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Parent Organizations
Mary Drew School Community OrganizationWELCOME TO M.D.S.C.O
We are the Mary Drew School Community Organization
Our mission is to facilitate communication and cooperation between the school
and community in order to enhance and enrich student experiences
at Mary Drew School.
Membership is open to any parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a student attending Mary Drew School, any staff member of Mary Drew, or any adult resident of the attendance area. Each member has the privilege of providing input, making motions,
and voting for officers.
2009-2010 Executive Board
President Connie Sylvester
Vice President Jaimi Welsh
Secretary Denise Hausner
Treasurer Jennifer Pietrzak
Ways and Means Connie Blondin
MDSCO MEETINGS DATES
All meetings are at 3:30 p.m. Children are welcome!
September 9, 2009
October 14, 2009
November 11, 2009
December 9, 2009
January 13, 2010
February 10, 2010
March 10, 2010
April 14 2010 - Executive Board Elections
May 12, 2010 - Executive Board Installed
Fall 2009
Dear Mary Drew Parents:
Welcome to Mary Drew School and especially to our MDSCO! Our organization’s goal is to raise money to help supplement the academic environment for our children and to have fun doing it! The money we raise is used to directly help our children and their teachers. We raise money for assemblies, after-school clubs, indoor and outdoor recess/gym equipment, teacher appreciation luncheons, classroom supplies, learning center materials, classroom parties, Winter Carnival, Field Day, and
much more!!!
I encourage each of you to get involved. Volunteer for a committee (or two) - it’s a great way to be involved in your child’s school and to meet some terrific people! Children are so excited when they learn that their parent helped with a school event or project – being a volunteer truly does make a difference!
This booklet is designed to inform you of the role of the SCO and to help you decide which committee(s) you would like to join. Information about volunteer opportunities for events will regularly come home with your child but if you would prefer to be on a committee, please contact me directly and we can get you started right away. If you have further questions - send any of the Board members or me an email or give us a call. Our goal as Board members of the MDSCO is to have as many volunteers as possible helping out at the school while being with their children.
On behalf of the Mary Drew SCO Executive Board, we thank you in advance for your volunteer efforts and fundraising support. Please plan to join us at our first MDSCO meeting on Wednesday, September 9th at 3:30 p.m. – we look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Connie Sylvester
President, MDSCO
Fall 2009
Dear Parents,
The Mission of the Mary Drew School Community Organization (MDSCO) is to instill a sense of community between the faculty, students, local businesses, and residents. I appreciate the many hours parents volunteer to uphold this mission. The parents of this school volunteer numerous hours in a wide variety of events and activities. The time and energy you give to the students makes a big impact on our school.
Thank you for all that you do to improve the educational environment for all students at Mary Drew School. Your efforts help to create and facilitate communication and cooperation between the school and the community. I appreciate all that you do.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Klein
Principal
Mary Drew Elementary School
MDSCO FUNDRAISERS
FOR
2009-2010
Sally Foster Giftware – (September sales with delivery in November during Parent/Teacher conferences). THIS IS OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISER! The money raised is used for expenses including assemblies, after-school clubs, classroom parties, winter carnival, field day and much more.
Spring Fundraiser – (as needed). The money raised is used to offset general expenses that usually occur the second half of the school year such as Field Day, Teacher Appreciation Week and the 4th grade party.
Book Fair – (Fall & Spring). The money raised is used for our Learning Center and to supplement our reading programs.
Market Day – (Monthly). The money raised will be split between our general expenses and a school enhancement fund which is designed to save for big-ticket items (as a new school we will need many items such as a freezer, podium, signs, etc.).
Box Tops & Labels – (Ongoing). The money raised is used for indoor and outdoor recess/gym equipment.
Cooks Nite Off – (Monthly). The money raised is used for our general expenses.
MDSCO Sponsored Activities & Events
2009-2010
After-School Clubs Hospitality
Assemblies Hot Lunch Days
Birthday Book Club Market Day Monthly Sales
Book Fair – Fall & Spring Photocopy Assistance
Bulletin Board/School Signs Recycling
Campbell Soup/General Mills Collection Red Ribbon Week
Classroom Parties Sally Foster & Entertainment Fundraiser
Cook’s Nite Off School Supply Kits
Fall Halloween Festival Spirit Wear Sales
Field Day Treat Days
Fourth Grade Party Winter Carnival
Holiday Gift Shop
MDSCO COMMITTEES FOR 2009-2010
BOOK FAIR (Fall & Spring)
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for coordinating all efforts with Scholastic for the Fall and Spring Book Fair including ordering of products, set-up and take-down of the book fairs, restocking the shelves as needed, and organization of volunteers. They are also responsible for coordinating a Family Reading Night at the school during the Fall Book Fair.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up the book fair, help the students with their shopping and help take-down the book fair. Each day is divided into two shifts morning (9-12) and afternoon (12-3). There is also a Family Reading Night. The 2009-2010 dates are September 8 – 11th and Spring 2010.
BULLETIN BOARD
The Chairperson is responsible for using their creativity to come up with ideas for the MDSCO bulletin board located in the corridor immediately outside the office. The bulletin board needs to be changed/updated on a monthly basis.
CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS/GENERAL MILLS BOX TOPS
The Chairperson is responsible for collecting and tallying box tops/labels and coordinating with respective organizations.
