000 per year!
This benefits the lunch program. For more information,
visit
Loaves4Learning.com. Send your UPC symbols to the
school office or in your Family Folder. |
The Student Activity Fund*
is shared by all grades and is used for fees, special events,
presenters, field trips, activities, and equipment directly benefiting
the students of SKDS. For more information, please contact Ms Haase.
885-5558
Thank you! Collecting these
items really makes a difference! So far this school year we have earned
over $5700 in cash and merchandise.
Updated 11-1-10
All volunteers must take the Safe Guarding All God’s
Family In-service prior to volunteering our schools and parishes.
All volunteers must fulfill the following
requirements:
1. Attend a SAFE GUARDING ALL GOD’S FAMILY In-Service
2. Read and Sign the Code of Ethics
3. Undergo a Criminal Records Check
4. Fill out a Volunteer Application
These requirements must be fulfilled before an individual may provide
volunteer services to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.
If you have additional questions, please contact us
at (920)885-5558.
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