Home & School Association
What is Home and School?
The Home and School Association is our “Parent Organization” here at St. John School. As a parent, you are automatically part of St. John Home and School Association. Our purpose is to create a successful partnership between parents and school, so together we can help provide a quality education for all children. While St. John Home and School Association is a vehicle to mobilize parental efforts in support of the school, it also seeks to create and enrich a sense of community and school family. Any questions you may have regarding our Home and School Association or special events may be directed to homeandschool@stjn.org.
Click here for the 2023 SJS Hometown Christmas Craft Sale raffle basket winners.
Monthly Meetings
St. John Home and School Association meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Wednesday in the Teachers Lounge at St. John School during the school year. We also host a meeting to kick off the school in late August, which is typically held offsite.
Click here for the Home & School meeting minutes.
Officers needed for the 24/25 School Year
Home and School is currently accepting nominations for the chair and co-chair positions for the 2024-2025 school years. If you have any questions or are at all considering, please feel free to email homeandschool@stjn.org.
Click here for a nomination form
Officers
There are four officer positions that are held in the Home and School Association. They are two-year terms. Each officer can serve a maximum of four years. The positions are as follows: chair, co-chair, treasurer and secretary.
Amy Vosters is the chair of St John Home and School Association. She and her husband, Ryan, are lifelong members of the parish and both attended St. John School growing up. They have three children currently attending SJS: Lauren, Grant and Mabel. Amy is employed in the Neenah School District as an Elementary Math Interventionist. When they aren’t busy with school related activities and various sporting events, they enjoy time spent outdoors, family bike rides, and lots of time together with family and friends. “My hope is that we can continue to grow the strong partnership between SJS and all of our wonderful families!”
Beth Driessen is the co-chair of St. John Home and School Association. She is married to Ryan, and together they have 4 children: Hannah, Claire, Lauren and Noah, all attending SJS. She is a reading specialist for the Seymour Community School District and has been a member of the St. John community her entire life, as well as attended SJS herself! She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. “I look forward to strengthening the family and school connection and getting to know you better.”
Melissa Luedtke is the treasurer of the St. John Home and School Association. She attended St. John School and now both of her children, Rudy and Aubree, attend. Melissa and her husband, Nate, have been married for 14 years. She is a registered nurse currently employed with Nurses PRN. In her free time, they go to their cottage on Legend Lake, hangout with family and friends and enjoy time at their new camper! “I’m looking forward to becoming more involved at SJS!”
Becky Vanden Avond is the secretary of St. John Home and School Association. She and her husband, Matt, have been married for 15 years. They have 3 boys attending SJS: Joe, Will and Tom. “We love St. John’s and continue to strive to live our faith.” She is recently “retired” from nursing while raising her boys and they keep themselves busy with sports and family activities, and simply enjoy being outside and reading.
Volunteer Opportunities
It takes a tremendous amount of volunteers to help with special events and fundraising. All profits from these events are used to fulfill the extra needs of the school and teachers. We would love to have you join us in our efforts, even if you only have a small window of time to volunteer! Opportunities to volunteer are available during the day, evenings or even during the weekends. Watch for a Volunteer Interest Form at the Parent Meeting early in the school year or contact us at HomeandSchoolSJS@gmail.com for more information. Sign-up Genius links will also be sent throughout the year via email or the Dutchmen Details. We appreciate all our volunteers because without you this could not be done!
Fundraising
In order to provide support for the school, St. John Home and School Association participates or organizes events to raise money.
Culver’s: Culver’s sells coupons for scoops, concrete mixers and cheese curds. All proceeds go directly to the school.
Christmas Craft Sale: This is an annual event held in early November which is the largest fundraiser for the year. This event includes vendors, bake sale, turkey luncheon and the very popular Theme Basket Raffle and Silent Auction. Each classroom and groups of staff members are assigned a theme. Parent volunteers to assist with the collection of basket items and to participate in the basket assembly night to arrange the collections. All facets of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community come together for this great community event.
Color Run: A fun, family event at the end of September held on the SJS green space. Free shirts given to every student and staff members get tie-dyed as they run past the color stations which are staffed by teacher and parent volunteers. You do not want to miss this event.
Sponsored School Events
Each year we sponsor events by providing funding or volunteer support for students, parents and staff of St. John School.
Open House: We provide greeters to welcome families into school during the Open House, which is held in late August. We also have an informational table and provide refreshments during the event.
