Parent Committees
There are many ways to get involved at HFE and our school could not be what it is without the help of our parents! Please click the link here to read more details about the various parent committees that we currently have. Previously called the Time & Talent form, both HFE & TMP now require each family to submit a School Stewardship form each Spring semester where parents will indicate the committees they’d like to serve for and/or particular fundraisers and other ways that they pledge to assist the school. Below are some more details about the committees which we keep updated each new school year. Details on new chairpersons will be updated each fall.
If you are a committee chairperson or lead parent who plans to use signup.com to create volunteer opportunities, please be sure to use ONLY the Holy Family Elementary school code on signup.com, NOT the TMP school code, so that our reports are kept separate! Click here for more details about using signup.com and our school code.
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Administrative Support
Green School Committee
Chairperson: Noelle Robinson | robinson_noelle@yahoo.com
Organization: The committee consists of HFE faculty members and volunteer parents. The committee reports to the School Advisory Executive Council.
Responsibilities: Implementing “green school” programs, environmental projects, recycling program, and educational activities and resources.
Lunch Room Servers Committee
Volunteer: Toni Whitmer | twhitmer@hfehays.org
Responsibilities: The committee consists of parent volunteers. The committee chairperson is responsible for contacting and organizing the lunch room volunteer schedule. Committee members primary responsibility is to assist the lunchroom staff in serving meals. Lunch volunteer responsibilities are available here.
Playground Committee
Co-Chairs: Megan Gottschalk | mgottschalk@hfehays.org & Melissa Windholz | mlwindholz@hotmail.com
Organization: The committee consists of volunteer parents. The committee reports to the Home & School Committee.
Responsibilities: Ensure that the HFE/IHM playground facilities are up to code, oversee equipment inspections, recommend improvements, and assists in the handling of safety and security concerns related to the playground. Members are contacted on an as needed basis.
School Mass Security Committee
Chairperson: Rachel Wentling | rwentling@hfehays.org
Responsibilities: Volunteers will secure the church doors at the HFE school masses at IHM, allow in latecomers, monitor the gathering space & help supervise students who may come out to use the restroom. (All Year)
Uniform Committee
Co-Chairperson: Amy Church | achurch@ruraltel.net
Co-Charperson: Jaye Ditter | huskersinkansas@yahoo.com
Responsibilities: The Uniform Committee provides recommendations to the School Administrator on any uniform or dress code policy updates or changes. All changes must be approved by the School Administrator.
HFE Bucks / Box Tops
Co-Chairpersons: Olivia Becker & Michelle Schlyer | hfebucks@gmail.com
Responsibilities: Promote the collection of Box Tops for Education. Assist Home & School with HFE Bucks fundraising, maintaining the accounts and details of HFE Bucks Family Rewards. Maintain HFE Bucks inventory, sell gift cards after Masses each week at our local parishes, and promote overall sales. If you are interested in purchasing HFE Bucks or learning more about our program, please like our Facebook page and/or visit HFE Bucks & Box Tops.
Homecoming Float Committee
Chairpersons: 6th Grade Parents/Students
Responsibilities: The committee prepares the float for the TMP Homecoming Parade and consists of 6th grade parents and students.
Communication Committees
School Yearbook
Chairperson: Sarah Meitner | sarahmeitner@hotmail.com
Organization: The committee consists of parent volunteers.
Responsibilities: The committee members will periodically take pictures of students in the classroom and at school sponsored events and field trips. The committee will produce a school yearbook, and also work in conjunction with the website sub-committee in an effort to promote school events and activities.
Lead Parent Program
Chairperson: Jaye Ditter | huskersinkansas@yahoo.com
Responsibilities: The primary purpose of a lead parent, is to act as a communication officer and organize parent volunteer support. In particular, the lead parent will work closely with their respective classroom teacher to coordinate parent volunteer support for classroom activities, field trips, testing, and tasks that will benefit the classrooms by providing resources, material and a “helping hand”.. The lead parent will have access to the classroom listserv, and be given a list of telephone numbers for their respective classroom.
