Laurel Springs
Home and School Council
2009-2010 Officers
President - Leah Molway
Vice President - Kristin Laurenzi
Treasurer - Debbie Nicoludus
Corresponding Secretary - Kathy Baldino
Recording Secretary - Renee Fox
Mission Statement
The Home and School Council (a.k.a. “HSC”) has a long history here at Laurel Springs School. Started in 1914 and originally named the Home and School Association, it serves to enrich the lives of our elementary school families by coordinating activities not covered within the pages of a textbook. HSC operates on the philosophy that the elementary school years are crucial to a child’s future. National statistics show that parental involvement in a child’s education generally leads to higher grades, better attendance, motivation, and self-esteem, higher graduation rates, and a greater likelihood to pursue postsecondary education.
By providing opportunities for students, teachers, and families to join together in activities such as the fall festival, assemblies, bingo nights, skate nights, and more, the school truly becomes a community within itself. While keeping such traditional activities alive is an important focus of HSC, it also welcomes new ideas for how best to create lifelong memories for our children.
The fundraising side of HSC is no less important. The funds raised throughout each school year do more than provide activities – they provide opportunities such as music scholarships, computer software, and much more.
HSC – Where your ideas are welcome and your participation is needed
Laurel Springs Home & School Council Calendar 2009/2010
September.
Sept 8"' ~ Welcome Tea - ALL parents WELCOME!! Sept 4`h Pretzel Sale
Sept I I`h Smencil Sale
Sept 29fl' Cherrydale kick off assembly
Sept 24'x' Spirit Night Fundraiser-Stratford Diner
October
Oct 2nd Pretzel Sale
Oct 7`h HSC Meeting 3:15pm School Library
Oct 16th Smencil Sale
Oct 19th Cherrydale Fundraiser Ends
Oct 22"d Spirit Night Fundraiser- Chick fil a
Oct 29th Costume Bingo 6:30pm-8:00 pm
November
Nov 3rd HSC Meeting 7pm Hagen Center
Nov 13'x' Pretzel Sale
Nov 19'' Smencil Sale
Nov 19th Cherrydale Orders- Pick Up After School
Nov 19`h Spirit Night Fundraiser
December
Dec 15f Santa Shop Set Up
Dec 2"d & 3`d Santa Shop Shopping
Dec 4th Pretzel Sale
Dec 5th Tree Lighting Cord Mansion
Dec 4`h HSC Meeting 3:15 School Library
Dec 1 lth Holiday Caroling
January
Jan 5th HSC Meeting 7pm Hagen Center
Jan 8th Pretzel Sale
Jan 21 "' Spirit Night Fundraiser
Jan 22"d Pretzel Sale
February
Feb 3'd HSC Meeting 3:15 School Library
Feb 12'h Valentines Grams Delivery (1/2 day)
Feb 23rd Founder's Day Tea Hostess Meeting 7pm
March
March 2"d HSC Meeting 7pm Hagen Center
March 4`h Spirit Night Fundraiser
March 5th Smencil Sale
March 11`h St. Patty's Day Bingo 6:30pm
March 19`h Pretzel Sale
March 26`h 6th grade blue jeans dance
April
April 1 st Pretzel Sale
April 13th HSC Meeting 7pm Hagen Center
April 15'' Founder's Day Tea (Thursday)
April 16`x' Smencil Sale
April 30th Pretzel Sale
May
May 3`d Testing Breakfasts
May 3`d-7thh Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5th HSC Meeting 7pm Hagen Center
May 7`h Smencil Sale
May 10`h Testing Breakfasts
May 14th Pretzel Sale
May 21S` Smencil Sale
June
June Ist HSC Meeting 3:15 School Library
June 4th Pretzel Sale
June 7`h Bowling Trip (gym)
June 11th Smencil Sale
June 14th Olympic Day
June 16th Promotion-Last Day School