Pastries for Parents: Held on the first day of school, parents are invited to stay after dropping off their students. We serve coffee and pastries in the Gathering Space of church. It is a way for parents to meet each other or get caught up after the summer break. No cost to attend the event and younger siblings are welcome to join us.
Beginning of the Year Staff Gifts: We offer a reimbursement to each teacher to purchase any additional school supplies needed for the year. Reimbursement is valid at any point during the school year.
Birthday Gifts for Staff: All school and parish staff receive a gift box during their birthday month as a “Thank You” for being part of our school community.
New Students’ Gifts: Each new student to SJS receives a SJS tote bag, car decal and SJS Dutchman t-shirt at the beginning of the school year.
School Directory: We publish and distribute the All-School Directory in October. Families are given a form to be included in the directory if they wish.
Hot Dog Day: It is typically held on the third Friday of each month unless there is a half day or no school, and it is a fun day for all the students. Hot Dog Day is a long standing tradition at St. John School, spanning over 40 years. It is an opportunity for little buddies and big buddies to share lunch and recess together. Parents and grandparents are always welcome to help. Watch for a Sign Up Genius to volunteer! The lunch includes a hot dog, chips, soda/water/milk, and a dessert for $2.00. There will be pizza instead of hot dogs in November, March and April. Cost is the same. An extra hot dog or slice of pizza is available on that day for $1.00. Participation in Hot Dog Day is for the scheduled nine days in the school year. This is a Complimentary Event for all school and parish staff.
Field Trip Fund: We are proud to be able to offer complimentary or reduced costs field trips for all grades at SJS. This Field Trip Fund does not include the Catholic Schools Week bus transportation or the eighth grade Madison trip that St. John Home & School provides.
Art Budget Funding: Each year, we offer funding for art supplies.
Band Budget Funding: Each year, we offer funding for band supplies.
MAP Testing Snacks in Fall & Spring: We provide snacks and water to students on MAP testing days, twice per year.
Staff Dinner during First Conferences of the Year: We bring in a catered meal for staff to eat during their dinner breaks on both nights of Parent/Teacher conferences.
Trunk & Treat: We sponsor a Trunk & Treat Event. It is free for families of SJS and Faith Development. Pizza, chips & beverages are served. Parents provide a trunk for kids to go trick or treating. Families are asked to bring a donation to the St. John Food Pantry.
Christmas Craft Day: We provide monies for the materials needed for each student to make a Christmas gift for their family. Each grade makes a different craft. Teachers come up with their own craft ideas. Christmas cookies and hot chocolate are served. Parent helpers help assemble crafts. The Christmas Craft Day is held on a morning of a half day, after Mass in December.
Christmas Luncheon for Staff with Gifts: Each year, we provide the Christmas Luncheon for all staff.
Book Fair Volunteers: We set up the Sign Up Genius for the January Book Fair, which is held before Catholic Schools Week, in conjunction with Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Pizza and Ice Cream Social: The Pizza and Ice Cream Social is a way for parents to connect during Parent/Teacher conferences and the Book Fair. A small fee is collected to pay for pizza, beverages & ice cream. Staff is not charged for this event.
Catholic Schools Week: We provide bussing and bowling during CSW. Home & School also provides Mr. Reynebeau Cookies for all students that week.
Donuts with Grown-ups: For 1st and 2nd grade Dads or Special Guys. Home & School provides the donuts and refreshments for this event and works with staff to organize.
An Evening with a Princess: Held every other year, for girls in grades PreK-4 through 5th grade and their special guest (dad, grandpa, uncle). Everyone dresses to impress and Home & School provides a DJ and light refreshments.
Bowling with the Boys: Held every other year, for boys in grades PreK-4 through 5th grade and their special guest (mom, grandma, aunt).
Skate City: We host an evening at Skate City in April with the chance for students to win raffle prizes.
Teacher Appreciation Week and Luncheon: We host Teacher Appreciation Week during the first week in May. Several special treats and surprises are given out during the week. We end the week with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Friday in the Fellowship Hall.
Mother’s Day Tea: For 1st and 2nd grade Mothers or Special Women. Home & School provides the refreshments for this event and works with staff to organize.
8th Grade: We sponsor the coach bus for their end of the year field trip, along with the food and beverages for their lock-in. We also provide a last special hot dog day.
Field Day: We sponsor the end of the year field day, a day of fun and games with snacks provided.
Meeting Minutes
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