Parent Fundraising Committees
Chili Supper
Chairperson: Jessica Acosta | jessicatrow@live.com
Chairperson: Ryan Pfannenstiel | ryanpfannenstiel3@gmail.com
Responsibilities: The chairperson plans, coordinates, and oversees the annual Chili Supper. In addition, they contact and coordinate volunteer support. Volunteers help with the event, including baking desserts, preparing and serving the meal, and assisting with clean up, games, and other activities. The Chili Supper is always scheduled on Sunday at the beginning of Catholic Schools Week.
The Chili Supper requires volunteering from all HFE families each year, therefore it is not a portion of the parent committee listing each spring as you renew your school stewardship. If you have interest in being a chairperson for one of the chili supper sub-committees, please contact Mrs. Wentling at rwentling@hfehays.org or by calling the school. Sub-committees include heading the game room committee, raffle, silent auction, bingo room, book fair, kitchen, dining room, serving line, take-out line, or dessert committee.
Race for Education
Chairperson: Tina Herrman | Herrman96@yahoo.com
Chairperson: Taryn Crawford | taryn_poling@hotmail.com
Organization: The committee consists of members of the volunteer parents.
Responsibilities: Chairperson’s coordinate all aspects of the spring fundraiser. Volunteers assist in putting together family packets, completing and sending mailers, recording donations, help with race day.
Red Wheel
Chairperson: Courtney Brady | courtneybrady80@gmail.com
Chairperson: Andrea Schmidtberger | amcarver2@gmail.com
Organization: The committee consists of members of the School Advisory Council, Home and School Committee, HFE faculty members, and volunteer parents.
Responsibilities: Coordinate all aspects of the fall fundraiser. Assist in completing total of orders to Red Wheel. Assist on delivery day by bagging orders, totaling orders, and clean up.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Committees
Snack & Bake / Staff Appreciation Committee
Chairperson: Rheta Schmeidler | rheta.l.schmeidler@gmail.com
Responsibilities: Committee members prepare baked goods as needed for school events. The committee chair is responsible for contacting volunteers, organizing appropriate foods for events, and making arrangement for delivery. Responsible for Teacher Anniversary recognitions (for milestone years), may include receptions. National Teachers Day, in May, plan a special event for all staff All Staff Appreciation during Catholic Schools week in February, special treats Monday-Thursday Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day in April, flowers for office administrative assistants National Day of appreciation for Catholic School Principals in November, recognize principal after mass & present a gift.
Catholic Schools Week – Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch
Chairperson: Rheta Schmeidler | rheta.l.schmeidler@gmail.com
Organization: Home & School Committee
Responsibilities: A representative of Home & School Executive Committee organizes and plans the annual Catholic Schools Week Dinner. Members of the School Advisory Council and Home & School Executive Committee work together the day of event, including setup, cooking, and clean up.
Christmas – Faculty & Staff Appreciation Supper/Party
Chairpersons: Jaye Ditter & Rheta Schmeidler
Organization: Advisory Council and Home & School Committee
Responsibilities: A representative of School Advisory Council organizes and plans the annual Christmas Teacher Appreciation Dinner. Members of the School Advisory Council and Home & School Executive Committee work together the day of event, including setup, cooking, and clean up.
Christmas – Teacher Gift Fund
Chairperson: Lisa Unrein | lkunrein@yahoo.com
Organization: Home & School Committee
Responsibilities: A representative of Home & School Executive Committee outlines the letter to parents to solicit funds for the annual faculty and staff Christmas Fund. The Home & School Executive treasurer collects all proceeds, and the gifts are distributed by the School Administrator at the Christmas Appreciation Dinner.
Parent Hospitality Committees
Back-2-School Bash
Chairs: Bryan & Amy Church | achurch@ruraltel.net
Organization: Home & School Executive Council and parent volunteers.
Responsibilities: The committee consist of parent volunteers. The committee chairperson plans all aspects of the Back to School Bash, including setup, activities, foods, etc. Committee volunteers assist the chairperson.
Family Support Committee
Chairperson: Megan Purinton | meganst@yahoo.com
Organization: The committee consists of parent volunteers.
Responsibilities: The committee consists of members of volunteer parents. The committee chairperson is responsible for contacting and organizing support. Committee members provide meals for families during times of joy and sorrow.
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