Laurel Springs

Home and School Council

2007-2008 Officers

President - Cathy Sims

Vice President - Toni Ravelli

Treasurer - Cindy Cheeseman

Corresponding Secretary - Nikki Fox

Recording Secretary - Carolyn Redstreake

 

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

HSC 2008-2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

l5     Welcome Back TEA

l5     Pretzels for r Students

19    Family Scarecrow Contest begins( All will be displayed a  Fall festival)

25    Assembly sponsored by Chik-Fil-A

25    Spirit Night at Chik-Fil-A - 4:00 p.m. - 8100 p.m.

29    Cherrydale Assembly

OCTOBER

3     Pretzel Sale after School

7     H.S.C. Meeting - School Library 3:30 p.m.

l0     Family Scarecrow Contest Ends

l8     Fall Festival at the School - 1l:00 &.m. to 3100 p.m.

20    Cherrydale Sale Ends

27    Aromalight Candle Sale begins

30    Costume Bingo - 6:15 p.m. in APR

NOVEMBER

4      HSC Meeting in School Library - 3:30 pomp

5      Pretzel Sale

l0     Aromalight Candle Sale Ends

14     Family Fun Night (Place to be determined)

20     Cherrydale delivered

26     Holiday Bake Sale at the Train Station - 1:00p.m.

DECEMBER

2     Santa Shop Set-up

3-4  Santa Shop - 3:00 p.m. breakdown

5     Pretzel sale after school

6     Holiday Tree Lighting at the Cord Mansion - 7100 p.m.

8     Aromalight Candle Orders Delivered

9     HSC Meeting in School Library 3:30

19   Family Fu Night (Place to be determined)

JANUARY

6     HSC Meeting in School Library 3:30

9     Pretzel Sale after school

20   Hadley Farms Fundraiser Begins

22   Spirit Night at Chik-Fil-A - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY

2     Valentine Candygram Sales begin

3     HSC Meeting - Jack Hagen Rec Center - 7:00 p.m.

6     Pretzel Sale after school

9     Ballots for Nomination of New Officers will be sent home to HSC members

l0    Hadley Farms Fundraiser ends

12    Candygram orders delivered

20    Family Fun Night (Place to be determined)

24    Hadley Farms Orders Delivered

27    Dinner/Fashion Show in APR - 6:00 p.m.

MARCH

3     HSC Meeting in School Library 3:30

Ballots will be read and New Officers announced al the meeting

6     Pretzel Sale after school

19    St. Patty's Bingo Night 6:15 in APR

27    6th Grade Blue Jean Dance

APRIL

I     HSC Meeting in School Library 3:30

3     Pretzel Sale after School

8     Founder's Day Tea

25   Mother's Day Grams Begins

30   Spirit Night at Chik-Fil-A - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

MAY

I     Pretzel Sale after School

5     HSC Meeting in School Library 3:30

4-8  NJASK Testing for 3d & 4th grades - H.S.C. will provide breakfast

4-8  Teacher Appreciation Week

8     Mother's Day Flower Grams Delivered

10   Laurel Springs Day

ll-15 NJASK Testing for 5th& 6th grades - H.S.C. will provide breakfast

29   Family Fun Night (Place to be determined)

JUNE

1     Father's Day Gram Sales begin

5     Pretzel Sale after school

5     Ice Cream Social/Karaoke Night- 6:30 in APR

l2    Father's Day Gram's Deliver€d

12   Olympic Day

18   Last Day of School - Promotion