CLASSROOM PARTIES
The Grade Level Coordinators are responsible for organizing Head Room Parent and volunteers for the Fall Halloween Festival, Winter and Valentine’s Day parties. Forms and instructions will be provided by MDSCO.
Head Room Mom/Dad(s) are responsible for contacting the other classroom volunteers and organizing 2-3 games (and/or craft), snacks and a drink for the Fall Halloween Festival, Winter or Valentine’s Day Party preparations.
Volunteer(s) are needed to assist the Head Room Mom/Dads with the Fall Halloween Festival, Holiday or Valentine’s Day parties.
COOK’S NITE OFF
The Chairperson is responsible for locating the restaurant(s) that will participate, the distribution of the Cooks Nite Off flyer and any necessary organization of program participation. Restaurants will donate a designated profit amount to the school.
FIELD DAY
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for coordinating outdoor games, snacks and prizes for this end of year event held in May. They are also responsible for the organization of volunteers.
Volunteers are needed for one day in May to help run the games and activities for the students. The hours are divided into morning and afternoon shifts. Field Day is currently scheduled for May 20, 2010.
FOURTH GRADE PARTY
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for organizing entertainment, food, activities and volunteers for the 4th Grade Party.
Volunteers are needed to help run the games, serve the food, set-up and clean up for this event. Volunteer hours will be the afternoon of the day of the party as well as assisting with clean up. The fourth grade party is currently scheduled for May 27, 2010.
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Holiday Workshop including ordering of products, restocking as needed, and organization of volunteers.
Volunteers are needed to help the students with their shopping. Each day is divided into shifts by grade. The dates for 2009 are December 8-10.
HOSPITALITY
The Chairperson is responsible for organizing three faculty and staff luncheons - Welcome Back in August, Holiday in December and Teacher Appreciation in May. They are responsible for choosing a lunch menu to be approved by the Executive Board and Principal. They are also responsible for organizing volunteers to assist on luncheon days.
Volunteers are needed for set-up and clean up of food to be served during the staff lunch hour. They may also be asked to bake desserts for the various luncheons. Volunteers are also needed to help the classrooms on the Fall and Spring picture days.
HOT LUNCH
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for planning one hot lunch every month. They will create an order form with hot lunch choices to be approved by the Executive Board, Principal and District Office. They also collect and tally all order forms/money. The Chairperson will work with area vendors and the District Office to ensure all food orders are complete. They are also responsible for organizing volunteers needed for hot lunch distribution.
Volunteers are needed on a monthly basis to assemble and distribute lunches to the students. Volunteers are needed on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
MARKET DAY
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for sending out Market Day brochures, collecting orders and payments, and distribution of sold items.
Volunteers are needed on a monthly basis to help unload the Market Day truck, organize the food items, assist customers, and check orders. Volunteer hours are one Tuesday per month from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Children are welcome to volunteer and community service hours are granted.
PHOTOCOPYING
The Chairperson coordinates a monthly volunteer schedule of 8-10 volunteers and ensures the teacher and faculty copy needs are regularly being met.
Volunteer(s) are needed to make photocopies for the teachers and staff. Volunteer hours are 2-3 hours every other week.
SALLY FOSTER/ENTERTAINMENT FUNDRAISER
THIS IS OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISER!! For 2009 we will be using Sally Foster, a giftware and gift-wrapping paper company as our distributor.
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for distributing order forms, collecting money, tallying orders, and distribution of products in the fall.
Volunteers are needed to unload, sort, and deliver orders (pre-boxed and labeled with child’s name/teacher) to their respective classrooms for pick up during Parent /Teacher conferences in early November.
SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS
The Chairperson is responsible for obtaining approved supply lists from the Principal, coordinating supply lists with the supplier in May, distribution of order forms in May, and the distribution of the kits in August.
Volunteers are needed for the delivery and distribution of the kits in August.
SPIRIT WEAR
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for working with a supply company to create Mary Drew Spirit Wear for students to purchase in Fall and Spring. They also distribute/tally all order forms/money and are responsible for the distribution of the orders.
Volunteers are needed to help with distribution of orders.
TREAT DAY
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for planning one treat day every month. They will create an order form with treat day choices to be approved by the Executive Board, Principal and District Office. They also collect/tally all order forms/money. They are also responsible for organizing volunteers needed for treat day distribution.
Volunteers are needed on a monthly basis to distribute treats to the students. Volunteers are needed on the 1st Friday of the month from 11:45 – 12:45 p.m.
WINTER CARNIVAL
The Chairperson(s) are responsible for organizing entertainment, treats, activities and volunteers for Winter Carnival
Volunteers are needed to help run the games, serve the treat, set-up, and clean up for this fun-filled event. Volunteer hours will be divided into morning and afternoon shifts.
IMPORTANT DATES
(dates may be subject to change)
Treat Day
September 11
October 16
November 13
December 11
January 8
February 11
March 12
April 16
May 20 – This is Field Day Treats
Hot Lunch
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20 – This is a free lunch to be served on Field Day
Market Day Sales
September 8
October 6th
November 9
December 1
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8 – Teachers volunteer to help with sale
FALL HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
October 30, 2009
HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
December 8 - 10, 2009
WINTER HOLIDAY CLASSROOM PARTIES
December 18, 2008
VALENTINE HOLIDAY CLASSROOM PARTIES
February 12, 2010
SPRINTG CARNIVAL
Date TBD
FIELD DAY
May 20, 2010
FOURTH GRADE AWARDS & PARTY
May 27, 2010
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