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The Home School Association, the parent association at OLMA, is the social and fundraising center of the school. Parents are an integral part of daily life at OLMA and without their assistance the student experience wouldn't be as fulfilling. Parental involvement is vital for a Catholic school to thrive.
In order for the HSA to be effective in its role of providing support to the faculty and staff and enhancing the students' experience it relies on the participation of its members - the parents. As a parent of a student of OLMA you are automatically a member of the Home School Association.
The HSA registration is separate from school registration and requires a service commitment and a financial commitment, independent of tuition. There is also a $25.00 dues payable at the time of registration. |
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| Service Commitment |
Each school family is asked to volunteer for one event from each category listed below:
- 1 Major Fundraising Event (i.e., Fashion Show, Casino Night, Art Auction and more)
- 1 School Service Event (i.e., Book Fair, Santa’s Secret Shop, Gift Wrap, Market Day and more)
- 1 Kindergarten Lunch
- 1 Regular Lunch
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If you are unable to fulfill any or all of the obligations, there is a fee for each one that you cannot do. The amount(s) are as follows:
- Major Fund Raising Event or $50.00 payment
- School Service Event or $50.00 payment
- Kindergarten Lunch or $50.00 payment
- Regular Lunch or $50.00 payment
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| Fundraising Commitment |
| The fundraising commitment may be satisfied in two ways: raising $500 through HSA sponsored events and initiatives or making a one time payment of $400 at the time of registration. The opt-out payment of $400 does not negate the service commitment. |
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| Why We Fundraise |
| The Newark Archdiocese mandates that all Catholic Schools in the diocese derive 10% of the school’s operating expenses from fundraising. The reason OLMA mandates fundraising is to ensure all school families participate equally. |
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| For questions relating to the Home School Association, please contact: Christine Bachrach, Co-President |
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