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Saint Ann School PTA
The Saint Ann School PTA is a volunteer organization composed of Saint Ann School parents just like you! It is run by an Executive Board composed by a President, Vice President, Recording and Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer.
The SAS PTA is a positive force in encouraging collaboration between home and school. It further supports the school's programs by volunteering, fundraising, and hosting special events, and it is a unified voice to support the needs of our children. To this end, in addition to a $15 PTA membership due, Saint Ann School has a 25 hour PTA volunteer requirement and a $125 fundraising requirement for all families.
To learn more about the SAS PTA you may email our PTA president, Mrs. Patricia Williams at pmw7904@aol.com or stannpta@gmail.com -
PTA Board Update - 05/23/20As always, if you have any questions or concerns for the PTA, don't hesitate to reach out to Patricia (Tricia) Williams at pmw7904@aol.com.
Saint Ann School Families, I hope this update finds you well! I can’t really adequately convey how much we miss our St. Ann community: our teachers, staff, students, and families, and we are keeping everyone in our prayers.
A look back - Since our last report in April, the PTA has run/concluded:- Gertrude Hawk Candy Delivery - There were some issues, and we sincerely apologize. We tried to make things easy and safe for everyone, and it did backfire a bit for some. The issues arose from our unique circumstances this year, we addressed them, and we don’t see them being a problem going forward.
- Flower Power - thank you to those who participated! We made a little over $200.
- Virtual Spring Book Fair - This was a flop. We offered it for those who wanted the option to participate, but it is not something we will look to do in the future.
- Spring Used Clothing/Household Items Drive - A huge success! Thanks to all who participated! We needed a 2nd truck!
Where we are -
Due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, we have had to cancel all remaining “in-person” events, including the end of year BBQ. This breaks my heart, but unfortunately, it is entirely out of our hands, as we are subject to the rules put forth by the State of NJ.- Volunteer Hours - The PTA has voted to reduce the number of required volunteer hours for the 2019/2020 school year from 25 hours per family to 17 hours per family. The Board had a robust discussion on this matter, and opinions were varied. Some felt it was unfair to those who worked to get their 25 hours done early. Others were frustrated because there are ample opportunities to volunteer throughout the year, and many events throughout the year were short-staffed due to lack of volunteer participation. Ultimately we voted to do this for the following reasons: no one could have foreseen the current circumstances; the loss of field trips where many parents volunteer; as well as the loss of field day, a heavy volunteer, and donation day. However, please keep in mind this is a one time deal. So, next year, be sure to plan accordingly and get those volunteer hours done earlier in the year.
- Financial Commitment - Your financial commitment obligation has remained unchanged. The majority of our fundraisers had concluded by the time the quarantine began (with the exception of Flower Power and the Super 50/50), so, it is not unreasonable to expect that people should have fulfilled their obligation for the year. If you sold Super 50/50 tickets and were counting on that to fulfill your financial commitment, please reach out to me directly (pmw7904@aol.com) and we will make the appropriate adjustments.
- Super 50/50 - Due to the continuation of the social distancing measures promulgated by the State, we are not able to have our Super 50/50 drawing on June 1st. As such, the State has granted us an open-ended extension. We WILL hold the drawing on a date TO BE DETERMINED once we know more about when we will be returning to school and more normal life in general. If you have already sold tickets, please notify those people of the change in the drawing date due to COVID-19. If you have books of tickets to sell, please use a pencil to cross off the drawing date and write in TBD. If you would like a book of tickets to sell, or are interested in buying tickets, please reach out to me at pmw7904@aol.com. The PTA is looking at December for a possible drawing, but we will not finalize a date until we get the go-ahead from the State.
- End of Year Used Clothing/Household Items Drive - Due to very popular demand, we have scheduled one more truck to fill, on the afternoon of Tues. 6/2 & morning of Wed. 6/3. We will be following STRICT SOCIAL DISTANCING guidelines, so we ask for patience as people unload their cars. Only one car will be permitted to pull up to the unloading area at a time. You will need to remove the items from your own car - adults only NO CHILDREN ALLOWED - and place them on the ground near the truck. A volunteer will be present to move them into the truck. If you want a receipt for tax purposes, it will be sent electronically at the end of the event. If you are interested in helping out, go here https://www.signupgenius.com/
go/10c0f4daaab28a5fd0-clothing . Hours earned will count toward the 2020/2021 school year.
Other News -- The tuition incentive program is still in effect for those eligible families, a winner will be drawn and announced in the first week of June.
- BOX TOPS - Please keep submitting your receipts online.
God Bless!
Tricia Williams